The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle is, by EPA classification, a small wagon.

But I refer to it as a subcompact 4-door hatchback.  Or, if you prefer, a 5-door.

It's quick, nimble, and fun to drive.  And the overall value is hard to beat.

2020 Chevy Bolt EV Top-3:

Safety

The drive

Interior Space

For this review, my friends at Martin Chevrolet provided a Premier trimmed 2020 Chevy Bolt EV.

New For 2020

Increasing driving range to 259-miles.  That's on a full charge and EPA estimate.  And it equals a 21-miles increase over last year's Bolt.

Also new is a crystal clear rearview camera with a birdseye view.  Plus Chevy adds a couple of color options.

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Up to 100-miles in 30-mins

Trims & Pricing For 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV

As with 2019, the Bolt comes in two trims.  There's the LT and the upline Premier.

Trim Configurations & MSRPs:

LT: $36,620

Premier: $41,020

Chevy keeps it easy with two trims.  But they also offer many available options with both.

Included in most of my reviews are the manufacturers suggested starting retail prices.  Those are provided as reference only.

For the best pricing and buying experience, I suggest you go to Martin Chevrolet in Torrance, California.

Also, since Bolt is an EV, don't forget to check what state and federal laws and incentives might apply.

Engine & Transmission

I love Bolt's torque-on-demand.  Touch the accelerator and go.

It's electric motor delivers the equivalent of  200-horsepower with 266 pound-feet of torque.

And it seems way faster than its reported 0-60 mph of 6.5 seconds.

200 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque

Additionally, it offers one-pedal driving.

So, by simply releasing the accelerator Bolt automatically brakes.  And that braking is actually regenerating the battery.

Plus you can increase that regenerative braking.  By applying a large-button-like paddle.

 

One-Pedal Driving

It's located on the back of the left side of the steering wheel.  And it's reminiscent of a handbrake.  But for a car, which feels odd and then fun to use.

Of course, in urgent situations, you want to make use of the traditional brake pedal. :0)

2020 Chevy Bolt EV - Battery, Range & Charging

There's an available DC fast-charging system that enables the battery to be charged up to 100 miles of range in 30-minutes.

Chevy Approved DC Fast-Charging installers HERE.

But there are other ways to get up to that full 259-mile battery life I mentioned at the top of this article.

With 240-volts you can plan on a full charge in about 10-hours.  Or with 120-volts you can expect about 4-miles of range per hour.  (Yeah, this way takes a while.)

Plus Chevrolet includes an 8 year / 100k mile battery warranty.  And that also covers certain electric components.

Exterior Looks

Having been on the road for a few years.  You might be getting used to seeing Chevy Bolts driving around.

Premier Trim

Among similarly priced EVs and hybrids it's one of the best looking.  Not as appealing as a Tesla Model S.  But then again, it's nowhere near the price either.

Exterior Dimensions:

Wheelbase: 102.4

Overall

Length: 164

Width: 69.5

Height: 62.8

Track

Front: 59.1

Rear: 59.1

*Inches 

Inside The 2020 Chevy Bolt EV