GM unveils Bolt electric car in Vegas

AFP, LAS VEGAS: General Motors on Wednesday unveiled the production version of its Chevrolet Bolt electric car, on which the US auto giant is pinning its hopes for the emerging segment.
The Bolt aims to appeal to consumers looking at a more affordable price tag than the luxury, market-leading Tesla.
"It's more than a car, it's a platform that can be upgraded," said GM chairman and chief executive Mary Barra, speaking at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
"Who are our customers? Anyone who wants to save time, money and the environment in a car that is truly fun to drive."
The Bolt, set to go into production later this year, is designed to travel 320 kilometers (more than 200 miles) between charges.
It also features some of the connected technology found on rival vehicles including a Wi-Fi hotspot offering access to apps and services. The price tag is expected to be in the range of $30,000 after government tax incentives, which is less than half the price of the current Tesla models on the market.

GM unveils Bolt electric car in Vegas

AFP, LAS VEGAS: General Motors on Wednesday unveiled the production version of its Chevrolet Bolt electric car, on which the US auto giant is pinning its hopes for the emerging segment. The Bolt aims to appeal to consumers looking at a more affordable price tag than the luxury, market-leading Tesla. Its more than a car, its a platform that can be upgraded, said GM chairman and chief executive Mary Barra, speaking at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Who are our customers? Anyone who wants to save time, money and the environment in a car that is truly fun to drive. The Bolt, set to go into production later this year, is designed to travel 320 kilometers (more than 200 miles) between charges. It also features some of the connected technology found on rival vehicles including a Wi-Fi hotspot offering access to apps and services. The price tag is expected to be in the range of $30,000 after government tax incentives, which is less than half the price of the current Tesla models on the market.