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2020 Chevy Bolt EV stays the course

Chevrolet's all-electric Bolt hatchback offers impressive range but still looks like a wedge of cheese.

Emme Hall
I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the Baja 1000. I have won the Rebelle Rally, seven-day navigational challenge, twice and I am the only driver to compete in an EV, the Rivian R1T.
Emme Hall
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The Chevrolet Bolt is back for another year, but not much has changed. 

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For 2020 Chevy increased the capacity of the lithium-ion battery to 66 kWh, giving the Bolt 21 more miles of range.

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Charging times remain largely the same: 10 hours on a Level 2 home charger or 100 miles in 30 minutes with the optional fast-charging capabilities.

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The silhouette of the Bolt remains the same, as does the electric powerplant.

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It still pushes out 200 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque.

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Automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, forward-collision alert and front pedestrian braking are all part of an optional package.

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However, adaptive cruise control is not on tap and blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert with rear park assist are standard only on the top Premier trim.

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Navigation is not offered in the Chevrolet Bolt, but Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both here.

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Infotainment is housed on a 10.2-inch color screen and while the graphics and interface are crisp and clean the response times are really laggy.

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The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt starts at around $38,000 including $875 for destination. This fully-loaded tester here is at $43,735 including destination.

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