The Bolt EV model, which will go into production by the end of 2016, will offer its owner more than 300 kilometers of range from a full charge. The new model will also allow the use of advanced communication and connectivity technologies that have been developed to improve and personalize the driving experience of an electric car.
"Less than a year has passed since we showed the Bolt EV concept and promised to make an electric car with a long range accessible to a wide audience," said GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra. "The Bolt EV is adapted for the use of advanced mobile technologies and applications, such as improved GPS operation when plotting routes, the use of gaming elements in the infotainment system, everything is done to improve the experience of owning a car now and in the future."
In confirmation of the above, one of the main principles that the electric car follows is that communication capabilities simplify obtaining a positive ownership experience. A number of advantages and technological features of the Bolt EV were obtained thanks to Volt model owners who voiced their suggestions and ideas, which in turn should make owning an electric car simple.
The Bolt EV has received a number of communication innovations that will provide intelligent, personalized solutions for managing the driving experience of an electric car. For example, in the future, an accurate range projection will be based on the time of day, weather, and the driving style of the car owner. Also, for the Bolt EV, a low-energy Bluetooth was developed, designed to minimize energy loss and automatically connect the smartphone to the car while the owner approaches it. In addition, many of the Bolt EV's driver-focused technologies are supported by the OnStar 4G LTE system, which turns the Bolt EV into a Wi-Fi hotspot, providing the owner with easy access to applications and services via a high-speed wireless connection.
If we recall other communication systems and infotainment features, it is worth noting the color MyLink touch screen with a diagonal of 10.2'', with the ability to change the layout of elements and widgets, a rear-view camera that provides a wide-angle view of the situation behind. Also, the owner has access to a circular "view" thanks to the "bird's-eye view", the level of safety during maneuvers at low speeds when parking is increased.
