2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV - Should You Buy, Upgrade, Or Wait? 

so much better when someone has owned the car. in my experience you need a few months at least to really know a car. much better information thank you.

I love my new Bolt 2020 LT and got a great deal. I wanted a Tesla but given I got this at the half the price I could not pass it up.

The road damage is because of the movement of groundwater, Nikki. When there's a big swing in wet/dry spells like last year, the damage is more extreme as the ground heaves.

Phenomenal review! I've been researching the 2020 Bolt for a few weeks now on RU-vid / forums / Reddit / Twitter and you consolidated so many specific details in this video especially with the comparisons to the older model years. I'm excited to see the 2022 reveal this weekend, but most likely I will lease a 2020 because of the huge discounting and don't care about having Super Cruise.

It needs a light in the charge port! It needs an option to coast! It needs a way to wire for trailer lights. The front seat heaters are wimpy (though the rear seats are good). It needs a HEAT PUMP! It needs a smooth belly pan for better aero drag. The biggest problem on our 2017 Premier is the front passenger wheel well carpet has pulled away from the side trim - and it looks pretty knarly.

I own a 2016 Bolt LT, and have been very pleased with the car. Mostly wanted to add to the comments to say how much I appreciated and enjoyed Nikki's thoughtful analysis. Detailed observations with a strong dash of critical thinking. This was everything I could have hoped for in a look at the new model. Well done!

Hi Guys, Hope "WALMART" soon sees the advantage of having say 6x EV Charge Stations near front door of every USA Store! It is perfect blend~ Shopper now has a hour or more to shop inside!

Just bought a 2021 and so far I am loving it. I still have my fuel burning car because it's in great shape and they didn't offer me anything near what it is worth. I still have a bit of range anxiety but I am quickly getting over that. I find myself choosing to drive the bolt because it's such a pleasure to drive. It's smooth as silk an zippy too. Instant heat from the heater on cold mornings. No shifting down when you punch it. And dead quiet except for road noise on the freeway. I have a 50 mile round trip commute. They let me plug in there and it recharges about 40 miles during the day making my commute cost under $1.

9:05 “Bolt is more of a tool than a status symbol [as Tesla is].” BMW has both aspects: status symbol and tool, as people who drive them tend to be.

One of the best reviews ever from a Bolt owner. I live with a limited range 2017 compliance Kia Soul EV. No ACC or BSM which is no big deal because cruise control speed is easy to increase/decrease and BSS in our ice car is annoying.

Excellent review. Succinct, honest and well thought out. Perfect voice for reviews. You should consider doing voice for audio books! Thank you!

Well done. I hope GM and other manufactures listen to this video and take it to heart. Your points are valid and I would say align with other consumers.

The incremental charge level is also a feature in my 2019 Bolt LT. While I believe the Bolt is a great car as it is. I also agree with you, when you say Chevy could have done better. I have no interest in driver assist features other than standard cruise control. But, the seats hurt my back after about an hour. And charging for DC fast charging is just a money grab. EVs do not need 259 miles of range unless they are going to be used on long trips. And if you do long trips, you must have DC fast charging.

Nikki is the first reviewer to my knowledge who makes the analogy that slowing down in L mode regen is very much like downshifting a manual transmission. What a perfect description of the process, and the reason I love my bolt so much. She is far and away one the best auto journalist out there.

Anywhere within about 100 miles of the San Francisco Bay Area, we're seeing between 9-12k off the sticker advertised for LT trim Bolt EVs, the Premiers tend to have a little less marked off. Those of us in the San Joaquin Valley Air Quality District can get a $3000 rebate on top of the State's $2000 rebate; bringing the real purchase price down to about $26k.

I love cloth seats. Grippier than leather, and cooler in summer and warmer in winter than leather. And doesn’t crack/age like leather. Oh, and it’s cheaper. It ticks every box for me!

I just wanted to thank you for this review. I recently test drove a 2020 Bolt. I'm in the exploratory phase for my next commuter car and was generally impressed with the Bolt. After your review and ownership experience with an earlier Bolt, I may just look at a used version as battery degradation seems to be minor . I'll echo your statement that it truly reminds me of a hot hatch with some very practical interior touches.

That was great, thanks! I appreciate the honest review.

Nikki, Great to find your review. Bought a low mileage ‘18 Bolt Premier when my dear Volt suffered a major malfunction. Had only 1.5 yrs left on battery, etc, warranty, so, since buying the V was a stretch to begin with, I felt compelled to bail. Deal on the B was ok, but I was out a lot, altogether. Liking the B a LOT! Learned a lot from your review and from the commenters which I appreciate. Can you direct me to a previous video on your Oregon to Texas trip? Thank you, all!!

Super review. I love your knowledge, style and presentation.

It is now January 2 of 2023 and I am driving a used 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV premier. I traded in my 2015 Nissan Leaf for it on Black Friday of 2021. I must say that it is a nice upgrade from the LEAF. However I must say that I can't wait for the 66 KWH battery upgrade that my car is due for. As always great videos and EV reviews.

This is a good review. You are very knowledgeable about the Bolt. Thank you.

Very much enjoyed the review. Your comments are much appreciated for their honesty. I am a 2013 Volt owner, thinking of trading in. The difference in price between a new 2020 bolt and a used 2017 is relatively small (not 1/2 cost I would expect). I think I would be happy with either. Just can't decide.

Great review! Answered all my questions.

Thank you for this review. It is informative and helpful and after this, I watched your video for the new Bolt EUV, also good. One thing in this review that caught my attention was your unhappiness with the OEM tires which were Michelin. For many years I have used Michelin tires on cars and motorcycles and have been more than happy with them. What didn't you like about the OEM tires and what did you use for replacements? Thanks again.

I love my 2019 Bolt But after buying gas 48 years, I still catch myself looking at gas prices and thinking I should buy some! The Regen teaches you a lot about driving!

Excellent detail-oriented review!

Hi There, the Bolt EV does not have a radar system. The entire Pre-Collision Braking is basis the Camera System - just like the BMW i3. However, the i3 does have adaptive cruise control that relies solely on the camera system. Just like in the Gen 2 Volt, you can get pre-collision braking without Adaptive Cruise, but if you want adaptive cruise its an additional package which adds the radar system (in the front bow tie). Cheers

Thank you for the thorough report. At 01:55 onward, the headroom appears to be less than I remember while driving my brothers 2019 Bolt EV. Did you raise the seat to it's highest level or are you very tall? Otherwise, something that has bugged me about the Bolt EV is it's very tight wheel-well/strut-tower to tire clearance (it's has much less than the clearances for a Toyota Corolla's front wheel-well, drive area as a comparison). I believe you cannot fit normal snow-chains/cable-chains onto the Bolt EV drive wheels without damaging the vehicle. That's a show stopper in the winter; driving California State Route mountain roads. Has anyone else discovered a tire-chain system to fit the Bolt EV? I've guessing that the C.H.P. checkpoints won't allow snow-socks to pass through the chain-control roadways. The Konig chain company doesn't list any snow-chain fitments for the Bolt EV. I haven't any experience with the TM3, the Kia Niro and the Nissan Leaf, but Konig snow-chain company does list solutions for them. So what happened with the Chevrolet Bolt EV design process? I positive that it snows in Detroit & South Korea. But short of snowy mountain weather, I think the Bolt EV should be an awesome daily driver car for long distance commuting for those of us commuting 25,000 miles per year. And for the driver's seat? ...try a wooden-bead seat cover for awhile on any car seat.

I'll probably be buying a 2021 or 2022 model. From a lot of bolt owners I keep hearing that u can hyper mile them up to 280-300 mile range. And I have cdl level driving training so I know how to baby the pedals. :D

Thanks for the hands on review! The adaptive cruse control is intriguing. I think back to Sandy Monroe on such topics. Typical car "teams" are set up which would require a committee with people from: "brake", "software user interface", "interior ergonomics"(button people), "wiring harness" and "outsourcing/supply chain". It's not just software for this car design. We are proud of our family members that worked for this company in the past, now I think GM is in trouble.

I own both a 2012 Leaf and 2020 Bolt. I like the ride in the Leaf much better. The older Leaf sits lower to the ground and the Bolt feels like the wheelbase is too narrow. But after years of driving a car with at most a 75 mile range, the Bolt seems like something out of science fiction. It just goes and goes and goes without recharging.

Yeah, I’m loving my 2020 Bolt. I picked it up used in February of 2024 with 16K miles for $18K. A very optioned up LT. It’s been super fun coming from a gas guzzling 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the V8.

Chevy is really missing a bet by not making a "Sport" version of the Bolt with slightly different trim/graphics, different wheels & tires, and most importantly a limited slip differential. Sell it as a hot hatch and they will move off the dealers lot.

GREAT VIDEO ! THANK YOU !

Have the adaptive cruise control on my 2018 Leaf and would never, ever buy a car without it. LOVE this feature.

Thanks, great review Nikki.

I bought my 2020 Bolt last month - so I clicked on this video with some trepidation. I love it and your review didn't make me cry. I also don't understand the seat issue. I'm a large lady and have no complaints. I was nervous about buying knowing they are making changes for next year, but I am happy I did it now. Also, I live in the Midwest USA so this car is really the only option for local sales/service. No Kia, no Hyundai for me.

Spot on comparison. I think you definitely nailed it. I really wish the automotive press would give a little bit more praise to the bolt EV. GM made a really really good car considering the time it came out 50 kW charging was the fast that you could find anywhere. I do want to mention that I think the charging curve in the 2020 is a little different than you explained. From 0 to about 55%, it's going to charge pretty much exactly like the 2017 to 2019. Beyond that 55% where that giant step down occurred in the older models you will now see a slow downward slope from there to 80%. I believe I read from 0 to 100% charge It saves you about 30 minutes of charge time. If you're on a significant road trip like you were that adds up big time. But I totally agree with you They should have up the peak charging rate to 75 kW and they should have upgraded the AC internal charger. Or they should have simply done nothing and waited until 2021 2022 to make the changes.

We have the same target charge level system on our 2019. . .I never charge it beyond 70% (summer) or 80% (winter) unless we're going to Toronto or on some other longer run ⚡🚙 This may put a smile on your face - last year I started taking the Bolt to our local car cruises and found it got just as much (if not more) attention as our other Chevy, an original unrestored 1956 Bel Air. See, the car guys & gals pretty much know the old cars but not the electrics; and they're very interested 😃 (No cruises this year of course due to covid 🙁) Stay safe & healthy Nikki

The 2019 Bolt also allows target charge settings. Also, there has been considerable discussion on a popular Bolt forum and the consensus seems to be the Bolt does not have radar sensors at all. Collision avoidance is camera-based. The theory is that GM may have wanted to get adaptive cruise control working using only cameras but didn't feel comfortable with the implementation.

Michelin tires are generally hard and that's why they tend to last a long time. EVs and hybrids usually come with low rolling resistance tires to you get the best gas mileage at the expenses of handling.

A local dealer is offering $13000 off and this puts it well under 28k which is a bargain.

Really good review. Keep it up.

Hi Nikki, thanks for the thorough review. Just wanted to point out that the BoltEV actually does not have a radar sensor for adaptive cruise control. The car's forward collision warning system is entirely camera based and there is no radar sensor in the front of the vehicle. While there are camera based adaptive cruise control systems, such as the one in the BMW i3 and Subaru's EyeSight system, they are much less reliable than radar based ones. That said, the decision to not include the radar sensor on this car is baffling since the incremental cost per unit would likely have been nominal.

Nikki, I m up for replacing the original tires on my 2017 Bolt and wonder what type you got? Did they affect the miles/kWh? Rob

Another great review. I agree the cloth seats are nicer feeling in the Bolt. They also seem very durable. Unlike the material in the gen 1 LEAF

I’m glad they finally have a full leather seat. I live in Anchorage Alaska and cloth seats means you’re sitting in a wet diaper when the warmer comes on. When it’s not snowing I’m not driving anyway. Unfortunately I’ve not heard that the Bolt has heated seats. But maybe they aren’t necessary as the auto-start keeps the interior warm?

The difference between the previous 60 kwh battery pack and the 66 kwh ,pack has nothing to do with increasing the size of the battery - or weight. All that changes was the cell 'recipe' that made the battery cells more energy dense.

From your experience could you use a Bolt as a tow vehicle for a motorhome and use it’s battery, through an inverter, to power the motorhome. How would this work? Could it damage the battery? Is there anything else I would need to think about? Thanks for any info you guys can share. Blessings

I believe the Bolt has never had radar (power use in an EV was GMs reason, just like no electric seats), so no adaptive cruise control. GM used a camera for the forward facing safety features. The Bolt EUV coming soon will have Supercruise as an option, so I believe radar will be part of that vehicle.

Cloth seats - less sweaty in hot weather & you don't stick to them either if wearing shorts or a short dress/skirt. Plus being a Kiwi, I tend to prefer to use sheepskin car seat covers. Easily removable and washable and you don't have to worry about torn, worn or marked/stained upolstery whatever your upolstery choice happens to be.

Outstanding review. I have a 2024 BMW i3 Rex which I love but would like an affordable long range ev. I was ready to buy a 2027 Bolt when the recall hit and the dealers pulled them off the market. I guess I’ll be patient. Thanks

Do you know if Chevy have retained greater longevity buffers on the battery pack?

She really knows her BOLT. I'll stick to buying 2017-2019.

Regarding your comment about the DC charging curve on the new Bolt. I own a 2017 Bolt and called the dealer here in Olympia, WA requesting this update to my Bolt and they were happy to update my car for no charge or as a warranty item. I tried it for the first time about a month ago as I make occasional trips to the Portland area to visit my daughter and son-in-law and I noticed that, when using one of the 50kw Electric Avenue chargers in SE Portland it did charge near 45kw whereas in the past the max rate was 38kw and when it hit around 70% SOC it stayed near the 35kw rate where in the past it would have gone down immediately to 23 kw charge rate. So I did find an improvement there. Interested to know what your experience has been with this new car or your 2017 Bolt and if my experience mirrors others.

Don't sleep on Chevy dealer discounts, everyone. If you're considering the Tesla model 3 vs the bolt premier because they're "around the same price," don't forget a lot of Chevy dealers are offering $10000 or more on the hood, whereas with the model 3 you're paying the MSRP.

I currently drive a 2020 Bolt, but I've also had a gen1 and gen2 Leaf and a gen2 Volt. The Bolt has a lot of problems not mentioned. While decontenting is mentioned, there are some things you just expect in a car that the Bolt does not deliver, at least not the version I have. There is no balance or fader control, and best I can tell there are no rear speakers. There are no rear cup holders. You cannot unlock (or lock) the doors from the hatch. There is no padded compartment for glasses. The shoulder belts do not height adjust. Nikki complains about the level 2 charging repeatedly, but the level 3 is what is the real problem. 50kw is 10 year old technology, and even 50kw is not sustained above 50% charge. Chevy charges plenty to get something a decade old. A car with 66kWh should charge at least 150kw on level 3. To pay for this slow of charging is ridiculous. There are also a lot of dumb design things. Why are parts of the dash covered in something that looks like white protective plastic that someone forgot to remove. Why is the seat adjustment lever all the way to the inside so you have to climb into the car and bash your knees to move the seat back. Why is the headrest so close to your head that you get slapped in the back of the head on any bumps. Which also raised the question, why is the ride so bumpy. I don't understand why I have to reset the radio source to Bluetooth to stream music every time I get into the car. My other cars could remember my last setting. Also should mention that regularly my phone does not show, and I have to reboot the car, or if my wife is in the car, I can't even connect to my phone. There is too much to complain about here. I know there are many owner who absolutely love their Bolt, just like there are those who still think the Volt was the best car ever made, and the Aztek had the highest owner loyalty ever. Some people just double down on bad decisions. Not me. This is just the short list of things I dislike about the car. I am currently considering how to get out of this POS, and wish the resale was as good a Nikki claims. I should mention that I never had any problem with battery degradation in a Leaf. I don't doubt that has happened to some Leaf owners, but Nikki talks like it is a universal problem with Leafs. Probably just confirmation bias.

I would suggest that the reason the Bolt does not have adaptive cruise control is right there in the name of the car, Chevrolet. GM culture, of which I once was a part, is that the low end brands they have will always have inferior features than the higher cost lines. A long time ago they had a set of cars across their brands called the J-Cars. That line included a so called Cadillac, the Cimmarron. It shared much in common with its Chevy sibling, including the unreliability, but it did have many "luxury" features not possible to have in the Chevy.

The EPA is a more realistic for average driver that guns it off lights and electric cars are worse as they just make formula adjustments for mileage. I drive my 2015 Hyundai Veloster turbo reasonably I get better than EPA, if i put it in sport mode and "drive like a hooligan" I get about 8+ MPG less than rating. I changed the tires on my car the day after I purchased it due to wanting much improved handling. Great review, love that is just a car. "is that electric", normalizing e cars

I wish I could get it in the uk, great all round EV especially for the money.

Had a Volt before, traded it in for a larger Equinox. Have the opportunity to turn in the Equinox early and get a 2020 Bolt for about $290 a month. We aren't sure if we should jump on that or wait till next year when the Equinox lease is up anyways.

Great review! 👍

I returned my 2017 for a 2020 Bolt. I got a Premier for $31.5K out the door, way below Tesla. Although the money I made the last couple of months on Tesla stock did completely pay for my Bolt! The rear view camera is HD now, my 2017 didn't have HD, I think that's new for 2020. I disagree, I have noticed more range in my 2020, especially in North East winters. I'm charging to 90% and right now in summer my range is showing 265 miles. My 2017 showed about 235 for the same 90%. There have been some tweaks, torque steer seems to be better in the 2020. I agree, the stock tires aren't great for grip but they're not that bad. Sure if you race around you can notice it but under normal driving they're fine. I didn't buy it for a hot hatch, I bought it for a utilitarian long range EV.

What you can tell us is what tires you chose and how it affected the cars performance. I am going to buy a Bolt but not sure when. The EUV looks pretty nice.

Every EV should have a "Nikki-Mode" button

I just bought a Chevrolet Bolt EV LT with the Driver Confidence Package and Comfort & Convenience Package, which doesn't include lane keep assist or pedestrian sensing. They have an $8,400 incentive from GM and the dealer had an additional $1,200 incentive. With my Prius C trade in, I paid less than $20,000 for the car. With the Prius C I learned to drive in a way that maximized fuel economy. It has helped with getting great distance out of charges on the EV. I, too, am disappointed with the lack of adaptive cruise. I really like the "L" mode and one-pedal driving in the city. But, it needs to be in "D" mode when using cruise. Otherwise, if you tap the On-Demand button to turn off the cruise, the regen braking is too much in "L" mode. It's also important to note that, if you press and hold the On Demand regen, the brake lights do not come on. Drivers behind you do not know that you are slowing or stopping by your brake lights. The DC Fast Charging is great - I can get a charge from 20 to 80% in about an hour. And, I've joined the local EV club to get 50% off charging. There are also a few free charging stations in town. I think this is a great entry-level EV and I plan to keep it until I see what Tesla will come out with in terms of a compact model. If it's too Cybertruck freakish, I'll keep the Bolt EV.

Thanks Nikki for this. I'm having to decide what to do with my leased 2017 Bolt EV due for return in August. Extending the lease until something else comes along is an interesting option I might explore.

I had a bolt EV 2017 and that is one thing i liked was that it was more efficient than my tesla but for the price difference i would still go with the Tesla the tesla 2019 i bought is a totallly diffrent car than when i bought it but the bolt will be the same car till it dies chevy will sell you a new software feature in next years model.

Here's something fun for your Bolt. Get it rolling at about 5mph and really stomp the pedal. It'll spin the tires like crazy.... and it won't spin them off a dead stop for me... just with a rolling stop.... it's a lot of fun for times when you have a non-ev person riding shotgun.

I have a 2021 Premier and I noticed it's missing a cubby overhead for my sunglasses and Homelink (built-in garage door opener). My 2005 Prius, 2012 Prius V and 2007 Infiniti G35 Coupe have those two features. The ride, due to the short wheelbase, can be choppy on irregular surfaces. And the run-flat tires are super stiff. I needed a city car, and the Premier is going for a fantastic monthly payment for a 36 month lease through April 2021 through Costco. My $44,000+ Premier is just $280 a month with $1750 down including first month lease payment. Over 90% of Bolts are being leased. If you get the LT, the lease payment can drop under $200 and only in San Francisco, the payment can be under $150 a month because of SF City subsidy. Call the Costco Auto # and get a Member Certificate and take it to your Chevy dealer. Tesla can't compete with this deal.

Did I miss it? Did you talk about the brake button behind the steering wheel on the back side of the steering wheel (left side). Why is it there? Is it a good thing? When using that button, does it activate the brake lights?

Hmm, maybe I should try to hold off until 2024 and get the refreshed model...the Volt has life left in it yet, and waiting a bit more gets me better infrastructure.

I still think they should've kept producing the Spark EV or at least offer a low range version of the Bolt yet with the sane trim options. Not all of us want to spend money on range that exceeds our daily use and not all of us are happy paying near Tesla prices. It's still second hand EV's for me.

Is the much talked about battery degradation in the Nissan Leaf ( even the 2nd gen ) something that is an issue in countries that never see temperatures over 70 Fahrenheit / 20 Celsius and you also hardly ever need to fast charged?

Lack of adaptive cruise control was one of the main reasons I didn't buy a Bolt. Less important to me but notable: uncomfortable seats and slow charging. Tried to pull the trigger twice because of huge discounts but just couldn't. Well that and the fact that a Tesla Model range SR+ is not that much more and doesn't have the above problems (not to mention far better resale for the Model 3).

awesome review

What aftermarket tires did you decide to go with?

Why is the DC fast charge limited to 55kw when the car can re-gen at 70kw? I don't see why they wouldn't let the Bolt fast charge at 70kw if it couldn't handle that than why would they let it re-gen at that rate? I own a 2020 Bolt and commute down a 4,000 ft grade to work every day and watch it re-gen faster than it charges. I'm very happy with the car I just don't understand the charging cap. love your videos!

Outstanding review

As I assume most folk in the USA (and this is one of the few places in the World you can buy one?) lease, rather than buy outright - once the rental expires on the vehicle you have, the natural thing to do would be acquire the one that is on sale from GM currently? I suspect the main reason why most car companies are still surviving is because everyone rents "new cars" and hands them back after the rental period. Most "buyers" to not have $25K+ to spend on a replacement when they hand their rental back.

Camera system of the Premier has also been all upgraded from SD to UltraHD

I have a 2019 Bolt Premier with fast changing, I like the car, yes the video rear-view makes my eyes go crazy. I payed $32,000.00 and I traded my Ford Cmax a good car but the Bolt is a major upgrade. The crazy thing is the direction selector push forward to go in reverse and pull back for forward it just bugs me. One thing about the so called big three auto makers if you are willing to wait you can get a good deal on the current year when the new model comes out. One thought about the Bolt, I do wish it came as a roadster a rag top with all wheal Drive. An affordable Electric car that would appeal to the car nut that enjoys the filling of an open cockpit. Traveling down a winding road with the top down gets rid of a lot of anxiety in my opinion, and for me can’t get much better. I live in Hood River OR.

Good review. I cannot image spending $45,000 for a Bolt when I could get a Model 3.

I’m really hoping the new seat in the upcoming one will be more comfortable. I really wanted a Bolt but but the seats stabbed me in the shoulder blades. I’m 6ft, it’s not like I’m ridiculously tall.

The suspension is painfull ,literaly but what a bang for your money!!

Love my 2017 Chevrolet Bolt.

Great video.

Is D.C. charging still optional on the Bolt?

The bolts are very fast cars and fun to drive. The 2017 seats are horrendous. The 2020 sets are a bit better

I think you should have talked about the controls and features not only talked non stop about the battery. Thanks for the video

I currently drive a used 2015 Nissan Leaf. It is still serving me greatly and is 100% paid for. I hope to one day purchase a used Tesla Modle 3 or a used Chevrolet Bolt EV.

My 2018 Kia Soul EV plus with sun and fun is a much nicer car in many ways than my 2020 Bolt. It rides better and the interior is much better quality. The rec on the Sirius XM radio allows me to go back in time up to an hour to hear the beginning of a program or song. It is useful in areas with poor reception such as big trees or mountains on the west coast. You can also skip adds! Wish my Bolt had this.

The Bolt has all the hardware for adaptive cruise, but they didn't include the software? Very strange choice. I don't really care for adaptive cruise, it still seems like a very strange omission.

I think it needs more steering wheel adjustment, as it looks like you're having to sit too close to the steering wheel than is safe.

I wish this EV available in the U.K. Lovely route, by the way.

thanks alot

I'm guessing these aren't available in the UK?

Sadly the new Renault Zoe ZE50 also has no adaptive cruise control. Initially also with no radar AEBS but it's reported that production line models from mid July are to get that or an option but still no ACC even now with a radar on the car? Top of the range GTline with CCS and heated seats costs a whopping £34495 with the white standard colour before incentives. I have a 1 year old ZE40 and the cost to change is not a viable option. Manufacturers are now so used to pricing EVs high and still selling them, so why make them cheaper?

radar? my (2019) ampera-e business executive (bolt-ev premier) has no radar sensor, the distance mesurement and emergency breacking uses the front facing cam.