How to Put a Chevy Bolt EUV in Neutral
To put a Chevy Bolt EUV in neutral, you can follow these steps:
1. Move the Shift Lever Forward: From the center position, move the shift lever forward to put the vehicle in neutral.
2. Press the Shift Lock Release Button: If the EV is in park, press the shift lock release button at the same time as pressing the shift lever back to put the vehicle in neutral.
3. Car Wash Mode: In some cases, “car wash mode” can be used to disable certain features and put the vehicle in neutral for a short period, allowing it to be pulled through a car wash.
It’s important to note that even in neutral, an EV shouldn’t be towed far or fast with its driven wheels on the ground due to the transmission still being engaged and the electric motor turning with the wheel.
If the vehicle has a dead 12-volt battery and won’t jump start, “car wash mode” may not be applicable, and alternative methods may need to be explored.
These steps should help you put your Chevy Bolt EUV in neutral when necessary.
Contents
- Can you tow an electric car in neutral?
- Can you flat tow a bolt EUV?
- Why can’t EVS be towed?
- How do you tow a Chevy Bolt EV?
- How many miles does Bolt EUV last?
- Can you tow with a bolt EUV?
- How do you tow a dead EV?
- Can you take a Chevy Bolt EUV through a car wash?
- Is there an EV that can be flat towed?
- Does Bolt EUV qualify for $7,500 tax credit?
Can you tow an electric car in neutral?
For many EVs, putting a vehicle in neutral just means disengaging the parking brake. The transmission is still engaged, and the electric motor still turns with the wheel. This is why, even in neutral, an EV shouldn’t be towed far or fast with its driven wheels on the ground.
Can you flat tow a bolt EUV?
The owner’s manual says it’s not possible. Of course you would have to tow it powered up and in drive, but as soon as you open the door in drive to exit the car it will shift to park, and then there’s the auto applying parking brake.
Why can’t EVS be towed?
Using a hook and chain truck, dolly, or wheel lift tow truck leaves two of the EV’s wheels spinning. When an EV’s wheels spin, they continuously generate power to the battery. If that power is not being used it can damage the battery and motor.
How do you tow a Chevy Bolt EV?
Because it does hook up there. And then once you hook that in you do want to make sure to kind of get the whole thing in like that okay. And then once you get that in you can push that in to clip it.
How many miles does Bolt EUV last?
247 miles
| BOLT EV | BOLT EUV | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA-Estimated Driving Range^: | 259 miles (416 km) on a full charge | 247 miles (398 km) on a full charge |
Can you tow with a bolt EUV?
Impressive Towing Capacity: Rated for 450 pounds tongue weight at the trailer ball and 3,000 pounds towing weight. *** Unmatched Ground Clearance: Every EcoHitch is designed to be angled upward 1 – 2 degrees to keep your hitch accessories level and avoid scraping.
How do you tow a dead EV?
Unlike gas-powered vehicles, most EV’s do not have a neutral gear, so the wheel movement is generating power to a battery that isn’t turned on. In order to fully eliminate wheel movement, it is recommended that you always tow your EV on a flatbed truck in order to avoid potentially catastrophic damage to your vehicle.
Can you take a Chevy Bolt EUV through a car wash?
In fact, the Chevy Bolt even has a Car Wash Mode, which prevents the vehicle from automatically shifting into Park when the driver gets out. #6: “Can you drive through standing water?” No, not in any kind of vehicle, unless it has enough ground clearance to keep well clear of the drink.
Is there an EV that can be flat towed?
Yet. But we’re going to go over some of the reasons of why you can’t yet flat toe an electric vehicle. The first thing we need to do is look at why they can’t be flat towed.
Does Bolt EUV qualify for $7,500 tax credit?
The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV qualified for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit in 2023.
