The 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV Is The Best Affordable EV In America... For Now. 

Sooo... Yeahhh. The graphics on screen when I'm talking about the drivetrain? Pretty much all wrong. My editor used a graphic from another vehicle, got a little confused and somehow nobody noticed during the proof viewing process... We're going to blur that out and pretend it never happened....

Alex is one of the few reviewers that “gets it” as far as charging in the real world. For most people most of the time fast charging speed is not a big factor. People really need to look closely at there own use case.

I own a 2022 Bolt EV. I totally agree with Alex! It annoys me when people complain about the lack of affordable EVs and turn around and complain that the Bolts don't have all the features of cars that cost $10,000 to $40,000 more than the Bolts. It is a small car, but some of us like driving small cars. But plenty of room inside. I track my efficacy by the month. I was getting between 4.3 and 4.7 every month from June to September. In November I am averaging 2.8. We have lots of short trips in which we are spending considerable energy heading the cabin. I noticed on longer trips it becomes less of an issue as it takes less energy to keep the cabin warm than to heat it up. Fyi I live in South Dakota so we have real winter weather. The only significant downside is the DC fast charge rate. But that doesn't matter for our daily driving. For the couple of times a year we go on longer trips and need to fast charge I could have bought an EV that charged faster but cost an extra $12,000 more or I can spend an extra hour on our trip charging. If the extra hour is going to be that big of an issue we will just take our ICE car. Or use some of the $12,000 we saved to rent a Tesla or fly. Also a lot of the fast chargers in my area are only 50kw chargers. So when of you have an EV that charges at 350 kw you won't be much faster in charging. If you want a practical efficient and fun car, check out either the Bolt or Bolt EUV.

"When I finally parked it(Bolt) at my home charging station, it had gone 322 miles on a single charge. Not bad for a car rated at 238 miles per charge. Even more impressive was the fact that I didn't really try very hard to get that many miles out of it. I spent plenty of time in traffic, which helped, but there were a few sections that I was moving along at 65-70 mph as well. No matter how you look at it, 322 miles out of a Bolt is pretty impressive." - Ed Hellwig Edmund's

My 2022 Bolt EUV is my first EV, and it has been a pure delight for the 3 months I've had it. My driving is mostly city life, with occasional 100 mile round-trip days, if I'm super active. This car is an EXCELLENT value, even fully loaded, and it does everything I need in my normal routines. We have an ICE vehicle if we are squeezed for time with a "long" trip, which could be 350 miles round trip in a day, but these only happen 3-4 times per year. Back to value: Heated and ventilated seats, Bose audio, 360 degree view camera, SuperCruise and more... for a bargain price.

A few things… I’ve had both the EV and EUV. The cargo space is actually bigger in the EUV, it’s just that the way they measured it was the same and that didn’t cover something or other on the EUV. You can Google it. Also, i have installed hitches on the EUV and it doesn’t impede the rear camera. Lastly, I’ve taken it on three 2,000 mile trips with no issues. Trick is to charge to 80%. This means you’re done in 40 minutes and you get a break every 2-2/12 hours of driving. It’s great. Best car ever.

We drove our EUV from Dallas to Chicagoand back. People overreact about the charging speed issue.

I went from an 09 hyundai accent to a 22 bolt euv. To me this thing was luxury lol

I drove lots of Cheap and Cheerful cars; Dodge Colt, Ford Aspire, and Hyundai Accent. One big advantage in commuting and errands is they are super easy to park and parallel park. The fun thing I always remember is I could hand crank the driver's or the passenger's window with ease! No longer a thing now that every car has electric windows. I bought tiny cars b/c they were cheap to buy and own. I think GM has the right idea with the Bolts, Affordable Electrics.

2023 EUV comes with a dual level portable EVSE in the trunk. So you get 8A and 12A at 120V or 32A at 240V included in the price.

I have a base model 3 standard range plus and charge at home on a 120v outlet only. Works for me and my 30 mile daily commute. Level 2 charging is not always needed.

AMEN to that intro. Exactly how I felt leasing a 2020 Bolt - was an excellent car, only got rid of it because I no longer have a commute. Would seriously consider a new one again if I find myself driving more regular miles again. Very few cars come close in terms of value for money in this price range. I certainly would've bought a Model 3 too if my budget was $15k more than I was able to spend on the Bolt!

I have an unusual situation regarding the rear storage area. My wife uses a wheel chair when we are out. In my cars previously, storing the wheelchair was awkward. I quickly realized I can store the wheelchair folded but up on its wheels in the well. Fit perfectly. Loads of back seat room for shopping bags, etc. Bonus, the car sits higher than my previous Prius Prime, and she finds it is easier to get in and out. I am very happy with this car!

Your intro NAILS my problem with most reviewers. You do such a good job. People want sub-$30k EVs. So why can't people review them for what they are? Review them vs a hatchback Civic or Corolla - a similar small efficient car - not a Model 3, an impractical faux-luxury $40k+ car. I'm nearly sold on this Bolt EUV as my next car, if nothing else comes along that blows my mind for sub-$40k.

I've had my '23 EUV for about three months now, going ~2500 miles on short and long trips. Averaging 3.7 mi/kWh lifetime in variable Ohio weather. Overall, I really enjoy the vehicle. It is enjoyable to pilot around in regular driving, feels roomy for the size, and Super Cruise is great for long boring highway drives. My complaints are relatively minor: I find the ride a bit too soft in the sense that it isn't very well controlled over larger undulations. Also the cupholders are just a hair too small to fit my insulated bottle. Still, I'd highly recommend this car to almost anyone who can charge at home - even as you said on 120 volts. It really is an impressive vehicle.

I was on pace to get 300 miles driving down the 5 from San Jose back to LA. 55 mph drafting behind a semi drawing 10 kw. I only had to charge once at a free caltrans station. Super efficient vehicle. We were lucky to get the 2LT at MSRP at Stevens Creek Chevy.

I'm mostly off grid too Alex and I agree 100%, the Bolt is and has been my choice since 2017. Glad you highlighted this aspect of the car.

The Bolts are all about practicality; cheap, small on the outside and more roomy than the Kona on in the inside.

Excellent. I'm on my 2nd Bolt (had a '20 LT and now a '23 EUV Premier Redline) and am amazed at how much car you get for your dollar. The '23 is many steps improved from the '20 and is just the right size for me. And inside I had myself, my 6'4" stepson, his 6'4" father, and uncle and we all had enough room. They were actually shocked at how much space it had vs it's exterior size. I've taken both on 900 mile road trips with no issues, but I live on the east coast where chargers are readily available.

Beware of Snarky Alex! 😄 This is a great review - really appreciate the points about driving efficiency reducing the need for high power charging! Too many people talk about how fast the Hummer charges.. It has very high _power_ charging, but because it’s such a pig at driving it doesn’t actually charge very fast.. One more point: There are still a lot of DC “fast chargers” that aren’t very high power - less than 350kW. And, many of the high power charging vehicles depend on the 350kW chargers to achieve the short (acceptable) 10-80 charge times. At the common lower power chargers these vehicles take a lot longer to charge. On the other hand, the Bolts, with their small batteries and good efficiency, will be affected much less by low power chargers.

Great for the price, just gotta find a dealership willing to not gouge the hell out of you on one.

I love that there are EV that are actually "affordable". Personally, I'm hoping the Soul EV comes to the US. The styling it just more in line for what I'd like.

Preach it Alex!! We've had our '22 Premium Bolt EUV less than three months. It's incredibly efficient. In fact, it's as efficient as my previous Prius Prime in EV mode. On my 53 mile round trip work commute, I usually get 5 or more miles per kWh. We recently drove it on a 2,900 mile trip from FL to MI and, while it was slower than a gas car, we didn't lose all that much time with charging. The car was ready several times before we were done eating. We averaged 3.8 m/kWh on the trip. And did it comfortably. I'm so tired of reviewers focusing $100k+ cars and being OK with reporting one or two miles per kWh. I nearly bought an Ioniq 5, and I loved my test drives, but I and my bank account are very glad I chose the Bolt EUV. Edit to add that this is a car that I find myself looking for some excuse to drive it. It's that enjoyable for me.

Ordered an EUV to replace my '19 Leaf Plus. No it's not as cool, not as roomy and nowhere near as fast as our Mach-E, but it's much more efficient and significantly less expensive. It is the perfect EV daily driver. And while the max L3 charging rate is trash compared to anything else out there with a plug its 11.5kW OBC means I can juice it up just as quickly at home on our 48A L2 as I can our Mach-E.

I own a 2020 Chevy Bolt and a 2022 Tesla Model Y. If I am going anywhere that I can get on a single Bolt charge, I'm taking the Bolt. Not because it amortizes less per mile, but because I love driving the Bolt and only like driving the Tesla. I won't deny I like driving the Bolt because I like smaller cars, but I also like the dash layout, the all-around visibility, the top-down and forward looking camera view, and I love surprising people with its pep. The other day I teased a De Tomaso Pantera driver by significantly surprising him off the line and then again each time he speeded up until we risked arrest.

I like the idea of a “canyon carver” Bolt. Maybe that should be your next long term vehicle. An absolute base Bolt but with wider tires, summer rubber, and maybe a suspension tune.

I love my 22 EUV. It's great. I got one in August after my little 17 EV got rear ended and got too much damage. It's a great car for the price. We just went on a little overnight trip with our tear drop trailer and it did great!

Did a ride long at LA Auto Show. Recently totally agree with you. For the price one of the best deals out there.

Alex X 2. Should Brian be worried about his job security? 😁 Does the Bolt 7:40 really have an 8 Speed Auto Transmission?

I appreciate your thoughts on the efficiency and charging benefits of the bolt in your review. A lot of reviews seem to focus on options like super cruise that would knock the price out of consideration.

Alex, how many times have I heard you say not to confuse range and efficiency??? Yet you have the range numbers listed as MPGe at 7:35! Love you Alex, but have to give you a hard time for that ;)

A very detailed well done review prob the best I have seen ! Great job!

Great EV for commuters. Its on my short list. I'd go for a Sports edition and a heat pump. Glad to see Alex embrace his inner Valley Girl. :)

On your size comparison scale, it would be really helpful if you included the length in inches of the smallest on the scale and also of the largest. Then, viewers would have a better idea of how much bigger or smaller the cars on the scale are. As it is now, there is no way of knowing if the difference between the smallest and the largest is 3 inches or 3 feet.

Trying to buy one, sold our Tesla Y in July at the top of the market. Local dealer doesn’t mark up MSRP but also isn’t sure when they’ll have an allocation for one. I’m ok with that, anytime after 1/1/2023 works.

Alex, you do the BEST reviews. Based on your Honda Fit review, I bought a 2015 model and it has been everything you said and MORE. The Bolt is now the EV for me since I can do 120V home charging.... the are -0- charging station in my area (one Tesla location) and Florida's TECO has no reduced electric rates. Thanks.

We have one, Havent seen your review yet but we have this, the ID4 a 22 Prius Prime and an older eGolf. This one by far has the best range, however it is by far the "bounciest" of all of our EVs. Its the same physical size as the egolf but feels like a much smaller car. Sorta smaller on the inside than it needs to be. Anyway on to watching what you have to say :)

Thank you for the excellent review. I really have my eye on ordering my first EV after the beginning of the new year. The Bolt EUV has been top of my list for quite awhile based on price and practicality. This vehicle works out perfectly for my intended use. Thanks again for the great, and informative review! ⚡️🔋🚙

I love my Bolt EUV. It's practical, comfortable and efficient. The infotainment system is the best I've had in a car. The battery issue makes it a better buy because both GM and LG have their reputations hanging on the fix, so there!

I have said it before - the engineers at GM / Chev are completely capable of coming up with a well engineered, practical and according to the review, efficient offering in the EV market. I thought that the first go at the Volt was Ok, and the second gen was even better. Toyota gets a lot of press and accolades (deservedly) for their engineering, power-trains and battery technology, but with this offering, Chevy has given notice. I hope that they are able to ramp up production capacity and keep up with demand. The video has greatly changed my perspective on what EV to consider. Hyundai, Toyota - you officially have competition. Thanks!

0:45 Wow, you clapped back at your clone so fiercely that he disappeared into thin air!

I like the “conversation” at the beginning. Good comedy. I really liked my Bolt EUV. It’s a great commuter that can also go on a road trip if you’re patient. It’s more comfortable than the old Bolt EV, comes with nice options like an opening panoramic sunroof, nice stereo, and despite its size, it has a fair amount of room front and rear. I used to regularly transport my spouse and my parents in our Bolt EUV because they preferred it over the Model 3, especially those in the back seat. The only bummer for me on my EUV is the mediocre highway efficiency (that gets much worse in the winter due to the lack of heat pump) and the slow charging speeds (also worse in the winter). The efficiency is fine in the summer if you keep the speeds in check, but in the winter, the efficiency is about the same as my Ioniq5 AWD with the 20” wheels, which is pretty bad. It’s more manageable in the Ioniq5 because it charges so fast, but in the Bolt, it charges pretty slow. In reality, DC charging speed doesn’t matter for typical usage because you’ll just charge it at home. The only time I could get over 4mi/kWh in my EUV at 70mph was in 80 deg temps. Much hotter, it drops a bit. Much colder, it drops a lot. During near freezing up to about 40F, my freeway 70mph efficiency averaged around 2.8-3.0mi/kWh. As I said, that’s about what I get (in the winter) in my Ioniq5. My Tesla Model 3 LR (with heat pump) gets better efficiency than that with snow tires and freezing temperatures. I had a full size spare tire and a real jack (not a scissor jack) completely under the load floor in my old 2019 Bolt, which I transferred to my Bolt EUV when I got it. It fits entirely under the floor. In my 2019 Bolt, I put 225/45/17 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S4 tires on and it transformed the car. I wouldn’t necessarily call it sporty, but comparing it to a typical subcompact hatchback/crossover, it was way, way better. Definitely fun. Completely deals with the acceleration traction issues that the stock tires have, especially in the rain.

Excellent and comprehensive review as always! I got my Euv in September and is an excellent car so far! The only problem is the cold season range , at temperatures around or below zero degrees Celsius with heat on I noticed a considerable decrease in range.

Thanks for another in depth review. You are the best by far

Excellent review, very helpful for new buyers unfamiliar with EVs. We have a '20 Bolt that fits my petite wife and my lanky 6' 3" frame just fine. (as Alex points out, seats are on the narrow side and may not be comfortable for those broader of beam.) My barely 5 foot better half likes the excellent visibility, it sits higher than our old Accord. For as small as the car appears, the interior feels surprisingly spacious and bright. We both love the way it handles. It is quick, and is a solid highway cruiser. Quiet cabin. The ride can be choppy on rough roads, the EUV probably does better with its longer wheelbase and added weight. The Bolt is an excellent car and worth a look.

Good review as usual. Nice work

Good review. I have an older model and I had a similar experience with level 1 charging and a long commute. Neat to see it's not just me who found out how easy this works out. And BTW I have my earlier model due in part to your review of the car - the "uncool" EV - so thanks Alex!

Yeah. This guy really knows what he's talking about. I have two Bolts on order. Now I finally understand what I needed to know about charging. Thanks.

The first 40 seconds 😂 I respect the appeal of A handling, B ride B efficiency Bolt to the fun loving journalist in you. But this score card is fantastic for my preferences. And I would buy this over the performance variant. Instead of the handling focus, a comfier front seat would be my update of choice to this package. Based on your review though, it is acceptable as such. Nice package for buyer like me, acceptable trade offs rather than any deal breakers.

I just put down a deposit for a ‘23 EUV. With the tax credit and $2k Uber credit, I’m getting it for under $20k. Wild.

I've now put 11000 miles on a 2017 Bolt that I bought used with the new replacement battery, and my experience is similar to Alex's. I got well over 4 miles per kWhr on highway trips in the summer, over 5 on my urban commute, and now that it's getting colder, it looks like it will be close to 3. I haven't had any sub-zero days yet though. I paid $20800 to drive it off the lot with 28000 miles on it, which was a bit lucky since the prices on used models have gone up considerably, so I certainly agree that it is a bargain. I did add a full-size spare, a GPS, and memory foam seat and lumbar cushions, but it looks like that might not be necessary on the newer versions. I have no need of more leg-room, so the EV is fine for me even at a long-legged 6'2". I am puzzled as to why this car didn't get more love in it's early days, but it does seem to be getting it now. So at 200-350 real world miles, no range anxiety, especially compared to the Nissan Lead I replaced, and I think the fast charge speed concern that most people have is overblown. On a trip from Maine to Washington D.C., I just planned stops at places where I could take a break, use the bathroom, eat something, and then go. The vast majority of charging is done at home, so I just figure the time I spend fast-charging is more than compensated by the fact that I spend no time waiting for a charge most of the time.

Great review, thank you!

By far the best review. Very helpful!!

Awesome, detailed video... as usual. I owned a 2017 Bolt EV and now own a 2023 Bolt EUV (wife's car). I prefer the slightly more peppy Bolt EV (about 0.5 seconds faster 0-60 mph). In fact, even though I drive an EV6 for my daily driver, I'm looking for a 2022 year end closeout or 2023 Bolt EV. The reason I sold the 2017 Bolt? It did not have adaptive cruise which we do have on the EUV and now, I cannot live without it. LOL!

I like that the center screen is lower and not protruding above the dash line. Cleaner look.

Good review. I have 2 weeks on my first EV; Bolt EUV 2023. I could not be happier with it all things considered.

Nice review Alex. I'm currently in a 2022 Kia Niro EV and the heat pump isn't a big deal (I'm in Minnesota). The efficiency seems to have dropped as much in the Niro as my 2017 Bolt EV and 2019 LEAF 40 KWH.

I got this car Bolt EUV premier and I love it very much. Thank you Alex great review 👍

A great review of an excellent car! Thanks from a devoted Bolter! :)

Great review,I'm looking at the bolt ev, because of the aero dynamic style.i test drove one a few months ago and really liked it.

One of the best reviews I’ve seen for the Bolt EUV.

7:58 for a satisfying “you will find that door” 😂

Thank you! Alex for speaking to the roughly 35% of Americans that don't have L2 home charging as an option.

Excellent video. We have a Model 3 but it was expensive with no rebates. At its price point, with rebates its an incredible value.

Great informative video. Great job

It's kind of insane if you think about how the bolt battery pack is 65kwh and the base model 3 is only 60kwh with a price that's doubled.

Have had my EUV Launch Edition since June 30th. Absolutely love it! Already have 10,000 miles … no issues. Super Cruise is awesome.

Nice review as usual!

Great review. Very focused and unbiased. I bought one for these very same reasons. Thanks!

Thanks for the video!

Nice intro lmao 😂 Bring on more uncensored content 😆

At about 7:00 I think there's a typo. It lists the Bolt as having 267/233/247 MPGe, but I think that's the EPA range estimate, not the MPGe (miles-per-gallon equivalent). Most EVs get 90-130 MPGe, so 247 would be almost Aptera-level efficiency.

Just bought a used 2023 for a month, totally in love with this practical EV. As long as you are not comparing to 40K+ EV out there, this is the best!

great intro lmao

You are by far the best car reviewer. Thank you

Best reviewer I’ve seen. Good work!

excellent review as always but there was one thing that seemed a bit confusing. When you covered the range figures you listed them as MPGe (City/Hwy/Comb). But MPGe is used for efficiency not range. We should have seen figures like ~150 MPGe or higher since this is very efficient.

I am surprised that the DC charging is so low. I would have expected at least 80+ kw. Even my 2017 Ioniq charges at 68kw.

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video looking forward to seeing this ev I my neighborhood, my sister is considering this after taking a test drive she lives in surrey bc

Alex - love your channel. Note - your screen data readout at 6:30 is wrong (not rwd, not 247+ mpge)

Is it bad that I really thought that was Brian standing next to Alex at the very beginning 😂

Best review. Covers everything I want to know

“Absolutely Magnificent Review, Very Entertaining and Quite Informative…

Nailed it again Alex, like the “Alter Alex”, good representation of the large whiny portion of the populace.

The Bolt is a great value.

Good presentation!

Great points throughout the video Alex. Our Bolt EV is on order & can't wait for it to arrive! One note about your heat pump/northern climate comment. I live in Canada. I currently have a Model 3 with a resistive heater. I've been led to believe that heat pumps use less energy but they also produce less heat. Being Canadian, I don't want an efficient heat pump, I want HEAT! :)

I’ve seen about 100 peoples postings and they all love the Bolt. Where are you supposedly getting that information. Bolt has a huge following that love it hard to find anyone that doesn’t like it. It’s an awesome vehicle.

17:20 My first iteration Bolt LT (and therefore probably all Bolts and Bolt EUVs) have vents in the floor underneath the front seats venting towards the rear. When I use the heat I'm sure to switch it to the floor and I'm happy that my kids are getting some of it in the back seat more quickly than they otherwise would without those vents.

I thought Chevrolet is paying for a level 2 for home as a new incentive for buying/lease this vehicle

Level 2 installation only cost me 150$ from a good electrician. The level 2 chargepoint cost me 650 but with CVRP cash rebate of $2k from buying an EV, it paid itself and some money for myself.

This one of the best videos I have seen. Very informative and to the point. Makes me want to go and get the EUV even though I already own a Tesla M3.😂

Very good video and informative just like all your others. A few years ago I bought a Spark EV and your video and evaluation was key in the purchase. Were I to update my EV the EUV is my first choice. I see the Bolts as a great 2nd vehicle choice and perfect for retired folks that do mostly short trips although I wouldn't hesitate taking them on a road trip. I plan on having a level 2 installed early in 2023 so that may totally extend my Spark EV ownership but ya never know.

Thank you for the review, excellent insights for real world shoppers. Is the newer Bolt EUV (and maybe Bolt) quieter than a 1st gen Nissan Leaf? Currently considering moving from the Leaf to the Bolt/EUV. TIA!

After watching many Bolt EUV reviews, this car comes across as unpretentious, user friendly, humble yet confident. For many folks this car should be more than good enough. And yet the Model 3 to Bolt ratio is probably 100:1 in my city (Vancouver BC Canada). After watching many M3 reviews, I come to the conclusion that the cons out weigh the pros. My niece's M3 is barely 2 years old with 25000km on it and the door panel is already coming apart. If the M3 were an ICE car I doubt many people would buy one. Whereas the Bolt is really a very good car but doesn't sell because it's not outwardly attractive like the M3. Shame.

Had a Bolt 2020, now I have a 23. Love it, and will never go back to gas powered cars.

Excellent video!

Love my Bolt. It overdelivers in every category.

the card at 7:35 needs a bit of quality check, Bolt is slow charging but 11.5kw DC 😅

Great observations.