2022 Chevy Bolt EV Gets The Updates It Needed (Now About That Battery Pack...)

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Chevy's Bolt has always been a solid compact electric car with great range. The 2022 mid-cycle refresh fixes the details that bothered owners and kept some from buying in the first place. There's a new front and back, more comfortable chairs and a dashboard that doesn't look like it's made from white Styrofoam. Plus there's a substantial $5,500 price cut. Tom Voelk checks out a fully optioned 2LT model and touches on the recall of the LG Chem battery pack (this was shot long before the recall was announced).
At the moment, there is a stop-sale order for both model Bolts. This will be updated as more information comes in.
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00:00 Intro
01:45 Changes Overview
02:25 Powertrain
03:04 Charging
04:22 Driving and Range
07:50 Interior
09:05 Backseat
10:25 Pricing and Incentives
11:19 TP Trunk Test
12:25 Red Light Green Light
13:40 Summary
14:55 Epilogue

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@BadDriversOfTheIllawarra 3 года назад

"Im the evil twin not the dumb one" Shots fired

@wyattbros.garage6692 2 года назад

Nothing like a little vaccine fear propaganda in a car review video...fail.

@BadDriversOfTheIllawarra 2 года назад

@@wyattbros.garage6692 Nothing wrong with making a little joke at the expense of people who fail to understand basic science. But I do suppose those snowflakes can't take a little joke.

@MrSamsam911 2 года назад

ya that was a cringe moment. idk why he went there

@marqueseason6360 2 года назад

I really love the front of the Bolt. It looks much better then all other ev's I've seen.

@teacake6941 3 года назад

Time to troll: Chevy Bolt... hottest car in town... I will... uh... see myself out...

@Sir...... 3 года назад

As the youth say, it's pretty 'lit'

@user-jm1rz1gd4w 3 года назад

😅😜😋

@phillyphil1513 2 года назад

STONE HIM...!!! (local townspeople voice)

@robertkat 2 года назад

Bolt is DEAD, all recalled and going to the Shedder, some parts go to Hell and some parts go to Heaven.

@ThePadillaFilms 3 года назад

Love your videos Tom. I just moved to Seattle and now I get all your local references.

@TalismanPHX 2 года назад

GM states that LG Chem is being billed for the recall of the 2019-2022 Bolts.... to the tune of over $1 billion USD. LG Chem's stock price cratered today on that financial news -- it lost 11% of its stock market valuation. A very harsh lesson in the importance of manufacturing quality control for LG Chem. Hopefully, the Bolt replacement will come to market with GMs Ultium battery packs soon.... and with a new model name. The Bolt is like the 21st century version of the Vega at this point.... with much lower sales. A damn shame. Excellent work as always, Tom!

@bmw803 2 года назад

The BOLT is a good car, but they should have made the SUV variant from the get go. 40K for a small hatch back?? No thanks. The EUV will definitely sell better.

@danield.7359 3 года назад

Much improved interior. Doesn't look that cheap and toyish anymore.

@ram64man 2 года назад

Try before you buy , they are a better improvement over the outgoing model especially in leather it looks the part but they still need a bit more padding and lumber, my trip from buffalo to Newark was a truly event free motoring, but by the second charge you needed to walk a bit while it was charging.

@mamadouaziza2536 2 года назад

Still not better in build quality and handling than a BMW i3..

@danield.7359 2 года назад

@@mamadouaziza2536 the i3 is a very nice car too. I've been test driving it and from my point of view a perfect 2nd or 3rd car for short distance commuting - sort of daily ute or soccer mom car. Unfortunately BMW has decided to quit that design philosophy and so it remains a one of its kind in the BMW line-up.

@samusaran7317 2 года назад

@@danield.7359 Short distancing commuting, just like the bolt.

@TrainsFerriesFeet 2 года назад

Good review, Tom. I bought a new 2020 Bolt in February. I'm afraid the battery recall will make a big difference in resale value even with it being replaced. Luckily, the Bolt is dirt cheap to operate - I'll just have to keep it longer than I had planned.

@sfaxo 2 года назад

I am in the same boat. Bought a 2020 used about a few weeks ago. I bought it specifically because it didn't have the recall. I like the vehicle and really there is nothing like it at that price point. I am debating keeping it or trying an MSRP swap. :(

@CrankyOldNerd 2 года назад

I leased a 2017 Limited. The battery thing, while a marketing challenge for chevrolet the risk analysis of the fires per vehicle is really low. it's not great that it happens, and battery fires are definitely more energetic than a gasoline fire. If Chevy wasn't making it right for previous owners i'd be all torches and pitchforks but they seem to be doing the right thing. I gave back my lease in April and have been looking for the replacement car. I dunno if I'll do another Bolt yet, but its significantly cheaper than it was in 2017 too which is a killer feature for the bolt, better interior, lower price. It was a great car and hopefully more people will enjoy this version

@lemmyd 3 года назад

can't believe it, first to be a commentator on a driven car review, and that from Vienna, Austria! Big Hug Tom, stay as you are 👍

@DrivenCarReviews 3 года назад

And some day I'll bet to Vienna... Cheers!

@markstafford6357 2 года назад

Always love your reviews !

@stephengoetsch349 2 года назад

I own a 2019 Bolt EV which I love. Bought it in late 2020 with >10k miles. Got my new battery in January at 17500 miles. Mine is an LT without any fancy or practical upgrades, so no DCFC. But I love it! It always recharges overnight, but I cannot drive it across the state as it would take much too long to recharge. I think your video is a fair evaluation of the Bolt, perhaps one of the best low-end EVs not called Tesla.

@markmasi5219 2 года назад

Thorough, smart, funny. Still the best car reviews on the tube.

@kv1930 2 года назад

Very informative review sir! How accurate is the car's calculation regarding range until empty? On my Ice when the gas light comes on I know i have approx 2 gallons until empty.

@renemolina7235 2 года назад

Bought a 2020 Bolt last year, love everything except the seats. I'm a large man.

@marki61422 2 года назад

has it caught fire yet?

@jkmsaturn 2 года назад

Great interior . . . almost on par with your videos, Tom! Nice compromises between tactile buttons and touch controls - especially compared to Tesla's complicated simplicity. Well thought out vehicle that is maturing well - but lack of dual zone climate control & LG battery recall is unfortunate.

@thomosburn8740 2 года назад

I chuckled at some of the comments in your review and your offhand dismissal of the Kia Niro-EV. Based on my driving behavior and staying in fast-enough-for-me Eco mode I get 347 miles on a charge in spring/summer/fall Atlanta weather. The Niro-EV has a sunroof, decently sized vertical-not-angled rear door storage pockets, mesh pockets on the back of both front seats, its lane keeping assist maintains a rock-steady path down the center or any lane, and cruise control (standard, not optional) works flawlessly. I own a Niro-EV and test drove a VW ID.4 out of curiosity. The ID.4 in sport mode has slower acceleration than the Niro-EV in Eco mode. ID.4's infotainment software was slow/buggy compared to what I'm used to. VW has a plusher interior, but that wasn't enough to get me to sell the car I'm in.

@DrivenCarReviews 2 года назад

What outright dismissal? The Niro EV is a fine vehicle, it just doesn't have enthusiast grade handling dynamics.

@TheAdventureAuto 2 года назад

I work in car sales, and my lot currently has a 2022 Bolt with a max range indicated at 404 miles with a full charge. It also doesn't show an existing recall, so it has the new battery. It seems like they made a lot of nice upgrades. If they could just improve their charging speeds it would be great all around.

@t0dd000 2 года назад

So. When you make the back all flat. Is it robust enough for big dogs?

@OldThomMerton 2 года назад

Good info as usual, Tom. Not interested in an EV myself (my perfect vehicle would be a pug-in hybrid) but I like to keep up on the tech and the products. If not for the battery issue, the improvements in the Bolt and the new Bolt EUV is, like you said, in the sweet spot. FYI, Costco is the Devil (visualize Bobby Bouchet's Mamma when you read that, please).

@crizvee7247 2 года назад

I make a commute to work of 112 miles a day round trip ,how long is the life of the battery for the EUV ? As for charging I dont have an issue I can charge at work for free and I have a home charger any suggestions on how to keep the battery in good condition?

@DrivenCarReviews 2 года назад

Check on Bolt forums to see what people are seeing as far as battery degradation. The best way to help preserve the battery is to keep DC fast charging to a minimum and don't charge the battery all the way up. In your case you could set it at 80 percent and you'd be good charging at work.

@yesloow 2 года назад

Did Chevy fix the constitutively on radio problem in the Bolts? In our 2018 Bolt, you can only essentially mute the radio. Next time you get in the car, the radio immediately goes on when you turn the car on. Very annoying...but not as annoying as reduced range due to the battery recall issue.

@beautyandthesimp 2 года назад

Coulld we use thorium in car?

@PaulBarwick 2 года назад

Nice review. BTW I and my 2020 Bolt live 3 blocks away from that factory outlet store in Centralia. Tbh I had a bit of range anxiety when I drove to Capitol Hill in Seattle a while back, but was pleasantly surprised at how much juice I had left after the round trip.

@DrivenCarReviews 2 года назад

Yeah, you should have made the trip easily. I live farther northwest than Cap Hill.

@cnutrack80 2 года назад

Thx you for review. With the recent pricing for the 2023 model i may be buying my 1st electric car soon

@joemartino6976 3 года назад

Very nice review Tom. Thank you. We are in the midst of making our home EV-friendly. Next month, a 13.5KWH solar array will be installed, delivering 125% of our power needs. The extra 25% is with an EV in mind. Here's something that came as a surprise. My home, which has just come out of an extensive renovation, uses 11,000 KWH in a year at a cost of $1500. The surprise is in the realization that my Toyota 4Runner costs a lot more to run.....$2400 of gas in a year. That's a long winded way of saying the potential energy $ savings in switching to EV's is significant.....particularly when a solar array is added to the equation.

@Gilamath. 3 года назад

That’s really interesting, thank you for sharing. My fiancée and I are saving to build a home and want it to run on renewable energy. It’s always great to hear from people who’ve made the effort and gone through the process

@joemartino6976 3 года назад

@@Gilamath. We went into the process looking to offset the energy needs of our home only to realize the energy savings opportunities were greater with our cars. There are lots of variables, but, in our case, factoring in an EV made the switch to solar more compelling. Good luck!

@dmitchellhomes 3 года назад

@@Gilamath. If you are just in the designing, and building phase, do a solar survey first and design your house so that you maximize your solar capacity. Too many houses try to add solar to less than optimal configurations, and then are disappointed with the yield, and have an ugly (less efficient ) solar array.

@DrivenCarReviews 3 года назад

Sounds very cool. I've looked at panels myself but our house is poorly oriented for it. I want to build but Mariko is not so keen on that.

@dmitchellhomes 3 года назад

@@DrivenCarReviews I live not too far from you, our big problem around here is trees. If your roof gets any shading, it creates even more challenges for a solar array.

@jazzjokesjalopies 3 года назад

Would need awd here in the mountains, unless the fire 🔥 melts the snow. Great 👍🏻 review!

@davidmccarthy6061 2 года назад

You'd be far better off with actual winter tires. Better traction than AWD with all season tires.

@jazzjokesjalopies 2 года назад

@@davidmccarthy6061 we have awd with winter tires.

@Jcewazhere 2 года назад

I went from an old Subaru to a Bolt last October in Colorado and the Bolt is great, if boring, in the snow. I put some CrossClimate 2's on it, that plus the traction control and weight keeps it planted in the snow. I can't do donuts or play in the snow as well as in the 'Roo, but for normal driving it was far better than I expected. February, March and April had more snow than normal, often 10+ inches on the ground, almost 100 inches total, and the Bolt did great. The regen braking is especially nice in the snow because your wheels cannot lock up, plus one pedal driving gets you to pay attention and start stopping sooner. You don't have to worry about snow wrecking the radiator, because there is none. In rain the Bolt is better because you can practically drive the thing underwater. The whole powertrain is sealed, and doesn't need air. The 12v accessories are water resistant, but probably not ip68 like the powertrain. To be fair my 'Roo was a 1993, so no traction control or ABS, but the Bolt is good in the snow. The best car I've driven in the snow was my 1986 Subaru GL, that little 2 door hatchback was an absolute snow demon. Put it in 4lo and you could pull one of these modern SUVs that only pretend to be offroad capable up a snowy hill.

@robburns4176 2 года назад

Thanks for the video, I am very seriously going to order a 2023 with GM's advertised price drop. I've been wanting to see/drive one for some time, in Virginia Beach they are very very rare to see (despite VAB being Tesla infested). The used ones when they can be found are as or more expensive than new. I want the 2LT model, and the red looks good. I do a 60 mile round trip commute, a mixture of highway (tunnel traffic counts as city) and city. There are three 1LT's in Newport News, I may go by there and see if I can get inside one.

@dcbel 2 года назад

Nice video! The new 2023 Chevrolet Bolt is now the cheapest EV in America! The Bolt is a quality EV with great range and offered at a great price. 🚗 ⚡️

@divid3dbyZero 3 года назад

Wow, I was literally going to buy one of these last weekend, but JUST before that I saw the news about the recalls. Sure enough the dealer pulled all of their Bolts from sales. Gonna have to wait now...

@mamadouaziza2536 2 года назад

Buy the VW iD.4 or something else. GM isn't saying how they are gonna resolve this battery fiasco.. If you can get by with a 170 mile range in Urban driving, I recommend the BMW i3. If you need a bit more range to avoid range anxiety, option the i3 with a range extender. As long as there is gas in the tank, the range extender will give you endless range. The base model Mini Cooper EV is only $19k after all the tax incentives.. If you are leasing and plan to give the car up after 30 month, go for something you can really drive hard..

@nelsonc6173 2 года назад

I would say just buy a Tesla. Best range of any EV and the best charing network of any car maker currently on the Market.

@mamadouaziza2536 2 года назад

@@nelsonc6173 I agree, however, you'll have to live with the subpar build quality.

@rzu7120 2 года назад

@@mamadouaziza2536 GM is saying how they are going to resolve this: they are replacing battery modules.

@mamadouaziza2536 2 года назад

@@rzu7120 Only replacing the bad battery modules? What happens when the battery is put back into the car and the prior modules go bad and start fires? They should just replace the entire pack

@barryw9473 3 года назад

Thanks, Tom. Great review.

@BTC909 3 года назад

Is Evil Twin ever inclined to steal a pack of TP?

@stangmatt66 3 года назад

I really dislike (hate?) GM's decision to put the brake lights low in the rear bumper and not in the lights on the hatch in the middle of the car where they were in 2017-2021 models. It's a big safety issue, IMHO.

@DrivenCarReviews 2 года назад

It's not. It's even been studied by NHSTA. Brake lights maybe but those are required to be at a certain level.

@AnalogueKid2112 2 года назад

I fully agree it’s a safety issue. There was someone on the Bolt forum with a ‘22 who was hit from behind *twice* within a month. Just to add insult to injury, they were pulled over and given a ticket because the cop thought the brake lights weren’t working (they were). Ultimately the ticket was dismissed, but I just can’t get over having to go to court because the manufacturer of your car made a stupid design choice. This seriously is the singular issue preventing me from buying a Bolt EUV. I really like it otherwise.

@DrivenCarReviews 2 года назад

@@AnalogueKid2112 That doesn't make sense. The brake lights are above, the turn signal is below.

@AnalogueKid2112 2 года назад

@@DrivenCarReviews you would *think* it would be that way, but every 22 I’ve seen has both brake and turn using the same bumper lights instead of the ones higher up

@rzu7120 2 года назад

@@DrivenCarReviews The large upper lights are just tail lights, not brake lights.

@goostrey4210 2 года назад

Hope everything is OK, Tom. I can't seem to find your latest video.

@richardbarnes6530 2 года назад

The Kona was really quick BUT the front end tended to slip around snug corners. With the Bolt I would be worried some about fires. I tend to think people will play wait and see what the new cars are doing 6 months from now. In case of fires.

@DrivenCarReviews 2 года назад

Kona has also been recalled for the same issues but you probably know that.

@mauricetremblay1324 3 года назад

It is not like other ( gas powered) vehicles do not have recalls. The whole GDI debacle comes to mind... And that across many brands. They will fix and that is what counts.

@DrivenCarReviews 3 года назад

Many EVs out there has had the battery pack recalled in one way or other. Including Tesla. Cars are hard.

@kv1930 2 года назад

How often do you have to get new tires, if EV's are heavy cars?

@Niro.C 3 года назад

Nice review Tom. By the way, you forgot to mention that the new Bolt has got buttons instead of a shifter, not to everyone's taste ...

@DrivenCarReviews 3 года назад

I did mention that.

@Niro.C 3 года назад

@@DrivenCarReviews really ?? So I take it back. I missed it.

@garrettw99 2 года назад

@@Niro.C it’s at 2:45

@cbrbird 2 года назад

Been trying to get one using the BC Scrap-it program on my old VW which gives CDN $6,000 on top of $3k BC and $5k Federal purchase rebates. I can't get one delivered before the Scrap-it program ends Oct 31...

@sheetghost0744 2 года назад

I’m Minnesotan and will keep that in mind

@vaderprime923 3 года назад

I will be purchasing an EV next year as my commuter car, just probably not going to be one of these. Still going to test drive it just in case it really can be 80% of the experience of the others for $10k less.

@blueryxfalls7949 2 года назад

Try to get a good lease on the base id4 if you can stand it. Don't buy, lease.

@anderstars 2 года назад

@@blueryxfalls7949 lol horrible advice

@84imreplica 3 года назад

I thought seriously about purchasing a 2022 Bolt EUV, but not anymore.

@mamadouaziza2536 2 года назад

Hopefully GM will fix these batteries

@sjasloan 2 года назад

Ty Tom. Great review. Toyota believes the EV is only a stopgap on the way to the hydrogen fuel cell. Competing technologies. I don't expect battery tech to improve much. Which is bad for EVs. Could be like Beta vs VHS (for those old enough to remember). No guarantee that the better tech will win.

@DrivenCarReviews 2 года назад

That's what Toyota is saying. The hydrogen infrastructure doesn't seem to be getting any larger and there seems to be frustration with it in CA. At this point it's hard to know where hydrogen is going.

@kevinmccloskeyAuthor 3 года назад

Fascinating and informative as always. I just bought a 5 cup-coffee maker that disappoints me. Turns out it makes 5 times 5 ounce cups, so total 25 ounces, just two mugs. The box promised "automatic" warming tray. I thought that meant it would turn OFF automatically, but no, that only means it turns ON automatically. What's this got to do with Tom Voelk and Driven? Well, someday when the chips return, I hope to buy a new EV. I can not afford the sort of buyer's remorse I am suffering with my $40 coffeemaker on that grand a scale. So I watch car reviews with extreme attention and I really appreciate these thorough and honest reviews.

@nelsonc6173 2 года назад

Why may I ask would you suffer buyer's remorse with an EV? Just buy a Tesla? Great track record and great charging network....sure it's not perfect but nothing is. Just look at your coffee maker. Plus people disappoint all the time.

@rzu7120 2 года назад

Instead of whining about your purchase, why didn’t you just return it?

@matthewhuszarik4173 2 года назад

@@nelsonc6173 I tried the Tesla Model 3 purchasing it would have lead to serious remorse due to the lack of room. Haven’t tried the Model Y because the Cyber Truck was previewed, it is a better all around deal, and I put my $100 in.

@wonjkimchi9891 2 года назад

it looks like there was an error on the sign at 3:33 under all other hours, 12am-6:59pm. this should be 12am to 6:59am or im super high right now.

@JedCPDunlap 9 месяцев назад

I test-drove the previous generation, and found the seats horribly uncomfortable. I am nevertheless interested in the revamp, but cannot get a specimen to test-drive: dealer is back-ordered 6-9 months, and seems to imply that I will need to buy it to try it. Really?

@DrivenCarReviews 9 месяцев назад

Might be too late. Chevy is shutting down production soon. My brother ordered his a couple months back and it's being delivered in a week or two.

@neonzapper2894 2 года назад

The charging station (3:31/17:35) has incorrect hours listed. Under ALL OTHER HOURS Monday-Saturday, it should read, “12:00am-6:59am (not 6:59pm).

@word42069 3 года назад

If it’s just “Lane Keep Assist” it’s not meant to keep you centered in the lane automatically…. it just warns you and/or nudges the wheel if you start going out of your lane. Lane centering seen in things like Tesla Autopilot and Ford’s Bluecruise are more advanced than lane keep assist which has been around for years.

@DrivenCarReviews 3 года назад

Semantics. Systems from Nissan, Kia, and Hyundai keep the cars very well centered without the bouncing around. Super Cruise is on a whole new level with a decidedly locked in dynamic. Same with Teammate. Haven't tried BlueCruise. Autopilot is also good but I've had too many "squirrel!" moments for me to get overly comfortable with it.

@williamquemuel7824 2 года назад

One of the major issues with EV's is in the support area. Not too many dealers have certified EV technicians who can perform maintenance or repairs. Even if EV's are low maintenance, you have to find a dealership with a service technician who is certified and trained to work on EV's. With EV auto sales representing 2%, dealerships have a hard time justifying training a technician. With a limited number of technicians to go around, dealerships have to share resources to do the maintenance. That could be one of the reasons that the dealers weren't pushing Chevy Volts when they first came out.

@samuelabbott931 2 года назад

I love your reviews and your message! Keep them coming.

@76carmel 3 года назад

When will you try the Bolt EUV?

@DrivenCarReviews 3 года назад

Hard to know right now.

@pawisangtulisan1248 3 года назад

Not in 4k?

@craigw.scribner6490 3 года назад

I'm sure Tom shot it in 4K, but RU-vid is still uploading the file.

@farcinue Год назад

This is the kind of electric car I’m looking for… a not exorbitantly expensive daily commuter that actually saves money over time. I’m hoping the other manufacturers get into this price point. I would love to see an ev version of the Fit and Corolla hatchback.

@AveragePootis 2 года назад

Just watched the IQ review, convinced me to watch these newer ones too

@DrivenCarReviews 2 года назад

That was very long ago

@AveragePootis 2 года назад

@@DrivenCarReviews Yeah, i can happily say that your content style has not really changed

@ksorsomeplace 3 года назад

They ought to do as Ford does and offer the charger with the 220 plug and the 120 plug. Eliminates the need for the charger purchase/install. Then, all one needs is the 220 outlet. Sure seems like the way to go to me. I do with they'd improve the side profile. It just doesn't look very appealing. The front, to me, is an improvement. The interior, definitely an improvement in looks.

@DrivenCarReviews 3 года назад

That’s available

@scraig248 2 года назад

Thats how the included charger comes with the EUV

@ksorsomeplace 2 года назад

@@scraig248 Odd that GM would include both plugs/built-in charger in the EUV but not the EV?

@ksorsomeplace 2 года назад

@@DrivenCarReviews I wish they would make it standard. That's one attribute I like about the Mach-e. It's included, so all one needs to do is install/wire the 220 outlet and they're ready to go. The wall mounted chargers are an expensive extra that can be avoided this way.

@mowcowbell 2 года назад

Not a huge deal breaker, you can buy a Level 2 evse from Amazon for $179.

@christopherprose3881 3 года назад

Not an entire fix when it comes to looks. It's still a little frumpy looking. Its slightly larger sibling is a much more balanced and attractive design. That would be my pick or save up a little more $ to get into the Ionic 5. I am curious as to how your Cadillac EV (hybrid) is doing and I think it would be great if you did a real-life synopsis video that would let us know what it's like to live with one. I would find it very informative. Also, it's a gorgeous design that still looks stunning today. Love to see some footage of it. Outrageously overprices at inception, they were a huge bargain once the prices dropped due to lack of sales. GM makes some brilliant advances while making some serious blunders. Another great video review!

@DrivenCarReviews 3 года назад

My ELR is doing just fine, no issues other than the interface screen (a known issue that was replaced under warranty). Anytime I do a PHEV, I do a "what's it like to live with" story so I'd rather focus on new stuff.

@christopherprose3881 2 года назад

@@DrivenCarReviews Very good. Thanks for the reply!

@bcallahan08 2 года назад

Unfortunately, the charging speed has only been improved for level 2 charging, from ~7kW to ~11kW; the DC fast charging rate remains at a mere 50kW, same as it’s been since 2017😕

@bmw803 2 года назад

Good for the battery, but bad for when you're on a road trip or on a hurry. They want affordability, but a 100+ charger would have been much better. Doubt it would be more that a couple if hundred for it.

@rzu7120 2 года назад

They improved the charging curve starting with the 2020 model year.

@Frank71 Год назад

2023 The Bolt proved to be popular, with GM upping production.

@marcob1729 3 года назад

The world needs more used EVs for me to consider buying! Nissan Leaf battery degradation is super real

@SHOREHILLEYEWEAR 2 года назад

Still keep a GEN 1 Volt in the Garage blacked out for the collection :)

@bmw803 2 года назад

GEN 1 volt is definitely a good car. Bought a 2015 last year. Enough EV range for local driving. On long distance, just pump gas in it. They should have made an SUV variant of the volt.

@jacobmark4550 2 года назад

86 love this guy

@jeffreyanderson7629 2 года назад

Are they still recommending Bolt owners don’t charge in enclosed spaces like garages due to the fire risk? Even the new ones?

@DrivenCarReviews 2 года назад

Correct. And until the pack is diagnosed or replaced, set the software charge level limit to 90% and try not drive under 70 miles of range. Interesting, of the 4 owners I talked to, the only concern I heard was about resale value. One was pissed off about charging outside. One had already set his pack charging rate to 80% years ago to increase the life of the pack. It will impact different owners differently of course.

@smallmj2886 2 года назад

Looks like a really practical car. If only it were made by Toyota or Honda so I could trust it to last 8-10 years.

@petercollingwood522 2 года назад

With no engine in it there's no reason why it wouldn't. Assuming the new battery packs fix the issue.

@taochen 3 года назад

(not so) Fun Fact: The TP test is no longer consistent/comparable* because Costco has done Shrinkflation on the BathTissue product. It used to be 30/425, now they are 30/380. Dimensions are definitely smaller without pulling out the measuring tape. *+ - 1

@DrivenCarReviews 3 года назад

Do you think that I have not done the measurement? Dimensions are only slightly different because the rolls are similar in size. According to Costco the formulation of the paper is slightly thicker to be more competitive with Charmin. Yes, these are the weird things I do research on.

@taochen 3 года назад

@@DrivenCarReviews Just pointing out the 10%ish shrinkage. Your reviews are top notch.

@williesjohnson2673 3 года назад

so, like when that package "ripped" did you return it or pay cash? inquiring minds want to know

@DrivenCarReviews 3 года назад

I flag them and they use it in the restrooms

@anthonyc8499 3 года назад

@@DrivenCarReviews Edmonds? Every time I pop in, I have a look around the lot at a chance for a celebrity sighting.

@elementkx 3 года назад

You get a like for the Nike factory Store run, lol.

@dmitchellhomes 3 года назад

Did Tom remove the video?

@DrivenCarReviews 3 года назад

YT seems to be having tech issues. Some are seeing this low res even though it’s 4K.

@dmitchellhomes 3 года назад

@@DrivenCarReviews Interesting, I will try back later..

@1Jbeats 3 года назад

Tom goes to Costco every week. Buys between 10-20 mega packs of 2-ply depending on what he's driving that day. WHAT EXACTLY ARE YOU EATING??

@phillyphil1513 2 года назад

LMAO...

@flolou8496 3 месяца назад

? why is there a reference to ''brake pedal'' I thought these EV's don't use a dedicated brake pedal but instead you just step off the gas pedal to come to a complete stop? (this question comes as I heard him say something that sounds odd to me at minute 2:53

@DrivenCarReviews 3 месяца назад

Because there is a brake pedal and it is used to stop the vehicle. In most EVs, the first part of the pedal travel is recuperation drag, the farther it's pushed the more the hydraulic brakes are feathered in. For emergency situations, you need the stopping power of real binders, not motor/generator drag. FWIW, over the years, I've started opting out of "one pedal drive" since I feel I don't react to emergency situations as optimally. In most EVs, the rate of drag is adjustable, you can set it to your liking. It's a personal choice.

@flolou8496 3 месяца назад

@@DrivenCarReviews Thank you for taking the time to respond, I 'm still learning, thankfully the more I research, the more the answers are coming, by any chance do you know first hand how the ''used 4K EV taxable income credit works ''? I only know the general overview, but my question is highly specific and important for the 2017 models that now are available for under 15,000 and nobody seems to know the exact answer with good confidence:

@tommihelich2613 2 года назад

Ok, I scanned all the comments and no mention of your guess of a 230 mile range MINUS the recommended 70 mile reserve = 160 mile actual range. Kinda reminds me of Toyota saying the RAV4 Prime will go 600 miles but only if you run the tank empty. Or start on top of a mountain.

@DrivenCarReviews 2 года назад

Defending GM is GMs job but let's live in the real world. The 70 mile reserve is a recommendation, not a hard and fast rule that GM is implementing (because it could do that with a software update). I've only talked to 4 owners but none of them were bothered by that (the furthest one of them drove was a 65 mile commute daily. They charge nightly. The only concern I heard was resale. One didn't like charging outside so much.

@mjohnsimon1337 2 года назад

Excellent review and I think you sold me on the Bolt. I really do like the red color! You think with production coming back in April and with the newer 2023 model coming out around summer time, you think Dealerships will cut down the prices for the older models? Or will they do what everyone else has been doing and add ridiculous mark-ups?

@spaluny 2 года назад

I read somewhere that Chevrolet wrote a letter to their dealerships basically telling them that they will not get cars anymore if they markup EVs. Let‘s see how this goes. Some of the mark-ups in the market are just ridiculous!

@garrettw99 2 года назад

Every car reviewer should do a PSA on recommending the vaccine. Nice review, Tom!

@cbjueueiwyru7472 2 года назад

Is spontaneously catching on fire an upgrade or does it come standard?

@matthewhuszarik4173 2 года назад

Since when are SUVs just hatchbacks with front wheel drive? What sport?

@g-forcepcrepair4347 3 года назад

that was funny "Im the evil twin not the dumb one " LOL

@randyk7699 2 года назад

Just have a fire extinguisher in the back seat!

@kerwinhynes5047 2 года назад

For more road feel...turn on Sport Mode. It will reduce power to the electric steering,

@DrivenCarReviews 2 года назад

Not really, just a higher steering effort.

@georgiaguardian4696 3 года назад

Did Toyota engineer help the design? It looks very good.

@KB-bh9hp 2 года назад

First off, Toyotas look fully, secondly, it would be their designers, not their engineers who determined the appearance of the product.

@juslikefrusciante 2 года назад

Good review Tom... Couldn't stop noticing the turquoise Ford Thunderbird in the background. Sigh... They don't make cars like those anymore.

@DrivenCarReviews 2 года назад

I told the woman that works at Costco that you liked her car. She says thank you and that it's not for sale.

@rkgsd 2 года назад

So no charging in the garage for now. Yeah, that's reassuring. New technology, same old GM.

@TwoHawksHunting 2 года назад

We are still charge ours inside the garage. We just don't charge it to 100%. We don't keep it plugged in overnight. 44,000 miles and no expenses except new tires. It only cost about $40.00 per month to operate. The defective batteries were made by LG a Korean company. Although GM has recalled all of the Bolts, all of the Bolts don't have defective batteries. They will be replacing all of the batteries, eventually, anyway. It will be like getting a new engine. The range will also increase for the older Bolts.

@SpockvsMcCoy 2 года назад

Sales of the Bolt EV have actually increased in 2021 before this latest recall. Used Bolts are one of the fastest selling used vehicles. Demand for battery electric vehicles like the Bolt and Leaf is only strong when gasoline is expensive ($4 or $5 per gallon in certain cities). GM made a mistake by introducing the Bolt before a fully electric Cadillac rather than the opposite.

@DrivenCarReviews 2 года назад

I've always felt that GMs biggest EV mistake has been electrifying Chevy first rather than Cadillac where some of the costs could have been hidden. It was too focused on "out-Priusing" Toyota.

@SpockvsMcCoy 2 года назад

@@DrivenCarReviews Elon Musk was correct in first introducing a long range BEV (Model S) that was sexy, fast, and desirable...before introducing a cheaper BEV (Model 3) that was only a little less sexy, fast, and desirable. At first GM, Ford, and Nissan focused on research that revolved around the average miles driven per day..and thus introduced BEV commuter cars in their non-luxury divisions that were not sexy, fast, or desirable. A BEV like that only sells well when gasoline prices remain consistently high, which rarely happens. Also, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi should have already had both Model S and Model 3 competitors a few years ago instead of plug in hybrids. However, they did not because they did not want to lose too much money. All of Tesla's competitors made these miscalculations that have allowed Tesla to gain market share and survive.

@ronl2463 2 года назад

How about batteries that don’t self ignite

@haroonpiracha4374 2 года назад

I can't even find one being sold anymore :(

@DrivenCarReviews 2 года назад

There's a stop sale. It'll be a while.

@MarioDallaRiva 2 года назад

I thought the Costco trip was for the hot dog 🌭 and churro 😋😋

@DrivenCarReviews 2 года назад

Fun fact, I've never had the churro.

@MarioDallaRiva 2 года назад

@@DrivenCarReviews Sniff - in YVR we no longer get to have Churro's at Costco. I did have some at the Costco in Kona HI few years back! Along with great tropical fruit (mmm).

@cbjueueiwyru7472 2 года назад

Comes with a new "burst into flames feature"

@bmw803 2 года назад

It's not exclusive to Chevy. Teslas are in the same boat. Toyota recalled over a million priuses for similar issues and they get praised on how good the car is. Welcome to the twilight zone.

@nobreyner60 3 года назад

I'm still looking at EVs and briefly looked at this. I do long road trips and the slow fast charging won't work for me. Maybe the ID.4 125Kw and three years free fast charging is very tempting.

@PaulHo 3 года назад

Several reports of ID.4 not even being able to access its own EA network for charging, and system just blacking out while driving. It's a very lackluster product, I'd reassess.

@phillyphil1513 2 года назад

sadly all EV's (even Teslas) are now one big DICE ROLL so pick whatever one "does it" for you. you take a chance either way.

@mamadouaziza2536 2 года назад

Ok, looks like you've made up your mind? The Bolts maximum charging rate is 55kw, I think if GM had put in a faster charger, we would be seeing even more fires.. Anyway, at 55kw, the Bolt will add 100 miles every 20 to 25 minutes..

@mamadouaziza2536 2 года назад

@@phillyphil1513 But isn't buying any car regardless of it being gas or electric a roll of the dice? BMW's i3 has had only two noted fires possibly related to charging the battery out of over 200k made. Very solidly made car.. The Bolt isn't a bad car itself, just the battery is problematic.. Hopefully GM will resolve this issue..

@phillyphil1513 2 года назад

@@mamadouaziza2536 Q: But isn't buying any car regardless of it being gas or electric a roll of the dice? A: no.

@patrickoneal4447 2 года назад

My 2004 Escalade turn radius is less than my 2017 Bolt EV. Other than turn radius and some software setting defects I love my Bolt EV and am very happy I bought it.

@JasonPuckettNY 2 года назад

love these videos and especially love your good points on climate change

@samusaran7317 2 года назад

Decent looking hatchback. Shame it doesn't do anything good beyond what was originally stated.

@frankcolumbo9615 2 года назад

Thxs Tom, comprehensive as usual. If I were to go EV I’d go Mustang…. …..in five years 🇺🇸🔋👍

@fullmotiondriver 2 года назад

You’re full of it on shot. When I watch a car review I don’t want to hear about the shot. We get enough of that bilge daily.

@jonathand9377 2 года назад

XD I had to like the video for 9:06

@jessethompson9087 3 года назад

Does anyone else keep seeing the chrome trim around the bottom of the windows disappearing or is it just me?!?!?!

@zildj1519 2 года назад

Excellent review!

@kengreenberg 2 года назад

Anyone convinced the battery fix will actually work?

@jzemginka 2 года назад

I am, but I love my Bolt 2022, don't want to give it up.

@bikebudha01 3 года назад

$36,600???? Hello GR86...

@anthonyc8499 3 года назад

Hey Tom, if the average daily commute is 50 miles then would it be more accurate to tell viewers that the average recharge time is two hours at home, not seven?

@DrivenCarReviews 3 года назад

I’m giving a full recharge time on L2 charging, kind of a universal metric. The reality is, everyone uses a car differently. Some have a 5 mile commute, some 100.

@robertvandenberg3998 3 года назад

Great review. I have to agree, the battery issue may do tremendous harm to EV sales in general. That is unfortunate. Appreciate the commentary on global warming and vaccinations. Keep the faith.

@WillSams 3 года назад

I test drove an EUV and loved it. However, I went with Volkswagen's ID4. What swayed me? The fact that Chevy is still Chevy. Then, I see the issues with the battery a couple of days ago. At the end of the day, Chevy is still Chevy. May love your Chevy when you buy it, but when it's time to get rid of it, can't do it soon enough.

@mortenmarcherhansen804 3 года назад

Thank you for supporting the European industry. I myself drive Tesla in Denmark. And get vaccinated- you guys are lagging behind.

@gwcars13 3 года назад

Hate to brake it to you but LG chem made the batteries in the ID4 as well…there have been a few ID3 fires……good luck

@PaulHo 3 года назад

As if VWs aren't VWs? 🤢

@blueryxfalls7949 2 года назад

@@mortenmarcherhansen804 soon enough most of european cars will be made in China anyways....

@phillyphil1513 2 года назад

the reason we "defect" is NOT because we're looking for a different car, no, it's because we're looking for a A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY which is exactly what you get with an ID4 now that ID3's are lighting off (same applies to the Mach-E). morale of the story...? the fight against Climate Change has ZERO CHANCE of ever being as simple as buying/driving BEV's. unfortunately Nature/the Universe NEVER lets you off the hook that easy.