It looks like Tesla will soon have some competition when it comes to decently priced fully electric cars, with General Motors having announced and released footage of the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt EV.
The new footage doesn't reveal too much beyond what was already known - that is that it will boast 200 miles of range and will cost $30,000 - but it does give a good look at the car being put to the test, climbing hills and enduring extreme heat, as well as charging.
"Chevrolet's advanced EV technology is designed to simplify the lives of our consumers," said GM in a statement. "With four new vehicles introduced since January, Chevrolet continues to prove its commitment."
Of course, the car's price puts it in direct competition with Tesla's upcoming Model 3, which also boasts around 200 miles of range, but costs a little more than the Bolt EV (electric vehicle), coming in at $35,000. Currently, other fully electric cars are rare in the U.S., and the cars that do exist are either expensive or have a short range. Around the upcoming Bolt's price is the Kia Soul EV, which costs $33,700 before taxes, but only has a range of 93 miles.
If the Bolt does end up offering 200 miles of range in the $30,000 price range, then it could potentially bring the technology to a huge number of people, able to use the car for more than just driving around town.
Set to be released in 2017, the Bolt EV will not only be cheaper than the Tesla Model 3, but will also be released around the same time, with a Tesla spokesperson confirming that the car was on track for a release in 2017 despite rumors that it was being delayed until 2018.
Of course, it's important to mention that just because Chevrolet says that the car has a range of 200 miles doesn't necessarily mean that the production model will be able to make it that far. Such was the case when the company debuted the concept for the Volt hybrid, with the car largely failing to live up to its high expectations when it was finally released in 2010. A new Volt will be released later this year, with a refined design and more capable battery.
These two somewhat electric cars show GM's commitment and focus on a future of electric cars, with the company suggesting that it will soon offer electric cars at a range of different prices.
You can check out the video of the Chevrolet Bolt EV for yourself below.
