Chevy's new all-electric Bolt to go 320km on a single charge

America's "Big Three" auto manufacturers have lagged behind the likes Nissan and BWM when it comes to bringing small electric vehicles to the market. Chevrolet is hoping to change that with the new 2015 Bolt.

The company showed off its new all-electric vehicle at the Detroit Auto Show this month.

Very little is known about the Bolt right now. The vehicle appears very similar to BMW's i3, with large windows and an airy interior. According to Autombile Magazine, it's constructed of lightweight materials such as aluminum and carbon fibre.

Chevy promises it will be able go up to 200 miles (320 kilometres) on a single charge. Though there's no word on what kind of performance or features drivers can expect.

The Bolt's concept interior is ultra-futuristic. J.J. Abrams lens flares not included.

The Bolt is expected to cost $37,500 before tax incentives, which might be a bit too rich for some people's blood. Though this is one of the first compact EVs to offer range somewhat comparable to their larger gasoline counterparts.

General Motors has been looking to expand its electric line-up lately. Improvements have also been made to the 2016 Volt, which has seen its all-electric range boosted to 50 miles.

The Bolt will be the third EV in GM's fleet, joining the Spark and Cadillac ELR.