Another Chevy Bolt Owner Sues GM Over Range Anxiety

Another owner is suing GM following their decision to cap the Bolt's battery capacity at 90%, even if that's a temporary fix to prevent fires. The automaker recalled the Chevy EVs last November after learning that the batteries can spark a flame as they are charging and nearing 100%. By temporarily capping them at 90%, GM can stop those fires while they search for a more permanent solution.

But a plaintiff in Michigan says Bolt owners need to contend with range anxiety and diminished resale value while they wait. Call me crazy, but a temporary restriction on range feels a lot more desirable than a permanently charred engine.

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• This class-action has company. It's the third (and likely not the last) filed against GM since last November.
• Owners are particurily concerned about winter range anxiety, as EV batteries already struggle in cold temperatures and this problem only makes it worse.
• Some plaintiffs suggest GM should have just replaced the battery. There's still a good chance that'll happen, but it doesn't do much good to replace the current one with the same defective variety.

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Chevrolet Bolt Fires

GM believes new software updates will allow Bolt owners to fully charge their batteries once again. Owners were asked to temporarily limit their battery's charging capacity to stop defective cells from sparking a flame and make the EV extra