2023 Chevy Bolt EUV: The BEST EV VALUE hands down
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- Опубліковано 7 лис 2022
- It may not look like much, but the 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV is the greatest value in the electric vehicle world. This all-electric crossover has a roomy interior, amazing tech including GM's groundbreaking Super Cruise hands-free driving aid, the Bolt EUV's range is competitive, the performance is good and this vehicle is priced to sell, starting at right around $28,000 including destination fees. If you don't mind the frumpy looks and aren't planning any cross-country drives (since this Chevy doesn't DC fast charge very well), the Bolt EUV could be the perfect electric vehicle for you.
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Renting one for a week. I love it so far.
What about the recalls? Anyone here can relate the experience at the dealer?
@@markplott4820
You need to do some homework. Every thing you stated is not true.
@@markplott4820 Ah 35 years...and how many batteries is that?
Model 3 lasting 35 years? Let's see, how many battery replacements will there be? Do you even own an EV?
my 2022 bolt started at $34k. Dealer gave $6500 off to compensate for the 2023 being discounted. Chevy gives me another 5500 rebate. My state gives me 1500 for EV. Feds will give me $7500 tax credit. So my net is $12,500!!!! Craziness.
That's incredible.
Where are you located and who is your dealer?
@@tsunamidoc thanks!
You are not getting a $7500 tax credit on a 2022.
You are very confused.
The tax credit expired and the new credit starts only on Bolts purchased after January 1, 2023.
@@webcomment8895 At the time I made the comment it was correct. The Inflation Reduction act was delayed and hence it will not go into effect till January. Take it down a notch btw with the attitude.
I bought a 2023 bolt euv and i can sat its worth every penny... I have autism which makes driving harder and more stressful because of sensory overload and supercruise reduces that stress by a lot making it easier for me to drive where it works... the 2 tier trunk has been a huge benefit for groceries because ill put soft and fragile items below and everything else on top... the backup and parking camera is a huge highlight as the 360 view makes lining up in parking spaces so much easier... charging is slow but i really appreciate that because it means the battery should last much much longer as it wont be strained by charging too much too fast... it gets an A+ review from me and its my first car
I bought my EUV for MSRP and got more for my six year old Toyota hybrid than I paid for it new. That was a bargain. Love the EUV and it fits my retired lifestyle.
Here in PR (US territory), we are severely screwed by GM. Their dealers down here ask $20k over MSRP on their Bolts, and there is nothing that GM does about it, they don’t care. Today I went to see a 2023 EUV with MSRP of $27,995, and the dealer said they had a “rebate” and a “special” offer on it for $47,995. Wtf???!!
lol california dealers wants $1500 over msrp ol
@@applehappyx-files2456 Eff em. Never pay over MSRP.
@@elcano9l52 Nothing GM can legally do. Each dealer is an independent business. Same thing going with the Z06.
@@elcano9l52- Much cheaper to buy it on the mainland and ship it to PR for a small sum.
I actually LIKE the looks of it. It’s very stylish, not frumpy at all. I’m sorry you were so critical of its styling. I think GM did a great job with this redesign.
I completely agree
I agree!
i like it too i think it’s cute 😢
I think it looks like a totally normal car
Haven’t seen a better looking EV.
I drive a total of 97 miles for work each day, and usually have to refill my gas tank twice in a week which sets me back anywhere between 82 to 102 dollars depending on how gas prices are.
I could care less about how the car feels or looks, I just need an EV so I can stop being murdered at the gas pump.
My brother has this car. I drove it for 2 weeks. Great car. Managed to get 280 miles in summer.
I sold my 2019 Mustang GT Performance and bought a 2022 Bolt EUV Premiere. The Mustang has phenomenal steering, suspension, and handling. Your criticism of the Bolt’s steering and handling is well off the mark. I’m actually quite impressed with it’s road manners and handling. It’s low center of gravity, even weight distribution, and firm suspension make it easy to point into curves. Steering doesn’t feel vague to me. I use it to commute to work, not to break lap records at Willow Springs. This car is excellent for the price.
I agree. I had the EV not EUV but I found the handling to be enjoyable and made zipping around corners fun. I find the brake pedal feel much better than my RAV4 Hybrid.
What's wrong with breaking lap record 😆
You went from a Mustang to a Bolt? Your man card has been officially REVOKED!
Hmm maybe the Mustang doesn't have a spectacular driving feel? I drove my friend's mid 2000s mustang a few times. The clutch and steering were very heavy, not at all like my little Honda S2000 (a great driver's car.)
Lol they’re all electric, pretty sure all of your man cards are gone.
I think I'm the only person who really loves the looks of this car. Heh.
People want the convenience of a 5 door hatchback, but then, don't like the styling that comes with it. To me, it looks great, with it's big swooping lines and contrasting highlights. Great looking car!
I like
I like it.
I like it too!
I still like it
Have had two Bolts since 2017. Both have performed flawlessly. Great value !
When talking about Super Cruise, it should always be mentioned that it works on a subscription service. That's right. You pay $2200 for the Super Cruise option, and after the complimentary three years are up, it will cost you $30 a month to keep it working. That's a deal breaker for me. I got my EUV Premier two weeks ago, I love the car, and I think it looks great. No Super Cruise.
$30 a month!? They've lost their mind
@@JWard2 So many people are unaware Super Cruise works on a subscription.
@@dahur that's tragic. I could see maybe $30 a year as they update the maps with me highways and such but a month is a hard pass
He should have said this in the video. I was going to comment on that but you beat me to the punch.
Edited: I should point out that if you go to Chevys website and "build your own" Bolt EUV. It's clearly says that it will be free for 3 years and then you pay. So Chevy isn't trying to hide it.
Sounds like $61 per month for the first three years (prepaid) and then $30 per month afterwards. Not terrible, but I'm not sure I'd get it.
Have 2022 EUV Prem. Paid msrp, no attempt to get more. Such a pleasant experience. Car is great. Home EV installed at house, no charge. Very happy, considering getting another one.
Amazing to see this type of pricing versus what everyone else seems to be doing right now. Definitely a good value and seems like it would fit into many peoples lifestyle and expectations.
Part of what pushed them this way was under the old tax credit scheme, GM vehicles were no longer eligible. So they took the price right off the price of the car instead. It'll be interesting to see if that holds throughout 2023. I'm advising a friend to buy before the end of the year, just in case (he is interested in one for his business). -- Chad
I ordered mine months ago. It will likely arrive after January - so let’s see where it lands relative to the Federal Tax credit. With $4k from my state & a potential for more incentives it’s a pretty simple choice. Also not enough is being said about ev availability. I also ordered a Ioniq 5….another two months earlier than the bolt. Still no where in sight. Can’t drive a car that doesn’t exist. No matter how fast it (would potentially) charge! Infinite points off for no avail availing?
I love my Bolt EUV! I got delivery about 2 months ago. I charge at home between 11pm-7am @ .04 cents/kwh. Electric Co has a special rate for night charging an EV.
I drive the car like I have an egg between my foot and the accelerator and my average is 290 miles on a full battery charge (4.4-4.5 miles/kwh)!!
I never have to use public DC fast chargers.
We go on trips 2-3 times/year. We normally have to stop about every 1.5 hrs just to get out and stretch and visit the "outhouse" or eat - so we plan charging during those stops - no big deal.
After my rebates (federal & state) my out-of-pocket cost for the car is 18000 including 3 upgrade packages!!
This is a no brainer.
Wow, you expect a lot on acceleration. My 2023 Bolt EV is a little rocket. It also has excellent, low center of gravity handling. I level 1 charge on my off-grid solar. I'm retired and only drive once or twice a week. Owing mine for 3 weeks now and I love it.
right?... not sure what he guy in the video referring to regarding the accell. my 2020 EV hauls butts. and climbs hills like no other. I consider it fast for a compact size car.
You can rent Bolt EVs via app in my city and the first time I drove one, I wanted to test it out. I floored it from a stop on a green light and the acceleration was scary.
Probably it's just that the accelerator response is more gradual rather than going to 90% in the first 10% of the pedal travel. That's great for selling cars because it "feels fast" but it sucks to actually drive because you hardly control it.
@@fluffysheap the GO-pedal is very flat curve and gradual in the Bolt. Even when placed in sport mode it is not 90/10. What makes it awesome is that you could be cruising at 45-50 mph, falling a sleep at the wheel and stump on the go pedal and it still put you back in your seat without any feel of a typical Gas car where the engine need to rev up and the trans need to shift down. I do that with my passengers and always get a " what the hell is wrong with you" response. It is instant torque at any speed. That is the beauty of any electric motor. You have max torque from RPM 1- onward.
The bolt euv has slower acceleration than the regular bolt for sure, in so much that I would rather have the bolt. Drove the bolt for a week and change and am now in the euv. Suspension also feels smoother in the bolt than the euv. 2022-2023 for both, rentals
Just bought a silver flame metallic 2023 Bolt EUV 3 weeks ago and totally loving it - very fun to drive. It’s not a bad looking car - not highly distinctive but it’s passable in my opinion.
Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I recently took possession of the 2023 chevy bolt and I'm the talk in my neighborhood thanks for the presentation
Did you order one or find one on a dealer lot.
@@bradmanmisera2689 I have a very good friend who works for gm canada
We have a 2022 Bolt. We love it.
Congrats on getting one and thanks for watching and commenting!
- Craig
I own a 2023 Bolt EUV Premiere, which I purchased for $500 under MSRP.
I disagree with you on it looking frumpy, I love the looks and styling on it. While I've only had mine 7 months I haven't had any of the problems that you mentioned with the back hatch handle and I use it daily. I absolutely love the super cruise. I will admit that I bought the bolt strictly as a city car so the range does not disturb me at all or the charging speed. The one pedal driving is awesome. I have it on 100% of the time. By charging at night with my electric companies electric vehicle discount at cost me approximately $4.20 for a full charge. It is EPA rated for 247 miles. I constantly do better than that reaching between 255 and 260 miles per charge. (I believe that's mostly because I almost never drive on the freeway). All I can say is I'm 100% satisfied and thrill that I bought it.
I thought his remarks about the appearance were off base and odd
I love my 22 bolt EV 2LT. Make sure you get the adaptive cruise control. Bought a Zen car charger with adjustable amps and have a splitter on my 10-30 dryer outlet, getting 6kw on 24 amp 240 volt, basically 15-20 miles per hour charge rate. I know DC fast charge is limited at 55kw so road trips might take longer but I mostly just commute with it. My lifetime average is around 4mi/kWh for efficiency.
I've done road trips with 50kW and it really isn't a problem. With a Leaf that doesn't have water cooled batteries it's a terrible problem. But since the Bolt is water cooled, it's not.
THERE is no one like you man! great, thorough and succinct - do you do the Lyriq also? 10 out of 10 man!
Honda dealer gave me $7,000 to buy out my Fit lease. So the EUV premier with heated/ventilated seats and sunroof at $34k beats competition by far.
When did 0-60 in 7s become "slow"? Car reviews are weird, just because a Model 3 is as fast as Porsche 9-11 Turbo doesn't mean that call EV's have to be like that. Most cars on the road are actually 0-60 in 9s when you look at all of the older Civics and Corollas still on the road.
Yup. I've driven a lot in my brother in law's Model S Plaid. The 0-60 sounds nice until one realizes how much it tears up the tires. Additionally because >90% of cars don't have the same 0-60 speed, the utility of that torque is limited anyways.
I so agree with you. 99% of normal average drives could car less about 0-60. This is something that car geeks and enthusiasts worry about and that's fine. Too many of the you tube auto reviewers get to drive so many amazing performance vehicles that they tend to forget what "real" people drive and what really matters to them.
Back during the late 70s and 80s 0-60 in 12 seconds was considered great.
I rented one of these for a week, just as a "no obligations extended test drive". I found its acceleration more than adequate, though, it's not a P series Tesla. Air the tires up to 44 PSI front, 42 PSI rear, and you can easily exceed 247 miles on a charge. In normal day to day driving, I was able to clear 4.6 miles per kWh according to the car, which I think measures from the battery. I used a meter to measure the kWh through the charge cord, and cleared 4.18 miles per kWh. ("plug to pavement") That's far ahead of the 3.4 miles per kWh according to the specifications. The window sticker shows 115 MPGe, but according to my meter, I got 140.8 MPGe plug to pavement. According to the car, I got a whopping 155 MPGe!
To use my meter, I had to charge level one, and I set the car to draw 12 amps, to charge at ~1,400 watts. I have no idea what the efficiency would be on level-2 charging, I don't have the right meter to measure that. I have no clue what the efficiency would be on DC fast charging. Being that I could actually get closer to 300 miles on a charge, I never used more than half the available battery capacity on a single inter-city round trip. I never had occasion to use a public DC fast charge station.
Never air tires over the max PSI listed on the tire sidewall. You should also factor the tire pressure increase while driving. Those max PSI numbers are there for a reason! An overinflated tire is prone to sudden failure such as bead separation from the wheel or total failure if you hit a pothole or object.
Used ones are great now. There are massive numbers of them coming off lease and the 2017-2019s all had their batteries replaced due to the recall. Add to that, you can get a $4000 tax credit (check your applicability) on used EVs now. I put one in my driveway for about $14K and it has a brand-new battery with an 8-year 100,000 mile warranty.
That's a great deal. Congrats
Which state are you?
what happened to Road Show Craig??? Always glad to see your work, wherever it is I see it. We have the regular Bolt, we love it. This looks like a good purchase as well.
We’ll leave the details to him but we’re thrilled to have him with us!
I have a 2021 with 22k, no problems.
300+ miles in the summer at 55mph and no ac.
200-220 in the winter, if you blast the heater.
Very quick, few ice cars can match its 2.5 sec 30-50MPH, makes passing a blast.
Gonna review this soon great value!
This guy changes channels faster than the scan button in my car! 😆
"No one's going to drag a trailer with a bolt." Many Bolt owners: "Challenge accepted." :)
True! Another YT channel......"Our solar electric trailer journey"..... has proven you can tow a trailer. I think their Aliner RV weighs around 1,500 pounds.
This is where you went to. Have subscribed.
Thanks! We’re happy to have Craig with us.
Both my Hybrids have actual knobs and buttons which i love, gonna test drive this soon.
The Bolt is a great car if you never plan to leave your local range. I own one. Things get really sad if you try to take a road trip and need to fast charge. The Bolt technically has fast charging but it’s at a very slow rate. Do not buy this car if you ever plan to go on a road trip. Do buy this car if you’re only ever going to drive it locally.
Buy this car if you give a damn about your planet. Learn to make charging time useful; read a book (owners manual maybe), take a brisk walk, bathroom break, meal break, get a nap. It's amazing how much can be accomplished in the one hour.a level three charge takes.
@@charlesjack6571 I don’t think you read my comment where I said I actually own one. No idea why you’re lecturing me to buy one.
We have a 2023 Bolt and like it very much.
So with the range stated I could get to Sacramento from Reno easily. With regenerative braking, will the long run down Donner pass increase the milage range significantly? Also, as a utility vehicle I don't need it to out shine the S class. Get me from point A to point B in 3-4 hours behind the wheel without a butt ache what I need.
I bought a Bolt. I remember it like it was just last month. I had it for 3 weeks before it went into the shop and it has been in there for 10 days. I have fond memories of it, I hope I get it back someday.
What happened now? Did u get it back?
@@BILLIEEYELISH Yeah. 21 days after it went in to the shop and they never once tried to contact me to give me an update. Even when it was done they just sent an email to tell me. I love the car but with dealerships like celebration chevy in Denver, I will probably go back to Toyotas for our next car.
Every EV company should have a 24-28k base model so that regular people can afford one. The Bolt and EUV are the best EV's on the market currently because of their feature list and price point.
I replaced a 2016 Nissan Leaf having 100 miles of range with a 2023 Bolt EUV having 250+ miles of range that I was able to get at MSRP. The Leaf was starting to have minor trim issues like a separating door handle cover and minor electrical issues like random door lock closing but drive train was perfect. For any new electric car I recommend adding maintenance insurance because of cameras everywhere, sophisticated infotainment systems, driving assist systems, and diagnostic warning systems. I love one pedal driving and connection to Apple Car Play or Android Auto for maps, driving directions and music that is on my phone. While the Leaf was a great car, the Bolt EUV also seems like a great car that is comfortable to drive, roomy, nicely built and having nice road handling and stability. I wish that GM were not discontinuing building the Bolt EUV with 2023 model because it could be sold for many years like the Nissan Leaf as a low cost EV entry vehicle. In the past Chevrolet was known for low cost entry vehicles. It was many years of auto purchasing before I bought a 2006 Buick that i still own.
There's plenty to love in cheap and cheerful.
I just wish there was an option for AWD for this car, it would be very nice to have for winter driving.
Yeah but what's the dealership markup price? Great video!
Yes that is what I would like to know.
I have a first generation Nissan Leaf (took delivery in 2011) and am starting to think about replacing it since the battery pack is now down to ~45 miles range at 80% charge. Consequently I really appreciate videos like this one. And while the Chevy Bolt is definitely a consideration I'm also looking at the Volkswagen ID4 (among other possibilities).
I would love to know if you got any quotes on replacing the battery. If so, is there aftermarket? I am guessing a car with that little left, doesn't have a great resale value
If you're going to buy a Chevy bolt you better this year cuz they're discontinuing them at the end of the year
The standard premier is $32.5k. Only fully loaded does it hit $37k
These are intriguing. Functional and affordable. I’ve got an E550 for long family trips, but wifeys old Taurus is near the end. This would be great for runs to the store, school, etc. Never owned a Chevy but this seems ideal - too bad they’re phasing it out. I’ll try the test drive and see where it goes!
Chevy recently announced that they have cancelled the cessation of the bolt, albeit it will have a different battery, so it remains to be seen if the newer bolt will have the same appeal and if not, for better or worse.
You have a Porsche 996 and an E550. And your wife has........a Taurus???
Made 2 cross country trips in our Bolt named ARGO with a MYPOD camper, the bolt was awesome, and I hate GM, but was a great car , we moved to Japan, couldn't take it
No one was going to mention that the brake lights and turn signals are low down on the bumper? Why did gm place both units as a combo so low and not use the stylized upper modules for brakes at least?
hi @EVPluls, what do you think about VF6 of Vinfast
Great review. I don't mind owning cars that are less than beautiful, because I don't look at it while I'm driving.
That's not fair to the rest of us
I'm looking to replace a 2017 Altima that I use to get around town. I'm remote but use a car daily local commutes. Three times a week I'm driving, with some in-between stops lasting about 2 hours, almost 240 miles. Anyone using a Bolt in the same way?
I don't understand why these engineers can't their proportions straight. It's the easiest thing to get wrong but shouldn't be neglected.
How’s its range on a blizzard day?
I ordered one back in September and it’s scheduled to be built in mid-December with a mid-January target delivery date. I like the body style of the EUV more than the OG Bolt (someone once described the Bolt EV as “egg-shaped” and now I can’t un-see it 😅) and at 6’1 with tall family members, the interior of the EUV felt much roomier than the Bolt.
I obviously don’t have mine yet but the one thing I dislike right off the bat is the position of the brake lights. Every other hatchback and crossover SUV has the brake lights on the sides of the trunk door but Chevy decided to put them on the lower bumper?? It doesn’t make sense to me.
My parents have a 2019 Kia Niro EV and in three years of ownership, they’ve only used a DC fast charger twice. We have similar driving habits so I’m not worried about the charging speed at all.
Overall, I think it’s a great car, and more companies should make basic EVs that look like cars, not spaceships lol
The lights are on the rear bumper so they can be visible in a hazardous situation even if the hatch is open. It’s a DOT requirement.
@@NLtakesTheHedgehog right, but every other hatchback/crossover SUV has them on the sides of the trunk (including other similar GM vehicles) so clearly they can go there but for some reason, Chevy decided to move them for the EUV
I have a 2017 Bolt, 98K miles, great car, just got the new battery......agreed that it blows for long trips, other EV's charging 7x faster.......so goes affordability I guess.
2:20 You forgot to mention the button with the check mark, which allows the driver to keep his or her eyes on the road while skipping from icon to icon.
I love the Bolt EUV. I want to get one, so i ordered one withiut Super Cruise. Too bad Super Cruise is a Subscription at $25 a month. Subscription Services in a car is not okay. My current Hyundai has auto pilot included and does better than Super Cruise.
I bought my Bolt EUV last month and I love it. She handles well, has nice pick up and the user interface is quick and very simple to navigate. The pricing is very affordable and I am saving a lot by not pumping gas. The only downside is that she charges slowly so charge her at home whenever possible
That is, if you own a home.
@@mojo7495 In the US that is true. Europe and Australia are coming up with innovative ways for apartment renters to charge vehicles. But by comparison I used Electrify American and my station charging was $13. This was far less than $50 many SUV drivers are paying on average for gas
Should charge to 90 or 100 daily?
@@Xy1on 90 daily
@@solowolf7418 What if I charge it to 100 daily but I drive immediately afterward, not letting it sit at 100. Will it have a huge impact on battery degradation?
I can't buy this as a first car, sadly
But as a second car for local trips, it is perfect
We are looking at this, the equinox (next year) and a low end Tesla. I trust GM more than Tesla though. That charging speed though. Not terrible, but not great.
Without Supercruise, how is adaptive cruise + lane tracing/centering/keep assist? Obviously not the same, requires hands on wheel, but seems like it would accomplish 90% of what Supercruise does without the additional cost of the package + subscription fee.
It doesn't really keep you centered, just an assist
I can not find a dealer who does not mark up euv price in bay area.
I agree. I just test drove and priced several models and I've come to the conclusion that the BOLT EUV is the best way to go. I purchased the BOLT EUV Premiere Red Line model. It's LOADED with features, has a great amount of storage, and the sunroof is really spacious and has a shade. I like the heated rear seat features and the fact that it has a total of 57 cubic feet of storage! I'm just not pleased that they don't come with a spare tire.
I'm looking at the Redline also, did the dealer give you hassle, trying to upcharge or add fees?
There's a fellow on youtube that tells you how to fit a spare in the under floor compartment. He uses a 16in wheel and tire from the Chevy Cruze.
It would been great if they make a sedan version for $25k
I currently drive 45 min to school four days a week. Would this car still be a great buy with the whole charging ordeal?
Should I trade my 2019 Rav4 hybrid that is paid off for this?
Thinking about getting this for my wife
In Canada, bolt euv premier is over $50 plus taxes. Not as enticing as US.😢
Does SuperCruise visibly have those flashing lights on each side of the LED bar on the steering wheel or is that an issue with it being recorded?
It’s the cameras picking it up. You can’t tell normally.
@@EVPulse thanks for the quick response! Merry Christmas!
@@StaceyFarooqui Same to you! You should notice it in a lot of videos. It was just "extra noticeable" here because of our camera placement.
We have two cars and the best of two worlds. We use the Fiat 500e almost exclusively. On round trips of 50 miles or so it's perfectly adequate but if we want to take a trip we have an older Toyota Prius which gets close to 60 mpg. Perfect combination.
SO close to being good-looking but for the narrow width and ride height (wheel gaps). Bring on the EVquinox!
Fall I got 210 miles which is the lower number. The middle number if I don’t turn on any heat nor AC and drive below 55MPH. I don’t even why Chevy displays the high number Max. That number is probably only for rolling down the mountain.
In early winter the range already drop down to 170. When January comes, it may become 150 miles
I don't know what your talking about,the first thing i liked was the styling and it seems a lot of drivers are saying your off base about everything else?
It seems the price slashing was not shared with Canada. :( Still over 40k here.
Yes, but it does qualify for the $5000 federal rebate in Canada.
@@timgrinton6249 still, 5000 CAD off is a lot less than 10k USD off - the US gets about 3x the discount
@@timgrinton6249 and the $5K federal rebate is after-tax, so it's really $4525 off the sticker price.
I landed here because my surprise rental was this car. And now im figuring out how to use 🤷🏾♀️
My 2017 Bolt gets good range for an economical electric car. But I have never gotten anywhere near the advertised range. Most of my driving is in the left lane of the interstate. Range in winter is about 100 miles, range in summer is about 150.
Your car is broke
You mentioned that the Bolt is not a road trip EV. Two of my kids are a 10 hour drive away. What do you recommend?
The DC charging rate is just quite slow for road trips. The Niro EV should be a bit better, and cars like the Mach-E, ID.4, or Ioniq 5 will be the best for trips (but also, admittedly, more money).
is the discount permanent? I spoke to a CA dealer not too long ago and they said the 6300 discount didn't apply for 2023 MY. What about the 7500 up-front credit that's supposed to be availbe for 2023 calendar year?
2023 are the same price. The Federal Tax Credit amount might be questionable in '23. Could drop to $3750.
The dealer lied to you. It does apply to both the ev and euv. They like to mark up there prices. It is hard to find one who does not mark it up.
The $6300 discount for the 22MY doesn’t “apply” to 23MY because the 23MY has an MSRP that’s $6300 less than the 22MY. The discount isn’t needed for the 23MY but rather the discount was created to adjust the 22MY MSRP down to match the 23MY MSRP.
There isn't really a "discount". We just like to use words like that to get people's attentions. The 2023 MY had a "new" msrp, if that makes sense.
This isn't all that crazy. Vehicles often get lower msrps if they do well because they can produce more for less. This $6k+,drop is more than is typical, and I am sure they're trying to price aggressively to hit some sales goals.
As long as the vehicle meets all criteria for the $7500 point of sale discount, you shouldn't be lying more than msrp minus $7500 unless the dealership is marking up.
Your delaer is confusing you. The 2023 Bolts are $6300 cheaper than the 2022 Bolts. When this was announced, GM decided to give the 2022 Bolts a $6300 discount so people wouldn't just wait for the 2023 models.
I like the 2020 bolt more than the euv. A fast hatch is a great thing. It has less cabin room, better styling and better handling and acceleration. Gets loads of complements still.
So do I/ The EUV's added rear legroom isn't enough to justify its higher price and frankly, I'd rather not get the Super Cruise option which I read is being investigated for abrupt braking behavior that has caused a few rear end collisions.
I liked the front styling of the first gen Bolt EV. Had an illness and couldn't buy one before they stopped taking orders. I found the EUV more attractive the second gen EV. Bought it and ended up saving $8K over the one I was going to buy. Kinda lucky I got sick. I'd be kicking myself right now.
Is it possible to remotely preheat or precool the vehicle while it's plugged in to a household's 120 volt outlet?
It would be very convenient during winter months to melt the snow and ice from the car windows before heading outside.
Yes, you should be able to.
Does 'should be' mean that you can?
@@pierrelandry384 You can heat the cabin from the car regardless of its plugged in status. Assuming your car has a cell phone signal and so does your phone to remote start it. Also, on 110-volt AC the electricity coming from the wall would go straight to heating the car, meaning you wouldn't likely be able to add charge while the climate is running on a 110 connection.
So yes, you should be able to.
Does only supercharging hurt the battery ?? I want to get one but I would only be able to supercharge it because I live in a apartment
Extended DCFC can possibly shorten the life of the battery. We'd encourage you to only charge to 90% or less when you charge to help offset it a bit. We wouldn't worry a ton about it, though.
@@EVPulse thanks , I would only charge like every 2 weeks because my job is like 8 min from me, also the warranty covers the battery for 8 years or 100k miles so I think I should be ok
Honestly, I find this a very good high school car that looks beautiful for the price.
Cruze owner thinking about making the switch to electric in 2025 or so. I’m actually leaning towards getting a Bolt over the new Equinox EV because 1) The Equinox seems like more car than I really need, and 2) I think a price increase & recalls are a near certainty.
The Bolt EUV should return in the summer or fall of 2025 with faster charging, LFP battery, and a NACS (Tesla) charging port, but no "EUV" designation as the EV version is not being brought back.
Super cruise sounds nice but in New England it needs to avoid potholes too
Michigan roads are notoriously terrible, too.
I'll take the soup. What I thought they'd figure out how to make roads that don't break by now.
What year Chevy bolts are being recalled?
2017-2022
As a result, GM will be conducting a recall of Bolt EVs (2017-2022) and Bolt EUVs (2022) to address the risk of battery fires in these vehicles.
***** Very impressive review. Thank you, sir. ****
Glad you liked it!
So true about Ford’s blue cruise.
I'm a Ford man but honestly can't say the styling is any better or worse than anything else out there. They all look the same to me but I always had a hard time finding cars at Cmax where I worked.
How many miles of charge do you get in an hour plugged in to a regular wall outlet ?
Just a few.
15-20 miles per hour on my 240 volt 30 amp dryer outlet with 24 amp setting
Approx 4 miles an hour on 120V / 12A outlet
I disagree on several things, and I’ve had the EUV for over a year. It’s plenty fast, and I have a lead foot. The brakes are fine, but you don’t need them much, anyway. I think the styling is great - certainly better than the ugly-ass Model Y. Also, I totally disagree about this not being a long trip car. I’ve taken it on 3 2,000 mile trips. The trick is to charge to 80% every 150 miles, or so. This takes 40 minutes per charge. It’ll add 2 hours to a 7 hour drive, but spaced out nicely for bathroom or food or rest breaks.
And dogs loves the stops to charge!
Agree about the Model Y. To me, all Teslas look bland and uninteresting. Plus their fit and finish is atrocious. The Bolt, by comparison has a nice, swooshy style.
This is what I needed to hear!
A very good point people miss. If you stay refreshed and relaxed there's less chance of accidents and you'll have a more enjoyable trip.
@@diesixdie Ironically, I bought a Model Y 2 months ago and love it. :) Suddenly, since the price came down by $17,000 since I posted my comment about it being "ugly-ass", I find it quite the opposite. Funny how that works. I've always wanted a Tesla, for the tech, but the Model 3 was the only one I could bare;ly afford, and I don't really like how low it is compared to the Bolts. (I still have a Bolt in the family, though - my girlfriends). The S and X are both out of reach, for me. So that leaves the Y, which happens to be perfect. The price is now doable, I prefer an SUV, it bigger and wider than the Bolt - and I'm 6'4" with a wingspan to match, so I like the extra elbow room quite a bit, and I got red with a white interior and tricked it out with chrome rims and Ferrari yellow center caps and a wood dash and door trim. It's gorgeous! And 0-60 in 4.2 seconds with the Acceleration Boost option, which I'm adding s a software upgrade in a few weeks. It's 4.8 now, though, so still very fast.
I had issues with it, originally, with no 360 top-down parking assist - but they've added something akin to it, and it's pretty decent - and no sideview mirror warning lights for blindspots. But they added something for that, too, which is good enough. The Super Charger network really makes it, along with the software. So many cool features. But it's still a pricey car. Just not as much as it used to be. I will always have a soft spot for the Bolts, though. I've been driving them exclusively since 2017. There's no better value out there, for sure.
I keep trying to buy one of these but every dealer in my area charges $5000 over MSRP.
It seems to take a lot of work and maybe even travel to get through the dealer BS
I’m currently driving a 2013 Nissan Leaf but I’m concerned that I keep hearing that it accelerates slowly. Being able to jump ahead of other cars (when needed) is one of my favorite things about the Leaf. Is the Bolt EUV slower than the Leaf?
Bolt EUV goes from 0 to 60 mph in less than 7 seconds which is a faster than the Leaf's 7.4 seconds. Most economy cars take more than 8 seconds.
@@hereigoagain5050 Oh that’s not bad at all! All the reviewers made it sound so slow.
You could look at a Bolt EV instead of EUV. We used to have a 2013 Leaf, but the Bolt EV is much quicker, and can dart in and out even at highway speeds. Plus, one-pedal driving!
@@jamesheartney9546 I actually would just get the Bolt “EV” over the “EUV”, but I really like that enhanced rear view mirror & 360 camera system! I got used to a similar 360 camera setup on my Leaf and definitely want to keep this feature. You have to get the EUV if you want all the cameras, apparently.
No.
I think it looks great. $7500 tax rebate too
Overall, a super car. One glaring issue he didn’t mention is range. He gave this lovely summer time perfect condition EPA number. Expect the winter range when it gets around 25 degrees or less to be around 170 miles in my
So if you’re planning to go for trip of an hour and a half or two hours, you’ll need to have a point to charge at the point B or you won’t get back to point A.
And that is why I am buying 2023 Prius I will still also have my paid off 2018 Prius for my gig work.
I'm really hoping ev manufacturers can address the battery hit in winter months. it changes driving habits dramatically. I purchased my bolt in September and this is the only knock seen
@@hao6097 how does the Prius differ?
Turn on the heater
The Bolt and the Bolt EUV don't have heat pumps.
I got my bolt Jun 2023
The main reason is it’s fun to drive
It’s simple car …..not hard to understand
I look into ev cars for one year before buying the bolt
I hope gm will the bolt name back in years to come
The slow charging does not bug me because because I looking into it and understand it’s not the model 3
Price is almost double in Canada or else I would have already ordered one.
I should’ve watched this before I took a road trip
This is a screaming good review 😂
Thanks for this great overview of the Bolt. We love our 2023 2LT and agree that it's the best value of all EV's. Too bad Chevy is retooling the Bolt factory to make $75,000 pickups... Another instance of "follow the money."
They're retooling a different factory for the 2026 Bolt.
A quick search reveals the range on the Bolt in cold weather, 20 to 30 degree F, drops the range to 66% of EPA range estimates of 259 miles, that's about 170 miles. I live in the Chicagoland area where temps can easily drop to -10F. What would the range be at that temp? Then we have the opposite with temps exceeding +100F, what's the range there? These are all legitimate questions that the sellers of EV vehicles should be required to reveal in writing to all consumers so they can make an educated purchase.
"Only" 170 miles
I love my Bolt EUV but the manual says I cannot put tire chains on the tires! So, can't drive up to the mountains for skiing...It shouldn't be called a Utility Vehicle...
Sold mine, it was a great car but I went for something with more power and AWD. I hope the next owner loves the car.
How much?