Many thought the Bolt would not have fast charging built in, and GM were vague on it, but apparently it has:

'Bolt EV offers available DC Fast Charging capability, which provides a GM-estimated up to 90 miles of range in about 30 minutes of charge time. That’s enough time to enjoy a cup of coffee. DC Fast Charging stations are available for public use and are perfect for topping off your charge while on the go.'

http://www.chevrolet.com/bolt-ev-electric-vehicle.html

So 50kw fast charging built in as standard, by the looks of it.

Here in the UK if they ever get around to making a RHD version it would be perfectly practical although a bit less than perfectly convenient for long range travel as most or perhaps now all motorway service stations have fast chargers.

A GM employee going by the handle a1smith on the Seeking Alpha forums was keen to point out that the SAE connector on the Bolt is good for 100kw.

If I get inside tit-bits I will post here! :-)

The vast majority of EV charging will happen at home.
These public chargers are following a model of gas stations for ICE cars that I don't believe are appropriate for electric cars.

It will take a while for the right mode of charging to become apparent. I think Tesla has it right.

see http://supercharge.info/

Nice one Harvey! I have to agree though, stopping at highway food/fuel areas has never been pleasant, in my experience. This is the only downside (for me) to long-range EV charging at present. The food, for want of a better term, is of the variety that will send cholesterol levels soaring, and with the screaming kids and adults jabbering into their phones, you're pretty happy when you can get the hell out of there.

Hopefully the rise of dedicated EV charging facilities will prompt an upgrade in the ancillary services offered around them as your car gets juiced. When travelling long distance here in Australia, I personally prefer to stop as least as possible, but that may be due to our ridiculous 110 km/h which places you squarely in the 'drone zone' on the very tedious Sydney-Melbourne Hume Highway. Like a bad movie, you want it over as quickly as possible.

I do 550 mile days about twice a quarter. It's easy in a Tesla.

I'll let you know how it goes in the Bolt, Harvey. I generally walk to the healthiest food within a few blocks. Good to stretch and get some exercise after 3 hours on the road, as Ing points out.

Nothing prevents any health concious person from packing a lunch and filling a thermos.

Oh yea of little faith (in Tesla), sd. Yes there is a Supercharger in Wendover, and Nephi if you want to take the southern route.

The trip would be a snap. Your charge time would be less than 15 minutes to make it with plenty of reserve (you don't actually have to charge if you keep the speed to 65, which admittedly is kinda pokey out there).

If you had lunch and charged for 30 minutes, you could roll into Ely with 175 miles remaining and make the return trip to Wendover without charging. Another 20 minute break and you're on the road home.

Glad to hear another persons take on the need for extended ranges by some folks. You don't have to be in the wilderness to appreciate the ultimate flexibility that extended range along with fast charging/refueling (and by fast I mean fast "not 30 or more minutes which necessitates more planning than we have been spoiled to expect") offers.

There are many people who take 300, 400, 500 and more mile trips on quite a regular basis, often travelling at speeds near 80 mph the entire way to expedite their journeys. (I would estimate at least 10% of the population take such a trip at least once a year). We keep trotting out average travel distance by the entire population and forget that the average hides the extremes that may be infrequent but drive the requirement for any technology.

I often do 320+ mile trips without even stopping (It is about a 4:45 hour drive which is well within the endurance of many folks, especially if they are in a comfortable vehicle). Every once in a while, a 500, 600 or 700 mile trip will also be taken, again with maybe no more than 20 to 30 minutes of total breaks the entire trip.

@Sheldon Harrison "There are many people who take 300, 400, 500 and more mile trips" You miss the point. The word "many" is a relative comparison. There are not many people, compared to the entire population of drivers, who regularly drive 300 miles in one day. "I would estimate at least 10%" Where did you get this estimate? It's about as reliable as Trump's estimate of his inauguration crowd size. They don't do it because it is dangerous because of fatigue, including in your case. One day it will catch up to you. The average daily distance travelled is a much better measurement than the maximum single-charge range required to sell a large number of BEVs, especially when millions of cheaper, more comfortable ICE cars are available for those who need long distance.