The batteries in a Chevy Bolt are high voltage batteries produced at LG Chem’s Ochang plant. These batteries have been subject to a recall due to a potential fire risk when charged to full or very close to full capacity. As part of the recall, all Bolt EVs and Bolt EUVs produced from 2017 through 2022 will have their battery packs replaced with entirely new LG Chem battery packs. The battery size, or capacity, for a Bolt ranges from 60-66 kWh depending on the model year. The newer Bolt EUV has a 65 kWh battery. It’s worth noting that despite the recall, the lithium-ion batteries used in the Bolt are expected to last for at least the life of the car.
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- How long will a Chevy Bolt EV battery last?
- What type of battery does the Chevy Bolt use?
- What is special about Ultium battery?
- Who makes batteries for Chevy Bolt?
- Why is Chevy Bolt discontinued?
- Which cars use LFP batteries?
- Does Chevy Bolt use Ultium battery?
- Does Chevy Bolt use LFP battery?
- How do I know if my car has LFP battery?
- Why are Ultium batteries better?
How long will a Chevy Bolt EV battery last?
How long do Electric car batteries last? The battery in the Chevy Bolt EV or Bolt EUV is guaranteed to get at least 8 years or 100,000 miles out of a new battery.
What type of battery does the Chevy Bolt use?
Lithium-ion Cells
BATTERY SYSTEM
| Type: | Rechargeable energy storage system comprising multiple linked modules |
|---|---|
| Mass (lb. / kg): | 947 / 430 |
| Battery chemistry: | Lithium-ion |
| Cells: | 288 |
| Energy: | 65 kWh |
What is special about Ultium battery?
Ultium is so unique that it can contain either vertically- or horizontally-stacked cells to integrate into vehicle design – vertically for trucks, SUVs and crossovers, or horizontally for cars and performance vehicles. It gets even better with Ultium’s innovative feature – digital programming.
Who makes batteries for Chevy Bolt?
But there was also good news about the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV, which the company first confirmed in July when it said it would utilize GM’s Ultium battery and drive technology.
Why is Chevy Bolt discontinued?
Some of the more likely reasons why the Bolt was discontinued may include its high price tag, sluggish sales, and Tesla’s recent shift to electric vehicles. Why is GM not producing more electric vehicles like the Chevy Bolt or an electric version of the Silverado pickup truck?
Which cars use LFP batteries?
Which carmakers are adopting LFP batteries?
- Tesla announced a switch to the lithium iron packs in their standard range models in 2021.
- GM at one point announced that its revamped Chevrolet Bolt EV would use LFP packs to help cut costs, but Chevy later paused production of the Bolt.
Does Chevy Bolt use Ultium battery?
While GM had previously offered a Bolt hatchback EV as well as a larger EUV, only the Chevy Bolt EUV will return in 2025, and it will contain the Ultium battery architecture.
Does Chevy Bolt use LFP battery?
The next-generation Chevy Bolt EV will not be a clean-sheet redesign, but it will use the new Ultium platform (and NACS fast charging). What’s more, it will be North America’s first Ultium-based model to use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, which GM will source from an unnamed supplier.
How do I know if my car has LFP battery?
Open your charging menu and click “set limit.” If you see 50% and 100%, then you have an LFP battery. You can also go to Controls > Software > Additional Vehicle Information to check battery type. In your app, you will see the recommendation to charge to 100% at least weekly.
Why are Ultium batteries better?
The Ultium battery platform uses less cobalt than typical EV batteries. Its lithium and nickel content are relatively low, too. As a result, GM claims the system costs less than $100 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) — roughly $50 per kWh below average.
