Lithium ion battery cells usually have to charge much slower when they are cold in order to maintain safety and cell cycle life. This can be a problem in winter when you need to fast charge but end up waiting… Read More ›
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GM releases new round of updates for all Bolt EVs
Here we go again…. GM is beginning to notify existing owners of 2018 and 2017 Bolt EVs that they should bring their cars into the dealer for a software update that will improve the way the car behaves in the… Read More ›
Audi e-tron vs Jaguar I-PACE battery pack comparison
Audi just released more details on the upcoming 95 kilowatt-hour Audi e-tron battery and its looking remarkably similar to the design of the Jaguar I-PACE pack. Aside from the capitalization of the vehicle names, what’s different and what’s similar? Both packs… Read More ›
GM issues software update for Bolt EV battery problem
Updated May 11, 2018 A new GM software update has been issued for essentially all 2017 and 2018 Bolt EVs — even for those cars that previously were updated as described in this article published in April. See the new… Read More ›
New details emerge as a few Bolt EV packs continue to fail
A few Chevrolet Bolt EVs are continuing to have battery pack failures that can cause unexpected and relatively sudden loss of power while driving, according to General Motors and individual owner reports on social media sites. Updated May 11, 2018… Read More ›
GM explains 57 vs 60 kWh Bolt EV battery ratings
Conflicting values for the energy capacity of the Chevrolet Bolt EV battery pack coming from LG and GM are actually consistent and are just reporting different ways of measuring energy storage capacity, according to GM spokesman Christopher Bonelli. Recent photos… Read More ›
Jaguar and Chevy have LG in common
The Jaguar I-PACE is a swanky new all-electric SUV with a generous wheelbase, a large 90,000 watt-hour battery pack and a $70,000 starting price. The Chevrolet Bolt EV is a small hatchback wagon with a 60 kilowatt-hour pack and a… Read More ›
