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2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Complete Review [Video]: GM Delivers All-Electric 238 Miles Range Car In California! Here’s Complete Specs, Features & Price!

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First Posted: Dec 15, 2016 03:00 AM EST

General Motors had promised earlier to deliver their latest All-Electric 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV before the end of 2016. Now few buyers from California and Oregon have finally got to lay their hands on the latest 238 Miles range car. It's worth noticing that the EV concept was unveiled not more than two years ago at the Detroit Auto Show.

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV reached three customers in California two days ago, way ahead of its competitor Tesla's Model 3. Although the prices of both the models do not differ that much, it seems that the Bolt EV model will take on a huge lead in the middle market. Here's what we know about the all-electric car so far:

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Complete Specs And Features

The 2017 Bolt EV has been marked as the Motor Trend Car of the year 2017. Powered by 60 kWh Li-ion batteries which produce a torque of 266 lb. per ft, the EV can accelerate from 0-60 MPH in just 6.5 seconds.

 The Bolt EV also supports DC fast charging and when fully charged can travel up to 238 miles. Other features include a Regen on Demand System, which recharges the battery as the driver pulls the paddle on the steering wheel to slow down the car. The EV also features an Electronic Precession Shift to easily select gears electronically.

A StabiliTrak electronic stability is also featured in the Bolt EV that helps to keep the car on track even under non-favorable conditions. The steering wheel is non-variable electric powered, which assists in effortless driving whether you're cruising on the highways or are stuck in traffic.

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Exterior And Interior

The All-Electric Car features intellibeam head lamps that automatically adjust the headlight from high beam to low beam when oncoming headlamps or tail lamps are detected. The windshields have been specifically designed to be solar absorbing so that the effects of solar rays entering the cabin are minimal. The Bolt EV also features 17" Aluminium painted wheels and roof-mounted side rails.

The stop and tail lamps are all LED, whereas the new head lamps have a new high/ low beam design that provides a longer visibility range and better illumination of road signs. On the interior, the EV features a 10.2" color touch screen along with a 8" driver cluster. All the viable information, including battery levels, range estimation, charge settings are all displayed on the screens. The Bolt EV is also compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Cargo space is also quite large giving up to 56.6 cu. Ft. to put your things in.

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Everything Else To Know

The All-Electric Car performs quite well in safety features also. The Car has an advanced high-strength steel frame and a number of latest technological advances including Forward Collision alert, Lane Departure Warning and more.

The EV is available in two models, the LT and Premier, both costing around $36,600 and $41,000 respectively. Stay tuned to SWR for more updates on the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV.

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