{"id":1296,"date":"2026-06-06T12:03:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T12:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coloradospringsmoverss.com\/?p=1296"},"modified":"2026-06-06T12:03:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T12:03:23","slug":"small-affordable-ev-proves-colorados-charging-future-has-already-arrived","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coloradospringsmoverss.com\/?p=1296","title":{"rendered":"Small, affordable EV proves Colorado\u2019s charging future has already arrived"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div><strong>Getting your Trinity Audio player ready&#8230;<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>To EV \u2026or not to EV.  For many, that is the question.<\/p>\n<p>There was a time, not terribly long ago, when driving an electric vehicle required at least a little bravery.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradospringsmoverss.com\/?p=1294\">Denver metro youth hockey coach arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing minors<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Drivers worried about range. They worried about chargers. They worried about whether they might find themselves stranded somewhere between civilization and the next available plug. Early EV ownership often felt a bit like aviation in the barnstorming era: exciting, promising and occasionally dependent on luck.<\/p>\n<p>But after spending time behind the wheel of the refreshed 2026 Chevrolet Bolt EV around northeast Denver and the growing development corridors near Denver International Airport, one thing became crystal clear:<\/p>\n<p>The EV future is no longer coming. It is already parked outside Starbucks.<\/p>\n<p>During several days of driving the Bolt through Denver side streets, Interstate 70 corridors and the sprawling Tower Road and Central Park Boulevard commercial districts, charging stations seemed to appear almost everywhere I looked.  Besides Starbucks, fast chargers (DC chargers) were located at QuikTrip stores, Sprouts markets, Chipotle restaurants and even near the always-packed In-N-Out Burger locations.<\/p>\n<p>For consumers still nervous about buying an EV because they fear charging availability, those worries increasingly feel outdated.<\/p>\n<p>I have been somewhat of a pioneer with modern electric vehicles.  Having personally-owned or leased eight electric vehicles since 2021, including six battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and two plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), I can honestly say I have never struggled to find a place to charge.  I respect the arguments against EVs.  Yet those don\u2019t stop my electric vehicle preferential nature.<\/p>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<p>I think the biggest problem EVs have had is politicians telling consumers what kind of car they have to buy.  Governor Polis\u2019s first of hundreds of executive orders called on Colorado to adopt California zero vehicle emission standards.  He did so without any consultation within the industry or the public after taking office.  In my opinion, the difficult selection of the next new car should be a consumer choice.  Not one dictated by one (or more) government officials. <\/p>\n<p>Chevrolet\u2019s compact Bolt EV fits beautifully into the evolving electric vehicle landscape.<\/p>\n<p>The Bolt remains one of the most affordable fully electric vehicles available in America, carrying a base price of $31,600, while my test vehicle stickered at $35,725. Yet despite its approachable price, the little Chevrolet packs a surprisingly sophisticated portfolio of technology, safety and daily usability.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradospringsmoverss.com\/?p=1293\">Colorado\u2019s Black community wonders, \u2018where did all the good allies go?\u2019 after Elijah McClain paramedics\u2019 convictions overturned<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Translation? This thing sips electrons like a hummingbird sampling nectar.<\/p>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<p>More importantly, the Bolt feels lively in real-world driving. Electric vehicles deliver their torque instantly, and the Bolt responds immediately when pulling away from stoplights or merging into highway traffic. Chevrolet estimates the Bolt can sprint from 0-to-60 mph in roughly 6.5 seconds, giving it acceleration that feels surprisingly energetic for a compact commuter-focused EV.<\/p>\n<p>Inside, Chevrolet has done a commendable job modernizing the cabin experience.<\/p>\n<p>An 11.3-inch advanced color touchscreen with Google built-in anchors the dashboard, while an 11-inch driver information display delivers crisp digital instrumentation directly ahead of the steering wheel. Heated and ventilated front seats, an eight-way power driver seat, heated steering wheel and multicolor ambient lighting elevate the cabin beyond what many buyers might expect in this price category.<\/p>\n<p>Exterior styling remains clean and contemporary without venturing into science-fiction territory. LED lighting front and rear, glass-black roof rails and 17-inch gloss-black aluminum wheels give the Bolt a sporty, youthful demeanor without trying too hard to scream, \u201cLook at me, I\u2019m electric!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>One especially nostalgic stop during my test drive included a visit to the Cracker Barrel restaurant near Central Park Boulevard, where I had once been customer Number One (#1) on opening day last year. The Bolt posed comfortably in front of the restaurant for photos, symbolically bridging old Americana roadside culture with the emerging realities of electric transportation.<\/p>\n<p>That contrast may ultimately define the Chevrolet Bolt EV best.<\/p>\n<p>This is not an exotic six-figure Silicon Valley experiment. It is not a rolling technology demonstration for the wealthy elite. It is an attainable, practical, everyday electric vehicle designed for ordinary Americans navigating ordinary lives.   And in 2026, that may be exactly what the market needs most.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday Drive Specs<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Vehicle:<\/strong> 2026 Chevrolet Bolt EV<br \/>\n<strong>Powertrain:<\/strong> Electric motor \/ 60-kWh battery<br \/>\n<strong>Drive Layout:<\/strong> Front-wheel drive<br \/>\n<strong>Horsepower:<\/strong> 200 hp<br \/>\n<strong>Torque:<\/strong> 266 lb-ft<br \/>\n<strong>0\u201360 mph:<\/strong> Approximately 6.5 seconds<br \/>\n<strong>EPA Fuel Economy (MPGe):<\/strong> 120 city \/ 109 highway \/ 115 combined MPGe<br \/>\n<strong>Range:<\/strong> Approximately 259 miles<br \/>\n<strong>Charging:<\/strong> DC Fast Charging up to 150 kW<br \/>\n<strong>Wheels:<\/strong> 17-inch gloss-black aluminum wheels<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> timwjacksoncae@gmail.com<br \/>\n<strong>Phone: <\/strong> 303-667-3995<\/p>\n<p><em>The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post\u2019s preparation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradospringsmoverss.com\/?p=1291\">Federal Colorado River managers will impose a 10-year plan, requiring state negotiations every 2 years<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There was a time, not terribly long ago, when driving an electric vehicle required at least a little bravery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1295,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24,23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1296","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sponsored","category-sponsored-content"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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