The new Chevrolet launch, the Bolt EUV, arrived in the country last Monday (09) and can be purchased for approximately R$280,000. However, while the news may seem encouraging for lovers of the brand and electric models, you need to be aware of the future.
According to a recent announcement by Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors (GM), the brand responsible for manufacturing Chevrolet cars, the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV electric models will be discontinued until the end from 2023. The speech took place during an event with the presentation of the company's results.
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The news was received with an edge of disappointment by the public, as Bolt models are considered the cars GM's most popular electric cars in the United States, being the best-selling electric model, with the exception of GM cars. Tesla.
The Bolt EV and Bolt EUV models arrived in Brazil a short time ago, and are part of the compact SUV models. In Brazil, the Bolt EUV has only 200 units for sale, and they can be purchased for R$280,000.
On the other hand, the Bolt EV is a more expensive model and can be found for R$330,000. With the announcement of the discontinuity of manufacturing the car, the idea is for GM to reposition the price in Brazil, to make the vehicle more competitive.
The reason for GM's decision, according to Barra, is strategic and focuses on the automaker's desire to continue production of electric vehicles, related to other models. Like the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra, pickup models with an annual production forecast of 600,000 vehicles.
The mechanical part of the two cars is similar and features an engine with a power of 203 horsepower and an excellent autonomy index for the average driver, with 377 km.
To meet consumers' safety requirements, the car is equipped with airbags, intelligent remote assistants and different sensors.
However, despite being a popular model, Chevrolet Bolt's models can also have mechanical problems. In the USA, more than 140,000 vehicles, between 2016 and 2022, were recalled due to the risk of fire in the car battery.
