BASIC INFO
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| Brand |
Chevrolet Bolt EV 1LT 2026 |
Ford |
| Model |
Chevrolet Bolt EV 1LT 2026 |
Focus Electric |
| Vehicle Type |
Electric |
Compact Hatchback (EV) |
| Trims |
1LT and 2LT |
Single electric trim (based on Focus hatchback Titanium equipment) |
| Release Date |
October 2025 |
Originally 2011 (final production 2018) |
| Status |
Coming Soon |
Discontinued (2018) |
| Made In |
USA |
United States (Michigan Assembly Plant) |
| Body Type |
Subcompact Hatchback |
5-door Hatchback |
| Vehicle Warranty |
3 years / 36,000 miles |
3 years / 36,000 miles (basic), 8 years / 100,000 miles (battery) |
| Colors |
Summit White, Black, Silver, Blue |
Available in multiple Ford colors (e.g., White Platinum, Magnetic, Shadow Black, Kona Blue, etc.) |
PERFORMANCE
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| Motor Type |
Single Permanent-Magnet Electric Motor |
3-phase permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor |
| Horsepower |
200 hp |
143 hp (107 kW) |
| Torque |
266 lb-ft |
250 Nm (184 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration |
0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds |
11.4 seconds (0–100 km/h) |
| Top Speed |
93 mph |
135 km/h (84 mph) |
| Range |
250 miles |
185 km (115 miles EPA, with 33.5 kWh pack) |
| Drivetrain |
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING
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| Battery Type |
Ultium Lithium-Ion |
Lithium-ion (liquid-cooled, LG Chem) |
| Battery Capacity |
65 kWh |
33.5 kWh |
| Power Consumption |
3.5–4.0 mi/kWh |
19–20 kWh/100 km (real-world) |
| Battery Warranty |
8 years / 100,000 miles |
8 years / 100,000 miles |
| Home Charging Speed |
11.5 kW (32–40 miles/hour) |
6.6 kW onboard charger (adds ~20 miles/hour at Level 2) |
| Supercharging Speed |
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Not supported (no Tesla Supercharger compatibility) |
| DC Fast Charging Speed |
150 kW (vs. 55 kW in pre-2025 Bolt) |
Up to ~50 kW via CCS Combo |
| Miles of Range added Per Hour |
180–220 miles in 30 mins |
Level 1 (120V): ~3–4 miles/hr |
| Charging Time |
6–7 hours |
Level 1 (120V): 18–20 hours |
| Charging Connector Type |
North American Charging Standard (NACS) |
SAE J1772 (AC), CCS Combo (DC) |
| Home Charging Options |
Level 1 (120V) portable charger and Level 2 (240V) home station |
120V (slow), 240V wallbox (recommended) |
| Onboard Charger Power |
11.5 kW |
6.6 kW |
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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| Length |
163 inches |
4,358 mm (171.6 in) |
| Width |
70 inches |
1,810 mm (71.3 in) |
| Height |
63 inches |
1,478 mm (58.2 in) |
| Wheelbase |
102 inches |
2,648 mm (104.3 in) |
| Ground Clearance |
5.3 inches |
140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Cargo Space |
16.6 cu ft |
14 cu ft (~396 L, reduced due to battery placement) |
| Curb Weight |
3,600 lbs |
1,700 kg (3,600+ lbs) |
| No. of Doors |
5 (4 side + 1 liftgate) |
5 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 (2 front, 3 rear) |
5 |
WHEEL AND TIRES
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| Wheel Type |
Steel wheels with covers |
Alloy |
| Wheel Size |
16-inch |
17-inch |
| Front Tire |
215/50R17 |
215/55R17 |
| Rear Tire |
215/50R17 |
215/55R17 |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
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| Steering |
Electric Power Steering (EPS) |
Electric power-assisted steering |
| Transmission |
Single-Speed Automatic |
Single-speed automatic (EV reduction gear) |
| Turning Radius |
34 feet |
11.1 m (36.4 ft) |
| Gear Box |
Fixed-ratio (direct drive) |
Single gear (fixed ratio) |
| Front Suspension |
MacPherson Strut |
Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension |
Torsion Beam |
Independent Control Blade (multi-link) ________________________________________ |
TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
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| Autopilot |
No |
Not available |
| Navigation System |
Yes |
Integrated navigation (with MyFord Touch in later years) |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
No |
Not available (standard cruise only) |
| Climate Control |
No |
Dual-zone automatic |
| Auxiliary Auto Input |
Yes |
Yes |
| Over The Air Updates |
Yes |
Not supported |
| Keyless Start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Entry |
No |
Yes |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
No |
Available in later models |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
No |
Yes |
| Apple Car Play |
Yes |
Supported (after 2016 SYNC 3 update) |
| Android Auto |
Yes |
Supported |
| Touchscreen |
10.2-inch |
8-inch SYNC 3 system |
| WiFi & Hotspot |
No |
Not available (basic connectivity only) |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
Yes |
| MP3 Player |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Speakers |
6-Speakers |
9-speaker Sony audio system (premium) |
SAFETY FEATURES
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| Braking System |
Regenerative Braking System |
4-wheel disc with regenerative braking |
| Front Brakes |
Ventilated Discs |
Ventilated disc |
| Rear Brakes |
Solid Discs |
Solid disc |
| Brake Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti Lock Braking System |
Yes |
Yes |
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Door Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
| Child Safety Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Airbags |
10 Airbags (Dual front, front side, knee, curtain, rear side) |
6 (front, side, curtain) |
| Rear Seat Belt |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Parking sensors |
No |
Yes |
| Crash Sensor |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ultrasonic Sensors |
No |
Not available (basic parking sensors only) |
| Multiple Cameras |
Yes |
Rear camera only |
| Blind Spot Monitoring |
No |
Not available |
| Multi-Terrain Monitor |
No |
Not available |
| Stability Control |
Yes |
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
| Anti Theft Alarm |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Mirrors |
Yes |
Heated power mirrors |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
No |
Not available |
| Lane Keeping Assist |
Yes |
Not available |
| Lane Departure Warning |
Yes |
Not available |
| Rear Parking Aid |
Yes |
Rear sensors + camera |