2019 Bolt EV Test Drive - Premier model

[@IBMara]

I am 73 years old. I have owned and driven a wide variety of cars, trucks, motorcycles and Hot Rods. I love my '18 Bolt LT. First of all it's an exceptionally well built and solid car. Everything moves in unison, no rattles, no squeaks, no vibrations and no noises. Secondly it's response to the go pedal is instant and quick. The whole regenerative thing is a blast. It's a peppy, fun ride that makes my day.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Wow, this is awesome to hear! Thanks for sharing. Keep enjoying your Bolt!

[@daviddrake7003]

Leo M. Mara I agree I am 76 years young.

[@techontesla5284]

I’m going to purchase a 2018 premier bolt would only 5000 miles on it!!! I test drove one and I love it good range run to drive⚡️🚗

[@patrickpatterson896]

This is as good as any. I have watched several of your videos and that helped me buy a 2023 Bolt EV last Saturday. I too came from a "3-pedal dive" to a 1-pedal drive (6-speed manual Honda Civic). I loved the Civic but the Bolt is a blast. I never drove an EV before Saturday but a friend took me in his Lucid (NICE) and the 0-70 was CRAZY! The Bolt isn't that quick but man, the torque is amazing and is SO quiet! Thank you for your real world scenarios, especially since you also have winter/cold weather driving. Now, I am just going through your videos I missed to see if I can pick up anything else. Thank you so much!

[@jimbos1567]

Your videos are very well done. I'm 76 years old and have been a Chevy guy all my life. I'm fascinated by the Bolt and have not been able to get a lot of real world information on the car. I live in Michigan where it's cold and snowy at least five months out of the year, so watching some guy drive a Bolt in Southern California doesn't do me any good. Your videos on the other hand show more real life realistic driving. Thank you.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Thanks for watching Jim. I am going to switch cars with my wife so I can make some more Bolt videos. Today is the coldest day we have experienced this season. 8 degrees when i left the house in my Volt.

[@lenwilcox5452]

Thanks for the video. I own a 2013 LEAF. Approaching 6 years and 70K miles. Only lost one battery life indicator bar so far. My daughter is interested in my car and I'm interested in more range. That is what draws me to the Bolt. My car is charged by solar panels on the house so the expenses for my electric car are extremely low. I will always be a 100% EV driver from now on. I did the half way house thing with a Prius before getting the LEAF.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Thanks for watching Len! EV is the way to go. It's really awesome to be able to charge from the solar. My wife and I look to be able to do that in the future.

[@787brx8]

You should try out my battery discovery on some older rechargeable batteries. The information is free on my KZbin page. Even have A twenty year old battery that still works fine.

[@daviddrake7003]

Len Wilcox Get it and I can tell you how to get over 300 miles range and faster off the line than stock. I have 103,000 miles. Not a problem except I lost my high note horn ( of two) $15 dollar replacement part and back in business.

[@EattheApple666]

Have had my first EV '19 Bolt Premier since Nov 24th North West NJ. OMG love the driving experience, travel about 74mile round trip to work highway and hilly with no issues.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

That's great! Glad you are enjoying your Bolt fellow New Jerseyian

[@mikec2969]

I’ve had a BMW i3 the last couple years and love it. The way it handles and drives is awesome. It has strong 1 peddle driving. Took a day or so to adjust, and I love it. But could not resist the year end deals on the Bolts...picking up a Premier tomorrow. Really looking forward to it. Thanks for the lesson here!

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Hey Mike! Congrats on your new Bolt EV. I know you'll love it! What color did you go with?

[@mikec2969]

@@DaveBsellsChevy thanks Dave. Nightfall Gray with the dark gray leather. Looking forward to it. I started watching your channel from researching the Bolt. I’ve been watching a lot of your episodes. You do a really good job 👍 and I enjoy all of them.

[@tomm5517]

I am an older male, I am very excited about the new EV world. I have looked around my town of 150,000. people. I can not find a public charging station. There are several but they are private car sales companies. I have ask about them at chevy and they keep pushing me toward the standard gas powered cars. So I would have to go out of town to buy one and to recharge if i was out getting low on power, unless i was at home. Both of those things are a downer for right now. But i do want to drive one at some point. So that is an out of town trip i gress. Thanks, i really enjoyed your ride around.

[@theresapal]

We JUST bought a 2019 Shock-color BOLT on Wednesday. Your video is very helpful. We are curious about when the brakes lights come on when using the regen-paddle. Ok I should have listened to the entire video. My comment posted and you answered the question. Thank you.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Hi Theresa, Congrats on your new Bolt! Great color! The brake lights do come on while using the paddle and while off the throttle while driving in L.... Once fully stopped they do turn off so I would hold the brake at that point

[@daviddrake7003]

To help you out, the 120 volt charger 4 miles per hour, also works as 240 volt charger 25 miles per hour with adapter. GM was nice enough to tell you what you should watch and treat you like a child, by taking away video capability in the “up date for infotainment system” I have not updated for that reason. One of the reasons for me getting a Bolt. I consider GM doing that a breach of Warranty of Merchantability. I hope Cadillac puts it back, and uses the whole screen for that.

[@BryceLovesTech]

I do not like dealership reviews normally. But I will say yours is very informative and unbiased. I own a 2013 Chevy volt and love it. I'm waiting on a Chevy equinox size vehicle that's fully electric. Great review keep up the good work

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Thanks Bryce, I appreciate that. GM just announced they will be making another Chevy full electric soon. Not sure what body style yet

[@toddnewman2680]

Hey quick question since you both own a Volt ... I am in the market but I can’t decide between the Volt or Bolt. I just landed a new career job at Walt Disney Co by Orlando. My drive each day is 90mi/ea way.(for about a year until we relocate). Disney has chargers on property btw. Which vehicle would be best for me? It would be 90% interstate driving to and from. Would the Bolt be ok for this daily drive? Or would the Volt be a better pick ? I found a couple new Bolts for like 26k down here in Fla which is a great buy but don’t want to buy something I would have an issue with possibly. Need advice if you can. Thanks !!

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

@@toddnewman2680 Congrats on the new job!! Since driving 180 miles per day I would go with the Volt. I would want the gas backup. The 230 range of the Bolt can do it on paper but what if you cannot charge at work (chargers down, chargers in use). Also, you would have to charge at minimum on a level2 charger both at home and at work for the Bolt to charge back up in time to leave the next morning.

[@toddnewman2680]

Dave B sells Chevy THANKS Dave! Wish I lived up in NJ I’d come buy a Volt from you. There is TONS of them down here and some really good used buys. For instance a 2017 LT with only 7k miles for 14.5k ! Or another for 17k. I think that’s a pretty good deal for a certified GM lot car. Do you agree? I’d love to hear an experienced person in the car business weigh in on these cars. Thanks again!! Todd

[@daviddrake7003]

Todd Newman get the Bolt That price is great. You will own the freeways! Go over 90,000 miles with no problems at all. Might lose high note horn $15 at 100,000 miles ( out of warranty anyway so no big deal) I am looking for a hack to watch full screen videos of USB flash drive. Will buy and install rear seat heaters for my ride share passengers in my 2017 LT.

[@cjdlv8909]

2018 Bolt LT (8 months); Everything you said I agree 100%. I started driving it like a traditional car then started using the paddle after 2 weeks, then the L mode and Sport mode after a month. When I press the on button I set it to Sport and L and also use the paddle when I need to stop a little quicker. The ride is very smooth and quiet. However the quick/instant acceleration is my favorite part. Great video!

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Do you feel a big difference in the Sport mode? how about your range?

[@cjdlv8909]

I don't feel much difference using Sport mode but someone said you get better range because you don't have to press the accelerator as far? As for range, I live in Southern CA and I get 4.4 per kWh for 50% local 50% highway (65-70mph). Starting in Jan I had to use the heater at times (set temp to 74) and kWh reduced to 4.0 kWh. When not needing heat I set the temp to 69. My AC/Heat button is always on.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

I know Sport mode adjusts the throttle response, I'm not sure if it would help with range

[@daviddrake7003]

cjd lv Hint to defog and heat push the upper defrost button and turn off the air/heat button on the screen. I found this out by accident. In my 2017 use very little battery as a result.

[@daviddrake7003]

I have retired a 1996!third generation Acura LEGEND with 400,000 miles, which I thought was the best car in the world. I now have a 2017 Bolt LT and with 127,000 miles on it, I am stoked. The car no longer lets you watch video because GM took it away on over the air updates. With the LT and good sources your sound system is almost audiophile quality. Very wide range in frequency response, very balanced, and holographic. You have air, height, width, depth, layering and great dynamic range( listen to the sounds of a fast attack submarine going deep in Hunt for red October or the cannonade before Pickets Charge in Gettysburg or the charging Hueys in Apocalypse Now or full Wanamaker pipe organ absolutely fabulous.) The Regen paddle can be applied, released applied again released each time giving more braking on top of the L mode. The only other Bolt driver with over 100,000 miles I know is Eric with News Coulomb YT channel. I call mine Boltoutofblue and personal name is Alexa.

[@daviddrake7003]

Oh I forgot when you approach an intersection the frequency of your high beams can activate the light from red to green( saves a lot of stopping). I guess when you flash flash flash your high beams it thinks you are an ambulance? It is fun to experiment. Drivers look gob smacked when you change the light to green and sail on through.

[@georgemartin1436]

Have a Volt. Love it. I assume the Bolt also has "sport" mode...which works very well in the Volt. I am not driving the Volt through the winter because, in addition to having a current job location the same distance away as a full charge, I just don't want to salt it up. So I drive a Buick through the winter. My upcoming job assignment, however, is at a company location that has a level 3 charger.....so...I will have to get a Bolt so as to avoid ever having to buy gas or charge it at home. The money I don't spend on gas (or charge) will keep the car payment around the current level (after I sell the Volt). Now I have seen some other EV's that look good, most notably the Kia and Hyundai ones.....but no real great price point or history I have solid info on. The Teslas are expensive as heck, if you get normal option packages. And you, the buyer, has no ability (and are not allowed) to get repair parts nor fix them. If you attempt service and Tesla finds out, they'll turn features off in your car and can void your warranty with the press of a button. I don't like the idea of that...I know if I buy a Bolt, and need something, I can go to the dealer, get the part, and replace it. The other problem with the Teslas, that I have seen, is that you will need to replace a drive unit or two under warranty, and I haven't seen that type of service requirement on other EV's as of yet. Invoices I have seen were over 20000$ for a Tesla drive unit replacement if done after the warranty is up. Aside from replacing tires and adding washer fluid, the Bolts appear go and go. "News Coulomb" has a bunch of Bolt demo videos...

[@daviddrake7003]

george martin Check Plug share app there are free level 2 and DCFC all around. Ten free level 2 and 2 free DCFC stations in my area.

[@jasonpineau634]

Nice ! Bought the exact same one in December. 50 shades of grey! Love it and laugh every time I drive it. Chevy hit a home run with this one.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Awesome! Lol, it is definately 50 shades of grey. It's all about the lighting. Glad you are loving your Bolt!

[@daviddrake7003]

jason pineau I agree wholeheartedly.

[@greenbox2149]

Excellent product by GM, it's a shame they stopped producing the Volt so hopefully they keep up the support with the Bolt and introduce a refresh to make it even more appealing.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

I agree, as my wife and i both drive Volts. I'm pretty sure the EV momentum started will continue. it is exciting!

[@daviddrake7003]

Green Box Yes give us a 75 Kwhr battery and a better rear suspension.

[@myteablingtarab.9181]

Yes I do drive an electric vehicle! And my experiences it's been car by far that I have ever driven in fact I just shined it up and it's looking real niiiiace! My suggestion to everybody would to be to get a volt that's with a v before Chevy taps them out ! best car ever!!!!!!!!!!

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Glad you are loving it ;)

[@racepnd]

My Tea Bling Tara B. I had gen 1 and gen 2 now the Bolt with a B and it is equally as fantastic.

[@georgemartin1436]

I had a GEN 1 Volt and let my niece drive it. She bought a GEN 2 Volt and loves it, too. Even my brother loves it. And here I had feared it would be a "scene" at the dealer with him accompanying her...

[@joshuasmith7369]

Test drove a Chevy bolt 3 weeks ago. Looking to buy one hopefully next year.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Nice!

[@gregdarden726]

we own a bolt and a model 3. i drive the bolt every day and i love it. I have the premier and really like the lane keep assist and the bose audio (its better than the tesla audio system). it also has pedestrian detection. i also always drive in L. i travel for work often and have to rent internal combustion cars and i just hate them after going all electric.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Thanks for sharing Greg, the Tesla is a great car but glad to hear the Bolt's Bose audio has better sound!!

[@MoonLiteNite]

Any reason NOT to drive in L other than the fact that you coast in shorter distance?

[@daviddrake7003]

Greg Darden The LT sound system is better than both. With the right source, holographic sound. For instance the opening cannonade just before Pickett’s charge in the movie Gettysburg ( on a USB flash drive in gallery) will blow your mind. Helicopter “thwaks” sound like you are being invaded LOL.

[@daviddrake7003]

Greg Darden Yes polluting the air for your kids and theirs and more importantly running around in a partial filled fuel tank gas bomb.

[@MoreliaCommunity]

I bought my Bolt Premier in mid of August last year for 2018, after 2 weeks I learned about the L drive. Since then, I've never used the D drive ever again! Love my Bolt!!! So much better than Leaf s which I almost bought!

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Yogi, isn't it Great! One pedal driving, it just makes sense! Glad you are loving your Bolt

[@MoonLiteNite]

Is there any other change when using L? Or is it just to do into the 1 peddle drive? Makes me think of riding a snowmobile :D

[@jackji2007]

I own a Volt for two years now, love it. will consider to lease a Bolt when lease is up for Volt. but I need to learn more features, thanks for the review and explain.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Thanks for watching!!

[@yossiberkovitch7709]

Have a 2017 Bolt (27,000 ml.) Love it !!! The only complain I have are the seats too small and hand adjustment only.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Glad you are enjoying your Bolt!! Thanks for your input.

[@daviddrake7003]

Yossi Berkovitch Got a bolster for the seat now works good for private rides from San Diego to LAX and North, and San Diego to Vegas.

[@knutgit]

Drove it today the first time. Roomwonder!! And as fast as a Porsche Turbo 20 years ago. Man, thats much more i need, but nice to have. My new comes in 3 Weeks.

[@rbbartho1]

Nice video! After my wife owning a Bolt for a year, I purchased one for myself, and we're now a 2 Bolt family. Obviously we love them. The only thing that we don't like is the disappearing regen paddle that is mounted to the steering wheel. It should be mounted on the column. The wipper blade control is a bit weird. Other than that, we love the Bolts. Getting up to 300 miles per charge under certain conditions. Go Bolt!

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Thanks for watching! We are loving the Bolt we just got... taking it from NJ to DC tomorrow.. first road trip

[@sksman71]

I own a 2015 chevy spark EV.i know how to drive my car .My commute is 77miles and in the spring and summer I'll get between 82 and 86 miles max on a full charge. I am so looking forward to getting Bolt.

[@davidwalton6308]

Bought my 2019 LT in May, love the car. I only charge to 90% so I can always use the “L” mode.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Isn't it a fantastic vehicle!! Glad you are loving your Bolt!!

[@davidabreu3133]

Thank you for doing an honest review on the Chevy Bolt premier. I have a Ford Focus Electric which is garbage. Seriously thinking about this to be my next car.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Thanks for commenting David! You will love the Bolt. It is a great EV

[@daviddrake7003]

David Abreu Do it you wont be sorry fast acceleration and one pedal driving saved my bacon more than once. A car went from the fast lane across in front of me at excessive speed to the exit ramp. All I did was let up on the accelerator and was no longer where I would have been in my Acura.

[@armandotoledo9032]

this was an amazing review! thank you!!

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@be236]

Nice. I have an older Nissan LEAF as my first EV. Loving it so far... just wish it had more range, like your Chevy Bolt EV.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Awesome! It's cool to see how far EV cars have come since the Leaf was introduced 9 years ago. Imagine where we will be 9 years from now...

[@ericgreer85]

In Phoenix here - in the process of buying a Bolt (looking for a gently used '18 Premier), but they are hard to come by (at least out here?) I'm really excited and have done a ton of research on the Bolt. I'm tired of spending upwards of $270 in gas a month. I think it's cool you say it's one of your favor favorite cars you've driven.Thanks for the informative video.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Thanks for watching! You will love driving an EV car. They are great! Good luck in your search

[@krasnaludek298]

I drive a Jeep Rubicon on 35” tires & it gets 14 mpg at best. Really want a Bolt now that I’m commuting again. Commute is about 50 miles round-trip, so this works.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

I had a similar situation, lifted Wrangler to a Volt... went from spending $300 on gas a month to less than $20... loving it, although it did love the Jeep too

[@daviddrake7003]

I had before this a 1996 Acura Third Generation LEGEND ( 3.2TL) I considered the best gentleman’s Sports car in the world. Everything I asked of it it did. I loved it. This 2017 Bolt has replaced it and I am giving the Acura with 400,000 miles on it to my girl friend.

[@Paradigmfusion]

I know this is an old vid, but we just traded in a 18 Cruze for a 19 Bolt (after 8 months of waiting for a battery recall) and I gotta say that the Bolt is an awesome vehicle. I only wish there were some more AC Fast chargers in town, there is one that I know of, but they only have 1 there and if you arent there early, Its Level 2 for you lol. It would be nice if someone made a Tesla Adapter that supports Supercharging (the adapters currently available wont let you use a Supercharger)

[@mosfet500]

2017 Bolt, now 2020 Bolt, love it and I've had 911 Porsches.

[@rzu7120]

Great informative review. I’m looking forward to picking up a Bolt later this year (probably a used one). I was going to ask about the brake lights!

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Thanks! You'll love the Bolt... Have you had the chance to drive one yet?

[@rzu7120]

@@DaveBsellsChevy No, I haven't driven one yet.

[@kathleenkiley9835]

I just bought a 2020 Bolt EV Premier. It is a darn nice car. As I read and watch KZbin videos about the Bolt I am finding optimum temp for operation is 5-115 degrees F. What should I be aware of for winter driving and power/mileage. I live in Chester, VA and you are in Northern NJ. I used to live in Westwood. I know it gets cold where you live. Do you use an ICE in the winter?

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

We don't loose all that much range ion the cold weather here.. I see about a 10 mile loss on my Chevy Volt in winter months and maybe a 15/20 miles difference in the Bolt. All depends on how you run the climate control as well.

[@techontesla5284]

awesome video lots of good information keep up the good work I’m getting my bolt today I can’t wait⚡️🚗😎

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

That's Great! I know you'll love it!!

[@garciafamily3335]

This will be ny next vehicle, & I appreciate the great, in depth video! Amazing cars :) LOL, I am in south Texas, so need to worry about any "snow" here, lol.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Thanks for watching!! You'll love the Bolt! Its a great vehicle

[@garciafamily3335]

@@DaveBsellsChevy You are welcome & yes, I am sure we will! Great video!

[@MsKewi-NYC]

When's the bolt going to have Adaptive Cruise Control? Looks like it's the only thing missing for long periods of driving.🤔

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

not sure... I didn't hear if they were adding it for 2020 as of yet.

[@TinkXFD]

Greetings from Baltimore. My 2019 Chevy Bolt EV is simply the best car I've ever had. I haven't been excited about a car since '88 (Acura Integra), but I'm excited about this one. Never going back to ICE cars. My sole detractor is the logistics of charging. Living on the third floor of a condo means home charging is not an option, so the logistics of charging in public can be taxing.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Thanks for sharing! I'm glad you're loving your Bolt. Maybe talk to the condo association about putting in a chargepoint.

[@TinkXFD]

Dave B sells Chevy Yeah, I told them all about it, even gave them the presentation from ChargePoint. They said not only NO, but HELL NO. I’m working on a plan B.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

@@TinkXFD yea, our complex put one in but after 30 days started charging $1.50 per hour of charge... five times more than the normal rate

[@TinkXFD]

Sounds about right. The old farts that run mine probably aren’t even smart enough to figure that one out.

[@TinkXFD]

Hey, how does customer charging work at your place? The guys who run my place (Autonation Chevy, Timonium, MD) are squiggy about letting customers charge. The manager is cool, but we have to sneak around the general manager. Is there an official policy?

[@ajc-ue7cu]

Have had this car for 3 months and love everything about it except I find the seats a little uncomfortable. But I do around town driving and only need to charge (level 2) about every three days. Today, with the regen active, I didn’t actually go down in expected mileage in the course of my around town errands. I sure learned some useful things from the video.Thanks for doing it. IMHO, Chevy isn’t doing nearly enough to promote this excellent car.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Excellent, so happy the video helped out! I agree that GM should advertise the Bolt much more

[@e.bad.9359]

This will be my first EV.ive looked up the Fiat 500e and the spark EV.tesla still too expensive for the average Joe.a pre-owned Bolt would suit me just fine.great review..

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Thanks for watching!

[@bresina63]

I own a 2016 Chevy Spark EV and love it. I got it 4 months ago. I have put on 2,000 miles. It has gotten me through Wisconsin cold winter, no problem. I will always own an EV.

[@jackyha9445]

Wow heated seats in the back, fancy

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Keeps all passengers nice and toasty

[@Alex-je6od]

Just found a used 2019 Bolt EV Prem. for 29k. Pretty pumped since they're getting HARD to find after the GM strike. Third owned EV ('14 Leaf, '15 BMW i3). To be honest I think the Bolt is a good middle ground vehicle (great range, fair price). The EV's with 80 Miles of range slip to only 40-60 miles too quickly when it's cold out + battery degradation after 4-5 years. Thinking the 230+ miles of range will be a good longer term vehicle. (If after 5 years, you lose 20-30 miles of range... meh the car is still really useful since you've barely put a dint in the total range.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Yes, it is a great EV at a great value.... We are driving ours for a little over a month and love it

[@michaelrhodes7885]

Just picked up my 2019 Bolt premier today! It’s a blast to drive! will need to get “stickier” tires.... way to easy to spin the tires with this much torque

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Congrats!! Enjoy it! You're right, you do have to feather the throttle on launch

[@daviddrake7003]

Michael Rhodes Yes according to weberauto on YT 2000 Foot pounds of torque ( motor torque multiplied by 7.5 to 1 ratio) at the wheels. No wonder it is like coming off an aircraft carrier catapult!

[@khmermobiletv]

I love to own electric car. How does electric handle in winter season where temperature -50 degree below zero.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

My experience with my Volt is a loss of about 10 miles of EV range in the single digit temps.. I have no experience in 50 below but saw a couple weeks ago some folks on Reddit talking about their Bolts in those temps

[@dylantrisciuzzi9479]

A little late....but I am currently in the process of trying to get a 2017 Bolt Premier...What are the things I should ask the dealer/look out for before making the jump? (First EV of my own, I've driven a couple Tesla's for a few minutes here and there)

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Cool, You'll love driving an electric. Not sure there is much to look for with the Bolt. It's a pretty maintenance free vehicle in my experience. If you buy from a Chevy store ask if it is GM Certified.

[@dylantrisciuzzi9479]

@@DaveBsellsChevy awesome! I’ll be sure to keep you posted

[@marshallfox1786]

Interesting car. Do these lease good or at all? Can u change the big white speedometer circle to a darker color? Thanks

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

There is no way to change the color of the screen... good idea though. Leases are good. Currently there is still the $7500 tax credit which helps... that gets cut in half in April

[@rzu7120]

Marshall Fox It switches to nighttime mode automatically at night or in darkened area (tunnel for example).

[@Mom59823]

I wanted an electric car, went to the Chevy dealership Several times. All they said was they did not have any. Even when I found both ( the volt and bolt) on the lot, I was told only certain ppl can afford them. Smh. That dealer ship lost a sale.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Wow, that's horrible. If you live near northern NJ I'd be happy to help out

[@daviddrake7003]

The regen paddle is cool when slowing down from speed if I am going too fast still pull let loose and pull let loose and pull you will be safely stopped. Tesla unlocks at 5MPH you have to brake.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Yup, I use it like that all the time

[@roadrage6296]

Hi, I'm interested in buying a used 2017 chevy bolt with around 30k to 65k miles on it. Depending on the deal i will be offered, the only thing i'm concerned about is the sate of the battery, any advice on how to choose, inspect the car? Thanks, great video. Lets keeps the planet clean!

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

I have no experience with pre-owned Bolts. We haven't had any. I would just recommend you go with GM Certified Bolt EV to get the extensions on the warranty.

[@roadrage6296]

@@DaveBsellsChevy thanks a lot for the advice my friend.

[@roadrage6296]

@@DaveBsellsChevy hi Dave, another question poped into my head. Are there any front and rear bumber protectors available in the market that u know of? Thanks in advance.

[@daviddrake7003]

You can pull and hold the paddle if not slowing fast enough pull and hold again and pull and hold again it seems to be progressive.

[@dionaeaqi07]

Hi, congrats again on the BOLT EV. Does your BOLT EV brake light stay on when you come to a completely stop? Reason I’m asking was two members of my local EV group in NY had their BOLT EV rear ended, and their 2017 BOLT EVs do not keep brake light on when come to a complete stop.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Great question (and video idea)... As far as I know the brake lights come on with the brake pedal, regen paddle, and when off the throttle during one pedal driving. Once the vehicle comes to a complete stop and if the brake pedal is no depressed I think the brake lights go off.

[@leemaples1806]

i had to read the manual to see how to make the seat go up and down.oooh, you have to work the lever like a pump, push down to pump it up or, pull up on the lever to pump it down. good old non-electric/mechanical technology. oh how green can we get. lol

[@leemaples1806]

i wouldnt even mind having the ol` hand-crank windows, as long as they stay on their tracks.... :-)

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

I recently sold my 2012 Wrangler and wanted the crankers in that truck.... manual everything, even trans

[@Dave23547]

Why do Dealerships always get Level 2 chargers? Which means, the Bolt will take 9 hours to charge. With a Level 3 charger, the Bolt will only take 45 minutes to charge. If you are going to sell EVs, you should be up to date with charging.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Not sure. We've had the level 2 since the original Volt came out. Last year we installed the DC Fast charger. We also leave them available at all times. I have a BMW store near me with a Charge Point that is almost always blocked by service vehicles

[@davidbeaulieu4815]

@@DaveBsellsChevy there was a nice driver that likes to park his stupid Camaro in front of the charger at the GM dealer near me so I got a big sticker that might work uses for people that violate parking before they tow them and stuck it right on his windshield he spent about two hours trying to scrape the entire thing off and get all the glue he hasn't parked there since no damage no nothing just very inconvenient cuz I made it clear all do it again

[@jq7216]

Unless there is a huge number of miles driven on test drives at a dealership in a given day, overnight charging at level 2 should be fine. But as a buyer, DC fast charge capability is an option worth getting, as it cannot be added later.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

@@jq7216 agreed, definately worth the 750 to have DC Fast charge capability

[@racepnd]

The charger on the wall at the start of the video is a 25kw dc fast charger

[@jjluv7008]

The wife and I kind of got away from Chevrolet products last being 13 and 2014 Malibu , we started having one problem after another that even the dealership couldn’t figure out so we quit Chevrolet. Question ,is this car Korean? If so I would purchase it.

[@rbbartho1]

Chevrolet Bolt is made in America.

[@racepnd]

Great review nice work

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Thanks for watching.

[@W1LDWESLEY]

luxury to me is airconditioning and radio and cruize controle.

[@Jasona1976]

I own an '18 Bolt EV Premier and LOVE it!!

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Awesome!!

[@Jasona1976]

Do you have any idea why GM does not advertise the Bolt?

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Not sure, I felt the same way about the Volt. Such great a great step toward full electric that they never really advertised either. I guess they just advertise based on the larger volume vehicles.., Silverado, equinox, traverse

[@787brx8]

@@Jasona1976 To offset some of the cost of the batteries. It makes them more profitable when they do sell one.

[@maxxmctn]

This is so cool.

[@georgemartin1436]

Found out it CAN roll while in "drive" on a level surface....if you do not have your seatbelt buckled the vehicle will roll, I think by design. I'd guess that somewhere, some unbuckled ding-dong jumped out of a Bolt while leaving it in drive.....which would be impossible (or very difficult) to do if the vehicle is rolling....

[@robertackerlind4707]

I would guess that if you where in normal drive and gently pressed the brake you would see the regeneration green. I would have liked it if you showed that

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

True, whenever you are braking the Bolt will be regenerative braking, just less battery charge since you would also be using the brakes to stop.

[@dcowboys6213]

Lmao first 3 mins figured you were a sales man lol

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Is that a good thing or a bad thing

[@adamshowedme]

Dave I was just about to leave you a Facebook comment requesting a Bolt video! I'm glad to hear they're roomy enough for tall guys, but what do they say about the longevity of the car? The range could cover my daily commute on a single charge but I put a lot of miles on annually, so I'm just wondering how long the car would last? Do the electric motors last longer, so it would just need battery replacement in a few years?

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

The battery and electric components are covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles so I say no worries.. Just drive..

[@daviddrake7003]

Adam Toungette So far 103,000 miles.

[@HughCulver]

I have 20,000KM on my 2019 BOLT and there is NO turning back. I LOVE my Bolt (screw you, gas sucking monsters). Okay I actually like everyone,

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Haha, I'm loving the Bolt as well. Such a nice driving experience!

[@ariip]

My gf bought a tesla model 3 lr awd in december 2018. There is nothing like evs especially the tesla. I find more and more that the user interface in all other cars ev and ice is clunky, stupid, and poorly designed, including the bolt. Not to mention that the bolt from what I know has no navigation which for meal makes a car useless in this day in age. The teslas navigation from most who have used it, will say it is the best on the market. Best screen size and image as well as the superiority of the user interface for that also. Then tesla has the supercharger network which is the best maintained and most reliable one out there. All the other evs are lacking severely without such a network. Price or not, for now I do not see any other ev purchase for any where near the price to be worth it. Remember that the bolt is sold at a loss for gm which does not make it sustainable for gm or anyone else who makes a car like it. The other manufacturers need to invest in a battery factory and get off their duff if they are going to survive and compete.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Thanks for your input. The Bolt does have the ability to use Google Maps, Apple maps, and Waze on screen through Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

[@jq7216]

Google Maps tends to be kept more current than on-board nav systems, hence the choice to rely on projections from cell phone apps. As for charging networks, well, ICE car manufacturers don't need to own oil and gasoline companies, and thus EV manufacturers don't need to own charging networks. There are several charging networks that fill different market segments, and they are building more all the time. ChargePoint, for example, has many Level 2 chargers for drivers spending the day at work or at a destination, or overnight at a hotel. EVGO, for example, concentrates on DC Fast chargers for charging during meal breaks on longer trips. With the PlugShare app all the charging networks appear on a single map, so anyone can plan a route. And finally, most EV drivers charge their vehicles at home while we sleep, something ICE cars can't do.

[@daviddrake7003]

Dave B sells Chevy You also have Onstsar navigation which helped me when google and Wayz failed me in a blinding rainstorm in the mud and I almost went over a 500 foot drop end of road ( with no bumper or warning) on Wayze

[@sergiyss1]

1:20 your knees can't be comfortable, don't lie to your viewers

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Why can't they be comfortable?

[@sergiyss1]

@@DaveBsellsChevy Because its blocking body movement. However, your video came out informative and well balanced. Thanks.

[@MoonLiteNite]

@10:00 12-60 :P

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Hahaha, that was totally 12 to 60.. ooops, lol