After 471,625 miles, this Chevy Bolt is doing better than you think [video] — SkimNews
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- Chevrolet Bolt EV reached 471,625 miles on its odometer, with 330,000 miles on its post-recall battery and nearly half a million miles on the original electric motor.
- Out of Spec Renew replaced the Bolt’s original pack after serious battery faults and cell-voltage imbalances with a stable, lower-mile unit from a 2017 model.
- Out of Spec Renew powered up, programmed and drove the Bolt again after the swap, putting its owner on track for the 500,000-mile milestone.
- Replacement pack cost the Out of Spec Renew crew $1,800, while the channel estimated consumers would pay $2,500-$3,000 for a similar pack.
- Chevrolet Bolt EV was among the most affordable new EVs available for purchase in 2019, giving the mileage story a comparatively accessible starting point.
- Chevrolet Bolt EV joined cited high-mileage examples in which a Ford Mustang Mach-E retained 92% battery life at 250,000 miles and a Hyundai IONIQ 5 retained 87% battery health at 360,000 miles.
Why it matters: For the owner, Out of Spec Renew’s $1,800 battery replacement kept a 471,625-mile car operational and on course for 500,000 miles. For prospective buyers, the estimated $2,500-$3,000 pack price makes battery condition the key qualifier in an otherwise striking case of EV longevity.
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