The Bolt (the brother of the Opel Ampera-e) is quite a hothead
As a car enthusiast, you prefer to park as far away from other cars as possible, but that is more to protect your own car. General Motors, the former parent company of Opel, now advises Chevrolet Bolt owners to park at least 15 meters from other cars in a garage, preferably on the top deck. In case of fire, this would be safer. This advice is in addition to the previous advice to only load the car under supervision and to put the car outside as much as possible.
Problems with the battery of the Bolt and Opel Ampera-E
The Bolt is the American brother of the Opel Ampera-E, which was also delivered in the Netherlands. Both in America and here, models from a certain year of manufacture have to go back to the garage for a new battery, because something is wrong. In rare cases, a fire can occur. In total, more than 140,000 cars worldwide need a new battery. About ten cases of fire have been reported in America, but in the Netherlands everything seems to be going well for the time being.
Also in the Netherlands, the Opel drivers have to go back to the garage for a new battery. While owners wait for the new battery pack, they are asked not to fully charge the car, but to stop at 90 percent. Leaving the car plugged in at night is also not recommended, just like driving the battery pack completely empty. After all, Opel advises owners to park their Ampera-e outside as much as possible after charging.” Nu.nl in August.
