Electric cars

[HONDO74]

GM Says It’s Safe to Park Your Chevy Bolt in the Garage Again (But There’s Bad News)
https://www.reviewgeek.com/103664/gm-sa ... -bad-news/

Chevy Bolt EV owners received both good and bad news this week. The good news is that GM is now starting to roll out a new software update to help address issues with the ongoing recall due to battery fire risks. This software, once applied, will remove the parking and charging restrictions put in place several months ago.

Earlier this year, GM recalled every Bolt EV model released since 2017 due to at least a dozen fires. The company tried software updates to fix potential issues but eventually recalled all Bolt vehicles. After months of back and forth with its battery supplier, LG Chem, the company finally started a battery replacement program in late October.

While owners continue waiting for a new battery or information from GM, the carmaker confirmed to Electrek that a new update is available to ease restrictions while also changing how much you can charge the battery. This new software update, which can only be applied manually at a dealership, will limit the Chevy Bolt charge to 80%, down from 90%. However, it also removes the discharge restriction, meaning owners can drive until the battery is nearly depleted, potentially giving drivers more range.

t’s good news and bad news. Good that we’re seeing another update, but it’s unfortunate that you have to see a dealer to get it and that it’ll lower the charging limit to 80%. Here’s what GM had to say in a statement:

“As battery module replacements continue under the previously announced recall, Chevrolet has informed owners of 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EVs who have not yet received their replacement battery modules that it will begin installation of a software update which will remove the parking and charging limitations on their vehicles while we work on building replacement battery modules. We expect that this software will be available for the remaining Bolt EV and EUV owners in the recall population within approximately the next 30 days. “

GM, Chevy, and LG are busy building replacement battery packs and modules for those who need a new one, but like everything in the auto industry, supply constraints are a thing. As a result, those who are still waiting for a new battery can get this quick update.

Additionally, GM confirmed this update also adds an improved diagnostic tool that checks the battery and charging system for potential issues, which should give owners additional peace of mind.

For now, the update is available to all 2019 Chevy Bolt owners, with more model years coming soon.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

I charge in my garage with the 110 volt charger that comes with the car. Almost everyone has a electrician put in 240 volt where you want to charge,(not cheap often) and newer bolts come with a 110 and 240 charge cord. You can really only use 110 charging if you mostly do local driving

Makes sense. Probably a good run about, do the errands, hop into town & back option that would work for a lot of people.

What's the full charge range?

[HONDO74]

GM ditching Chevy Bolt, shifting to electric trucks
The Bolt is currently GM's top-selling EV
https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/gm- ... ric-trucks

General Motors is ready to move on from its top-selling electric vehicle to make room for larger models that run on new battery technology.

"We have progressed so far that it's now time to plan to end the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EU production, which will happen at the very end of the year," GM CEO Mary Barra told investors during the automaker's earnings call on Tuesday.

The Bolt, which starts at $26,500, accounts for more than 90% of all GM's domestic EV sales.

The factory north of Detroit where Bolt hatchbacks and small SUVs are made will be converted to make Chevrolet Silverado EV and electric GMC Sierra trucks that will run on the company's next-generation Ultium EV platform.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

GM ditching Chevy Bolt, shifting to electric trucks

Interesting. They'd rather compete with Ford (and Rivian) than Tesla.

[v8vega]

Im on a couple of bolts groups. At most dealers you have to get on a list and wait to buy a new Bolt now.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Im on a couple of bolts groups. At most dealers you have to get on a list and wait to buy a new Bolt now.

And they'll start ratcheting up the prices.......

[robert.]

GM ditching Chevy Bolt, shifting to electric trucks

Interesting. They'd rather compete with Ford (and Rivian) than Tesla.

Complete with Tesla or dump a customer base? I would think they way many people hate musk. You could market a half azz EV. And take sales away from Tesla.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

GM ditching Chevy Bolt, shifting to electric trucks

Interesting. They'd rather compete with Ford (and Rivian) than Tesla.

Complete with Tesla or dump a customer base? I would think they way many people hate musk. You could market a half azz EV. And take sales away from Tesla.

Except that's not happening. Tesla is way out in front of the others on sales numbers; 2022 GM sold ~39k while Tesla sold 1.3 million. Either way, it concedes sedans, etc. to Tesla. There are a few others but they are either also-rans and/or far more expensive than Tesla. And for all that may hate him, there are probably just as many that either don't care and just want the car.

[gregj410]

I think owning a Tesla is about status now. Like owning a Beamer or a Benz back in the day

[Rufus T. Firefly]

I think owning a Tesla is about status now. Like owning a Beamer or a Benz back in the day

Lot cheaper than a nice BMW or Benz, too!!!

[robert.]

Maybe GM. Wants to move Bolt production overseas. Giving the bolt a new name will help sales. Several high profile fires sunk the bolts name. GM. May try to pull a Coke/tab type of branding.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Maybe GM. Wants to move Bolt production overseas. Giving the bolt a new name will help sales. Several high profile fires sunk the bolts name. GM. May try to pull a Coke/tab type of branding.

They're only selling 30k of these per year -- not worth the relocation costs.

[v8vega]

Teslas big advantage with the electric car people is their excellent charging stations placed all over making trips possible with little inconvenience. The other charging stations for all non Tesla are often some of the chargers broken, not as many as the Teslas ones, you have to get a app to use them instead if just sticking your credit card in like every thing else.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

...........excellent charging stations....

There's where the money to be made exists.

[robert.]

Congress passed a law regarding chargers. They need to have a standard plug or supply an adapter. Manufacturers may make a proprietary charger for home use as long as they make an adapter for public charging.