Whereas manufacturing of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV will cease on the finish of this yr, the Bolt EUV electrical crossover is simply now debuting in Brazil.

To mark the launch, Common Motors has set a spread report for the Bolt EUV, overlaying 560 miles (901.8 kilometers) on a full battery cost – nearly double the WLTP vary for the Brazilian market and greater than double the EPA-estimated vary of 247 miles.

Greater than 70 folks, together with journalists, influencers, prospects, sellers, companions, and GM workers, took turns behind the wheel of three Bolt EUV autos through the effectivity problem that lasted 28 hours and half-hour.

The trial was held at GM Brazil’s Proving Grounds in Indaiatuba, Sao Paulo state, on a spherical monitor of two.7 miles (4.3 kilometers) that simulates “an infinite airplane line.” The aim was to learn the way far it might be doable to drive utilizing all 66 kilowatt-hours of vitality saved within the Chevy Bolt EUV‘s battery in situations of most vitality effectivity.

As you possibly can think about, the problem consisted of driving the Chevrolet Bolt EUV at low speeds, utilizing strategies that favor the bottom vitality consumption.

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The common pace recorded through the occasion was near 22 mph (35 kph), which explains why it took greater than an entire day to completely deplete the battery – though the automobiles solely made stops to vary drivers. The common effectivity recorded within the automobile that lasted the longest was 7.2 kWh/100 kilometers.

Individuals have been suggested to keep away from sudden acceleration and braking, in addition to to not use air-con or options such because the seat and steering wheel heating system.

Common Motors Brazil additionally ensured the automobile had the right tire pressures and that the check befell in favorable local weather and geographic situations – it was important to keep away from excessive temperatures as they result in elevated vitality consumption for cooling or heating the battery pack.

The Bolt EUV can be bought in a single batch in Brazil, however GM didn’t say precisely what number of autos that’s. The electrical crossover will definitely be a a lot rarer sight than the Bolt EV hatchback, which has been out there within the nation since 2019.

After the top of gross sales for the Bolt EV and EUV, GM will convey its next-generation EVs to Brazil, beginning in mid-2024. The automaker has already confirmed the Blazer EV and Equinox EV for the native market.