Just checking in again....18 months in on my Chevy Bolt. 62 000 miles and no noticeable degredation on the battery. Times to the dealer for repairs - zero. Without a doubt, the most reliable car I have ever owned. The Bolt is the best daily commuter car you could ever own. If your in doubt, I'll let you know when I hit 100,000 miles which won't be too long from now...
Redfire 03 SVT I'm a car fan in the UK where we can't get the car mainly because GM has pulled out of Europe, anyway I know all about the car despite this. The Bolt has very modern European styling and would have sold extremely well over here, Ok material quality isn't great but neither is a Tesla costing considerably more.
@@SeanHong1103 BMW fanboy trigerred. Chevrolet looks more untique and fun to drive than that ugly bavarian shitbox. Also Fiat Multipla looks better than i3
Saab Railfan Exactly, but I think the only car that’s more uglier than the Fiat Multipla is the Ssangyong Rodius, even a Pontiac Aztek looks more prettier than a BMW i3.
Chevy Bolt owner in 2022. Bought it used (2017) in April 2021. This is still a good review in 2022. In spite of the bad Press due fires .01% cars (16 cars) I feel fine about this car safety in comparison to all other cars I have ever owned. Deceptively spacious, fun and functional (above average). It feels like a smaller mini van (miro van). So if you like that you may love this car--if not you may hate it. You sit a bit higher. The way you look out of the car feels like a van. Cargo height and Length very good for such a small car. Tall passengers can sit in the back seat with plenty of leg room and head height. Lack of sound. Its and EV--its nice. Comfort. Definitely not a Camry More like a civic. You will feel the bumps. This is the best daily commuter car I have ever owned. This is coming from a Toyota Honda guy (I don't like Chevy) ... honestly this is funniest most functional car I have ever owned. I average about 3.8 miles per Kwh combination freeway and city streets. (Just under 3 in below freezing weather). Also AC and Heating Great! though it really uses the electricity. Used EV. It is worth a Test Drive.
@@vinylSummer Honestly, I really like the car. I read what I wrote and I still agree with what I said including not being a Chevy GM fan. The truth is I was shopping for a Tesla and they were holding their value. I got a great deal on my Bolt and for the most part has been a good car. The next automobile I buy will most likely be a Tesla. Used Teslas are finally in a a good range.
@@Sharpftw That's cool. I hope the Bolt serves you as well as it has served me. Update: I still love this car! I've purchased a Tesla Model Y and now take long road trips using only electric power. The Bolt I use only as a commuter car. I prefer the Model Y overall, but the Bolt is a great. I like it's visibility, handling and over-all feel over the Model Y-it's better than any other car I've driven. The visibility in the Bolt is excellent, and its simply fun to drive. I wish GM Business side was as good as their engineers. Not so sure about GM EV future.
I worked for gm when this came out. I expected it to be as popular as the tesla considering the price. That did not happen. It's a great ev all around still. To answer some of the questions Doug had. They didn't use power seats because the units for them are very heavy and use a lot of electricity. So, they didn't use them. They had heated seats come standard because a heated seat uses a lot less power than climate control. Same with the rear seat heaters, and heated stearing wheel. The goal was to keep you away from climate control. GM knew people would be afraid of not just a new power train, but their first all electric one at that. So, they put a 100k warranty on the batteries, and gave it a 50k bumper to bumper. They were also smart in designing the batteries. They came in panels of coil packs. So, if it went bad, it was probably just one of the panels and not the whole battery. This was a few hundred for a repair over it being catastrophic. Here's the thing though. People came in and STILL complained about the price. I'd ask them to find a similar car for close and they couldn't. I hope people come around to this car though. It's pretty fun to drive. Everyone was blown away by the acceleration.
@@craig7111 it's a bad ass little EV. I don't understand why it's not more popular. I mean, don't get me wrong, you're starting to see them out and about a lot more. But, I still see more Teslas than anything. This is half the price, and has the same range.
Seems like it ran into reliability issues. I also think the people who tend to look for practicality in cars (not trucks) tend to skip over GM products, even if thats not necessarily fair
In Norway this wear the brand Opel, and is named Ampera-e. It's quite popular.. so popular in fact that since people didn't get enough of them, they started importing Chevy Bolt from the US. No joke!
I would imagine GM is handling the import bureaucracy in a way normal person can't. I don't think anybody would buy Bolts if they suddenly were 50% more expensive than Ampera.
@@Quicksilver_Cookie Oh! I thought he meant the customer imported them on their own. Nevermind then! 😆 I have to agree GM can do anything they want, yes.
true, never understood electric seats in an electric car. It's should be about range and economic driving not about people who are even to leazy too pull a lever
D DeSantis Eh, I just prefer manual seats. If I want to go back, I just pull the lever and boom, I'm going back. No need to push a small button that ever so slowly moves the seat back with a little electric hum to it. And call me weird all you want but I like the sound of a normal seat. You let go of the lever and it makes a loud clank, and for some reason I like it
Always charge at home. Install a 7kw home charger. I did as it doesn’t take too long at all. Yes only charge to 80% at rapids. No point in staying for way too long for that extra bit of charge. As long as you have enough range to get to your destination that’s all that matters.
@@patricknesbitt4003 and there's fast chargers pretty much everywhere if you can't get back. You have the exact same problem with living in an area that doesn't have a lot of gas stations.
That 7kw home charger is just a 220/240 vac AC outlet that they charge you $1,000 to $3,000 for. The actual charger is inside your car, you're just paying for that plug. Somebody should make an adapter from standard NEMA sockets to the hookup, problem is there are several 220/240 vac NEMA sockets.
+SUPERMAN LIFT How can you say that when the highest score he's given out equates to a C-? That's bullshit, and if it were really the case then I would like to see what the perfect Doug car would be. He certainly couldn't engineer anything better himself.
+dandude720 I get that, but he ranks the cars in the order of the highest overall score so it must be relevant. It would make more sense to give each car an overall score by taking the average of all the individual scores instead of just adding them together.
I like the whole idea of a rating system that aids in comparing one vehicle to the next. Problem is every attempt I have ever seen is biased in some way. Consumer Reports practically points everyone to the Toyota Camry even though it sucks at towing, can't go off road and doesn't have enough seating for all buyers but those details never count against the Camry in the final score. The Doug score has obvious holes just the same like where he praises the Bolts acceleration because it is actually pretty quick but then gives it a below average rating of 3. Then he follows that by mentioning the handling is hampered by the tall center of gravity but scores it a better than the acceleration number at a 5. Makes no sense!
It’s not that Chevy isn’t cool, Chevy isn’t advertising this car at all. Basic math with gas savings and tax rebate alone will sell a lot of these. Toyota advertised the shit out of the Prius. Meanwhile Chevy confuses people with the name of the car...
It says (language) a second time because if its switched to french, for example, and you cant read it, you'll still be able to tell which setting is the language because the one in () will remain in English.
Sir Alfred Powell you don't have to like Tesla but I don't exactly see how the model 3 is an 'ego trip.' All he did was give his customers what they asked for. An economy version of a Tesla. It's not supposed to be fucking nice. It's like saying Lamborghini is a shitty manufacturer and their cars suck because you buy an entry level Gallardo and complain about it not being all it's hyped up to be. The model 3 is a cheap Tesla for fans of the company that can't afford to drop 6 figures on a model S or X. Don't understand why Tesla is the only company getting judged solely by their cheapest car.
OpticObsidiaN because compared to other "regular" cars that come in between $37,000 and $50,000, you get WAY more features than the Tesla. It's so stripped down that everyone is surprised that Tesla would even try to pass it off as a complete car. So many people dropped down the deposit without knowing anything about the car, including what it even looked like. Had I put down money, I would have been in line to get it back the minute I first saw the car, especially the interior that has what, a screen and one button? I'm sorry, but it's a pretty sad looking car, but I know it will sell because there are so many people who can now afford to brag that they own a Tesla!!! For many of them, that's all they care about. They could give two shits about the environment. They have no idea that from start to finish, electric cars screw up the earth more than regular cars due to the massive mines required to get the lithium for the batteries. Have you ever seen a lithium mine? They just want to be able to say they own a Tesla...
I owned one of these for about a year, I think it was the best car I ever owned, or will ever own. Zero maintenance and such a nice ride. Since then I drive something more beefy with SUV space and clearance, but I miss my Bolt a lot.
They didn't put power seats because power seats are 100% pointless. Heavier, slower, and more expensive, all to save the effort of pulling a 2lb lever for one second.
Yes, it's pointless... if you have one consistent driver. If you share the vehicle with others, you're pulling that 2lb lever every time you get into the vehicle. And good luck finding that same spot that you like on the first try. If Chevy really wants to offer comfort and convenience, they'll allow for driver profiles and adjust the seats, mirrors, and other preferences (radio?) accordingly.
Power seats have infinite positions, while manual seats are limited to one every inch or so. Power seats can also have memory positions, which is very useful for multiple drivers. Every key fob can have a unique memory setting, so the seat can automatically adjust based on which key is used. There's also features like "easy exit", where the seat moves all the way down and back when the car is turned off, then automatically returns to the previous position when the car is turned on.
Justin All true. It's also true that all of this replaces pulling a 2lb lever for one second. Maybe another lever for another second. Not worth the weight and complexity.
George Villalobos I forgot to mention that power seats allow the user to adjust the seat bottom tilt. I don't know if any cars with manual seats have that feature.
Language (Language) obviously a smart feature in case you change the language, you can still find the setting called (language) in English just in case you don't know the word, "language," in another language, like Korean.
Bought my 2023 Chevy bolt 1LT for $28,000 back in May. I put on about 3,500 mi so far and I am absolute love. It's my first electric car and I'm never going back to ice.
georgebushwack I would still have tesla model 3. The looks are just so good in and out. Idc if lose only 10 miles I get tesla features like the super chargers
georgebushwack At least Chevy has dealerships unlike Tesla where you could get parts or services. While Tesla owners will pay thousands to repair things. Honestly it's not as good looking but GM has really done a good job with this car. Too bad they don't care for it
I think this doesn't sell to tesla owners because it doesn't look like the future. It just looks like a car on the inside. Which I like, because physical buttons are ALWAYS better than a touchscreen.
The 1st gen Bolt is just a half-assed attempt from GM, but hopefully they have listened to its customer base on how to improve the 2nd gen. I like Teslas but personally will buy a Kia Niro EV since its more bang for the buck, despite me loving the Tesla performance.
It's also possible that it doesn't sell to Tesla owners because GM and other manufacturers have only paid lip service when it comes to green tech. Tesla puts its money where its mouth is. I like that...thus I reward them.
I see a lot of Chevy commercials and I've never seen one for this car. 200 miles on one charge is a pretty big deal. Chevy should be pushing this car big time.
Why? They'd be a disaster for GM on the free market and we'd be stuck bailing them out of another failure. These vehicles exist solely to offset increasingly stricter EPA meddling so they can keep selling their less efficient flagship models that people actually DO want to buy.
I agree whole heartedly that the Chevy Spark EV was a compliance car ("compliance car range" and converted existing ICE from their existing fleet). The Bolt is an evolution from compliance car, a brilliant creation to compete against the Tesla 3 (I regard myself as a GM hater, ie the bailout was wrong, ignition switch scandal is shameful to put it lightly, and if I was given a GM product other than a Bolt or Volt for free, I'd turn around and sell it). Here's the logic to which I subscribe, the battery probably costs GM $6k ($100/kw is a figure I believe is a reasonable cost for the big boys). Figure after engineering, components, and other manufacturing expenses, GM has no more than $20k in these vehicles all said and done. Is it as profitable as their Trucks and SUVS, surely not, otherwise as implied, they would be marketed better. As a 10 year Toyota Corolla owner, I could see myself purchasing a used Bolt in 3 years if they're available sub $20k with ~36k miles and their overall track record remains as good as it is now (the battery issue that has just come to light is said to effect
Tom Levier GM tried advertising the first gen Volt and it didn’t help sales. Ever since then GM has mostly avoided tv and radio ads for their EVs and instead focused on targeted ads in the form of internet ads on websites that are already pro EV.
Tom: AFAIK, they only plan on building about 15,000 of them annually for the time being (battery supply, I assume). So pushing them like the Sierra or Equinox would be kind of ridiculous... yes they could sell more. This car would be a seamless replacement for about 60% of drivers... but if they can't sell more than 15,000 a year due to supply, what would be the point of a $1m advertising budget? I bet they are selling enough of them as is. Where I live there's no such thing as a dealer discount on them. People pay very near to list price for them.
I love my Bolt! It has DC fast charging, a great sound system, many safety features, it's very comfortable, has lots of room for hauling stuff, and everybody compliments me on it being cute! As to the comment below, it looks like any other small SUV -- not weird. There is no problem with taking it long distances. I drove it from Maryland to Rhode Island without any issue. I charged a couple of times at DC fast chargers each way and no, I did not spend 11 hours charging. I didn't spend more than an hour charging the couple of times I stopped. That was time to have lunch or dinner so it worked out fine. It's a great car. I believe anybody with negative comments just hasn't driven one yet.
My first thought is “who the hell forgets a kid in their car?” Then I remember about 30 years ago my aunt did that to me and locked both me and her keys in the car with me in a car seat.
In Mexico that’s still very common lol I was born in 92 and my mom would always lock us in the car while she shopped and I was only 3. She would also lock us in the house alone and tell the neighbors to keep an eye out for us 😂😂 crazy 90s times .
Nah, personally have been on mechanical seats my whole life and this Bolt car will get less MPG with more stuff like electric seats. Bolt means bolt-on, goes to show how cheaply made this car is. I'm kidding lol.
Hey Doug, a little bit of constructive criticism here. I think you should show more angles of the cars you are reviewing. I didn't see a full shot of the front end during this video, or a full dashboard shot for that matter either. I have noticed this in other videos too. Oh, and thanks for not using click bait titles. I'm ready to unsubscribe from Streetspeed717 for that reason. You are rapidly becoming my favorite channel.
I used to kinda hate Doug, even though I liked him the first few vids. But the channel grew on me fast and is my favourite. I don't keep up with anyone else.
@@tedschmitt178 They don't "need" to be fast, but that's just how the electric motor works. Significantly more energy from the battery goes directly to the wheels, as opposed to an ICE vehicle that loses a large part of the energy produced to things like drivetrain, transmission, heat, literally all the moving parts of a car steal energy. An electric vehicle will always feel fast in comparison, even if there's no real difference in top speeds. A chevy bolt *feels* way faster to drive than something comparable like a Ford Focus, but the Focus is ironically the faster car in terms of top speed. It's not really wasteful since that energy is just applied differently (more efficiently), if anything it's also safer because the car responds a whole lot quicker.
soundspark there are no gears. There's a gearbox between the motor and the wheels that has one single gear, and there's no need for other gears because there's no power band that needs to be catered to in an electric car.
Revving refers to the engine in this context. But of course there are "revolutions" in an electric car being the electric motor(s) and wheels. You just can't "rev" an electric motor in the same way creating noise through the exhaust.
I have a Bolt. My actual range is 250 miles per charge. It’s a great car - comfortable (I’m 6’3”) and it’s fun to drive. I don’t think Chevy properly publicizes it because they make nothing on service (because it needs practically none)!
"Smell was putrid, but I was still able to breathe. I had to throw out my clothes, but not repaint the walls, it gets an 8 out of 10." "Texture was terrible. Mostly demonic jalapeno coffee, with the occasional chunk of my poor, annihilated colon. Not quite ebola-levels of existential threat, but I did pray to a god I don't believe in to make it stop. 2 out of 10, and I need to eat more complex fiber." "Wiping was painful, but brief. A single, soppy septic wad, followed by a final formality patdown, basically just confirming that I still did indeed have an anus. I'm going to need a warm bath and a bottle of Chardonnay anyway. It felt like Beelzebub stuck his glowing trident up my ass, but I'll take that over using an entire roll of Charmin trying to get a blob of Nutella out of the carpet. It gets a 3 out of 10." I couldn't decide which way I wanted my 1-10 scale to work. Is stinky good or bad?
From my car dealership browsing experience: Chevy dealers just don’t want to sell this car. The reason, I guess, is that it’s rather unlikely they will make any money servicing this car :-)
It was the same thing with the Volt we bought we bought in2014. Went to 2 dealers before we could even drive one! You never see them advertised. I think it’s clear they never wanted to sell them!
Roger Hudson the ones that aren’t transparent with their pricing and financing options including paying in full or using a different finance company deserve to go bust.
I think the "language" in parenthesis is a smart idea. To you it's dumb because it's language written two times, but just in case the car is set to another language you don't understand you'll be able to tell because "language" in parenthesis won't change to another.
Chevy should stop the ads with those "real people" and hipster beta male host and do a better job at educating the public on how much tech is in this car. It could be a halo car making the rest of the line up seem cooler
There is a reason why Chevy's marketing is so bad. A bunch of the corporate guys at GM thought "marketing is easy, why do we need a marketing department when we can do it ourselves?" So they fired the entire marketing department and did all the ads in their free time in between managing the company. The problem is, they all barely even understand the concept of advertising, let alone how to make a good ad. They are so incredibly arrogant that they surrounded themselves with yes-men, so they don't even realize that their ads are shit and that they are pissing away money and destroying their public image. They would literally be better off spending about a tenth of the money they are currently spending on ads to hire an actual ad agency and ending up with rookie advertising majors doing their marketing than what they are doing now, but all the executives at GM have their heads too far up their asses. It's so frustrating to watch because GM is making so many great cars right now, but nobody is buying them because of stupid stuff like not giving any of their luxury cars actual names, or literally just refusing to advertise some of the best cars in their lineup.
BUT NOOOO! I need to know that people got paid to think my car is a BMW when it's debranded! I own a 16 Impala, pretty good car and a lot of room, wish they marketed that instead of some bullshit.
BOSK I've seen a lot of ads in recent years that tell you nothing about the product they want you to buy. I guess they want you to buy into their "eco-system" so to say. The thing is, the average person doesn't care about facts but how the car is presented to them.
OhMyKMPR I'd think it would be for saving money and just giving an idea of the product, but it's usually just as long as a normal ad and can give actual info. It's just so stupid.
The Chevy Bolt is a good overall electric car (EV). It's very efficient achieving 119 MPGe (you'll be lucky to get 30 MPG in a gas car). It only costs approx $5 to recharge, and needs very little maintenance. So you'll save thousands on fuel and repairs over a few years. EVs are also fun to drive because they have high instant torque off the line. My next car that I use around the city and for commuting will definitely be an EV.
While I agree with the overall gist of it, there are a few things I'd like to pointy out. It is easy to achieve 30+ MPG. Even old Hondas can do over 40. Also, the only thing that doesn't require as much maintenance is the engine, which usually isn't the thing that dies under regular use, even in the cars that have a bad rep, reliability wise. Manufacturer recommended maintenance intervals will get you further without many issues than most people will drive the same car for. The rest of the maintenance items are the exact same. And the fun to drive aspect is super subjective- for me, the off-the-line performance doesn't make it fun to drive. I recently bought a 1.6 liter Honda that makes around 125hp, and it gets destroyed by most minivans off the line, but corners are more fun than straights, and there really are no EVs that are as tossable as my old beater Civic. Even in the same class, EVs usually fall behind in this aspect.
These had a recall, Chevy replaced the batteries with new bolt standard, so you get over 250 mile range for under 20k used. I will be in the market for one and will be looking for one of these. I like them more than the new stuff I see.
I recently watched a video from a Bolt owner who took it on a mixed as in all types of roads in a loop, and at the 260 mile mark, he had three per cent battery life remaining.
I hope this vid sells more Bolts. It's a very nice car with great reviews and I am really surprised it is not selling. I think you are correct in pointing out the Chevy badge. Too bad for those who shy away from the car.
It's a lackluster FWD hatchback from gm that's why the thing isn't selling. At least it has decent one pedal driving but that's all the car has it going for itself, not saying much though!
Earl Painter this is the same guy that reviews Bugatti’s, Ferrari’s, and Koenigseggs. 6.5 is definitely solid but obviously won’t compete with million dollar super cars. Really an unfair comparison.
@@spoderman8351 I think he is fair with comparisons and aware of it. I think he also scores them on whether it is a value for the price. a 300 thousand dollar care with a 6.5 0-60 has less value compared to the Bolt.
Yes, superchargers make a *much* bigger difference than many give them credit for. It makes the difference between a car that's usable for moderate day trips, and a car that you can go long distance with across state lines. Even if the actual battery capacity is the same.
It's not only the hype. Tesla has the infrastructure with the superchargers, I believe this his an huge point for buying a tesla. Other than that, the tesla is equiped with self driving tech, and since autopilot 2.1 is already among the best working systems out there people trust tesla to be one of the first to make the leap. Tesla build their cars now for around 8 years (counting the introduction of model s) and the cars kept improving, with satisfying customer and repair service. They are among the best cars for preservation of value at this point in time. I live in europe, and im sure people would buy the ampera 2. But it is not yet available.
"Tesla has the infrastructure with the superchargers" Not really, at least in the U.S. Electric charging stations are still few and far between. It's still safer to assume that 99% of your charging will be done at home.
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Alessandro Seissler opel ampera-e will be avaible next year
Alessandro Seissler THANK YOU, I feel like people who don't really know the Model 3, like Doug, don't realize how in the long term it's not even a competition because of what having a Tesla means: autonomy ready, and with this the ability to make extra revenue, destination chargers and superchargers as well as other home chargers from other owners, easy servicing, software updates. Add to that it has better tech, looks better, has better brand awareness, and if u ever need to swap a battery, guess who is gonna have the cheapest batteries in the future? From pictures the model 3 will also probably have better customization to it. Also this could make it easier to install solar panels and solar walls and powerwalls. Also I remembered Teslas charge with much more range added per minute. In the future, there might be some areas that support battery swap stations too! Tesla has also tested this technology for really just over a decade now. The list goes on and on. The reasons might not be obvious, but a Model 3 is SO MUH BETTER THAN A BOLT. That being said I'm still happy to see another major American brand REALLY commit to making a decent electric car. This is the first step to chevy and it's a good one. People who don't realize all the things I said above will still probably buy this car and the more electric on the road the better, is what Elon wants. If they just entered the game a couple years earlier they could have been a more formidable opponent to tesla.
After watching your review of the BMW i3, I’d take the Bolt ANY day over that over-priced golf cart. As usual, great review! By far my fave auto reviewer! 👍🏼
The one thing I wish Doug went into more detail on is another major distinction between Teslas and other EVs which is long distance travel. Tesla's supercharging network is a huge advantage compared to the patchwork of D.C. Level 3 changers other EVs can use. That should definitely be taken into consideration when looking at the Bolt vs. Model 3.
For any practical EV enthusiast, this is the reason Tesla is succeeding. I can't replace a gas car with a Bolt because there is no cohesive fast charging network for it.
When they are selling as many of the Model 3 as they want to, you will see how the Supercharger networks gets overrun. Even now they are abandoning the free charge and you have to pay for it and it Norway you have to pay a fine for every minute your Tesla is connected to a Supercharger when the battery is already full, I think these measures show pretty clearly that even without the Model 3 the Supercharger network in the metropolitan areas has reached it's limit. I am pretty sure that the USP of the Supercharger network will lose value significantly when you have to wait in queue to charge your car. Let's face reality: BEVs are not meant for long distance travel, if you can not reach your destination with one charge you better take a Hybrid, Diesel or Gasser. And if you want to travel really environmentally friendly you drive a CNG powered car, as their carbon footprint can not be matched by any regular or electric car.
The super chargers are a huge advantage but design plays a part and perception is a factor too. I do wonder what will happen when Tesla runs out of tax credits, that will give a price advantage to the Bolt until they hit the 200,000 vehicle limit. It's unlikely that the conservatives will extend the tax credit! If you only have one car I guess the Tesla is the EV to have. But for a daily driver, if you drive less than 238 miles a day the Bolt would be a fine choice.
Electric cars are just not there for road trips, not until you can get a full charge in under 20 min or so. When the eclipse happened a few weeks ago I got in my car, drove a couple of hundred miles to South Carolina, watched the eclipse, and drove home. Round trip of about 500 miles and spent a total of three minutes refueling the car. You absolutely could not do that trip in a Tesla.
Who the heck likes electric seats? The other driver of my current car needs the seat way forward, I need it all the way back. With manual seats that task is accomplished in 1 second.
If the electric seat has presets for different drivers, the extra couple of seconds as it puts your seat right back where you left it is worth it. Adjust once, don't worry about it again
Just ordered a 2017 Bolt LT from Carvana for 17.9k with 49k miles on it. Has DCFC and a few other options. I can't wait to see how I like it in comparison to the Leaf I have been driving for the last 5 years. Will document my journey more on youtube from here on out. Road trips here I come!
@@notayoutuber1856 Yes!! I just bought a VW e-golf and now love electric cars! The Bolt is in my near future, just saw one for $14,600 with 38k miles!!
There are huge backlog of orders for this car in Europe. Chevy cant deliver this car to Europe because they cant keep up the demand and prioritizing US market first.
@@ap0lmc These cars do not make money. The fact that they are "affordable" is because the company is loosing money so they can get a footprint in the next gen of vehicles.
Oh, hey Doug, review the last Pontiac G8 if you can. I'd love to see what you make of a classic car companies last attempt. Really, review anything from their last production year.
I've been driving a 2019 for just over a year and will add these comments. Looks like you tested the top end model (out of the 3 available) of the Bolt (~$43K) and even though Chevy (and Tesla) have now lost their $7,500 fed tax credit, Chevy dealers will often discount a Bolt for a similar amount. Great head room in this car, but Chevy did seem to scrimp on the front bucket seats, which can also feel narrow. Don't recall you mentioning the awesome 1-pedal driving advantages of driving in "L mode" instead of "D" since it's a HUGE plus. I can't imagine a better vehicle for around town, suburbia or errands, since summer mileage economy can reach 5 miles per kWh (total cost is under 10-cents per 1kWh here in S.W. Pa.) While running the AC doesn't deplete the battery that much, the heater, high speeds and cold temps will, with a 10% to 20% reduction in range during winter. That said, range increases above the 238 in hot weather. Bottom line, mine has averaged 3.2 miles per kWh over 8,000 miles in hilly terrain and 4-season weather. Trivia: Top speed is 92 according to the manual. Having owned an FZ-1 liter bike, your acceleration rating(s) seem way off... it's super quick off the line, and for those who run yellow lights, the acceleration is instant! Adding a Level 2 charger (purchased at a discount with MyChevy Rewards) allows for adding 25-miles of range per hour of charging. With the option of 3-Level charging, I can also charge even faster at those outlets, or plug into a standard wall outlet and get 4 miles per charging hour. The Bolt is a great complement to our Tesla solar system. The Model 3 that I test drove had a much harsher ride, too much technology, and sparsely located dealerships, compared to my Chevy dealer a few miles away. Final note, the 2020 Bolt added another 21-miles of range bringing it up to 259. Thanks for the review!
Timo B. Yeah but I don't think they really want to sell them. If they make awesome electric cars then people will want them. This will eat their gas business. This car is a fat girl who doesn't want to be wanted so instead of exercising she eats ice cream.
Something along the lines of "blah blah a gas sedan gets 350 miles of range and is 10k less, etc." The usual. It's an EV so it has to fight an uphill battle of approval, it's advantages like less preventative maintenance and way cheaper fuel mean nothing to people, and it's minor disadvantages like higher price tag and lower range are treated as a deal-breaker. Finally, it's not a Tesla, so it doesn't have the branding cool-factor that make people hand-wave the shortcomings.
I think it's a combination of factors, but mainly it revolves around how American consumers buy products. Americans will usually go with the product that is the most immediately cheapest, even if it means paying more in the long run. A good example is food. American food is absolute garbage and causes TONS of health problems, which leads to tons of medical costs and lost wages, but Americans will buy it left and right because it's $0.05 cheaper than buying a bag of broccoli right now. In the same way, electric cars will absolutely be cheaper in the long run, but because they are more expensive than a similar car right now, that doesn't matter.
And the "Language (Language)" would probably say something like "Idioma (Language)" if it was set to Spanish. It's a common feature for finding the language setting if you don't speak the current language set in the car.
As he tabs on it, you can see stuff like "English (US)", so I guess it should actually say "Language (Region)" - hey, they can do over the air updates, so maybe they'll fix it.
GM does not advertise it at all... I work at a dealership... only have seen one in person.....and it sold quick...all Gm /Chevy pushes on TV are the Silverados?...The Bolt never gets mentioned in any of their ads...
A hell of a lot of people actually want Silverados and only an anomalous few that can be easily ignored want a Bolt, yet government meddling requires increasingly more impossible to meet demands on emissions. Hence, the Bolt. It's literally just a carbon credit to allow GM to keep selling pickup trucks and sports cars.
BT you are correct, GM just makes them to show the government they can.... they really don't care if they sell any of them... they would probably out sell the boring cruises and Malibu's with the stupid start/stop thing which is just something else that will break later on down the road... also another deal to do with making the MPG numbers...oh we did get another Bolt in today...will see how quick it sells...
I'd buy an electric car, I really would. But I need to own a damn house to do so. And I am in no rush to throw my investments into property. A lot of people live in apartments and would love to own an electric vehicle. car company's and governments need to work together on this one.
Patrick Strong thats another reason why Tesla is doing so well. Because they are investing as much into the super charging network as they are in the cars. You could easily live in a condo and get by on super chargers alone. Do a quick search I bet you'll find at least 1 between your home and work.
A lot of apartment complexes are investing in chargers so lets hope this continues. Of course most people would be happy with a 110 outlet. Very slow but you can leave it plugged in all night. Doesn't charge point charge these cars too? Hmm.
