The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt is the True Affordable Long Range EV of Today, But... 

My wife and I recently bought a 2020 Bolt EV. I was really nervous about it, afraid it would upset our life, fearing range anxiety. In the end, it is truly an amazing car. We think nothing of driving to a city 2 hours away and drive around and then drive back home without having to charge it. 99% of our charging is done at home. My wife loves not having to take it to a gas station and she also loves the fact it has actual knobs. It does not take a scientist to drive it, it is a very nice car. We recently went on a longer trip and tried out the DC Fast Charger, and that was a good experience. The last 3 weeks here in Michigan have been around 0 F, yeah very cold. The car is amazing, we drive more now than we did before, it is so fun to drive. Ice, snow, cold, wind, we have been in it all and the car has done amazingly well. We don't think of it so much as an EV, it is our car and we love it. Great job GM.

Bought a 2017 Bolt, then a '19 for my wife, then traded my '17 in for a 2020. Great car!

I like it. I think it’s the perfect commuter for someone looking to get into electric cars.

It shapes like a Honda Fit to me. I like it for the space efficiency as compare to sedan design for similar size.

Still happy with my '17 Bolt. Nearing 70K and (knocking on wood) still no issues. Tire rotations and air filters are the only listed "maintenance" for 150k. Well, I did just get some new tires too. I do agree that no one should pay MSRP for this car, but no one generally does. ;-) Fun car to drive, more space than you would think for a small car. As a commuter car, I charge at home/work and never have to stop anywhere to charge it. Not the car for everyone, but it's a great little car.

I love my 2017 Bolt - the goofy looks (which I like) make it kind of a sleeper because of how quick it is off the line. Really fun car to drive!

We love our 2019 bolt ev premium. And sticker was 43k but was out the door for $ 29500 at banks Chevy Concord NH. Been a awesome car.

I have owned a Bolt since 2017. My mileage runs between 250 to 280 from March to late October. November to February it’s between 160 to 190. This is the only major problem I’ve had. I live in Denver were the Temperature does get quite cold. Cold weather effects the mileage you can get.The car is easy to handle. Drive well. The interior overall is good. The seats could use some more padding and width. I would rate this car as a great commuter car and give 4 stars out of 5. Chevrolet has the right I idea.

The seats are SO subjective!!! Take it with a massive grain of salt. Our entire family has no issues with them. Also, I got the price down to $26,000 + an additional state tax credit on a fully loaded 2019 Premier. Parents sold their 04 Prius with 187k for $3500 effectively making the Bolt cost them $22,500. You can’t beat the deals on these.

The company I work for bought one of these for employees to share for running errands and such and I'm one of the only employees who actually likes it. If you step back and appreciate it for what it is, a small affordable A to B vehicle that is quick and super quiet then it's actually quite nice. I drove it during the cold the other day and the heated steering wheel and heated seats turned on automatically and caught me off guard, that is a really nice feature.

No Sunroof because of the ADDED Weight. First time I seen a person run from a baby ant.

I like the front of the new bolt but I like the back of this one. I think the roof line could be a bit lower but overall I do like the shape of it. I think it is shaped much better than the leaf. The Kona is also a very nice car. I hate when people complain about hard plastics. As a reviewer who is complaining about cheap materials in economy cars you are driving up the prices. Car companies hear you and use nicer materials which then drives up the price. I would take all hard plastics and a $20k bolt. It isn't meant to be a luxury car so don't judge it like one.

I like the look of it, I guess I am in the minority. "Kill it with fire" is a bit much. It's not as bad as the last gen Versa sedan. I do agree with you that the interior is too cheap and needs a sunroof.

Styling is indeed subjective. I actually find the Bolt more attractive than the Model 3, for example. But I guess that’s not saying much, haha.

I feel like a lot of the complaints are superficial and things that most people won't notice or care about coming from most affordable cars. I mean I don't remember the last time I went around scratching the plastic on my car. The seats are a legitimate complaint and the styling is ok. But the driving experience and reliability are things that people looking at the bolt are going to care about. Great and through video!

I've seen a few Bolt reviews thus far but your's is by far the most complete and detailed. You brought up characteristics missed by the others. I do like the looks though as it's a neat tidy package accentuated by the sporty wheels.

GM missed and opportunity to hit one out of the park with this vehicle...poor marketing, forgettable design...such a wasted opportunity for seems to be a good vehicle.

a bit of an over reaction about the seats. Im 220, used to be 280, and Ive taken this car on 400 miles road trips with absolutely no issues with the seats. I have no idea why people keep bitching about them.

Love this Car - it’s nicely styled, very capable: 0-60 in 6.2 and easy to park- with decent ground clearance too

I love how easy it is to park my Bolt. You can actually get an adapter to use the EVSE provided with the car to charge at 240V.

20:48 Included charger will do Level II 240v @ 12 Amps (car shows 3kw while charging) with a sub-$20 adapter from Home Depot/Amazon/etc. 120v @ 8 or 12 Amp mode will suffice for most people day-to-day, but you can use the adapter to plug into your dryer outlet if that's the only 240v source you have right now and you need a quicker zap every once in a while. Get a beefy extension cable if your dryer is nowhere near the garage/driveway.

The roads he's driving on are the same ones I used to use when I was stationed there in NoVA back in 2009-2014. Quite nostalgic. Must be wonderful without all the traffic.

Absolute most favorite car Channel on RU-vid I love what you're doing man and I love the way you do your reviews keep up the great work!

This car is a gem. Your negative attitude is so inappropriate for a popular car.

I like the styling. I think it looks cool. This is a great color too.

"Those extra 2.2 inches make a big difference, if you know what I mean." Hilarious.

I have 2017 and been driving it for over year and I have never felt uncomfortable in seats. I am 6'5" 285 and have been fine. I am looking get 2020 soon

Isn't this car going after the Honda Civic Hatchback crowd? I like it as a newer hatchback. The reviewer has a bias towards sleek sports cars it seems, not all of us want or can afford status cars. Some of us just want competent transportation.

Geezzz...I get it. You don’t think that it looks sexy enough for your tastes. Who cares. It’s a great car. Perfect for my use, didn’t cost a fortune and has lots of room in the interior. No it doesn’t look like your super car in the garage. Didn’t cost as much either. And I like the looks, if that matters to anyone.

That cameo by the cameraman at 3:38 reminded of Cartman, in the episode where he thought he had the power of invisibility and walked naked across a stage with the audience before it. Random I know.

My mom has one. It’s been good to her. Range is good, she regularly drives 50 miles per day, or was before all this bs started going on

I must really love Redline , I watched the whole video of the car I could care less about . The comic relief was a nice breeze of fresh air in the video.

13:50 I see what you did there I own a 2019 Bolt and I echo most of your complaints about the car. The biggest reason my partner and I purchased it is because we got a fully loaded Premier for way less than $30k. The seats are a huge problem for me. I have an unusually long torso and the top of the seat pushes my shoulders forward. It's not uncomfortable at all for about an hour, but after than it becomes really uncomfortable. The lack of radar cruise and a sunroof is odd for sure, but this is a car that was built to a price because I believe Chevy thought it was the only way to sell it. As you said, in 2017, nobody made a long range EV at this price point. Now, they have some competition from Hyundai/Kia, Tesla is trying to make cheaper options, and a feeble attempt at competition from Nissan, so it makes the Bolt look a little outdated in design even though the drivetrain still holds its own. One thing to keep in mind about styling is that there are many more people outside if the US than in it. This car is sold all over the place and many other markets prefer EVs more than us. A smaller, narrower car with lots of interior space is ideal in many other parts of the world. One criticism that I have about car reviews in general is the weight that is put on the feel of materials that no buyer ever touches or would even care about if car reviewers didn't pick on it. How often do you touch the top of the dash in your car or the lower half of the door panel? These are areas that are built to with durable but inexpensive materials specifically because nobody cares about those spots, except for car reviewers looking to pick on something. It is a constant criticism that I hear on just about any review of a vehicle costing less than $50k and its really a pointless thing to complain about.

America: "We don't like a tall narrow car shape" Also America: "We're no longer selling regular cars, you have to buy a tall narrow CUV."

You know what, I'm just gonna say it. I like this car. It's practical. And for $26k with incentives, that's insane value.

Thst intro though. I love these quarantine videos.

With a design like that, dealers pay you to get it off their lot lol

lol. you have been on a roll with the bloopers and funny out takes!! lol thanx for the review and laugh!👍🏾

I've watched this video 3 times (since I'm a Bolt owner myself) and Sofyan never ceases to amuse me with his jokes!! @13:43

This was super fun, thanks boys! Also, for the price, it’s a hell of a car.

That was an amazing introduction of the video 😂👍

The Chevy Bolt EV remains a popular vehicle with customers looking for an alternative to the gas option. Thanks for sharing!

My Wife loves her Chevy Volt and she may make the jump to the bolt. She is one of those that just cares about getting from point A to B. Thanks for the review

Easily can get 2018 for about $15,000 nowadays!!!! This car pays for itself in 10 years. If you are like me and driving 20,000/year find free charger around town/work and save 1500/year. No even talking maintenance. DEAL!

1:32 Hahaha “kill it with fire.” Did the car review just turn into a horror story 🔥

i haven't seen one of these cars in such a long time, that i forgot it existed.

It's not affordable, it's subsidized. If not for carbon credits, GM would never develop such a vehicle.

i love the bolt greath car just got a 2020 amazing cant believe so many people hating on it me after owning more than 5 diferent evs this is one i really enjoy

Auto reviewer's have been complaining about the seats in the Bolt from its introduction till now. When will Chevy start listening?

Who is we, what do you have, a mouse in your pocket? We owned a C-Max, and now we own a Bolt. We happen to love the narrower taller shape.

I just got a 2017 used bolt for an amazing price. So far im loving it

The reason why rear seat legroom is good is the SAME reason why the front seats are so BAD! There is virtually zero padding in the front seats, this allows the front seats to be very thin. Thin front seats provide more room the rear seat legroom.

Thanks for repeatedly emphasizing the actual cost of purchasing a Bolt. I can’t tell you how many reviews I’ve seen that only compare MSRP’s and conclude that the Bolt costs the same as a Kona. I got a 2020 Bolt Premiere at the end February and the dealer discount was more than $10,000. I looked seriously at a Kona, but it had a dealer markup of $7,500. I liked the Kona, but the price difference made the Bolt a no brainer.

When you suffer from back/neck issues, a tall roof line is like heaven sent for ease of in/out access

Incredibly detailed review. Thank you!

Huh. Funny. I like the styling of this car. I generally hate the styling of SUV's (boring, and generally over-designed), and things like the Dodge Challenger and Avenger make me want to throw up a little in my mouth. Sloppy designs. Completely out of proportion. I know I am the exception here in North America, but I think the shape of this car is actually very elegant, with excellent proportions, though the details let it down a bit.

I own a Tesla, and if I wouldn’t have gotten that I would have definitely got a bolt. I do love my car, though, I do love the look of the bolt as well. It’s a really nice design to me. I don’t care too much for “sporty” looks, so it would definitely be a runner up for me, along with pretty great range!

I just bought an LT with various options. MSRP was 40,140. I paid 30 with a dealer discount and an employee discount from a family member. Like a lot of people it was between the Bolt and the Model 3. I went Bolt as it made more sense to me. Better storage options, Apple CarPlay, available same day, lower out the door cost even if the MSRP is about the same, lower insurance costs, a screen behind the wheel, and a cloth seat option. I don’t think you can make a wrong choice either way. I plan to drive it for many years. I haven’t been bothered by the seats but I can see how they may bother the heavier set consumer.

Oh baby that black Type R

Sales don't lie. *"Solid and now high."* Great ride height. Look forward to the 2021. Big winner for Chevrolet.

I leased a 2020 Bolt Premiere in late January. With discounts, it came out to about $28k. I like the height because it makes it easier to get in and out and visibility is better. The width is fine as it is easier to park and makes more room in my car. The seats are not terrible and may be a bit better than the Chevy Volt I had before. I don’t miss the adaptive cruise control because it had not been installed on any other car I have driven so you can’t miss what you never had. I like the cameras which are high definition. Visibility is good, especially with the rear view mirror camera which had a very wide angle. Styling may be bland but is no worse than other GM models such as the Chevy Trax. I live in a cold climate state so range in cold weather is in the low 200’s. Weather is improving but still cool and today my guess o meter gave a range of about 245 miles. Due to the virus, I have only driven about 500 miles in the last two months because there is nowhere to go. Still, it is fun to drive and I like this car. However, if they still made the Chevy Volt, I would have gotten another one of those.

I've spent lots of time waiting for these things to finish charging at DCFC stations. They really slow down past 50%, so people tend not to charge them much beyond that (except Uber and Lyft drivers). There goes your range - figure maybe 130 miles between stops on a trip. The charging curve is the car's weakness.

I have a 2017 Bolt Premier which I lease. I agree with your comments regarding the front seats and use of hard plastics. I'm 5'9" and 2010 pounds; although the front seats could be more comfortable I do find them to be tolerable. The longest trip I've taken was about 160 miles (round trip) and I had no back, hip or thigh problems. You spent way too much time telling us how much you hate the design of the outside. My lease is $344/month with no money down plus I received an $800 Costco gift card. Just checked a Tesla Model 3 standard range plus with standard paint, wheels, etc. This car on lease with no money down would be $535/month; almost $200 difference.

Purchased a 2021 in June for 27,300, have 6k on it. No sales tax in NJ. Drive with a light foot and don't blast the AC or heater, keep it under 60mph and 300 miles per charge is easy. Mash the throttle (its soooooo fun) and blast the heater or AC and you'll get 200. Rides really smooth and is really quick and fun to drive. Miss a manual trans, but digging the one foot driving with the throttle pedal, can do a whole trip and not touch the brakes. My tall friends can fit in the back seat. I'll get my recall battery replacement in 2 months, with new 100,000/8 years warranty.

I love my Bolt EV, but yes, the seats really are a let down. They could have easily added more padding and lost an inch of rear legroom. I can live with it due to my 15 minute commute and our around town errands. I happen to love hatchbacks but if you ask me, a CUV is exactly the same so Chevy should just relabel it as a Ute.

13:44 I know exactly what you mean. It's a big difference...

You can find some '17s freshly off lease with a totally healthy battery for ~16k. Even new ones you can find closer to 20k than 30k. That's what really puts it in a league of its own.

A guy put a 23 Bolt EV on a Dyno and got 235 hp.

You've got some cool neighbors lol. Spotted the two Type Rs and the GTI!

I think the bolt is cute. It reminds me of the Honda Fit. It is also very fun to drive.

just drove the 2021 today.....I love this car.....love the looks, handling and visibility out of it.

These seat complaints are the same ones that RCR made from 10 years ago, what the hell GM

Just bought the 2020 Bolt EV Premier for my wife because she absolutely LOVED the driver and front passenger seats. We both hated the rear seats. It’s not a luxury car. Wasn’t designed to be one. It’s a family car, built like it was so kids and be in it and not destroy it - have you seen how easily kids destroy their toys? Yeah, built to take that. For luxury get the double-the-price Tesla 3 (good luck getting it below $35k). I’ll keep the Bolt. Neighbor has the Tesla and fit/finish on it sucks. But it does have some super cool tech and that fast charging is to die for. Our Bolt has DCFC, but no stations near us offer it, so we just charge overnight once a week and she’s good to go for another week.

Looks like Sofyan’s been putting on that quarantine thickness like the rest of us.

I like the styling of the production Bolt EV. The initial prototype reveal needed to be killed with fire though.

Looks of a car is the least of my concern. Performance, price, and reliability are all that matters to me.

He is brave showing his house to so many viewers I would be so scared ! Nice house though and the white car also looks nice. Thought he would have more

It’s not hard to see why the Bolt doesn’t sell

Wow. Faster to sixty than my 05 Silverado SS (before mods) by 1/10 sec.

Really good video. You should do more videos like this where you add your own humor into it. I've always been a huge fan and think you do the best reviews on youtube, but it was nice to see another side of you in this video.

It looks a lot better than a Tesla. The people saying that it is "Uncool" are Tesla Zombies. The reason it's not selling that well is because GM isn't marketing it properly.

Nice review! I like that you stayed objective and that you provided some comparisons to the competition. Who do you think this car would be best for?

Always fun watching these, great review. Also, that Type R looks great in the background.

This just looks like the Pontiac Vibe and I've noticed just about every car manufacturer has copied that design.

“Kill it with fire”…. Best line in the review for 2021.

I quite like how it looks - but I'm not a car guy, never had a hardon for classic car styling.

I don't mind the shape. I actually prefer hatches. If this had offered AWD, i would've seriously considered it. Instead, I went with a Tesla, who offered AWD.

I have a Sonic and if I were to buy a car right now it would be a Bolt, I love the styling! Small, easy to drive, easy to park, and great utility.

I’m looking at this 2020 because I will now have a 180 round trip commute 6 days a week. That’s the problem of having three businesses in different locations that all need my help lol. So seeing this car is actually great for my budget and my needs to have a small city car.

The stock charger is an L1/L2, they just didn't include the adapter to plug it in to a 240v outlet. The stock charger with the BoltEV is a Clipper Creek Amazing-E which is a switching unit. All you have to do is buy or have made a pigtail that lets you plug the OEM EVSE into whatever 240v outlet you have.

Not sure why all the negativity. It's a very good car and... No oil changes, timing belts, fuel filters, fumes or noise. This is a home run!

Just my two cents but I would enjoy your reviews better if they stuck more to the facts and your opinions were presented a bit less nit picky and hypercritical cause they come off as “bitchy”. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Not everyone wants or can afford a luxurious super car. Some of us don’t want to put a shitload of money in depreciating assets since that isn’t how you build wealth. I have a 2019 Bolt premier and we went with it over a Tesla M3 because we liked the high seating position of the Bolt and that it was a practical hatchback with good visibility. Also we liked it had Apple and Android car play which Tesla doesn’t. Another thing we considered is the reliability issues Tesla has had and the Chevy Bolt really hasn’t. It’s been a fun zippy car that looks like a cartoon character out of the Disney Pixar movie Cars. I think it’s cute. I think the Tesla model 3 is a nice vehicle but I hated the front end which looks like a damn catfish. I get compliments all of the time on the color we chose for safety which is “shock” and people see me driving here in dangerous ass Los Angeles. Thanks for reading.

The “kill it with fire” jokes have agreed very well.

I have a Prius V and 2021 Bolt Premier. I vote for tall and narrow.

This video would had been 5 minutes shorter if it wasn’t for the damn ants.

Why in the hell Chevy didn't make the Volt fully electric or even try to. The Volt looks so much better.

calling it a dorky design by the reviewer it is not appreciated by owners of this car.

i'm ok with the design

did see the rear smile until you pointed it out, now I see, "it ate them now its going to eat me...OH MY GAWD"!!

People have been able to get a 3-year lease with one single payment of $4000 in CA, after dealer, competitor, Cosco and state/ county incentives.