Chevrolet Bolt EV specs released

[kristopher]

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016

Chevrolet Bolt EV specs released



Hard on the heels of the reveal of the production Volt EV at CES 2016 in Las Vegas, Chevrolet used the North American International Auto Show in Detroit to release additional details on the battery and drivetrain of the new BEV. Engineers developed the Bolt EV’s propulsion system to offer more than an estimated 200 miles and a sporty driving experience.

The Bolt EV’s drive system uses a single high capacity electric motor to propel the car. The engineering team designed the Bolt EV’s electric motor with an offset gear and shaft configuration tailored to meet efficiency and performance targets—most notably more than an estimated 200 miles of range. The motor is capable of producing up to 266 lb-ft (360 N·m) of torque and 200 hp (150 kW) of motoring power. Combined with a 7.05:1 final drive ratio, it helps propel the Bolt EV from 0-60 mph in less than seven seconds.



Power delivery is controlled by Chevrolet’s first Electronic Precision Shift system. This shift and park-by-wire system sends electronic signals to the Bolt EV’s drive unit to manage precise feel and delivery of power and torque, based on drive mode selection and accelerator inputs. A by-wire shifter requires less packaging space than a traditional mechanical shifter, resulting in more interior space and improved interior layout.
Having more than 1.3 billion miles of EV experience from the Chevrolet Volt helped Bolt EV battery engineers and strategic partner LG Electronics to develop an all-new cell and battery pack to offer more than an estimated 200 miles of range. Battery system preliminary specifications include:

60 kWh lithium-ion battery pack
160 kW peak power
288 lithium ion cells
Five sections
10 modules
96 cell groups – three cells per group
960 lbs. (435 kg) total weight
285 liters



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Much more at: http://www.electric-vehiclenews.com/2016/01/chevrolet-bolt-ev-specs-released.html

[Gregorian]

1. I'd rather have this, with 4 times the torque. And from 1925 no less.

[cantbeserious]

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[lumberjack_jeff]

2. That's awesome. n/t

[Kelvin Mace]

3. If GM delivers as promised

(And the did a pretty good job on the Volt) this will be a hell of a nice car. Shame it is so expensive. The best thing to do is lease, or buy when the cars come off lease in two years time.

[daybranch]

5. Why does this need 200 HP or such quick acceleration?

Can't we reduce the engine power, the cost of the engine, the weight of the engine and therefore increase the range of the Bolt and ultimately its cost as well bringing more people to the EV market? Is General Motors still trying to sell excitement rather than give public what they really need?

[Fuddnik]

6. Awesome! I've got a Volt and I love it.

With my driving habits, I'm getting over 300mpg.

My only beef (very minor) is the limited cargo area. I have to put the back seat down to fit my golf clubs in there.