Chevrolet BOLT EV Academy opens online to inform you

Chevrolet has just opened the BOLT EV Academy online for current and future owners of Chevy's BOLT EV and electric vehicles in general. But some of the 15 videos contain BOLT specific info. Topics include home-charging, one-pedal driving, and more. This series is a good way to introduce yourself to EVs and what it's like to live with them. After the "read more" jump. there is a brief press release, a couple of videos (assuming they process properly) and links to the YouTube and various Chevy sites and channels.

Also for the next few days, Chevrolet is offering an incentive of $8,500 partially to offset the loss of 

Federal Tax rebates and to help get the Bolt metal moving. Any state incentives could bring a BOLT EV into economy-car pricing. Link to Inside EVs. It doesn't hurt that Chevy's BOLT is one of the better EVs available with a standard range of more than 250 miles. Previous post. Enjoy!

Source - Press release, pics and video courtesy of Chevrolet

Kia's Niro EV receives updates for 2020

Kia's Niro has been on the market for a while, and for 2020 the popular model has received a few updates that further enhance Kia's crossover (and sedan). Kia's Niro is available as a Prius-like hybrid, a plug-in hybrid, and a full battery-electric vehicle or EV. The focus here is on the EV. While comparisons to the Tesla Model Y would seem like a natural, they couldn't be more different. The Niro is a smaller EV that will fit in tight garages and spaces. The Model Y is faster and drives like a computer on wheels, while the Niro is more like traditional cars. While the Tesla models were designed from scratch to be EVs, the Niro is a modified gas-powered vehicle. As such, the Tesla is more space efficient while the Niro sticks stuff where it can. The Niro's ride is geared more towards a softer, more luxurious ride while the Model Y is a handler. You know who you are and what you need. Another difference is pricing. A top-end Niro  comes in just over $44k, while the Model Y starts at $50k+ and prices increase quickly and dramatically to almost 6 figures. Again you know who you are and what you can afford. The car closest to the Niro EV is Chevy's Bolt EV in size, performance and price. The Kia Niro also qualifies (at this time) for the federal tax rebate ($7,500) and probably your state tax rebate as well. Tesla has used all of their tax rebate credits. So if your state has EV rebates, you can get a loaded Niro for well under $40k. For 2020 updates, pricing, and specifics, check out the info and video after the "read more" jump. There is also a link to a YouTube video specific to the new Niro. Enjoy!

Source; Press release, pics, and information courtesy of Kia.