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Chevy' s Latest Bolt Software Update Is A Band-Aid On A Gaping Wound

Nov. 28, 2021 9:34 AM ET by Karl Furlong Industry News / 2 Comments But it should appease some customers until the recall is complete. It's been a rough couple of months for owners of the Chevrolet Bolt EV. A recall was issued because Bolt batteries posed a fire risk, and many customers found this out the hard way by ignoring fire warnings. The recall affects 2017-2019 model year Bolts and even led to Bolts being denied access to some airports as the fire risk was simply too high. While General Motors finally gets to work replacing Bolt batteries, it has announced a software update for 2019 Bolts that will temporarily remove some of the restrictions placed on owners. For example, owners were advised not to park indoors or charge their cars overnight. Chevrolet Chevrolet Chevrolet In a statement sent to Electrek, the automaker said the following: "As battery module replacements continue under the previously announced recall, Chevrolet has informed owners of 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EVs who have not yet received their replacement battery modules that it will begin installation of a software update which will remove the parking and charging limitations." As this software update only applies to 2019 Bolts, for the time being, the automaker said that other Bolt EV and Bolt EUV owners who own cars that form part of the recall will also be able to receive the update sometime over the next 30 days. Chevrolet Chevrolet Chevrolet Although the software update will limit the total range by another 10 percent - down from the previous 90% - to a maximum state-of-charge of 80%, owners can now discharge the battery fully if necessary. This will give owners the best possible EV experience while lowering the fire risk, at least until the batteries in their cars can be replaced. GM chose to start with 2019 Bolts as these models are at a higher risk than others. In September, production of the Bolt EV's batteries resumed after being stalled. Owners will be required to take their vehicles to a dealership for the latest software update. Vermont State Police Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services/Facebook Source Credits: Electrek

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