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We review the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and see if it earns the moniker of "Hot Hatch"

CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:31 New for 2022
0:50 Exterior
1:40 Cargo Space
2:29 Under the hood
2:56 Pricing
3:37: Wheels, Tires, and Brakes
4:05 Charging
4:33 Rear space
5:07: Front
5:46 Driving
11:37 Verdict

The updated 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV has a premium and more grown-up look, more tech, and a price that makes it the most affordable EV on sale today. It's been a while coming since GM halted production for battery issues but we are glad to report that these have now been addressed.

All torque all the time is always a good thing and that’s what you get with the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV, GM’s very good, compact, non-fuel guzzling hatchback.

Range and charging

For most folks range is the biggest single hurdle to pulling the trigger on an all-electric vehicle, especially if you don't have access to your own charger because you live in an apartment complex. The 2022 Bolt EV has a range of 259 miles on a full charge and the competition in the shape of Hyundai’s Kona EV and Kia’s Niro EV offer 258 miles and 239 miles of range respectively, while the 2022 Nissan leaf lags with 226.

The downside is charging speed, when hooked to a 350-kW DC fast-charger, the Bolt's charging rate won't go much past  53 kW which means going from 10 to 90 percent takes almost 90 minutes. A Kia Niro will charge at a max rate of 85 kW so it's something to consider for long trips. 

My tester

I had a 2LT trim model for the week which was exactly the same color as the Bolt EUV I had the week before, which makes me think that GM only has one can of paint for press cars. The base price on a 2LT is $34,200, adding the Infotainment Package ($595) gives you a 7-speaker Bose audio system and  Wireless device charging. Add Adaptive Cruise Control ($375) and the out-the-door price including destination is $36,165. For '23 models GMM is cutting prices of bother models by approximately $6,000 making them extremely affordable.

Under the hood

Under the hood lies a permanent-magnet electric motor that receives its power from a 65-kilowatt lithium-ion battery, which sits below the floor. The motor delivers 200 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque making this car an absolute hoot to drive. Hooked up to our VBox the Bolt bolted from 0-60 in 6.4 seconds, despite some squealing from the not too grippy 17-inch Michelin Eco tires.

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV Numbers

BASE PRICE: $34,200
AS TESTED PRICE: $36,165
VEHICLE LAYOUT: Front Motor, FWD, 4-passenger, 5-door crossover
ENGINE: Permanent magnet electric motor
BATTERY: 65.0 kWh lithium-ion
POWER: 200 hp @5,500 rpm
TORQUE: 266 lb.ft @ 0 rpm
TRANSMISSION: Direct-drive
CURB WEIGHT: 3,800 lb
0-60 MPH: 6.4 seconds
EPA CITY/HWY: 125/104 MPGe
DRIVING RANGE: 259 miles
CARGO SPACE: 16.3 and 56.9 cubic feet with rear seats folded
PROS: Quick, Impressive regenerative braking, good range 
CONS: No Super Cruise, Some cheaper plastics inside, needs faster charging