New electric cars from GM

GM on Sunday unveiled the redesigned Chevrolet Bolt EV 2022 and the larger, new Chevrolet Bolt EUV crossover with Super Cruise autopilot system. GM aims to reach its target of 30 electric vehicles over the next four years.

General Motors (GM) on Sunday unveiled two Chevrolet Bolt electric cars, an all-new Bolt EUV SUV and a redesigned Bolt EV hatchback with a starting price of more than $5,000 lower than the 2021 model.

Among the new features in the models is a button on the centre console that, when pressed, allows the vehicle to be driven using a single pedal.

The new Chevrolet Bolt electric cars are based on the BEV2 battery platform rather than the new Ultium platform.

The new electric vehicles come with a "two-tier charging cord" with an interchangeable plug that allows drivers to choose between 120V or 240V charging. Both vehicles can be charged at 11kW, but this requires separate charging equipment from GM's partner company Qmerit.

Chevrolet Bolt EV 2022

The new Bolt EV five-door hatchback gets a number of exterior and interior design updates, new seats and dashboard, with a starting price of $31,995, down more than $5,000 from the 2021 model. The dashboard gets a larger 10.2-inch display with GM's latest infotainment system and support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless connectivity.

The range in the updated Bolt EV 2022 Bolt remains the same as in the 2021 version: 416 km. Chevy Safety Assist has a suite of six top-of-the-range features, including automatic emergency braking and lane control.

Chevrolet Bolt EUV 2022

The Bolt EUV is the first Chevrolet equipped with the Super Cruise GM autopilot with facial recognition to determine if the driver is following the road.

The new Bolt EUV compact crossover with panoramic roof is larger than the Chevy Bolt EV hatchback the wheelbase is increased by about 3 inches, the EUV is also 6 inches longer than the Bolt EV and has more legroom in the rear seats.

Priced at $33,995 for the entry-level Bolt EUV, the electric car has built-in navigation and a range of 402km, which is slightly lower than the Bolt EV.

GM also plans to introduce the Hummer electric truck and Cadillac Lyriq in the US market in 2021.