Some Chevy Bolts have battery problem that’s every EV driver’s worst nightmare

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General Motors isn’t calling it a recall, but Chevy Bolt electric vehicle owners are being notified about a battery problem that is affecting some of its cars on the road in what can only be described as an EV nightmare.

For a “small percentage” of the 30,000 Bolt vehicles in use, the battery is not properly energized and the car doesn’t warn that your range and charge is super low. The notice from earlier this month says in certain 2017 Bolt vehicles the battery issue “may result in a loss propulsion.” That’s not good for your commute.

Here’s a Bolt owner’s notice about the issue after they input their VIN number into this GM website. Read more…

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