2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT vs Premier

The 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV is a true feat of American engineering. This eco-friendly car is easy on the environment but brutal towards the competition. Even the most basic 2018 Chevy Bolt EV LT comes with standard features that aren’t even optional in competing models. Take Chevy’s patented Teen Driver protection technology, for example. The Bolt doesn’t stop there, though, as the Premier model adds even more features to create the kind of space-age automobile we dreamed about as kids.

2018 Chevy LT vs Premier Bolt EV Trims

Here's what separates these two Bolt EV trim levels:

Bolt EV LT

MSRP from $37,495

The LT version of the Bolt EV comes pretty damn close to being fully-equipped.

  • 17" painted aluminum wheel
  • Body color door handles
  • Gloss Black outside rearview mirror caps
  • HID headlamps
  • LED Daytime Running Lights
  • Bright window molding
  • 10 airbags
  • Leather-wrapped Electronic Precision Shifter
  • Regen on Demand™
  • Rear vision camera
  • Auto headlamps
  • Keyless Entry and Start
  • Rear wiper
  • Single-zone auto climate
  • 4-way manual front seat plus recline
  • Express up/down driver power windows
  • Express down passenger power windows
  • 8" diagonal reconfigurable color cluster
  • Chevrolet MyLink 10.2" diagonal color touch screen radio w/Teen Driver technology
  • Dual front USB / single Aux
  • Sirius XM Satellite Radio All Access Package with 3 month trial
  • Compass
  • 5 passenger seating
  • Rear seat heat ducts
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat
  • Michelin self-sealing puncture sealant tires
  • Center console tray

Bolt EV Premier

MSRP from $41,780

There are a few more bells and whistles that go into the Bolt EV Premier. LT features plus:

  • 17" Ultra Bright Machined/painted aluminum wheels
  • Outside rearview mirror turn indicators
  • Body color door handles w/chrome strip
  • Roof rails
  • Leather Seats
  • Front and rear outboard heated seats
  • Silver center stack trim
  • Leather-wrapped & heated steering wheel
  • Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror
  • Surround Vision
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Side Blind Zone Alert
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Rear Park Assist
  • Rear Camera Mirror
  • Rear armrest
  • False cargo floor

2018 Bolt EV Premier vs LT Bottom Line

The LT has everything a driver needs and more. The Chevrolet Bolt is the car of the future, and the Chevy Bolt EV Premier shows us just how bright that future can be. Choose the infotainment package to keep innovative technology right at your fingertips.

The driver assistance options do so much of the work for you that you’ll feel safer than ever. Choose available Lane Keep Assist with lane departure warnings, and you won’t be able to stray across the dotted line without knowing it. The optional Driver Confidence II Package makes this vehicle so interactive it’s on the verge of taking on its own personality.

Test Drive the 2018 Chevy Bolt EV in Phoenix

Still can’t decide which Bolt EV trim is right for your needs? Try both! Simply visit your nearest Valley Chevy Dealer - locations found all over the Phoenix area. The Bolt is fuel-efficient enough that a lengthy test drive will barely move the needle on the fuel gauge.

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Joe has been closely associated with the automotive industry for the past 10 years. He worked closely with dealerships at his previous job with the Charlotte Observer, who had a partnership with Cars.com. At his current role, he is actively involved in promoting the Chevy brand in the Phoenix-Metro area along with Valley Chevy.