THIS IS WHY it's The Cheapest EV.. // 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV Review 

In Colorado, you can also qualify for another $7,500 in state tax rebates. $5,000 for going EV and another $2,500 if the MSRP is below $35k (think smaller cars on the road). Local dealerships have been screwing buyers by tacking on a "market value fee" of anywhere from $3k to $5k over MSRP. We ended up finding a dealership in Huntington Beach, CA that was charging MSRP. They're actually all over the place. Just need to find one via Chevy's inventory site. This dealership also offered the Federal rebate up front, meaning no need to wait until tax time. My wife is a nurse, which got us an additional $500 instant rebate. So we picked a $29,500 EUV online. After $8k in instant rebates, it was $21,500 out of pocket paid in full. We used Montway auto transport to ship it to us in CO for $850. Paid $2,800 in taxes and registration in CO. That's just over $25k out of pocket for a brand new EV. In 2025, we'll get the CO rebate bringing the total cost of the car down to $17,500. The last time you could get a car for that much, after taxes and registration, was probably in the early 90's. And the car is absolutely amazing for a commuter that doesn't require gas. Helps that we have solar and a L2 charger in our garage.

Lots of cars use that rear axle

That is torsion beam. Torsion bar is a spring the that twists, saving space and allowing less expensive shock absorbers to be employed vs strut assemblies.

@@rdmineer1 yea, air cooled Porsches and 1967 Plymouth roadrunners use torsion on the front end.

@N B we can google it for you

@N B Machine that cuts metal.

Yes, it's like saying, "you could buy a car, but a horse is a lot cheaper". It's all about the driving & ownership experience.

@@KDawg5000 - plus not having to worry about current gas prices. Cool thing I saw in Denver recently was a gas station that had its charging rate on the same illuminated board as the gas prices.

These are no-brainer vehicles for day-in day-out mixed driving, even the occasional road trip. They are fun from a dead-stop too!

one pedal driving is crap

Never overestimate the availability of charging. Public charging doesn't exist in my little hometown or in any nearby. Gas/diesel is still the practical choice away from cities and Interstate highway corridors. That is nationwide.

Home charging exclusively or some DC around town?

I am using mine for my daily commute. 2022 EUV and I'm getting an average of about 4.3ml/KWh at the moment. Way more than advertised. Will be less in the winter of course.

YOU ARE. Thanx 4 Intel.

Exactly, but the automotive industry and corporate media brainwash the sheep to become irresponsible and get in debt up to their eyeballs in order to get the most expensive ones, so that they can pick up a girl that's just as dumb.

A replacement battery is $30,000

@@Jay-pn4yj that's the problem with EV's, you're forced to trade it in before warranty is up.

The car is out of warranty and the part is $25,000 from the Chevy dealer , plus labor

@@Jay-pn4yj No it's not. You are referring to the Volt. Do your homework. Don't spread misinformation and just don't say anything if you don't do the research first. Better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and erase all doubt.

If you don't mind, show us your out of pocket receipts when you buy one (less all the rebates, tax and license) for $7000.

I have a 2017 with 100k miles on it. I love it.

@@SKarlsson - $7000 is the price reduction Chevy rolled out 6 months ago (actually $6,300)

We have the 23 premier on order. $33k. It'd be $32,500 but we upgraded color

@@skiinggator What was stated above was that with all the state and fed gov't incentives, the car would cost the buyer (after the fact I assume) $7000+ tax & license OTD. I would just like to see those receipts reflected in reality.

Half a wheel, half the weight!

one hole takes 1h to dig, how long takes half a hole?

Probably no spare tire, just a repair kit. Weight savings you know.

That's where the optional subwoofer and also optional supercruise computers are stored. I think that the cavity is that shape because it's easy to stamp. FWIW there is enough room to store a full sized spare under the flat floor in the back and I and other Bolt owners do this.

Odd they didn't make space for a full size spare when the room is clearly there

@@Plisken65 no need to tear someone down because you HATE that they are different. The cool thing is most men here wouldn't care either way. There's always a few dweeby hater types though.

You just hit on the main ingredients in the appeal of Sarah's channel, it's a mixture of quirky humor, sex appeal, and unexpected top tier mechanical expertise.

23 Bolt LT2, i would love a sunroof, compromise

Agree I was trying to get an LT1 with the $500 rear traffic, was offered a lt2 for a little more $, love the added safety features and power driver seat, the leather is hot, though. Ventilated?

Except it's not $24K. It starts around $35K but will get cheaper for the 2023 model year. However, if the $7500. tax credit previously available is reinstated, it will then be in your bracket.

for that price i can have oldest WRX\STI versions and rest money will be on fuel and service and i even can save more in my country... And STI will be 100 times reliable and long-lived, and its already clean, considering Subi environmental Guinness records

@@razzor4708 Apples and oranges. Completely different sort of vehicles for very different buyers. No criticism though.

The $7500 tax credit only applies to EVs Made in the USA. Where is the Bolt EUV made? Korea?

@@graemelliott3942 No it doesn’t.

Meaning, in a couple years or so, I won’t have to keep a pair of small locking pliers in the boot.

Big deal when they wear all you have to do is buy some new ones it's no big deal. Not that expensive either whoopty freaking doo

Yes, but 3600+lb

Don't tell her about what the front bumper looks like.. it's hard to unsee after you know lol

At least it doesn't look like "rhinoceros sperm"! (Flashback from the Hyundai Kona EV review)

Bring out the Gimp...

@@SarahnTuned Hi Sarah. What did you say about the front when you looked at it? Some one in a gimp suit? That’s not automotive talk.

fiberglass or carbon fiber either way is stronger then plastic on it's own

Can you please share how much your battery degraded from new?

I have the Honda Clarity 2018 and love it to death. Unfortunately, it lost the CA HOV lane sticker and I am now looking for a new affordable EV. Anyway, if that's not an issue for you I would highly reccomend the Clarity.

I guess you haven't heard of Savage Geese.

Yes I have ….

@@Roberto-gp3yx if you have then you wouldnt be posting 🧢 by saying "other RU-vidrs don't" 🤦🏽‍♂️

@@porfiriato84 ... knob ... 🤗 ...

Nothing like a cup of cropper poffee in a copper poffee cup

Mucking fords wuddled?

@@squelchstuff Alas, yes. Tis' a duckin' fisaster at times.

Then you are spelling it wrong!

Also the best fuel efficient size.

Nobody takes into account price of 20 inch tires. I would take 16 to 17 inch anyday

I agree! Twenty inch wheels with rubber-band thin tires look stupid, add a lot of unsprung weight and make the car ride poorly.

Less bent Wheels, BMW i3 wheels are quite expensive

Except they made that whole Volt thing so now nobody is sure if they are actually talking about an electric vehicle...

For now i'll keep driving my Toyota RAV 4 Hybrid AWD that gets 44-45 mpg on any road trips. 38-42 mpg on short daily drives. Until EV's come down in price and charger infrastructure matures.

Best automotive reviewer since Tom McCahill!

That is a cool deal.. 6k , does make the car very nice to think about buying.. Was the 30k a standard EUV or the Higher one ? I thought the sellin was around 35k.

did it include convenience comfort and confidence packages?

@@onthewestfence I got a EUV Premier $29,000 after all rebates from GM, and the State of California, excluding tax, financing, and registration. Truly is a more than reasonable car with the rebates.

Lucky, CA discontinued rebate

You can't get the HD rearview mirror on the EV and the ride isn't as nice.

@@mosfet500 True dat. I test drove both before buying the EUV. The EV is just so damn ugly in the front.

@@joeysluzer1913 What many people don't realize is that you can't get the HD rear view mirror on the EV and the 3" of extra space behind the front seats adds a lot of storage to the car because of the flat floor. The ride is nicer too because of the longer wheel base.

Hottest line of EV’s around!

True but very few fires 🔥. They did a software update on ours and we will get a new battery with a new 8 year 100,000 mile warranty.

Have had EVs as the daily workhorse for last 6 years. Can believe the reticence.

Agree except I think the range is more than enough

It shortens the range.

@@gordon4385 , but by how much? In that case, they have to offer , as well, a larger battery pack. Yes, it will make the car more expensive but if they add these options, it should improve the vehicle and move it to the next EV vehicle category.

@@smr32061 didn't it occur to you that they're not targeting the next electric car category? The bolt is not a model 3 competitor. It's a leaf competitor. Better it's competitive in the low end market than get it's ass kicked in the mid range per your advice.

It would be great, I said the same thing about my Fiat 500e, it would complicate pricing though

+ Rich Rebuilds collab!

Our girl isn’t scared to romp on the brakes that’s for sure!

That would be great! Make a montage of your expressions on a loop. Great idea Doug.

Then original VOLT was a hybrid and discontinued. Bolt is full EV.

@@cnguyen32 yes I know thank you. I should have worded it better. What I meant was they discontinued the volt as the bolt came out

Honestly, the EV is better value than the EUV. You're getting less range but paying more for the EUV. I just don't get it.

So you had to pay $500 out of pocket for an outlet to be installed?

@@smilinmikeusa it’s more than an “outlet” if you don’t have a 240 line it’s the breaker the conduit the proper wire and yea either an outlet or they will hard wire in a 240v wall charger for you.

@@josephhoalt6824 the breaker, the wall box, the Nema 1450 outlet, two feet of conduit, and 3 feet of wiring required is less than $150. I’ve already priced the materials from Home Depot. I’ve also had a bid done on my own and not through Qmerit. The small job should be done and paid for with the $1,000 allowance provided by Chevrolet. It shouldn’t cost a penny more for less than two hours work. They act like they are a Lawyer or heart surgeon.

Interesting, I'm not a pro but I'm tired of working on my cars t o o. I didn't know dirt bikes were high maintenance.

They tried charging you for the home installation charger? I thought it was free

Have you seen the cost of Teslas? People comparing a 26k, or 29k base EV car to a tesla that costs 50k now is ridiculous.

Hopefully we'll see the bolt mounted on the ultium platform and sold for less.

@@crappyslippers6917 Your comment has aged well. With the Blazer EV being introduced at 60k, GM's announcement lower trims will not be available at previously promised 45k, the "30k Equinox" will likely be shifted toward 45k territory, leaving the recently announced Bolt revival for the 30k price point. At mid-20's (after tax credit) the current batch of outgoing EV/EUV's may be the least expensive electric vehicles we ever see. Not a bad deal for anyone who doesn't need charging speeds greater than ~50kW.

In 1964, a VW Beetle cost $1757. Adjusted for inflation, that translates to $17,293 today. Assuming you can find/order (the cutoff for orders is mid-august, 2023) a bare-bones base model Bolt EV, the price is $26000 before tax credits. That becomes $18,500 after the tax credit, and even lower if there are state-level incentives, and/or if you take $1500 lvl2 charger install into account. But just like late 1950's throughout the mid 60's, consumers today are living in a world of cheap energy and continue to seek large cars.