2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Hesitations. Bolt fires. Bolt charging costs at home
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In this video we discuss how to calculate the price of charging your Chevrolet Bolt at home as well as how much it is compared to gasoline. We also discuss the Bolt fires and the different statistics with vehicle fires. Lastly (or firstly in the video) we talk about the hesitation some people are having in regards to electric vehicles.
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I've had no regrets in switching and getting my Bolt.
"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
That's awesome range!!
I live in a part of the country where I see heat and extreme cold. Just coming out of a cold snap here and my 2023 Bolt EUV takes a hit in the extreme cold. Around 150 miles of range when it is below zero. I am not complaining or anything, but just a statement of fact. Also, fact is that 150 miles still works for most people most of the time. And it way exceeds my daily needs, so I am not worried. Just a good thing to know.
@@1975lap my CT6 2.0E plug-in was down to 25 miles of EV range and 26 mpg on the 2.0T. It is usually 45 miles of EV and almost 40 mpg on gas.
@@normt430 Oh yes. ICE cars are hit by the cold too. My wife's Subaru Forester is 30 mpg on her route in the summer and 22 in the cold. Her's is 75% and my EV is 65% in the cold. Financially my EV still wins hands down though.
Great tutorial and exactly the experience we have from our Bolt.Really cheap to run at 12cents per kWh.
A fifth of the cost of a gas car.
The Bolts are absolutely a GM Gem!
Doing great work answering these questions, Dave. Thanks for your informed advocacy from the middle ground!
Thank you so much Mykle for the response. Very helpful and much appreciated.
Fantastic coverage of very important practical topics people can use. Thanks!!
I just traded my Bolt for a Tesla Model 3. The only reason I traded it was the Bolt's charging speed was not quite fast enough for long road trips. It was great for me during the pandemic when I wasn't traveling. I charge at home and drove the Bolt about 600 miles a month, which only cost about $17. Electricity is 11.3 cents/kWh where I live. It was fun to drive, quick as a rabbit and almost no maintenance. I highly recommend them.
For my family’s use case an EV makes sense - we really do small trips in the city here, and the car will be parked in the garage every single night. Our 2023 Bolt EUV redline is scheduled to start being built this week and I can’t wait!
Dave you are doing a great job explaining the bolt, keep up the good work!
Excellent video!! I love how you explained the statistics and charging options. Also, your calculations for comparing to gas cars is very straightforward and helpful. The bolt may be in our short list for my wife’s next vehicle. If it makes financial sense, we may pull the trigger!
Great job with the video Dave, I like the way that you come at this and I think it is a pretty fresh approach that will reach a lot of people who might not otherwise catch on to what could be a very good change in their transportation experience for themselves and for others who will see multiple collateral benefits.
Thanks Chaz! My goal is just to provide information and my real world experience. People will have to choose to do what works for them.
Well done. Answered several questions I had. Thanks.
A true, no nonsense video. i hope to be driving my 2023 Bolt EUV in a few weeks. Truly looking forward to it. I have had at least 75% of my family and friends either rebuke me or attack my desire to buy a fully electric vehicle. I can easily see the" fear of change" you mention. I am going out on a limb but I hear so many Bolt owners say how much they enjoy their EV that I am convinced it will be worth my money and effort. Thanks Dave B. Subscribed!
You're going to love it David! EV is really a great driving experience.
Great job sir 👍 congratulations on getting very good information out. I for one will never get an ICE again. I have had 2 Bolts, 2 Leafs and now have an ID.4. once the lease is over for the Leaf we are getting an EUV. They are very good fun cars. Keep up the good work 😃.
I also have an ID4, I love that car!! Awesome and fun to drive!
This is a fair and well presented video. Thank you.
Love the statistics on the fires - setting the record straight!👏👏 Also love the break down in numbers about gas price vs electric price! This is a great video to watch if anyone is considering an EV!🎉
Your easily sold, salesmen must love you.
@@petebusch9069 well I know 1 does 😏🤭😁
@@tararomanow3055 Something tells me they all do.
@@petebusch9069 thanks, thats very sweet 😊✌
@@tararomanow3055 Depends how you look at it but ok.
Very informative- nice compare and contrast between gas and electric powered vehicles. Well done sir!!
I'm all in, my trips are always short distance. With a 4000$ rebate here in Lincoln Land it's a no-brainer . Plus heated seats and steering wheel will be nice when winter comes.now I just wait for GM to accept order
I just picked up a 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV with Super Cruise and I’m really enjoying it. Traveling for the weekend to see family, and I think I’ve convinced my mother in law to buy an EV for her next car
Glad you are enjoying it!
You should have this video playing in the show room… you be selling bolts left and right!! Awesome video btw and very informative giving the gas and electric comparison.
Very helpful, with relevant statistical support.
Really great video - Thank you!
I have had a Bolt EUV Premiere on order for 5 months now and we still do not have a delivery date! But I went to my Hyundai Dealer and they had a dealer allotment of 1 Kona EV Ultimate 2023 model...I bought it on the spot (lucky timing only) we have had it for 2 weeks now and have over 2000 KM on it and absolutely love it.
We have not canceled our Bolt order just wish GM would get their production moving a bit better!
Anyway - thank you for your comments they are on point!
Mike 🇨🇦 🍁 👍
Dave B once again never disappoints.
Very good video! The Chevy Bolt is a great value currently!
Hopefully you’ll be able to do a video before it gets sold and as always another awesome video Dave B 👍
Very good. Finally some hard data and info about EV's. The bigger question is how will the EV market alter the dealership distribution model ? Aren't we also moving into the point and click online sales model for vehicles? Surely you've given this some thought.
Awesome thanks bro!!!
Great job!!
Great info and details 👍
Great information! My next vehicle will be the 2023 EUV.
Me 2.
Well said! I love my bolt EUV and all the myths are untrue. Ordered mine July 22 got it Aug 22.. lucky I guess. I charge at home and on the road use free solar fast chargers (50kw) from the area. I have never got a free tank of gasoline and doubt anyone else has. I also use the car for nature photography on backroads (35-50mph) and get a mid range of 320miles and upwards of 5.5kwh
Good video Dave. Information on gas vs EV fuel/electric was very good! I'm convinced a majority of people would switch from ICE to EV if they would just test drive one.
Agreed
They are the future. I like the Bt and Volt along with the new Cadillac Evoq and the Blazer is going to have an electric model. Great video.
I have to congrats you for owning what you sell !! I believe that a good salesman has to own what they sell and believe in the product in which you do .
I totally agree!
I have a 2021 bolt premiere version and I have to say you're pretty much right on, on use case. We are a two person 2 car family both of us retired. Most of our daily driving is in the bolt, which is much cheaper to run than my Wife's Lincoln SUV. We only use the SUV when we travel or when we don't ride together. We have never needed to charge the bolt anywhere but at home. I have owned the bolt for 16 months and have 23k miles of trouble free driving.
Hey Bill, Glad it is working out for you guys 👍
My wife and I are newbie Bolt owners. I did a considerable amount of research before buying our Bolt. The first thing I found was the Chevy dealer in our town (Lakeport CA) was pretty clueless as to info on the Bolt. The dealer we bought it from was somewhat better because our salesman was simi-versed in "electrospeak", but I spent hours online with videos similar to yours. I have over 100 saved videos on the Bolt and how to survive it. It is my firm belief that GM should hire guys like me to install "Bolt knowledge" in folks that purchase one of these supercars. In the end, I accrued more knowledge than the dealer or shop personnel AND I am still finding things about these cars that surprise me! If you like a challenge, you will love these cars.
Dave, did the Residual Value of your 2019 Bolt go up with the new battery? Great show as always!
You are the best salesman ever
Great information
Got the EUV this past May and almost 4,500 miles now with lifetime AVG of 4.4 so far and love the car and waving at other EV drivers and only going to convenience stores for a soda or snack. :)
Good job on the price breakdown and data on fires. I just bought a Chevy EUV 2022 and like you say it is a pleasure to drive. The salesman I worked with said they pushed back the New Silverado EV to 2025. Does the ulthrium (sp?) use less rare minerals?
I don't know who that salesman is... there has been nothing official about any push back. The Work Trucks are coming out next year.
My first car was a 76 pinto known for catching fire .I am keeping an open mind about this .I do find the tech fascinating
Great video
Good information… thanks
I bought a used 2017 Bolt because the free charging at work negated the payment and there was virtually no maintenance required. When they did the huge recall I sold it back to them. I drove it for 50K miles over two years and they paid me 3K more than I bought it for. So I picked up a cheap Volt that gets me ALMOST to work on electricity. So yes I need 8 gallons of gas every 4-5 weeks...both are awesome vehicles.
Thanks for taking the time to do a price breakdown Dave! EV is not for me right now. I think more have to be under 30k for more of the public to go electric.
With the price drops they could be under $30k for the 2023 Bolt EVs, plus the tax credit as of 1/1/2023 (which may be $3750 or $7500… but that won’t be a point of sale credit until 2024 because it’ll take time for dealers to have the ability to calculate and credit that, so if you buy in 2023 the credit applies to your 2023 taxes when you file in 2024.) Thankfully my FIL retired from GM so I should be able to get a Bolt under $30k even with a few add ons via his discount but, still, it is doable without that discount in theory. Keep in mind that you’ll be saving a LOT of money in gas as well, so a slightly higher car payment may not mean more for your transportation budget (ymmv, literally!)
I remember about 8+ years ago reading an article in a reputable auto magazine noting that EVs would eventually replace most combustion engine vehicles sold in the US, but for most, to likely wait until the mid 2030s to buy. So far, I think this outlook may prove about right. No need to be a first adopter before then.
Agree, once you drive EV, going back to ICE is difficult. I got my BOLT EUV 2023 last week. Love the quietness of the cabin and smooth ride. I am charging in the driveway for a month as a caution. Then I will start charging inside the garage.
If someone is really skeptical, I would advise them to use extension cord, run it through the gaps on the side of the garage door and charge it in the drive way. Unless someone is driving 200 miles a day you can charge EV after coming to office for a few hours on the driveway and then park the car inside. That should give peace of mind from fire risk.
one of the guys I follow some on YT just bought a Bolt. He intends to dolly tow it behind his RV on trips and use to get around otherwise. So far he is very impressed. He had a 2021 Spark so definitely a step up. He is almost making as many miles as he uses with the regen braking.
So he's regenning (not a word) while towing the Bolt? LOL - that's an idea. I guess you have to have the car turned on to make that work, or does he?
@@StreakingTiger he is doing it while driving the Bolt not being towed. I don't think it would charge while being towed. Moet of his trips are local stop and go
Your 2019 blue Bolt looks like new. You took great care of it.
Thanks👍 I hope it finds a good home
Nice video Dave B
Thanks 👍
Great video, very informative!!
Which Chevrolet dealer do you work here in NJ?
I am at Schumacher Chevrolet of Livingston in Livingston NJ... (northern NJ)
OK, so I just picked up my Bolt EUV premier in Mosiac Black with a Black/Blue interior pleather, it was 38,500 MSRP, Rotolo Chevrolet in Fontana, California sold it to me for MSRP. Surprisingly, they didn’t nag me about any all of the unneeded extras such as ceramic coating, extended warranties, or any other crap add-ons. So far, I have 12K in rebates/GM discounts and I am still looking for more cash back. I ended up getting my car for net 26,500 + tax/fees, I’m happy. It can be done for a good price, it took me about a month and a half to wait for the car, etc., and I think it’s going to be worth it in the long run. I hated the idea of spending upwards of $60,000 on a way overpriced Tesla (so Elon can, “Occupy Mars”, I think that’s so foolish when we have so many more pressing issues down on earth, but I digress) that was still just going to get me from A to B, it seems like such a waste of money to be so “high-tech”.
Elon is doing amazing things.
Love your videos, remember that the more electric you use the more per kw you pay, look at your electric bill, there are step up charges over 600 kw per month (summer) and I believe 1K kw (winter), so you could be paying more than the base rate. In other words, you have the AC on, pool pump, charging the electric cars you rate will go up.
I would look into an EUV, especially that we have free charging at work !
Some areas also have peak and off peak hours. You can schedule the Bolt to charge at certain times to take advantage of the lower rates
@@DaveBsellsChevy Very true. Years ago we had on/off peak meter.
I test drove a Bolt, fell in love! When I went to purchase, the dealership talked me out of it and into a ICE Car. I still kick myself every day….
Nice video. The new bolt looks so much better. I would like to try an electric car but the price of them is crazy
Currently, if you can find one, the bolt is under $30K.
Good morning! I have been watching some of your videos, and enjoy them very much. They have given me a lot of information in regards to the Chevy Bolt. But there are still a lot of things I'd like to know before I will think about buying one.
I have been looking at the EV's from Nissan, Hyundai, And now I'm looking at the Chevy Bolt. I like some of the writes up on it, but still not sure about how it would work for me.
I live in Pahrump Nevada. It's a small town about 70 to 80 miles outside of Vegas. If I was looking for just a around town car, an older Nissan leaf with a 30 to 50 mile range would be great. But if I'm going to spend up to $35,000+ on a new vehicle, It's has to give me more then the ability to get me around town. So I have a few questions for you "How do you feel the Chevy Bolt would handle a:
1) 170 to 200 mile round trip into Vegas from Pahrump a couple times a week?
2) The "Heat" of over 110 to 115 degrees during the summer months?
3) The "Cold" during the winter where we get down to upper 20's to lower 30's?
4) Taking the hills going from Pahrump into Vegas using either the 160 to the 95 into Vegas, or the 160 to Blue Diamond Rd into Vegas?
5) Over time, what is the normal estimate deterioration loss of the batter over 1 to 5 years? (in miles" and "percent")
6) At what point of time, or mileage to you see the biggest lose of battery storage?
7) Given that the battery's have a warranty, at what deterioration level would the battery have to be, where the battery would be replaced under warranty?
8) And if the vehicle was in an accident, would it "Cancel" all warranty for the bolts battery?
Please, I need your Honest opinion. The EV or EUV I get has to be able to give me I feel, at least a 200 mile range over the course of it's life. If the Heat, Cold, or driving up and down these hills
hills will drop my estimated miles to below that, I don't think it would work for me.
Maybe you can make a video answering these questions. lol
Well I think I've taken way to much of your time!! You take care, and always stay safe!!!! Robert Soreda from Pahrump Nevada!! A great place to live!!!
Great video. I picked up my 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV recently. I’ve been reading that it’s healthier for the battery to be charged to 80% capacity. My question is I have to be outta town for a week. I’ll be leaving it at 70% and here’s my main concern. My garage gets in the 95 degree range at times. Would you leave it parked outside the garage if you were me (for a week), or would you feel comfortable having it parked inside the garage?
Man I wish I could go out and buy one of those Bolt EUV’s they would be the perfect car for me as of RN I’m in collage and it would help me save a lot of money but I can’t afford a new car at the moment but a Bolt EUV is definitely in my future
Even before the battery issues, I only charged to 70% for daily use as part of being Li Ion longevity friendly.. Until I get the updated battery, I park my Bolt outside the dozen times a year that I charge it to 100% for a long drive. I'm hoping to procrastinate the update of my 2020 Bolt's batter to maximize the value of its replacement.
Informative thanks. Does anyone know if the included EVSE with the EUV features a built in surge suppressor? Is it recommended in general to use a surge suppressor?
My father's van caught fire inside the cabin with us all in it. It was a 70s van, The fire was INSIDE THE CABIN!
I was recently driving behind a car on the highway was was burning on the bottom. I tried to follow him and let him know, but he took an exit.
On Li ion batteries, when I charge them, Especially cheap products, I charge them on surfaces that can't catch fire, and away from things that are above them that can catch fire.
This goes especially for my Mower and trimmer batteries, even though they have been fine for five years.
Interesting novelty and might work for some who don’t drive much.
I drive an "above" average of 15,500 miles per year.. Did a little over 46,000 miles in 35 months in my 2019 Bolt.
Took delivery of a 2022 Sonata N-Line this week. Gasoline forever! Nothing like the smell of gasoline in the morning. BTW - here in the great northern tundra Sonatas are imported from Korea. Based on UA-cam videos I've watched the Korean built Sonata N-Line has far more technology then the Sonata N-Lines built in Alabama. One thing about by new N-Line, it does a fantastic job of detecting police radar. I'll let you know if it catches fire.
GREAT VIDEO!!! Extremely informative I must say and the statistics you shared support the fact that we should all consider going electric or at the very least to try it out. Looking forward to my NEW Equinox EV (hopefully they will make an RS version). I need AWD so I have to wait a bit unfortunately. Keep up the amazing videos and enjoy your Labor Day weekend Dave.
Thanks Lou! Nice talking with you the other day
Good video my wigga
My wife and I have a deposit on an 2022 euv, my dealer just ordered the battery so we should be able to buy it this month!
We are going to have a 240 outlet installed with the Chevy qmerit offer, we only pay .08 cents per kwh and plan on doing all of our charging at home.
Nice! I know you are going to love it!
Great video Mr David I love the car and we'll you be able to do a car tore someday?? Of your 2022
Been driving a ev for 10 + years, conservative Republican, currently on my 5th ev, Lightning Pro. Your correct, very tribal on ev’s, ev’s are very good or exceptional bad. Not for everyone, but they are better vehicles.
I simply cannot see most people in the US, going for one. Lot of both liberals & conservatives can’t stand them. Will be interesting going forward. My daughter is looking forward to her 2023 Bolt EUV to come in 2023.
It's going to be a grassroots word of mouth that will win EV market share. Yeah, everything you read online is negative EV, but first hand word of mouth is exceptionally positive.
What does political preference have to do with accepting an ev? I look at how many Americans will accept owning an ev!
Thanks for the great info, Dave! Especially the fire statistics. IMO, GM handled the battery fire issue brilliantly. That response to replace ALL Bolt battery packs was above and beyond. I have no fire worries about my new Bolt when it comes in, which is why I ordered one. As for Range Anxiety, I think it's actually (Re)Charging Anxiety. Let me explain. I have a 2020 Camaro with the 6.2L V-8. I filled up and my range was 269 miles on that full (18-19 gallon) tank. That's only 22 more miles than an EUV. I don't have any Range Anxiety when I start it up because gas stations are all over and a fill-up takes less than 5 minutes. Electric chargers aren't nearly as plentiful; the infrastructure isn't the same as gas. That's the anxiety that a lot of people fear. The charging unit that the EUV comes with, along with the free Qmeritt install at home, should really put Range Anxiety to bed.
Thanks for an excellent program!
And the fact the electric range is a lie , even Musk says only use battery between 30-80% so in real life you never get advertised range.
@@BigEightiesNewWave Not true my friend. I get better than advertised range in my M3 long range. It's really not hard to pull off. Just try and avoid hammering it all over the place and driving sensibly. On average I get a full 500km range just doing regular trips to work and running errands. Highway driving can be more challenging but again just keep that right foot under control and all good. Where it can be tricky is when the temps drop in winter. Is it the end of the world absolutely not just plan for it. These cars are just apples and oranges and you'd eat each one differently.
I appreciate your making this video. I ordered a 2023 Bolt LT1 some time ago, but I'm growing impatient. My dealer is local, in Mississippi. I wish my dealer was half as knowledgeable as you regarding the Bolt. I think they've only sold one in the last year. Any idea how long I have to wait to get it? Thanks!
We are currently seeing about a 3 to 4 month delay on ordered Bolt's... we have about 25-30 on order and are just waiting for about 8 more allocations from GM
I guess that I'm lucky. I went to the GM dealership last Saturday in Jackson, MS, and asked if they have any Bolts. They have a ghost gray LT1 coming for just under 30K before tax. $1,000 deposit paid, and the car will be here in 2-3 weeks. I was told that they have a wait list for the EUV.
Great video-informative and enjoyable. I’m in the market to trade in my Honda Fit for a Chevy Volt. I also have a CRV Hybrid. Good mileage but two systems and I really want to go all EV. What maintenance is there on an EV? How durable are the EV Motors? Does Chevy offer roadside assistance? Many thanks!
Dave you would make an excellent spokesperson for General Motors you have my vote lol
Thanks 🙏
Great work dude! Do you have any Redline editions of the bolt to show off? Wondering if I should spring the extra cash.
We have a few that were ordered but I haven't seen one in person yet
I ordered a white red line yesterday and expect it in early December!
I have driven a Bolt, and really liked it. Unfortunately, it was just too much money. In addition, my wife hates the quietness. I had a Fiesta ST that I loved but had to get rid of because I couldn't control my enthusiasm. I just bought a 2015 Chevy Spark EV with 55,000 miles used for $12,500, and I love it. It reminds me of the Fiesta, without the extreme craziness. We have 3 other gas cars in our household, so I don't mind the very short range (60 miles now that it is 7 years old). My only regret is I didn't buy it 2 years ago when they were much cheaper.
In Southern California, our EV rate plan is .21 cents per kWh. Using a public DC fast charger, the rate is .30. You guys have better rates than us, but California is notoriously expensive.
personally, I'm on the waiting list and was called to say it was for March. Can't wait.
Everybody I hear talking against EVs are people who don't have one and those who have one are very happy. For me, that says a lot
I try and look at EV from a middle ground. I love the technology behind EV. I also look at it from point of Hating to worry about never knowing what gas prices are. And being dependent on gas companies.
The bolt EUV is really what I'm looking at for its cost. It really seems to be a great affordable vehicle.
It will be my first. But my ultimate goal is install enough solar/windmill to generate power to charge over night for the EV.
The Bolt is a great daily driver, thanks for pointing that out. Not recommended for road tripping since the max charging speed is 50kw and you’ll be spending too much time waiting for the car to charge.
We fell in love with our Bolt. Coming up on 75,000 miles and still drives like new. Sadly, the Bolt is a WONDERFUL highway vehicle in terms of comfort but the 55kW charger is a real drag. Wish they could have put better technology in it.
New technology is on the way with the Ultium platform
Interesting Dave, thanks for the info. When will there ever be a realistic option for someone with 4 kids? We need room for 6 and cargo.
Room for 6... not sure as of yet although in time I bet there will be an EV option comparable to a Traverse/Tahoe/Suburban
or someone taller than 4 feet
Out of those 18-19 fires, most are in the south where extreme heat might be the cause.
Another great video Dave. Very informative. Can you tell me should I charge my battery at home with level 2 to 100% or does charging your battery to 100% shorten the life of the battery? Thank you
All batteries are reported to do better when they are not charged 100%, and not discharged to zero. They also do better when not LEFT fully charged or drained. Especially during temperature extremes.
I have an app on my phone that alerts me when the charge reaches 80% and I usually disconnect the charger well before it reaches full. So it is more about the care and feeding of your vehicle battery. The phone battery can bloat if I have it fully charged and sitting in the heat. My Bolt is set to charge to 80%. I try to recharge when it gets down to 20-25% (easy when you have a home charger). IF your daily use of your vehicle allows, it is better to avoid the extremes of charging.
If you are planning to leave on a drive where you need the maximum range, and you set your charger to reach a full charge shortly before you depart, then charging to 100% is fine. A long trip requires planning, so you are expecting to reach chargers without cutting it too closely (or are willing to slow down and turn off accessories that use a lot of power so you extend your range). That means that you may not be charging fully at each stop (DC charging to 70-80% is relatively easy, but not to 100%).
I expect my vehicle battery capacity to be reduced over the life of the car, but probably not by much. Charging regularly to 100% may affect the capacity even more, but again probably not by much. My opinion is that the batteries require some care over the life of the car. You don't want to abuse it, but you don't need to baby it either.
You can charge it whenever. I've topped my battery off to 100% everyday at work for three years in my Bolt and my Volt. I haven't had any issues or signs of degradation.
@@DaveBsellsChevy Thank you Dave
Great video
The issue I see is initial cost. How much more $ does a EV cost to purchase vs a gas model? How many miles must you do to recoup that initial purchase. I also understand that some EVs have rebates but those rebates are not $ off purchase. They are only used when doing annual taxes to offset what you owe to IRS.
I am going to make a cost video between the Bolt EUV and a Chevy Trax and/or Trailblazer since they are similarly sized. One benefit here in NJ is you do not pay sales tax on an EV.. that alone saves the buyer a couple thousand.
@@DaveBsellsChevy I’m in Massachusetts where sales tax is 6.25% so like you sad thousands of dollars adding to cost of vehicle. I would also need to update my electrical panel at my house per my electrician if I wanted to use the Stage 2 charger etc
I recently got a bolt with 23k miles but at first it was to resell (since I’m a wholesale dealer) didn’t realize about the battery issue that was happening. Took it to chevy dealer to see if the battery replacement was done and to my surprise it was a couple months ago and doing the math I decided to keep it, brand new battery, very low miles to year driven, new battery, still under chevy warranty, solid 9.8/10 interior and exterior. With these California gas prices it makes perfect sense. Got a level 2 charging station installed at home, a 90% charge costs me 2 and a quarter gallons of gas and if you do the math if you’re a small business owner you’re basically getting paid to drive per mile as it’s a 59 cent tax deduction for miles driven under your business 🤷🏾♂️ compare to a popular hybrid model at almost the same cost as a REASONABLE ev (looking at you Tesla elitist) you’ll still be saving comparing how much it to costs to charge and do the math on how much miles you’d get with a hybrid. It’s basically like the old sayings of those who are patient will be rewarded at the end.
You do a great job plugging those electric cars (no pun intended) I don’t think I would mind one for around town but I would be nervous taking a trip with one for fear of not finding a place to recharge. That Bolt is awfully good looking tho!!
The Chevrolet app can locate all available charging stations. Before taking a longer trip check for those stations. I charge to 80 percent( hoping for a longer battery life). It’s nice never having to worry about oil changes and replacing spark plugs, air filters etc. since I use regent all the time the brakes should last forever. If I can get 300,000 miles out of this vehicle I’d say it’s just about perfect.
@@garyfelter3639 thanks for the info.
If you get in a freshly charged car, you have 240 miles of warning to when you will run out. Its current average estimate of range and its high and low estimates are displayed right on the dash. Driving around town say at average of 35 mph that is literally 6-7 hours of drive time around town. There is zero chance that an empty battery can sneak up on you. Well, I suppose it can happen, but you would have to be driving around for like 6 hours never looking at your gauge and never thinking about anything other than the current song on the radio. Trust me, accidently running out of charge is next to impossible. And if you are in something other than a very small town, there is always a charger near by. Sure, someone will say "what about _____". Chances are you don't live in that worst case scenario that people love to use as an example of the norm. The most likely scenario that you will run out is long distance highway driving where some factor you did not account for reduced your range. Elevation, wind, cold..... But you have hours of warning going into this and it under no circumstance sneaks up on you. Just be semi aware and you will be fine. When is the last time you found yourself totally oblivious that you just ran through hundreds of miles of fuel and are not just about out with no gas station in sight? Hopefully not since you were 16 and a total noob. Don't buy into the propaganda that the naysayers love to regurgitate. Most of it is false, and some if it is so totally out of context that it just makes no sense. People hate change and they will do everything in their power to prevent you from changing when your personal choices have no bearing on their lives. You do you.
@@garyfelter3639 I almost exclusively use regen braking. My daily exception is that with a full batter, as you know, regen does not work and you have to use traditional brakes. I live at the top of a hill and with a full charge (yes I charge to full), my first trip out my garage and down the hill regen does not work. No place for the regen energy to go. This is not all that bad though as this one hit of the traditional brakes cleans the rust off the rotors and ensures they will be there for me the next time a deer runs out in front of me.
@@1975lap what you say makes sense. Thanks for your input.
Hope to order my bolt euv metallic ice blue this month.
Go for it!
Hey, I tried to get a Bolt the other day. 5 dealers told me that they had them but they couldn't sell them. They were still not repaired. They still burn! I thought maybe I could get one at a fire sale. Yes, it's a great driving experience until a cop pulls you over and asks... you running to a fire? Of course, I would have to say YES!
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@@DaveBsellsChevy I wanted a Bolt. Maybe a two year lease while my Prius was getting fixed. Couldn't find one for sale or lease.
I never ever thought I'd buy a GM product, I loved Toyotas, but the Bolt sold me. My Lt EUV was built over a week ago, and I can hardly wait for it to ship so I can end giving money to the oil companies. I'll be charging from home mostly. Where I live, my 264 miles of commuting per week will cost $10 in the summer, and about $15 in the winter.
Having said that, EVs are not for everyone yet, but I think they could be in ten years, as the technology is advancing rapidly.
Dual level charge cord is optional on all Bolt EV's and standard on all EUV's.
My 2022 Bolt EV came with BOTH a 120v and 240v connection. You just detach one and insert the other one to switch back and forth. I assume it was standard but I did not order the car, but bought it as the dealership ordered it. So maybe you are right about having to order the extra connection.
I know this is the future and it will come eventually but the thing I would like is I wish you could charge it as fast as you could gas up a gasoline car. I’m in NY and we drive to Disney world every other year and go on multiple road trips a year and Disney is 17 hours and I’m sure you would have to add on at least another 4 hours each way to charge which nobody wants to do with 3 kids. So those are my hopes and if it can eventually get to that fast charging I think more people would definitely do electric. Great video to educate people like myself!
3 kids don’t stop for restroom visit on trips? Bad parent, you! :-) While they are off to the rest room, you could be gassing or charging up your car. Virtually no time lost - assuming current EV charging speeds.
I am interested in the EUV, Premier. I am not concerned with charging or range, as I have other vehicles. I am retired anyway. I like the price compared to others. Where is your dealer? When it comes to fires, it’s because you can’t put them out, but they have to burn out.
Very informative video. For me, the only way I would consider an electric car at this time is if we also had an gas vehicle for longer road trips. For normal commuting it makes a lot of sense though. I really wish most of them were better looking. I know they need to look the way they do for aerodynamics, but still, most of the time I don't love the look. The best looking EV in my opinion is the Lightning, because it looks like a normal truck. This may change over time as an electric cars just become known as cars.
Just do what I do - rent when needed, which is rare. I rent from Kyte. They come to your house and they’re actually cheaper than competitors.
I am looking at a work vehicle and am wondering about the Bolt.
My issues are I can't charge at home.
I drive 150-200 miles a day which means charging to 80% every day.
That being the case, what are the ussues with fast charging it from 30-40 to 80% daily?
I'm hopeful that the Bolt will still be around for a few more years until I'm ready to replace my Civic. I love where GM is headed with Ultium, but the Bolt checks all the boxes for me and I don't want to pay more for the newer technology. I drive 25000+ miles per year, but rarely go more than 100 miles 1 way so the Bolt would meet all of my needs.
As the newer, more capable (and more expensive) EVs come along, the Bolt will remain a great option for those who want to make the jump to EVs without breaking the bank.
The Bolt would definitely be perfect for you.
Hi Dave. My parents drive a 2013 Equinox and it’s hard for her to get into that. Wondering if a Malibu or something would be easier for her? I’m worried it would be too low and hard for her to get out of. Any recommendations there?
Your information is correct if you Mother is older she will likeky have difficulty getting into something lower. Let her try different vehicles with multiple entry and exits.
I had pre-ordered a Bolt EUV, and I was really looking forward to that vehicle, until I started reading about the delays in production and shipping. There are still many people that placed orders in 2021 that still have yet to get their vehicles, and if your dealership doesn't have great allocation, then that also delays you getting your vehicle. I had my pre-order locked in for 2 months and GM still hadn't accepted it, so I had no other choice but to go with something else because I'm looking to trade in a car, and if I'm looking at next spring or summer to take delivery, the trade-in value will significantly drop by that point in time. If I wasn't working on borrowed time I would gladly wait, but the round robin approach to getting the vehicle wasn't ideal for me at this point in time.
I got my 2023 base model EUV last night. I ordered it in July so hopefully yours will be here soon
Congratulations on your new Bolt. No electric for me fellow!
My main hesitation with the Bolt is the same hesitation as I have with a 1986 Pontiac 2000: Cheesy plastic interior with pieces and panels not securely attached after the first couple of years, especially. Turn up the stereo and the car accompanies the music with a variety of buzzes and rattles from the panels. For some reason, the Japanese do a much nicer job with plastic-interior design and durability.
So informative. My one question is about towing. I’m about to trade my beloved 2021 CrossTrek in for a 2023 Bolt EUV. I have a small hobby farm and I haul hay and shavings with my CrossTrek with a utility trailer. Did the same with several Priuses. The Bolt EUV is rated to tow 2000 lbs, more than my CrossTrek. Is that for real? Obviously I won’t haul that much, but I do have a little 800 on camper.