2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV Review: America's Cheapest EV, $26K!
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- Опубліковано 26 чер 2022
- The updated Chevrolet Bolt EV is officially the cheapest electric car on sale in the United States for the 2023 model year, with Chevy dropping prices by $6,300. With 259 miles of claimed range, and prices starting at just $26,595, the dollars and sense at play make a lot of sense, for a lot of people. Would you buy or lease a Bolt EV?
Powertrain:
- 66 kWh battery pack
- Single motor (FWD), 200 horsepower, 266 lb-ft torque
- 259 miles of range
Tech/Luxuries:
- Heated leather seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Updated 10-inch infotainment display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wireless Android Auto
- Wireless phone charging
- 7-speaker Bose Audio
Base MSRP: $26,595
As-tested: $30,265
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This the EV that EV haters pretend doesn't exist. I love my 2019 Bolt and I'm glad I have because I really need it.
is there a tax credit for the ev?
@@JahonCross No, GM has run out of credits.
@@JahonCross Some states have a credit, but GM has used all of their federal credits.
I own a 2015 fiat 500e and, though it has some battery degradation from the initial 120 mile range, it’s the best car I’ve ever owned. I’m looking forward to a bolt as my next car once I wear this one out.
Just ordered mine!
I have a 2017 Bolt, coming up on 5 years of ownership, and I love this car. I have just over 112k miles on it. As mentioned, the main consideration I think for people is the slower fast charging. For me, it's not an issue. Almost all of my charging is at work/home on L2 (220v). So for my 120 mile round trip commute, this car has been great.
We have also been taking it on a visit to my family down south. That trip does require quick charging once on the way down. We stop about halfway down to charge, and that stop does take 45 minutes about. Again, for us, this isn't an issue. It's a stop for lunch, restroom break, etc. It's not usually any more than we would have stopped around that location before. Then we charge while we are visiting (L2 either at the hotel if it has it or a charger near the hotel). And we hit that same fast charging spot on the way back home.
As a result, this car has been great for us. That said, that won't be the case for everyone. If you would need to fast charge a lot and time is of the essence, probably want to consider the other options.
But for the cost and what this car is/does, if it works for you, it's a great option!
I do hate all the maintenance tho. All those tire rotations and I keep needing to add windshield cleaner... And don't get me started on replacing the cabin air filter! Sheesh! (Sorry, being silly. The lack of maintenance is so nice!)
I'm glad the Bolt is working out! It's a catch 22,how to make make affordability and faster charging....45 min is not bad on a roadtrip! How long will the battery last is #1 concern....and I hear the seats are not the best for a long trip?
@@kv1930 I've had no issues with the seats. I did add a gardening knee pad to the seats (was pretty simple to do) when I first got it. As for how long the battery will last, I know I had mine replaced because of the LG fiasco in December. By that time, it was over 4 years old and had over 100k on it (just over 100k). I'm sure there was some degradation, but nothing so bad I noticed. I'm sure it was less than 10 percent. So I would have expected that pack to still be over 150 miles in range after 10 years. Might or might not be enough for everyone's use case, but will definitely be enough for some people. (Note: That isn't in super cold areas. I don't live in one of those areas.) There are multiple people with over 200k and some over 300k on their packs already. These batteries are holding up better than some of the early predictions.
@@desiv1170 That's great to hear! A nice glimpse into the future! In my opinion EV's are still early for mainstream, but making great strides!
I'm glad the car is doing great! Forgive me for sounding negative,I do want to step into the future but I'm an old timer but in good health, I'm afraid 10 years down the road i won't have 10k to replace battery. I read that the Bolt is a nice computer car,but I have to admit EV's are fun to drive! How do you feel about the dreaded battery replacement?
@@kv1930 Valid question. I'm not worried about a battery replacement 10 years from ownership personally. Based on the current rate or degradation seen on the Bolts so far, this car will have in excess of 180 mile range 10 years from the issue of the battery. And that is on the low side. After 4+ years on my battery, I had less than 20 miles loss in range. That's 10%-ish. So guessing high and saying the battery is down to 75% in 10 years, on a car with a projected range of 259 miles, that would take it to 194 miles of range. Even if I guess high (my 180), that is still plenty of range. Also, Li-ion batteries usually degrade the most the first year or so, and then the degradation slows. So I feel pretty safe with that guesstimate.
Also, there are some companies doing some 3rd party replacement packs for the original Nissan Leaf now. I would expecct, in 10 years, there will be something similar for the Bolt and other cars of this era. I expect in 10 years, a battery replacement would cost as much as a transmission replacement (google says that averages $2,600 now) or a bit more. But not $10k. Not in 10 years.
Never thought I would be in a Chevy but here I am getting a bolt EUV
Same here, never thought I would buy a Chevy product but I got bolt EV myself last weekend only because of the pricing.
GM is also still paying for the level 2 charging home installation. That is another huge bonus compared to other brands
Only for the 2022 models. I ordered a 2023 and read and confirmed with their customer service that they aren’t doing it for 2023 models.
@@Cessna538 that's odd because as of this moment, Chevrolets website says it's available for 2022 and 2023 models.
"Offer available to eligible customers who purchase or lease a 2022 or 2023 Bolt EV or EUV. Home charging installation promotion includes purchase and installation of a 240V outlet (NEMA 14-50 outlet and new 40-amp breaker in existing panel) from a GM selected vendor."
@@Cessna538 literally says 2022/2023. LoL
Some friends of ours own
electric cars, but they still rent an gas to travel anywhere over 200 miles because of the troubles associated with electric cars and trucks
We own an electric car... and an F150.. Leaf is the city car, truck is the roadtrip car.
What troubles? Name them. Go back to you basement.
US market needs more EVe similar to this type of simple vehicles so ordinary consumes can afford to drive EVs.
Agreed, it would be the perfect commuting vehicle for most people, even those with small families.
Enjoyed the review. I own a 2017 Bolt, 30,000 miles on it with no issues. Use a 220v 30 amp, laundry room outlet, with a 24 amp charging cable. (24 amp continous on a 30 amp circuit for safety) Gains about 18 miles range per hour of charge time. I could get a faster charge time with a higher amp circuit but 18 mile per hour works perfectly for my situation. Cold weather reduces range, the heater reduces range, air-conditioning has a very small reduction on range. This car is saving me a fortune on gas, has surprisingly quick acceleration and is fun to drive. A somewhat basic EV but a super deal for the price.
Sounds familiar.....I have quit charging at home and I am using a Level 2 charger within 2 miles of my house to charge for free. !!!!
@@stanpiers247 how do u charge for free?
@@tangiblemammal5273 Go to a free site. I charge mostly at home but sometimes use the free sites.
@@stanpiers247 I don't know if they still allow it but some dealerships allow charging for free I did that until my work offered free charging so the most I pay is for gas when I go on road trips every now and then, 2017 Volt here.
Would love to get one, but being a Republican we're not allowed to.
I've had my Bolt 2 years. Two things to keep an eye out for. Will the charging rate meet your needs? If you take lots of long trips, no it won't. 2nd point, make sure to test drive the Bolt EV on a rough road and see if the short wheel base jolts you around more than your liking.
As for me, I'm going to buy it when the three year lease is up.
level 3 charging will get you 80 percent in about 30 minutes
Is the suspension firm and jaringg?
@@DIYtryer It's clear that you're driving a car with a short wheelbase
I'm considering purchasing a Bolt. Note: I don't know a ton about cars but I'm learning. What would you define as "long trips?" Like, how long are you thinking? I have somewhere I like to go (the home of a very dear friend) that is about ~40 minutes and 36 miles away (40 minutes back as well), would that be considered a long trip? Or are you thinking more like a more full-on road trip? I certainly don't take many of those.
I love what I'm hearing about the Bolt so far but it would suck if it wasn't well equipped for a trip like the 40 minute one I mentioned.
@@SrsBismuth I'm referring to interstate trips. I think of 40 minutes as more of a commute.
I just bought a 2022 Bolt EUV and love it for everything you said about it. I like how it feels sporty but it isn’t a sports car and doesn’t stand out as not a regular car. Only drawback is it doesn’t DC fast charge as fast as some other EVs, which was only a convenience issue on occasional long road trips. Chevrolet is even sending us a check for $5,500 since they are dropping the 2023 price as you said!
The problem is, I don't think we can get this price from any dealer
Hit up your local dealership and ask!
We bought a 2022 Bolt EV 2LT two days ago. We ordered it about 6 weeks before after we found it on a dealer website as "in transit", meaning it was on the factory lot (with the new battery technology), waiting for shipment to the dealership. It was MSRP - but then we received a $5,900 rebate (just taken OFF the sticker price), a current GM promotion, plus a $500 voucher for electric charging with a major charging company. Effectively, we bought ~ $6,000 under MSRP. There are still deals out there, but we consider ourselves very lucky. We had looked at three other EV manufacturers, and two others gave us a sticker price option, one other offered us to buy the car $3,000 OVER MSRP - without allowing us to test drive their car (no, thank you!). We had the same test drive issue with the Bolt - we could only test drive a 2021 model, all other new Bolts are flying off the shelves, sold before they arrive at the dealerships. Our dealer had two of them arrive, one was bought by us, one by their own mechanics. Good luck to everyone who is trying to get a new car.
I ended up buying the Nissan LEAF 2 weeks ago. Long story short, I don't think I could find this deal in the Bay Area. (I am living in San Francisco)
@@keigorjai01 Congratulations on the new car! We live in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Let's hope the supply chains will go back to normal.
@@keigorjai01 the Chevy dealer on Fulton Ave, Sacramento has Bolts for $26K!
The simplicity of this EV is very compelling. Nice review!
Great review. I'm considering the euv this summer or the fall. This car has been so underrated and I'm glad to see honest reviews of this car.
I have the EUV right now, review to follow shortly. Put simply, I'm a fan of both.
i had a bolt on order since march.. hopefully i will receive this year... :(
Audio is poppy. It's tough to listen to in headphones.
2020 Chevy Bolt. Just turned 10,000 miles. Absolutly love it !!! Installed level 2 charger at my shop---($350.00 Ebay) Use it as a loaner car for customers in between my use. They love it too !!!
Finally a reasonably priced EV, hopefully electric chevys are better than their gas models.
GM and Chev did a GREAT job with the Bolt redesign, we're planning to buy one to replace our 2012 Volt, which we LOVE!
I heard that the big advantage of regen breaking is not only the few extra miles of range but the money saved on break pads and rotors! Cool!
Hello, I want to ask you a question. I ordered 2023bolt euv a month ago, and the dealers don't seem to have any latest news. is that normal?
Out of curiosity I looked on cargurus for one. All the new ones were showing in transit or unavailable ‘call dealer’. All used ones said unavailable and ‘call dealer as well’. These must be super highly coveted now. Oh and I own a 2020 premiere. Best decision to buy ever !! Drive about 57 miles a day and it costs like $1.20. Sure beats like 11 dollars a day in gas previously.
The charger that comes is compatible with both 110 and 240 volts. With 240 volts/50 amp outlet you can get 35 miles of range per hour.
When using the one peddle system does the brake lights engage?
Yes
Great review, but you really need to get a microphone. The audio quality is really bad and districted from an otherwise great overview
Agreed. Audio was AWFUL.
This is a good review but the reality as of July 2022 is, that you can’t buy this car ANYWHERE. I’ve done searches in all of California and out of state, there are none (EV's). No dealer will even take orders, nor will the factory accept them. There are no 2022's to even test drive. The few that are incoming were built months ago before the stop build was enacted. Obviously they were waiting on the new retrofit batteries.
There are some EUV's most are spoken for, the dealers always try to talk me into, but I love the smaller EV.
The lower price is a fantastic marketing tool for Chevrolet, but it’s deceiving if you can’t buy or order one.
There's tons of 2022's where I'm from (Utah). On lot you can drive. Also no markups.
Also orders for the 2023 are just starting to open, so talk with dealerships again and you might be able to order one and get it in a few months.
@@PetrusCastrus Love the 2023 Chevy Bolt EV redesign of the exterior body chassis and also the inside redesign of the center console and the center infotainment screen graphics layout are all wonderfully redone with much better refined ergonomic efficiency; it is definitely worth the extra time to wait to get it as I am sure it will enhance the Chevy Bolt EV driving experience for the life of owning ones Chevy Bolt EV.
When can I order one? At MSRP?
Had a 2020 Bolt, loved it, now I have a 23 model. Love it even more...
I’d like to put stickier tires on this. What would you suggest?
My sentiments exactly!!
I have a 2017 Bolt Premiere.
Probably trading in for 2023
I have a question.. When the car is in 1 pedal mode, do the brake lights activate when you let off the gas? I have an EV with regen. braking but it's not as extreme as this Bolt appears to be. Even in my car, I'm nervous to let off the gas much with someone close behind me because they won't notice that I'm slowing down quicker than a gas car if it were just coasting.
Brake lights work. I was curious about that, so I went out on a back road and watched my brake lights in the rear view mirrors.
I wouldn't worry about it, nobody behind you can see the brake lights anyway.
What a load of crap. The dealers are loading fees on top of the base models and are ripping off consumers. You can't find a base model with out all dealer added extras and delivery fees, $600 paperwork fees, etc. What a scam. GM rips off consumers. I live in the sunny desert. A black interior absorbs heat and is hell on earth. Leather seats are scorching hot. I want light grey colored seats and cloth seat options, not these horrible plastic Tesla seats or leather seats. HORRIBLE.
What’s the wait time for this car?
Great review overall. Only critique is the microphone quality, which was distracting at times.
Right?
Very strange quality to it. I can't even describe what it sounds like.
He’s peaking with hard consonants like “P” and “B” - he needs to turn down his mic gain.
Bought my 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV on April 4, 2022. I Loved It!!! Drove it until June 30th, when the service vehicle light came on, with the dash warning "Propulsion Power Reduced". Sorry to say it's been in the shop since then with bad battery cell. We are waiting on parts! :( It's now August 7th. I have made 2 car payments on a car I don't have. 😢
Did you drive it too much??
@@carlosvelasquez9922 LOL 😄
I love this vehicle ! I hope in future models they have a place that I can put all my action figures so I can easily play with them on my dashboard while I'm driving !
Lol wtf...
Yeah but how available are they going to be? we looked art a 2022 Bolt and the local dealership had no idea when they would get any allocations.
Probably six months to nine months for the brand new 2023 Chevy Bolt EV editions the book orders are open; if one gets in their prepurchase allocation order in the time frame for this summer for the arrival of the 2023 Chevy Bolt direct from factory to dealer allocations first come first serve in 2023 delivery time frame of order delivery is the pecking order of most importance.
Thank you for your thorough review!
Thanks for mentioning the black-only interior “option” - a total deal-killer in perpetually overheated Texas, for me at least.
Great video, but the p-pop in the audio is almost painful with headphones.
Can you charge this thing inside your garage or has the fire/explosion issue been fixed?
LG paid to have all the batteries changed.
Don't read much do you? Research and educate yourself.
Very intriguing car. I hope it becomes available soon.
Look up news coulombe on you tube channel. His 2017 Bolt ran 240,000km and still had 80 percent battery. He got the new battery from LG and now is testing that. Worth subscribing to his channel. Has lots of experience with the Bolt.
When does this lower price take effect? I'm in SoCal and not seeing the base sticker price come down yet?
later this year when 23 models begin production. GM is offering a 6k reduction in price for 20, 21, and 22 model year vehicles if purchased in 2022.
Charging time is a bigger concern over range. I can live with a 200 mile range if it fully charges in 10 minutes.
I have an '18 Bolt and have had a Trax for a week as a company car. We're happily driving the Bolt, but I was regretting my choice of a Trax just 5 minutes after driving it- slow and amazingly unrefined. Without the Bolt's outstanding drivetrain it would be as miserable as a Trax though.
Sold my Prius for more than I paid for it new, and ordered a '23 Bolt Lt2 yesterday. They're more expensive in Canada, but so is fuel, and we have some good rebates at this point.
I am very much looking forward to this car.
I hope you got your new car. You’ll love it.
@Dan Christian -- It was built last week; now for shipping it across the continent...
@@davidrandall2742 figure on another month. I’m in Pa. And it took 3 weeks to get to the dealership.
@@doggy911 -- I hope it's that soon :)
I went to Novato CA Chevy dealer and they said that they were unaware of any $26K pricing but could get me a Bolt for $34. I suggested that they keep up on current events and faded them a copy of the Detroit Free Press article about the price cut. They then admitted that the 26K price is restricted to 2023 and later models. Then I asked them why on earth would I buy a 2022 Bolt for $34k at this time when I could get an arson-free 2023 Bolt in 5 months. They responded with crickets.
Good luck Chevy. If I need to wait 6 months, I'll just pony up for Model 3.
They are behind the times. Literally contacted a dealership and asked: they have been given the word direct from HQ to honor the new price on existing models, and some buyers are even getting rebate checks from GM.
@@DriveBreakFixRepeat What dealer is that? Name them and I will go there and pick it up
Some of you piñatas really love your dealerships, why don't you start online on the Chevy website! I wanted a mini EV so I went on the mini website, easy process.
@@rogermartinez78 The GM website directs me to Novato Chevrolet. I am not the willing piñata masochist you expect so take it easy on me. I'll just wait for the Tesla I guess.
@@jryan1024 Sorry brother! I went with the Mini EV, Mini online portal make ordering or reserving a car easy but it still direct you to a local dealer, the catch is I am committed to buying the car at MSRP.
I have a new 2023 Kona EV (love it) and a 2018 Nissan Leaf (love it), but I'm looking to get a longer range commuter and the Bolt EV seems like good bang for the buck ... what I like about the Nissan is very low road noise. How is the Bolt EV on road noise?
I owned a 2015 Nissan leaf and now own a 2022 Bolt Lt2. We love it. It's even quieter than the leaf.
The 2023 Bolt EV is even quieter than a 2016 and 2023 Leaf specially when driving on bumpy roads. What I like about the Leaf is the low center of gravity maybe because both are slightly lower than the Bolt. The 2016 Leaf can only do 75 miles max on a full charge while the new 2023 Leaf can go up to 175 miles city or 135 miles highway. The Bolt as mentioned in the video can go up to 255 miles and has a larger field of view and packed with options such as 360° camera views, remote start and climate control, powered driver seat, heated steering wheel and seats, Bose 7 speaker sound system, wireless device charging, adaptive cruise control that will slow/speed up based on the distance vehicle in front with lane assist. Also comes with both level 1 and 2 charger via swappable adapter that’s attached to the charge box.
Last fall I took my 2016 Leaf SV to my local Nissan for a covered battery replacement due to not charging all the way, always short by 4 bars. In the meantime time they gave me a 2023 Leaf free loaner to use but more than 6 months later they’re still waiting for the part. I took their offer to buy back my 2016 Leaf w/ 25k miles for $18,000. Last week I bought a 2023 Bolt EV for just over $34k after $1500 market fee.
I originally considered buying a Nissan Leaf but found out it didn’t qualify for the tax incentive while the Bolt qualifies for $7500 tax incentive and Chevy still have the free level 2 outlet install worth up to $1000 or $500 EV charging credit promo
@@virtudesign In my Chevy Bolt EV I'm getting 305 real world miles with 24 mi to go (which was actually pretty close to estimated at 333 miles). I use the wheel paddle regen all the time to improve my range. My Wife managed to get 315 real world miles from her 2023 Kona EV. We use the free installed Chevy 220-240 power outlet to charge both Kona and Bolt ... very fast! Our Electricity bill for charging both cars has gone up $21 per month ... that's over $400/mo savings from our gas power car that we sold. Biggest problem with EVs is dealer markup, they're selling before they even hit the dealer lots. In Oregon EVs make up 40% of all the vehicles on the road that number keeps increasing rapidly. So much for the ridiculous claims the power gird can't handle all these new EVs, power grid is doing just fine ... well maybe not in Texax ;)
Does the 2023 EUV still include the off-white interior? We already put in a deposit for a 2023 model requesting that interior so I would be pretty disappointed to find out otherwise
All interiors are black.
Yes, that is one of the perks of EUV -- more interior options. Currently driving an EUV, review to follow shortly.
You can get light and dark gray two tone, but on in the premier trim
This is a fantastic video for the Bolt and I drive a Prius!
I have a 2016 spark. I love that little rocket.
the new chevy infotainment is great. love the google maps integration
How many miles wit this car go?
I went to the dealer today they had one on the lot waiting on battery work or something and more in transport already sold I haven't been able to find one for msrp on any lot around me in Oregon. Cool car!
On the 2022 Chevy Bolt they will have about a 4 month long Chevy Bolt supply inventory so there will be a sufficient supply of Chevy Bolts that can be delivered to one's local Chevy dealership eventually.
Mine will be here in February and I cannot wait!
One problem so far most dealerships are selling them over 10k sticker price.
Is worth trading in a 2016 Honda Civic if I want an EV?
I love your videos man but please buy a better mic
I own a 2017 premier and if they would add a 150kw charging speeds they would kill the competition even a 100kw like kia just did - but for most charging on lv2 it doesn’t matter all cars charge same speed on lv2
The Equinox EV will charge at 150kw. Will also have 300 miles of range on the extended battery, and the upper trim will charge extra fast on lvl 2 (50 miles/hr).
I wish GM would have put the Ultium batteries in the 2023 EV and not the old lithium ion Technology.
Does the Bolt EV offer an option for a sunroof or even glass roof or that only for the Bolt EUVs.
Is this the gray ghost model or black model? Looks like gray ghost.
Hopefully more Bolt on the road.
Im looking at the Chevy Bolt site and I'm seeing the build price starting at $32,495 and must take delivery date of 07/05/22 for the discount to apply
"Build the car" and when you go to the last screen, it applies a "consumer cash" discount for me. All quoted prices verified with directly with Chevrolet's official communications team before the review went live.
@@DriveBreakFixRepeat check end date, when I did, must pick up by July 5 2022, today. I don't know if they are extending it or not.
Great video, but the microphone/audio is really harsh especially with B's and P's. It pops on the speakers and makes it hard to listen to. I was interested in the content so I forced myself to make it through otherwise I would have stopped watching pretty quickly.
Thanks for the review. I originally thought that low was the most efficient charging platform but after owning Bolts for almost 6 years I found that it is unless you're doing varied miles town and highway gives better mileage in "D" mode. This is likely because coasting with lower drag at higher speeds is more efficient the the higher drag from "L" mode. Basically you lose efficiency when it slows fast and then you accelerate back to original speed.
Love this car, highly underrated.
I didn't really understand your comment - are you saying that L is more efficient in city driving and D is more efficient in highway driving?
@@flamingspinach Basically yes, try it yourself over the same route. The reason is that 100% efficiency is not possible, you never put back in what you take out, so coasting on the highway instead of regeneration has less loss. In fact I think the Chevy salesman Dave B Sells Chevy? tried it and found the same thing.
@@mosfet500 Cool, that makes sense.
Changing speed is terrible for efficiency in any vehicle. Regen braking is better than nothing but you will still lose about half of the energy.
The real important thing is avoiding the friction brake. If you don't need the friction brake, you'll probably do better in regular mode than one pedal mode.
@@fluffysheap It's probably closer to 85 or 90%, the new transistors are pretty efficient. I do use regen because it's makes driving easier, especially in traffic or long hills, but when I need ultimate range I turn it off. Try it both ways for a couple of full recharges and you'll see I'm right.
Also, what I've found after several years driving in salted winter road country is that not using your brakes once or twice every 20 or 30 miles ruins your rotors by about the time you reach 20k miles, that's after two leases. An interesting note is that GM now uses the brakes with cruse control after the regen reaches around the 11 kW level. I'm wondering if that's to save the brakes?
Good video, thank you. But. Im not sure that "Let's jump right into it." means what you think it means.
I really want one of these. I only have one main concern. I live in an apartment building, so I don't have access to charging at home. Luckily, there are lots of public chargers near my work. If I'm vigilant with my charging, I should be okay but I would hate to find myself in a situation where I can't find a way to charge it because stations are taken or broken.
Many public parking garages in the city have level 2 chargers which are easily accessible to anyone with a potential EV needing a charge and at 7.2kw/hour one will get a relatively decent amount of charge 4.5 hours to charge ones Bolt EV battery halfway 32.5 kilowatts energy transferred over for about 28 cents per kilowatt or about 28 miles added EV range per hour of charging which is very decent amount of charge rate.
Does your apartment have covered parking areas with lights? Many of those have a 110V outlet. Level 1 can add 4mi of range per hour.
Also, consider your commute. If you're doing 100+mi per day you'll really need to plan around the chargers.
50mi or less per day and you'll easily have 2-3 days before you even have to think about changing like a gas car.
As mentioned above, plug into a 7kW public charger and you'll be at 100% again while you work.
Your work may let you plug into a 110V outlet too. A lot of places either don't care or welcome it.
Finally I saw someone above that found a free level2 a mile away from their house.
Your audio recording has some issue, how to explain this .... as it is giving a boom sound every word you speak. Im listening this on airpods.
We just ordered a 2023 Bolt EV 2Lt from a local dealer. No word on delivery date. Do you know when GM will start producing and delivering the new 2023 models? Loved your review.
From what I've heard, production begins end of July. Congrats.
@@DriveBreakFixRepeat the order books are open so anyone putting in their orders now; those EV's will be filled on a first come first served rolling forward basis; so its truly critical to get the ball rolling so as to minimize wait time to date of delivery; but if one is not in a rush to let's say getting a second non-ice EV vehicle then by all means take your time; but I would get my EV vehicle before the summer of 2023 as the Strategic Petroleum Reserve at its present rate of consumption and depletion will be empty sometime just before the end of 2023; as we are draining to the tune of 30 million barrels per month so their will only be enough oil in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for all of 2022 and into probably just the middle of the first part of the fourth quarter of 2023; I would get my 2023 Chevy Bolt EV slated for delivery mid summer 2023 at the latest, currently I am driving a 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid brought in Nov 2020 for out the door price of $21,134 that now if one were to buy a brand new 2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid for out the door price of $38,222; that is an absolutely amazing price appreciation indeed that I almost missed but said to myself what are the chances of severe price inflation I said heck why not get it; since it I thought it was just going to be a matter of time before the next gas crisis shortage; I did not even in the slightest realization imagine just how much worse things could get; so thankfully I took out a hedge position with my purchase of the 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid it has appreciated in value by at least forty percent price appreciation and their is absolutely no way that I will be selling it as even after ten years post purchase it will still be priced at my original purchase price of $21,134 an amazing deal indeed; and I fully intend to do that same kind of deal with the new 2023 Chevy Bolt also as well; and no Elon Musk I won't be buying your overpriced Tesla Model 3 thanks but not thanks I would rather have two 2023 Chevy Bolts for the price of one Tesla Model 3.
Now expect deliveries of the 2023 Chevy Bolt EV vehicles to begin starting deliveries to its customers in and around about November 2022; so, check with one's local Chevy dealership when one can begin the 2023 Chevy Bolt EV ordering process sometime in late third quarter 2022 around late September time frame.
This is a quality review. I appreciate the extremely minor amount of time spent on self promotion as well. Keep it up, you may just be the next Daddy Doug!
Why does this bolt look different?? I can’t find anything like this style at my local dealers
The value!!
The chevy bolt is perhaps the perfect ideal introductory electric vehicle especially for first time EV buyers
where can i get this for 26k ?
I think you need new audio mic. Im hearing some sound feedback
That all sounds great--but there are some pressing questions about the Bolt that you didn't answer. What about the catching fire issue? Did they get it figured out? Is there any chance the 2023 has the same problem? Have they been able to fix the issue with the 2022 and previous models? Other questions I have are, what about the charging networks? Which ones work with the Bolt? And how extensive are these networks? I understand that Tesla will make theirs available, but have they got an exact date, and will they charge a premium price for non-Tesla owners? And lastly, how in the world do you get your hands on one to test drive it? Are any dealerships actually selling them right now, or do you have to order online, sight unseen in most areas? Last I heard (it's been several months) Chevy wasn't selling Bolts at all. Not online, not in dealerships, at least in my state.
I'll try to help. Basically, the fire issue has been resolved for 2023 albeit at further production delays (I can't speak for the process 2022 and earlier owners had to go through for the recall); charging networks are usually plentiful but are dependent on your area, which should be easy enough to figure out on your own; charging stations are becoming more and more common, especially with soon-to-be Tesla compatibility, which will likely be as affordable and more efficient; test driving is effectively not an option for vehicles like this due to scarcity; and lastly, your best bet is to speak to as many dealerships as you can and inquire when the 2023 Bolt EV/EUV window opens for allocations.
I do not live in the United States, but for me, I had a better time speaking to dealerships outside of metropolitan areas where demand is at its highest. A busy dealership quoted me at a 2-4 year wait for both Bolts, but a countryside dealership quoted me for 6-12+ months for a Bolt EUV and less than 6 months for a Bolt EV. I took the 2023 allocation with the countryside one.
ALL EVs should have solar panel ROOF; my car is parked all day in the sun so soler power could be beneficial in emergencies like being caught for an hour in highway traffic in 100 degrees heat
It comes with AC. Ever heard of that?
it seems there is still tax credit available for Bolt regarding the chevy webpage!? (Bolt EV and EUV purchases may be eligible for a Clean Vehicle Federal Tax Credit of up to $7,500)
That's true.
I just got my 2022, exactly like the one in this video, ghost gray metallic. It was $36,500. The dealership kept my $5,900 rebate. These prices are a lie until 2023 models hit the dealerships, I suspect they will increase due to the new EV tax incentive bill. Dealerships grab all the money they can right now, they have very low inventory.
Inventory is being kept low on purpose these days to keep prices high. There is plenty of inventory. Watch this video for proof... ua-cam.com/video/763mM7C_nzs/v-deo.html
I enjoyed your video. But your mic is so harsh I had to just mute it and watch cc.
Some states do not charge sales tax for ZeVs, check yours.
Nice review but yikes your microphone compression gave me hearing fatigue.... Lol
Yeah, I had to stop watching after a few minutes due to the bad audio
Is the Bolt self driving?
The Bolt EUV is what Honda should have done with the Fit ... make it the cheapest and best all electric vehicle in the US. Maybe now that Honda is partnering with GM for their batteries and electric motors we might see a return of the Fit as an EV in a few years.
That would be great. Regular viewers know I'm a Honda fanboy, and would love to see them pull that off.
I adored my previous '20 Honda Fit. Tremendous economy car. Like yourself, I really wish production continued and an EV form came. Honda is really, really behind in the EV game.
@@atticus6572 Yep, hopefully this new partnership with GM and Sony will quickly correct that.
Just bought a 2022 euv with 6300 market adjustment from my dealer. Walked away paying 27k. I’m loving not paying for gas.
Congrats, dude. My review of the EUV Premier with Super Cruise drops Monday morning. Killer deal.
You have that Wrestlemania voice man
So now that the Bolt no longer qualifies for the 7500 tax credit, the price dropped 6300. Predicable. It’s like no one in government ever took a Econ class in college.
In NJ we have $5,000 off the hood rebate that is usually refreshed to restore that EV funding; but it usually goes fast in like 60 days fast so I would coordinate getting the order placed pending the actual release date for the restoration of the EV funding in NJ that usually happens in the late July to early August time frame interval; just draw up the prepurchase paperworks agreement so that all that is needed is signatures for both seller and buying parties and also in NJ we have a new EV sales tax exclusion also as well; so those two put together add to an incredible cost savings indeed.
They lost the $7,500 credit in May 2018.
@@profdleeucc Do you know if NJ is going to have the $5k program in 2022? I emailed the Charge Up NJ program and received a message saying that the program is paused with no time table for relaunch as of last month
@@luciusdonaldson7544 Yes the $5k program it looks like will be modified and turned into a $4k program supposedly to be able to offer many more EV conversions to first time potential EV buyers with the limited finite available pot of money that has been set aside; it hopefully should open back up the Charge Up program around August some time and even with the reduced $4k "off the hood rebate" this available source of limited funding will be very quickly depleted in just two months; so go down to one's local Chevy dealership and have them prepare the required dealership paper works filed in advance awaiting one's final john hancock signature as soon as the source of funding becomes available; good luck to all.
Tesla ran out of the $7500 tax credit years ago and their prices have been increasing. GM was no longer eligible for the $7500 tax credit in 2018, 5 years before the price drop. It's like you never took an econ class in college.
I'm concerned about the leg room in the back. How tall are you?
Battery life expectations? Air cooled motor? Liquid cooled battery? Do you have any useful information?
The Chevy Bolt EV traction battery is definitely a much better liquid cooled with a full comprehensive reliable field proven battery management system (BMS) which is much better than any Nissan Leaf typical non-liquid cooled EV traction battery which is typically only air cooled.
You should compress your audio, mic is popping quite a bit on your consonants
At $26K can I get one in California?
Looks like the Bolt is a bit nicer than the Leaf. But will the Leaf hold its value longer say if you were to sell it in 8 years?
Also as far as battery degradation goes, does that have to do with number of times the vehicle is charged? Like lets say I only use it as a vacation car 2 months out of the year will the batteries last longer?
Also is the 2023 Bolt out yet as of July 2022?
@@geophat75 One has to place a 2023 Chevy Bolt EV factory build order when it is ready to start doing that in late 2022 around late September 2022 hopefully at one's local Chevy dealership; just bring one's factory build configuration build sheet and simply have the local Chevy dealership enter it on their dealership computer based factory build order system and make sure to get a printout of the six-digit factory build order confirmation number; then about a week later contact chevy customer support and confirm that the build order confirmation number is actually in the Chevy factory computer database.
Chevy earns ZEV credits every time they sell a BEV like the Chevy Bolt EV vehicle; so every manufacturer is competing to earn as many ZEV credits in order to subsidize building much more profitable trucks and/or SUV's; Chevy will likely be able to earn much more ZEV credits than just about any other manufacturers
With lithium batteries, they degrade some by age, some my charge cycling, but mostly on how they're stored. Batteries that are fully charged or nearly empty will degrade faster than batteries that are in the 30-70% charge range. This is true for cell phones, laptops, and cars that use lithium batteries.
There should be a charging mode that keeps it in this range and would be the best to use if you intended to keep the car stored for most of the year.
There are a lot of factors to degradation but it's time-related more than anything. Our 2012 Leaf is at 69 percent state of health now. Prolonged heat or cold will also accelerate degradation as will charging the battery to 100% and leaving it for a while. Or lots of rapid charging.
I think you need to turn down the gain on your mic a little bit
Nice thorough review! Please get a better mic, it was horrible to listen to in my AirPods! Seems to cut off words abruptly.
I hear everyone saying that, but I am watching on Samsung Galaxy $80 model and am having no issues at all
No mention of range in winter (yes we know you are in California) but the lack of heat pump is the biggest issue for those who live through cold winters
Heat pumps don't work well when it is very cold. My Bolt heater seems to be very efficient. Much better than my old Leaf.
I wish I could go full EV but states like California having energy shortages 🤨 I’ll stick to hybrid for now
Thank you
I want to know how comfortable it is to sleep in.. either if the seats are comfortable enough to recline to get in a little cat nap. Or if the back seats fold down and if one can sleep in it that way well..
I guess I'm under the impression it takes a half an hour for every 100 miles of range, so if on high speed areas (80mph) I can go roughly two and a half hours to then have to charge for an hour it sounds like it would be worth it... (Factoring in that EV slow down their charge rate at around 80% of full charge 80% of 259 is 207.2)
I'm also curious of how much people are speculating this car is going to be in 3 years and how much the battery range degrades in that time ..
(The longest drive I 426 miles... So pretty much it would just take one electric charge stop, and I could see doing that drive a lot.. as hopefully electricity comes down as price as we expand renewable energy)
If doing long distance travel on highways one can typically recharge using electrify america at the typical expected 50 kilowatt recharge rate per hour so long as it is under the 65 kilowatt battery is less than halfway charged: now 50 kilowatts of charge will give one about 200 miles of additional EV range typically.
If you drive 60mph you can go a lot farther than if you drive 80!
is the range more than 200?
It’s 259 miles.
Do EVs retain their change well when sitting at home not plugged in? I drive about 50 miles a week, so range is definitely not a concern for me.
They retain charge very well for a couple days, especially if temperatures are above freezing. You'd notice the difference if you parked it for a month.
wish you check out the cheap model, not the loaded
26K is z MSRP, my dealer in St Petersburg wants 28k for same model...