2022 Chevy Bolt EUV Review

The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is an all-electric small SUV based on the Bolt EV hatchback. It is a half-foot longer than the standard Bolt, with the majority of its expanded wheelbase increasing the amount of rear legroom by 3 inches. Cargo space is about the same as the Bolt EV, with the EUV's trunk holding 16.3 cubic feet of cargo with the seats up and a maximum cargo volume of 56.9 cubic feet with the seats lowered.

According to the EPA, the Bolt EUV offers about 247 miles of range on a full charge, marginally less than the estimated range of the lighter and smaller Bolt. Still, the Bolt EUV's range estimate is competitive with those of its closest rivals, the Nissan Leaf (226 miles), Kia Niro EV (239 miles), Hyundai Kona Electric (258 miles) and Volkswagen ID.4 (275 miles).

A dual-level charge cord is standard, which can plug into 120- and 240-volt outlets and can draw up to 7.2 kilowatts. Using a 240-volt outlet, a Bolt EUV recharges at a maximum rate of 26 miles per hour, so bringing an empty battery to a full charge will take 9.5 hours. Since not every household has an available 240-volt outlet, Chevrolet is partnering with Qmerit to provide complimentary basic outlet installation for anyone who buys or leases a Bolt EUV. (Some exclusions apply.)

The Bolt EUV's onboard charger can draw a maximum of 11.5 kW if you're using a dedicated Level 2 charger, which lessens the time it takes to recharge the battery to about seven hours. Of course, the quickest charging solution is to use the growing network of DC fast-charging stations, which can add up to 95 miles of range in just 30 minutes.

Another notable thing about the Bolt EUV is that it's the first Chevrolet offered with Super Cruise, General Motors' hands-free driver assistance technology. Super Cruise is superior to rival automated driving systems in many ways, but drivers need to be aware of the system's limitations. For example, the vehicle's sensors can't detect potential problems as far ahead as a driver can, so while a driver can identify signs of suddenly stopping traffic (e.g., cars in adjacent lanes suddenly slowing down), Super Cruise seems to purely study the movement of the vehicle in front. It's also slow to speed up when the vehicle in front leaves your lane. So just because Super Cruise performs better than most doesn't mean it's foolproof.

The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is a natural evolution of the Bolt formula. A more spacious interior and extra convenience and luxury features are the payoff for the Bolt EUV's slightly higher price. Check out our test team's Expert Rating for in-depth scoring and evaluation of the Bolt's comfort, range and more.

Though it is unavailable with all-wheel drive and offers no more than 5.6 inches of ground clearance, Chevrolet calls the five-passenger Bolt EUV a crossover SUV. It uses an electric motor producing 200 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque, gets its energy from a 65-kWh lithium-ion battery located under the floor of the vehicle, and comes only with front-wheel drive. Two trim levels are available: LT and Premier. Highlights of each include: