2021 vs. 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV - What's the Difference? 

One detail everyone misses, the outgoing model the center arm rest was thicker and could SLIDE forward. Also, inside the center console there was a removeable "tray" which comes in handy.

I personally like the front and back of the 2021 and interior of the 2022. However, I think the rear signal lights should have been integrated into the upper tail light assemblies, where they would be more visible. Just makes more sense to me.

My 2020 LT has very comfortable Cloth Seats... Literally, every Review on the web seems to review the Premier version of the Bolt with Leather seats, and the first thing those reviewers point out is how uncomfortable the seats are... Obviously, there is a noticeable difference between the two types of seats. As an old ex-car salesman and Volt owner, I was looking for a DEAL when I purchased our new 2020 Bolt. With the 2021's (now 2022's) starting to hit the lots, and bad battery news being reported on the 2017 - 2019 Bolts... I went looking for a White LT and found one with extremely generous Discounts and ZERO % Financing! Also, a Dealer who really wanted a 2015 Volt with 20,000 miles on the clock. In the end, I ended up with a Bolt LT for nearly HALF the price as a Tesla and a range of 259 miles plus. I absolutely loved my Volt and now I love the Bolt... People need to understand that there are extremely good EV's out there that you don't have to spend $100K to get!

Considering getting a 2023 Bolt in a few weeks...hope you'll be doing an update. This review was very helpful.

Thanks for the side-by-side tour! Overall, I think the exterior re-work was a wash or a slight downgrade. Geeky looking front - goes to the 2022 with the unduly pointy / squinty / complex lighting. Don’t break one or $$$$! The new ice blue metallic; just like the powder blue on the interior of my first EV, a 2016 Spark EV. Not a fav. Removing the chrome accents was a loss unless you have an all-black Bolt. With brighter colors there’s not much to break expanses on the sides. Rear rework was good, more mainstream, but brake/turn indicators are small. Hope they’re readily seen once snow/slush starts coating the bottom of the rear quarter panels and facia in winter. Almost like the broke the Bolt to sell more EUVs … -Interior definitely benefits from being more normal in the 2022, esp with more touch-friendly materials. We loose the utility of the storage space in front of the shifter, now height limited. Lost the tray in the center console? Odd & tiny cost saving move, eh? 2022’s seats are bound to be better as the earlier ones are thin on the bottom sides, though the 2022 black seats on mostly dark-to-black interior is almost boring, but still more mainstream. -The part I have yet to understand is why the stated battery capacity changed. Same battery cell chemistry, same module content, same number of modules. Odd. Is the 65 vs 66 the useable portion or the total? Thanks again!

I wonder if making the interior more monolithic and more in line with the interior of other GM vehicles is to keep the cost down more than any other reason.

I like the old front end much more. I like the new backend more. Unlike the presenter, I love the "stick shift" because it's easy to use, very easy, and you can switch from "D" to "L" like a handbrake. The dash of the new one is nicer but the old one looks great if you keep it in dark mode and not the bright white and blue.

The old front is more adorable. The new front is far more edgy/ sporty looking to me.

Impressions: 2021 - designed for quirky, sexy nerds, 2022 - designed for the classy & sophisticated driving aficionados.

11:00 - I hate that the attachment points on the wall just fall right out like that. We’re going to lose the plastic inserts really fast! That’s why your shade went crooked when you closed it.

I wanted to thank you for information I pick my 2023 black ev car on jun 14 with 14 miles I was having hard time picking new or used

Hi, Thanks for the super detailed comparison!! I just couldn't quite tell how good or bad the rearview camera is on the 2021 Bolt. You show that the 2022 rearview is HD, nice, but I couldn't quite see the quality of the 2021's. Background: I'm coming off of leasing a 2018 Bolt, which I have LOVED, but hated the rearview camera - super grainy bad quality. I'm hoping that the 2021's camera is at least better than that. Thank you.

They still can't do orange turn signals in 2021 ?

I have a 2020 bolt premier. I dont like the buttons for shifting in the 2022. the only thing I wish was different is the same in both, which is the trunk size but I have worked around that for the once a year I would need it to be bigger.

Thanks for doing this, was looking at one used vs new with tax credits in mind

Love the look of the 2021 much better but I like unusual cars. I have a 2012 Scion iQ and am looking to replace it with a Bolt EV. Used Bolts cost almost more than a new 2022 but I love the futuristic white accents and neon blue push button start. The new styling is not to my liking. I prefer a shift gear lever over push button gear shifting since you have to look down to push the correct button but you can just reach down and shift a lever without taking your eyes off the road. My husband has a Kona EV with push buttons. Thanks for a great side by side comparison.

Great job on video. Helped a lot

The joystick shifter in the 21 and older is one of the best, easiest to use. Not sure why you can't get used to it 😅

There's at least 4 of these '21 vs '22 videos and they all compare a LIGHT color to da DARK color. Seems it would be best to compare two white cars so you can SEE all the physical differences. Just my 2 cents.

Thank you, well-done comparison.

Nice review. Are the LED headlights on the 2022 as bright or brighter than the HID headlights on the 2021??

Thank you for the great video! When does it start selling?

The “grill” shape was flipped upside down.

I want to get the EUV one but i dont like the rear design on how the brake lights are and how it operates

So basically the 2022 model is currently a facelift model

It's a little disappointing to hear the 3.5 mm jack is gone in the 2022. Does the radio automatically start blaring in the 2022 like it it did in the 2017-2021? One way around that in the 2017-2021 models was to keep something plugged into the headphone jack or set your Sirius/XM radio set to channel 0.

You can see they were drifting away from the grill look when they dropped silver and went black. The old headlights are almost identical to BMW i3

Can you confirm if there is any ambient lighting on the 2LT? As you know the 2021 Premier had the blue accent light surrounding the dash. Thanks!

Why can't Chevrolet crack 100kw DC charging 🤦‍♂️ no one wants to wait 2hrs to charge their car on roadtrips. Other than that chevy did awesome

This guy really struggles with the 21' Bolt shifter.

Is there a european electricity socket compatible charger for it, or can it be customized?

A year later and that dual level EVSE unit + installation offer is still going.

I am going to order a 2LT when the 2023's are available; I'm miffed at them removing premiere features to the EUV, particularly the rear view mirror camera, I wanted that. I don't want the EUV.

I really don't like how they're blatantly omitting equipment in the hatchback vs the CUV. Some want top trim without looking dumb.

The gear lever works fine.

I like the 2022 model because it's more Up-to-date then the 2017 model that was still to current for 2021 last model of that generation.

Do you have any idea when they will start leasing/ selling again. Since the battery recall last year, all dealers in my state (Ct), have a stop sale on all Bolts, new and used. I’m am beyond sold on them and want one desperately. Any and all help is appreciated.

is the 2022 faster? I see it has a sport mode. Is your dealer able to sell bolts right now? I have been trying to buy a used one but everyone I contact says they are not able to sell them until the recall is completed.

can I ask you something impor tant regarding the Driver's Confidence Packages for the 2021 Chevy Bolt 1LT, I know you have to have the comfort and convenience package in order to order the Driver's Confidence Package # 1, but as a consumer , are you forced to choose between Driver's Confidence Package # 1 or # 2, ??? (can you order both? )

Great information

I like the original design the new design I don't like the head lights.

The 2017 rear camera must be night and day. :-)

I'm getting a 2020 Bolt, I like it much better than the 22 look, our 2017 Volt looks better than both of them.

2022 reminds me of several last year's Nissans. I generally like the exterior looks od the 2021 better. Undecided about the interior. Shifting is still a little goofy.

Than you I want to ask is the RH front fender same in tow models?

Definitely the 2022 model. Anything that improves those crazy uncomfortable seats from the 2021 model. Scratching my head on why there is a SD card slot in the console. Do people really use those other than for old digital cameras?

I got a 23 EV 2LT. Old bolt looks cuter & smaller, new bolt looks prettier and blander. People like boring cars, I miss the weirdness. I miss the side Bolt badges. Do not smash that nose on new bolt $! The cargo cover, give the elastic loops a half twist so it keeps clockwise pressure on the plugs. The deep console needs a tray. The undershift storage is awkward. Lightning bolt tail lights were more distinctive. The new seats are probably better, leather is hot. 2lt has a power driver seat. The dual standard charger doesn't fit in the trunk organizer without risking damaging the cable. I went in for a 1lt left with a deal on 2LT.

is it skin “leather” or is it synthetic on dash, seats etc.?

Thanks for the review. Wow, I like the old Bolt's front styling a lot better than the new Bolt. And I love the traditional gold bowtie better too. Also, I love the rear styling better on the old Bolt as well. I have to say that I'm disappointed in the look of the new Bolt EV. Finally, the old Bolt front looks more aerodynamic than the new Bolt. The new Bolt EUV wins over the new Bolt EV in overall styling. The software graphics and speed of the graphics are much better on the new Bolt as well as the shifter. I just test drove a 2022 Bolt EV and the new seats I would say are actually worse, because the bottom of the seats are harder and more uncomfortable for the buttocks than the old one.

16.26, You got to love that GM fit and finish.

Front on the new one is way better, but old tail lights were superior

Actually I'm in for 23 in that color

Those idiots in the design department should have never dropped the AUX port for the 2022 models, 1.89% of all fatal accidents on the road occur because of distracted driving from bluetooth confusion between smartphones and the entertainment menu's on newer cars. The AUX port connection greatly reduces that chance of fatality's on the road.

Both classics

As it turns out…. Nothing, they’re both recalled.

What has not changed are the horrible seats! Lol

THOROUGH. PLUS YOU KNOW YOUR SHIT. THANKS MANG 🤝🏿

All that hair adjusting takes away some of the vehicle quality

You spent way to much time on the 2021

No AWD is a deal breaker and why I've never considered one.

Should I get some marshmallows and sticks?

2022

"I LOVE DAH CHEVY BOLT IT REMINDS ME OF DAH VTEC HONDA CIVIC TYPE R TUNED"!!..like "400+HP JUST ABSOLUTELY MURDERS DAH VTEC HONDA S2000 400+HP TUNED HOMIE RESPECT"!!...aarrmm???..."BUT PREFER DAH CHEVY BOLT CAUSE I AM A CAMARO ECOPO MAN Oi"!!..like "CAN NOT WAIT 4 DAH NEW BETTER DESIGNED GM LITHIUM BATTERY PLATFORM"!!..wid "A LOW PROFILE WIDEBODY KIT JUST NEEDS A MOTOR AMPLIFIED SOUND SYSTEM"!!..and "PLASMA GAS BLOWPIPES CAUSE I AM GONNA BUY A CHEVY BOLT HOMIE"!!..but "ALWAYS WANTED DAT CAMARO ECOPO ELECTRIC DRAGSTER 2 DOOR, MAYBE DAT 4 DOOR VERSION"!!..like "DAH 2 DOOR MARO WILL BE AGAINST DAH STANG CORBA JET 1400 AND DAH 4 DOOR MARO V'S DAH DEMON HELLCAT MOBSTER"!!...aarrmm???..."SO YUH DAH CHEVY BOLT 600+HP ELECTRIC VOLTAGE GONNA KILL SOME SERIOUS MONSTERS ON DAT 1/4 MILE DRAG STRIP HOMIE Oi"!!..

If they're not selling the 2021 you should have not done this anything that GM does is because of cost and be careful about complaining because Red line reviews did that and now they hardly have any nice cars to review they give you these cars to review but they don't want to be criticized be careful if you got a nice gig going trust me you were whining like an old Sea hag other than that it was pretty good later gator 🐊✔️☠️

I appreciate your comments, but your opinions are not as welcomed.

I prefer the looks of the old one, including the silver wheels.