Bolt Into the School Year

The kids are heading back to school and you’re thinking that September is the perfect time to get a new car… after all, there are great sales to be had and moreover, it’s always fun to start a new school year with a treat for the whole family. This year, don’t waste time browsing through countless car lots and online ads looking for the perfect car for jump-start the new school year. Head on down to your local Chevy dealership and check out the all-electric Chevy Bolt. MotorTrend just named the Bolt their Car of the Year – why shouldn’t you do the same?

Electrify Your Savings Account

You’re probably wondering what makes the Chevy Bolt a good car for families heading into a new school year. Well – a lot, actually. Let’s just start with the most obvious – the Chevy Bolt is an economical choice, and we all know kids aren’t cheap. With a starting MSRP of $36,620, the Bolt may not seem like an affordable car on paper, but that’s before you consider all of the federal and state rebates you may be eligible for. That’s right – drive a Bolt and the government will actually pay you! Not a bad deal, right?

Moreover, you’re going to be saving time and money when it comes to filling up the gas tank on the Chevy Bolt… namely, because it doesn’t have one. The Bolt runs off of a 60-kWh lithium-ion battery pack coupled with an electric motor that gets 200 horsepower… and best of all, gets 238 miles on just one charge. No more worries about having to swing by the gas station before the school drop off or running on E on the way to baseball practice. As if that doesn’t save you lots of valuable time, the Bolt also will get you where you need to be at a quick clip. The Chevy Bolt takes just 6.5 seconds to go from zero-60, so no matter how late you actually left for school, your kids will still be in their seats before the bell rings.

In fact, think of it this way: what better way to teach your kid math than to have them figure out how much money your family is saving by driving an electric vehicle? Calculate how many times you currently have to go fill up the tank and the current cost of gas and have them compare that figure to the cost of plugging in your electric car and letting it charge up. It’s a good lesson in making smart economic choices – and hey, it might even help you teach them to turn the lights off when they leave the room once they see how much that extra energy is adding to the bill. If math class wasn’t your thing in school, that’s okay – here’s a handy cheat sheet to help you figure out roughly how much you’re saving by driving the Chevy Bolt.

No More Bolting for Shotgun: There’s Plenty of Room For All

But what about comfort? A family car is no good if the kids are going to be squabbling over space in the back seats and you’re also going to need room for backpacks and equipment for after school activities. Luckily, the Chevy Bolt delivers on both accounts. The car may be part of the compact class, but it feels anything but cramped on the inside. In fact, a MotorTrend reviewer credits the Bolt’s generous cabin by saying, “the space inside is stellar” and that the backseat is “enormously comfortable and roomy.” The Bolt actually offers 36.5 inches of backseat legroom, which is extremely good for the compact car class. Unlike many cars that say they seat five but can really only accommodate four comfortably, the Chevy Bolt really is a five passenger car.

Fortunately, the Chevy Bolt can also carry all of the belongings of five passengers. The cargo hold offers 16.9 cubic feet of space in the trunk, which can be extended to 56.6 cubic feet if the back seats are collapsed. So no matter what activities your little ones decide to take up this school year, you can feel confident that you can get them to practice with all the gear they need to succeed.

The Chevy Bolt: Show Your Kids You Care About Their Future

While we could sit here and continue to extol the virtues of the Chevy Bolt’s clever engineering or its attractive exterior design, there are other, less tangible reasons to drive the Bolt – such as the fact that driving the Chevy Bolt set a good example for your kids. The Bolt is an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional fuel powered cars; in fact, many countries are making the push to ditch gas and diesel cars altogether in favor of going electric. So if you park a Chevy Bolt in your driveway, you’ll not only be giving your children a leg-up in a world that’s becoming increasing reliant on electric cars, but you’ll also be demonstrating your commitment to preserving the environment for generations to come. In fact, you can even discuss how important recycling is and some of the challenges that come along with recycling and reusing electric car batteries. With so many automakers and environmentalists working to find the best ways to reuse and recycle the electric car batteries, your kids can follow along with the news and hear the innovative ways in which the batteries are getting a second life.

Ultimately, there are a dozen good reasons to drive the Chevy Bolt: it’s a great car that gets great mileage and is actually a comfortable and enjoyable ride. The fact that it is electric is just a bonus. But as your children head back to school, give them the opportunity to learn from you and your choices. Teach them how the Bolt is saving you money, the environment and – thanks to the copious space in the back seats –  maybe even your sanity on long rides. The Chevy Bolt may be a great car, but it’s also a great way for you to teach your kids the lessons they might not learn sitting at their desks