Best Non Tesla Electric Car?

2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Review. We see if its the best EV and if its better than the Tesla Model 3.
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Our reviews give you two perspectives. Jakub takes the perspective of the car enthusiast, while Yuri represents the interests of the general consumer. You won't find details about engine compression ratios here, instead you'll have real world opinions on what it's like to drive and own cars.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Is this the best electric car currently for sale? Also thanks to our early video access Patreon supporters Michael H, Somark L, Sean R, Oliver U, Arthur E, David C, Israel C, Luke M, De Kun L, James M, Paul B, Julian M, Graeme P, Ethan L, Charles E, Pavo B, LeaseCosts Canada, Stephen Y, Edgarson R, Ryan J, Curtis K, Kevin D, Robert P, Ben M, Allen G, Andrew R, Nick L, Joe, Waleed M, Hyogo M, Omar, J, Paul B, Matt W, Bill B, Kelvin K, Carlos L, Forrest W, Carlos S, Kevin S, Jeremy S, Brad M, Eli G, 10ShapedFist, Phuong N, Santhosh B, Peter S, MK, Andy B, Casey A, Rob J, Andrew L, Jayjay S, Emil, Christopher K, Alex S, Artur N, Alexander M, Edward A, Carlin M, Pablo O, Kevin J, Jim G, Kirk H, Brylon E, Matt P, Johnson L, Glenn K, James S, Rohit S, Grant H, Jim W, Henry K, Sean F, Kim H, Joel P, larusso, Dallon H, Nealon Y, Giliar D, Matthew G, Paul F, Jesse Y, John D, Devin B, Eric W, Brian H, Fei D, Chad S, Cameron P, Derek R, Justin M, Nelson C, Eric Z, Griffin O, Daniel R, James B, Doanh L, Aaron B, Christopher S, Jayjay S, Armel M, Jordan R, David, Maciej S, Nihilia, Dante A, Geoffrey G, Jeff M, Christopher B, David G, Lance H, Ryan D, Peter L, Mark R, Thomas B, Diondi T! Check out the cool rewards at www.patreon.com/thestraightpipes

[@Johnnyynf]

It's the best car to show Tesla that you can get the car when you want to .

[@markgaudie80]

TheStraightPipes no Tesla Model 3 by far!

[@Shenepoy]

u can install lvl2 charger at home

[@nikhilnadasan6028]

Review the Kona EV.

[@chrisboby3687]

jakob why there a picture of a but when you are calling yuri using adnroid auto

[@lanaliong3712]

Etiquette wise Tesla puts it best, once done charging, at their superchargers every minute after charge is done, they give 10 minutes grace time, then start charging a fine per minute over, and charge it to one's supercharger account, simple, etiquette needs enforcement

[@KainOfNosgoth]

I like that

[@arenjay3278]

All that happens is the Tesla drivers who need to charge for longer than 20 minutes they use the J plug chargers instead, leave their car there for 3-4 hours and don't use the super chargers.

[@tropicaltanktv]

My thoughts on the charging situation: If you can't plug it in when you get home and leave it until you get in it the next day, an EV probably isn't practical for you. People get hung up on these charge times, but that's only from a completely drained battery. With an EV, you don't do that. You plug it in when you get home, and you forget about it. It's always topped up by the next day. It's not an issue at all. It's not like a gas car which you mostly just fill up when it's almost empty. If you need to regularly make trips longer than the EV's range, or if you don't have a dedicated charging spot to leave it when you're home (garage, or driveway with access to a plug), then get a hybrid instead. All this talk about long charge times and struggling to find chargers confuses people and scares a lot of them away from EVs.

[@juliedruery1776]

Very well said Matt ! You are right-on. '20 Bolt Premier

[@thadrepairsitall1278]

That is only assuming the customer has a 240 volt charger at home. If all they have is 120 that changes the game. Also how do they use the vehicle? For many people an EV is just not reasonable.

[@phillyphil1513]

@@thadrepairsitall1278 re: "That is only assuming the customer has a 240 volt charger at home." no, what Matt states actually works for basic Level 1 charging. people lie to themselves about how many miles they're driving (relative to their house) on a daily basis. if you're basically a "nomad" a "wanderer" and constantly taking long trips to God knows where (for God knows what reason) then the reality is an EV isn't for you. yeah not even a fancy Tesla really, cause if one was ALREADY going on these excursions prior to the arrival of EV's, then these far away destinations are clearly MORE IMPORTANT than what you're using to get there.

[@voltspc9394]

if you have a tesla with a V3 charger near you, its easy to charge up for 20 min once a week, even with the bolt i think they were overestimating the DC fast charging times

[@vezner]

I drive an average of 50 miles per day and I use a Bolt EUV. For me a L2 charger is a must. Plugging into a regular outlet just doesn’t charge it quickly enough. Luckily Chevy paid for my L2 charger installation so I’m set. I love my Bolt.

[@TheSeanUhTron]

I like to think of charging stations as a public restroom. They're not free chairs for you to sit down and enjoy your time. You sit down, do your thing and get out.

[@davedelecto4148]

Sean Place I like to park my pickup truck on front of electric car chargers.

[@justagiraffe2868]

Dave Delecto I really hope you’re kidding

[@gwpeoples]

@@davedelecto4148 Watch out folks, we got a real badass here.

[@D-M-J]

@@gwpeoples lmao

[@benjaminjones3961]

@@davedelecto4148 as long as it’s a green vehicle 🤷‍♂️

[@santiagohills3321]

Bolt owner here. We put level 2 in the garage at home. Charging away from home is mostly unnecessary in this car. Keep it topped up every night and all is well. I’ll charge away from home if it’s cheap or free but I have never needed it. 240 miles is a long way.

[@scarletbegonias2359]

I installed a Time-Of-Use Meter on my entire house and I charge our electric cars after 8pm. It costs 1/5 the amount per hr as the lowest tier on a basic utility rate plan. By switching to a TOU on the house, with two electric cars charging on it our electric bill dropped 35% from when we had a tiered system. If your home isn't consuming a great deal of power between 1-5pm, then this is a good move.

[@craigstevenson7708]

240 miles isnt a very long round trip :) well for a weekend trip but daily commuting thats plenty

[@FrackaLacka]

I’d really like to buy a Bolt but i live in Texas and have family spread out over 300+ miles away, that’s the main thing that’s scaring me from getting one in a few years. Also the chargers seem to be spare compared to Tesla’s.

[@chrisrader8547]

Just bought one of these, in the same color even.. Love it, love it, love it. Already had an ‘18 Volt that is primarily my wife’s car. Spot-on review. The seating is a bit minivan-ish, but Im able to overlook it. I sold a most-excellent ‘18 Civic Si and bought the Bolt. No regrets.

[@markgaudie80]

Always charge at home. Install a 7kw home charger. I did as it doesn’t take too long at all. Yes only charge to 80% at rapids. No point in staying for way too long for that extra bit of charge. As long as you have enough range to get to your destination that’s all that matters.

[@MrHunterbuchanan]

This is the key, and one of the biggest reasons full electrics aren't viable for everyone. You're almost required to install a 240V (Level 2) charger in your home garage to make full use of a car like the Bolt EV. BUT: If you are able to get a 240V charger installed in your garage at home, and if you can change your electric plan so that nighttime power costs less than daytime power to encourage overnight charging (most electrical utilities offer a plan like this), you're in the sweet spot, you're saving a lot of money, and your car is always ready for maximum range.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Exactly!

[@beefwellington7791]

@@TheStraightPipes Just buy a 69 Charger with a 440, leaves more room for the EVs, ultimate in electric car etiquette

[@TheStraightPipes]

True

[@zeta2078]

For the long term health of your battery, it's best to just charge up to 80% daily, only charge to 100% if you are doing a long road trip that requires it. BTW when are you guys doing a video on the Tesla Model 3? Really looking forward to that.

[@aaronkoch3273]

2016 volt owner here: Regarding the phone call while navigating, if you leave the phone plugged in to the usb while using android auto/carplay, and answer on the steering wheel, the call info will come up above the map on a small header bar, and you can continue to use navigation. Alternatively, you can set the display under the speedo to navigation info, and it will remain. The key is to answer the call on the steering wheel. No idea why, but there it is. :)

[@TheStraightPipes]

Wow that's ridiculous! Thanks

[@shikoku14]

​@@TheStraightPipes This is by design, there are few head units that support the new wireless Carplay / AA.

[@gnarlyparts]

My 2017 Bolt EV in android auto works fine when on calls. I just hit the nav button and my nav screen come on and my phone display is under my speedometer. Not sure why your car doesn’t work.

[@reek852]

@@gnarlyparts How long have you had your volt? Any problems? How is the wind noise on the highway?

[@gnarlyparts]

Tareek Anson I have a Bolt EV. Wind noise is almost nonexistent. Very quiet car. I only had three recalls done and a shifter problem that the dealer dealt with in two days. Besides those it’s been great. 1 year and 32,000 kms so far. I bought a model 3 recently as well. So far Bolt is not for sale.

[@b4804514]

Yuri Right on with the charging scenario. It is so annoying when you can see the car is charged and it is still plugged in. This is going to be an issue. You would not leave the gas pump hose in your car all day.

[@slade745]

Except a gas pump would take 3 minutes max to fill up so there's no reason to leave the car there, but in this Bolt case, you're expected to sit there for 9 hours to get a full charge.

[@RyguyCC]

It won't be an issue because as soon as a lot of people start doing it, tim hortons will just have you towed. They dont want you there for 9 hours either lol.

[@slade745]

@@RyguyCC thus providing more of a reason to not to buy these cars.

[@williamerazo1685]

Just leave when you get 80%

[@ChoPi-Eww]

This is like the people who go in to the gas station to take a long dump, do all their shopping for the week, have lunch or whatever and leave their car at the pump forever.

[@captainsemtex]

Great review. FYI there is an accessory mode. Press and hold the Start button for 10 seconds but do not touch the brake. You are now good to listen to the radio / wifi / etc for the next 2 hours :-)

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thank you I love you

[@MumstheThird]

Thanks. I've got a 2017 Bolt EV and I didn't know this.

[@danc1197]

That's the same method for all push button ignitions. Gas or electric.

[@MikeAuerNixego]

Are you guys the real life Terrance and Philip?

[@samueljackson856]

That's hilarious

[@Mantooth2851]

Best comment I've seen this month. Well done!

[@ColinFox]

Heads not flappy enough.

[@bitronicc1887]

I legitimately hope Matt and Trey catch wind of this comment and parody them in the show now.

[@puregsr]

I own a 2017 Chevy Bolt. This review is perfect and on point, best I've seen. With the federal tax credit, state incentive, dealer discount/negotiation, I got mine down to a pretax amount of $23500. What a steal and I love this car.

[@Kamukix]

That is an insane deal! Congrats!

[@Darclover82]

Crazy deal when did you buy. What state do you live in and what trim level did you get. Is it the premier???

[@puregsr]

I didn't get the Premier, just the LT with comfort package and driver confidence 1 package in Washington State back when it had no sales tax (up to 32000) EV incentive. Here's the breakdown, 39295 MSRP - 7500 fed tax credit - 5000 negotiation - 3335.39 state tax incentive = $23460 in King County (10.3%). Bear in mind this was back when supply was high and demand was low. These cars were sitting on dealers lot and GM made almost zero effort on advertisement. I could have saved another 1000 later that year with more dealer discounts, but oh well.

[@nowthatsurban]

@@puregsr not buying one of these - happy with my Colorado - but I appreciate the price breakdown!

[@OneManOnFire]

$7500 is based on tax liability. If you don't owe money to the government you're out of luck. To be clear its not a check its a deduction.

[@jimc8188]

Definitely don’t hog the chargers! If you’re at 80%, please move your car. With more and more people buying electric cars, the availability of the chargers is becoming more of an issue. Be considerate of other EV drivers. Also, if you don’t drive an electric car, don’t be that guy that parks his BMW 320i in the charging station spot. Not cool!

[@Kevin122331]

Yes, thank you! You have no idea how many times I've seen people park their non-EVs on the parking garage floor dedicated to EVs at my workplace. That just makes you a Grade A douchebag.

[@YuriTereshyn]

I’m going to spread the word of not being an electric car asshole. I have the outlet. I’ll help you guys out.

[@saperman1]

As much as I agree with you guys, there should be a governmental incentives for building a network of chargers, so it’s not even an issue. When driving around electric car in Norway (Oslo), which has the highest amount of electric vehicles per capita in the world, that’s has never been an issue, given the infrastructure. Talking about a non-electric car parked at the charging station? Wow, not even once I’ve seen it. Are you sure it wasn’t a plug-in hybrid? If not, what a douchebag...

[@Kevin122331]

@@saperman1 I'm actually hoping that we adopt an infrastructure like that in the US. But I can assure you that they definitely are not plug-in hybrids. The usual culprits are a Dodge Durango, Chevy Blazer, and a Fiat 124 Spider.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Agreed. 80% and unplug - Jakub

[@robertojimenez7255]

You guys are actually the best car review channel on youtube! Great chemistry, great humor, and great cars! Keep it up

[@chrisogrady28]

Some would say cringeworthingly happy and overly positive. They are good reviewers though

[@CaptainTechReview]

They would be even better with me 😁

[@John-wd8vc]

+1, Best car review channel, not just on KZbin. You're better than new Top Gear.

[@MysticMaven]

Actually they are one of the worst.

[@nowthatsurban]

@@MysticMaven why do you think that?

[@screenPhiles]

"Yeah, whatever." These dudes are like an old couple. Good stuff.

[@twilson377]

I know right? Get it on already.

[@eganfo]

They don't advertise the one pedal driving very well. I had no clue until you guys mentioned it. I'd choose the Bolt over the BMW. Good discussion about charging etiquette.

[@JamesWindland]

I actually bought my Bolt having never driven an electric vehicle other than a Volt. I planned to charge it at home all the time, but I have ended up charging using public Level 2 charging a lot. In my area I have never seen another car at a charger, but my biggest gripe so far is non electric cars blocking chargers. This is the biggest Etiquette thing is not to EVER park at a charger unless you charge.

[@myphonyaccount]

raise their wiper

[@pajerry]

@@myphonyaccount park them in and plug in

[@BonanzaPilot]

box them in and plug in!

[@Idontreadreplies23]

Tow them. I’ve had to sit there and wait for a Tesla owner to finish their shopping. The charge wasn’t even Tesla compatible. In my experience it’s Tesla owners that are the biggest offenders.

[@BonanzaPilot]

@BKD Vickers needs to be actively charging. Not just EV

[@jeffreyneumann1900]

The 0 to whatever charging time is kind of a red herring. We bought a Bolt and eventually got a Level 2 for the house... but we kind of didn't need to. We drive like 20-30 miles a day normally, and for that the level 1 tops it back up over night no problem. If we did more miles, then it might take a few days to get topped up again, but we were still putting in enough to cover the commute each night. Now that we have a level 2 we charge like once a week, or whenever we get down below 50% or so, and that finishes in a few hours. The only reason to consider level 3 is if you're roadtripping. Then you have to play the 0-80% game. But, like, we still have a gas vehicle too, so, like, take that? The mileage calculation reset thing is annoying, though. And the app is crap.

[@aflacduck2]

If you drive your car so little consider never bringing it above 80%. Your batteries will last longer.

[@jeffreyneumann1900]

There's actually an option called "hilltop reserve" that I use that stops the charging at 90% so you have room to regen if the early part of your commute is downhill.

[@JimArnold6]

On the 19's there is a new option to set the charge level to anything you want. Hilltop is gone.

[@WaddaFundraiser]

Jeff's is the best comment on this video. Don't just assume you need a Level 2 charger because of the bigger battery and longer range and you hear that scary 60 hours for a full charge on Level 1. Paradoxically the bigger battery could allow you to live with Level 1 charging by giving you more buffer. As Jeff says, if you are driving fewer miles than the car charges each day, then it will naturally gravitate to a full charge. If it takes a few extra days to get there it doesn't matter. Once it's full it maintains easily. If you go over what it can charge in one day it'll take a day or two to get back to full, but it will naturally with little worry. Realistically you can plan on getting 3 miles (5 km) per hour with Level 1 charging. As an example, using Level 1 charging only, if you charge 14 hours per day on average that's about 300 miles a week, which will easily handle 30 miles per day commuting (150 miles) with 150 miles left over for running around. (300 miles a week is just on the high side of average in the US.) And this is just home charging, if you have an exceptional need you can always supplement with public chargers. If you need more miles on average then you may indeed need Level 2 charging, which charges at about 25 miles (40 km) per hour. Once you take the EV plunge you'll find that you worry a lot less about EV range and charging than you did before you got the EV. :) That's mostly because it just stays full and you only even pay attention when you're going somewhere near the range limit, which is rare, and then you plan a bit.

[@JimArnold6]

What TTmore said and we fall in your more than average need. My plan is to keep below 80% SOC as much as possible for long term care of the battery pack and to delay charging to the hours before leaving for work. L2 at home makes that much easier. With a 60-mile RT I'm setting the SOC to 70% and coming home with 35-40% SOC with temps in the mid to low 40's. As temps drop I'll have to go to 80% or more. Tonight I came home around 35% SOC, needed to go back out and L2 charged to 43%. Made another 30-mile trip taking me back down to 26% SOC. Car is set to immediate charge to 40% and I'll finish the charge to 70% in time for work the next morning.

[@cheesecakefriend28]

Dang! Never thought I’d love an electric car!!!!! But wow I’m sold!!!! Thanks guys!

[@Robert-goose1]

You had low standards if this video sold you on an electric car. Almost any car should satisfy you.

[@cheesecakefriend28]

Robertas S. I’ve driven in Tesla’s, leafs and Prius’s. This one actually looks fun and something you could walk outside and be happy to drive.

[@tommytomted44]

*_I got my Bolt in May of 2017. Best car buying decision I ever made. I love my Bolt!_*

[@mikeybthepilot]

EV owner here; Yuri was right about the etiquette. If you aren't able to charge on a level 2 at home because you live in an apartment or something then charge to 80% on a Level 3 DCFC and do the rest on a Level 1 at home. It's more time-efficient that way. The odds of you needing that last 20% charge are pretty low in daily use and even on a road trip you should have multiple DCFC spots en route to pick up a charge somewhere if you need it. Most people, if they have a house and not an apartment, would be well advised to spend the extra grand and get a Level 2 installed on their house. Just consider that extra thousand as part of the initial cost of buying a car. The nice thing about a Level 2 though is that you only have to buy it for your first EV, then it's just another appliance in your home and every future EV will be compatible with it. Once you have your own Level 2 the whole philosophy changes from a gas-station idea where you need to go somewhere to fill up every-so-often to something more like you cell phone. You charge over night when you need to, and ranges are good enough now that charging to 100% is rarely needed every day. Most people I know with long range EV's like the Bolt or Model 3 only charge on Level 2 once a week or so unless they're going on a road trip. Charge time becomes irrelevant too once you have your own L2 because it'll charge while you're asleep and you can basically start every day with a full 'tank' if you want to. The only time it takes you as an owner is the 10 seconds required to plug it in when you get home and unplug it in the morning or whenever you leave, just like your smartphone. What would you think if your current car could magically fill up every night while you sleep for pennies? That's what owning an EV with your own L2 is like.

[@TalismanPHX]

Agree Mike B, but people will 100 percent charge publicly because they're inconsiderate, narcissistic pondscum that don't care about anyone else. I experience it here in Phoenix constantly

[@TheNormal256]

I’m curious (as someone who has never owned an EV), how much of an impact does this have on your monthly electric bill?

[@mikeybthepilot]

OutKast our two EV’s add about fifteen bucks to our monthly hydro bill.

[@ingebrecht]

Yup, gotta be smokin' a little hydro to stone out big enough to buy one of those EV cars.

[@josef1ores]

The bolt charges up to 32amp in AC current. Assuming your electricity supplier is garbage and gives you a low voltage of 228V of 240V (± 5% of variation allowed) you get a power of 7.3kW that in 7 hours it would provide 51KW / h that would be equivalent to 85% of the Bolt's battery.

[@theforextraderevangelist7133]

glad you say that you love the car. This car has gotten so much negative reveiuews. This car is excellent

[@Johnnyynf]

You can't straight pipe it .

[@hollymolly518]

@@rkshn depend how you make those electric

[@jeffreyneumann1900]

Silent sends are ridiculous. It takes a while for your brain to figure out how to process it. It's totally nuts and I highly recommend it.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Not with that attitude

[@teaearlgrey9052]

With the money you save on gas, repairs and maintenance... you can have a welder put some straight pipes on it.

[@G.W._Cook]

Oh Yeah? Hold my beer!

[@homomorphic]

I don't have to speculate on which one I'd take, I just bought a 2019 Bolt last weekend.

[@newscoulomb3705]

The rear tail lights are supposed to be "lightning bolts." I think they came out of the GM Korea design team, but definitely cool.

[@tommytomted44]

*_I'm a retired actor living in Los Angeles. Got a dark blue Chevy Bolt in May 2017. I love it. Big fun to drive. Makes me feel 17 again. You guys have nice chemistry. It makes me smile. Be well. Ted_*

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks. Ted.

[@Seicross]

Model 3 owner. I use a level 1 charger at home every night because my daily commute is about 15 miles. There's a level 2 near me for the occasions that I get away or do some heavier driving. Supercharging on trips. Typically don't charge fully on the fast charge because why bother since it's so slow at that point. And I'll charge on level 2 until about 80-85% when I use those. Tesla has a cap at 90% charge for daily use unless you're on a trip to keep the battery healthy.

[@dansteinbach6296]

Part of the joy is installing a level 2 charger at home.

[@morningtidefilms]

Good to know!

[@noncreator]

Speaking of electric charging etiquette, some Chargepoint stations near me have a waitlist, where the first few hours are free (2-4) depending on people waiting, and if anyone goes over then they are charged per hour over the free hours. But yes, leaving your car plugged in for hours is not the best idea, especially if you can fast charge by paying.

[@wizardmix]

@TheStraightPipes What's that in Canadian? HAHAHAHA That wasn't a pointless rant at all, in fact, that's super insightful for those of us considering electric but not considering all the facts. Towards the end of the vid, you both are really identifying the inevitable real world problems people are going to encounter with their electric car, especially as more and more electric cars hit the road and it stops having an exclusivity factor. This is a problem the consumer is going to face and one that the industry is going to face as well. We have to be prepared for the inevitable conclusion that all of our problems will not be solved with electric, they will simply shift. Some for the good, some for not. Thank you!

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Charging companies will simply move to the same method that Tesla uses. If you hog a charger, you pay by the minute. A smart owner won't generally charge over 80% anyway, it can reduce battery life. In a few years there will be as many charge points as there were parking meters.

[@mrspeigle1]

I suspect that its going to be less of a issue than you think. Ranges are going up and inevitably employers will install charging stations at jobsites as a employee benefit. We also will have electronic options to discourage charger hogs, for example after the charger shuts down you have x amount if time to pull out of the spot before a tow truck is summoned. Im more worried about the grid not being up to a sudden surge in demand.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

@@mrspeigle1 I'm not sure tow trucks will be required. Once the cash comes straight out of your account as you're cc bathed for the overstay, it will get very old, very fast. There's nothing like an unavoidable fine to motivate the selfish or lazy.

[@mrspeigle1]

@@rogerstarkey5390 there is a bit of a blood from a turnip Factor here though, once the payment account is bottomed out additional charges are meaningless.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

@@mrspeigle1 Ah! I was assuming the money was there to charge. Actually it just puts the account into the red and the bank takes over, overdraft due as well!

[@TheExumRidge]

Did you mention the passing capabilities. I remember the ICE cars, they take F-O-R-E-V-E-R to pass. This car --> instant reaction - with authority. I always smile.

[@directorjustin]

My mom's Mustang GT was pretty good for passing. :)

[@nunofranco4232]

Depends on the car. The 300 hp ice car does just fine.

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

You remember slow cars. Not just slow cars, but cars that are slow on purpose. My regular old Chevy Sonic passed just fine, my barely faster GTI passes about as well as possible without getting me speeding tickets.

[@RickSaffery]

I'd take the Bolt over any other EV at this time. Matter of fact, I may buy a 2018 or 2019 if the fed tax incentive isn't buggered up because of the beef between the White House and GM management. The Bolt's range and 200hp equivalent with torque that stomps eco-diesels in this class makes it the winner in the segment to me.

[@shadow6814]

Chevy's been doing really well

[@robertpryor7225]

Bolt-wise

[@MythosGandaar]

RIP to the BMW i3, 2019 and it still gets only 150 mi range. I just bought a Bolt EV and I do think it stands as the best value electric car this year. Maybe teslas are better, but they're just waayy more. Dealers are selling Bolts way under MSRP.

[@daveconna6271]

I've had my 2019 Bolt for just over a month and have about 925 miles on it. So far, I really love it, especially the aggressive regen braking: I rarely use the brake pedal and am more concerned about the brake rotors rusting than wearing out the brakes - which I will never do at this rate!

[@markfitzpatrick6692]

I loved your review. You guys give the bolt some love. I like tesla too but am sick of the bolt bashing from tesla people.

[@robertpryor7225]

Bolt has a hatch

[@markfitzpatrick6692]

@@robertpryor7225 i know that I love the bolt and like hatchbacks

[@andreasspanos5240]

This is soooo Canadian, especially the argument about charging. Brilliant guys!!!!

[@JulezWinnfield]

DJ Jakub (at the 01:00 videomark) is the dopest Canadian hip-hop artist since......Snow?

[@wizardmix]

Dandruf--I mean Snow!?.... EEEEEnFarmeer!

[@robertpryor7225]

#1 Bryan LaCroix

[@michaelmargono]

looks like a honda fit made by chevy and its electric

[@teaearlgrey9052]

Bigger than a Fit. Faster. More tech inside.

[@goclunker]

A Dad Supreme and just as ugly and undesirable

[@robertpryor7225]

How dare

[@GeronimoJenkins]

When is Yuri gonna run out of his dad's clothes from the 90s?

[@YuriTereshyn]

Ha

[@tykszeto]

I'm gonna pop some tags Only got twenty dollars in my pocket I - I - I'm hunting, looking for a come-up This is f*cking awesome

[@fabianherrmann6398]

Love his style. He does not give a freak, he just wears whatever he wants and does it right. I myself got subconsciously inspired to buy a flamingo shirt because he had one in the Genesis G80 vs Mercedes E43 Video.

[@YuriTereshyn]

Fabian Herrmann haha amazing

[@tuscanii]

Is it bad that I dig it? Haha

[@Jasona1976]

I own a 2018 Bolt Premier and love everything about it!

[@aalberto4961]

I bought 2 Bolt premieres this year one for and me and the other for the wife. We both love it so much that our Infiniti QX80 has been gathering dust for 2 months now. We haven't bought any gasoline for that length of time. It gets way over 400km in the summer but down to about 300km now that it's 4C with the heat/AC on auto. We use to obsess about the telemetry about the consumption but after a couple of months we stopped caring and just drive it normally. The car gets so much range anyway we just charge it back to full when we get home. Great review keep up the good work!

[@shanekirkpatrick1513]

theyre terrible though... go drive a mid range tesla 3 and youll kick yourself

[@joesmith7185]

@@shanekirkpatrick1513 can you get a Tesla for under $160 a month?

[@robertpryor7225]

Bammm! Win for the Bolt... & It's got a hatch!

[@ryanshores512]

Okay so just don't bother charging beyond 80% unless you absolutely need the range. It's not good for the battery.

[@myphonyaccount]

tapers to medium speed at 55% anyway.

[@Pikminiman]

You can get Bolts on the used market today for under $20k. Their reliability and longevity are proving out very nicely, so this is an absolute steal. I give General Motors enormous credit for manufacturing the Bolt so early (October 2016!) because it means Bolts have become the first compelling all-electric car widely available, lightly used, for so little money. I cannot reasonably afford a Tesla, as much as I'd prefer one, so my first all-electric car might be a Chevy Bolt.

[@jay.torres]

Plug in hybrids that charge at public chargers are the worst. They don't need to charge because they have gas engines. They are only parking there for the better parking location. Leave it for the fully electric cars. That is my electric car charging pet peeves.

[@PhilipMarroni]

Jay Torres I dream of buying a 918 or P1 and always taking up electric parking

[@SimGamerTV]

100% Leather-wrapped (heated) steering-wheel ftw!

[@SUBcyclist]

I just bought a Bolt, and would like to thank you all for providing such a detailed and useful review - it really aided me in my decision making process. I remembered the on/off effect of the regen paddle you mentioned, and decided I would try a solution to this. I feather the accelerator in concert with the regen paddle to provide a nice, smooth stopping technique. I like this instead of using the one-pedal-driving option, because I can coast when I want to, and not have to always press the go pedal at whatever amount is needed. Many of your other comments were very helpful - I hope mine might benefit someone out there.

[@stevenwymor1398]

Yes, totally agree about charging etiquette, especially given the limited amount of access. Charge to 80% and then move along. Or put a level 3 in your home.

[@LucifersTear]

Sure it will take 60hrs at level one but when the average daily drive is 30-40miles, if you just plug it in every day at home on level one, you'll always be "up" over the space of a week assuming everyone leaves the car alone whilst asleep and around 2-3 hours either side. So if we say the car will be plugged in for 70+ hours a week and it only takes 60 to fully charge it I think generally it will even out and that is assuming you do 30-40miles per day including weekends which not everyone goes out of a weekend/every day. As such I think their level 1 is an absolutely baller of an idea; like most of the things in this car. They really pushed the boat on on this and it's still after a few years of production up at the top of the table. I'm just pissed us in the UK didn't get this with a Vauxhall badge, grrr I would have bought one damn it!

[@innocentrage1]

60 hours? A day and a half from 0. It's slow but level two is about 9 hours.

[@IBMara]

At home I leave my bolt plugged in all the time. I use the level one charger it came with. In two and a quarter years of ownership I have yet to need any other charging.

[@dogphlap6749]

Electric cars make a lot of sense if you can charge them at home, preferably via a 240V or 220V level 2 outlet. Electric cars do not make sense if you cannot charge them at home. Sorry, just the way it is.

[@samurphy]

I agree. Thankfully I have a garage and 50A circuits there.

[@waynebrissette9459]

You're right. I needed another vehicle to use as a daily driver since my 2500HD was killing me at the pump (not to mention it's just not fun to drive in stop-and-go city traffic). I test drove a Bolt, it was fun, but I just couldn't see spending the money on what I thought felt cheap and in the same category as my daughter's Spark. I then test drove the Volt, while not an all electric, it felt like a real car, had great build quality. Now, it's not going to win any awards for distance with a 52 all electric range, but that's just enough to get me to and from work. The bonus is we have L2 chargers at work. The downside is, we now have a ton of electric cars, so we almost always have a waiting list. I get in before most people and can charge, then when I get notified of my full charge, move it (it's a requirement or you get banned from charging). But as more and more electric cars hit the market, public charging is going to be an issue. The price of L2 charging at some of the stations simply doesn't economic sense. The only real solution is to charge at home.

[@S.M.214]

GM is not committed to addressing the problems and they are well aware of them. Seats are a big issue. Closing plants and shipping jobs elsewhere is killing any hope that I will buy that car. Kona Electric is on its way. Done!

[@GH-oi2jf]

Tesla fans are so insecure they can’t stand to hear people talking about another EV without talking about Tesla.

[@cpF01]

I agree. I've had my Bolt for 18 months now and I still think it's the best EV available today in Canada. One thing I can add is that I haven't had any issues with the car in 18 months to speak of. This is huge as EVs are still pretty new and if you buy, you're kind of an early adopter. The Bolt is a great car. Thanks for the review!👍

[@Majibu101]

Chris Farrer is it reliable

[@pat5648]

Will you guys review the new Leaf anytime soon?

[@TheStraightPipes]

Yeah on patreon soon

[@pat5648]

TheStraightPipes guess I have to finally subscribe to your patreon ;)

[@tarunb1999]

Tesla Model 3- make it happen Yuri and Jakub

[@apagoogoo]

you guys wanna review a model 3, you can use mine.

[@freddiecarr7602]

@@apagoogoo Did the service center return it?

[@bmw803]

Model 3 is nice for sure, but that Tablet in the middle that controls everything? Pray nothing goes wrong.

[@kirkl6915]

@@bmw803 That's a common misconception. The tablet does not control driving functions. I can reboot the display while driving, while autopilot is engaged, and absolutely no driving functions are affected.

[@bmw803]

Sorry, I meant such as open the windows, turn on the heat, AC etc. Everything is controled from the tablet isn;t?

[@DyadintheForce]

Charging etiquette for me is never to go anywhere where you'll need a full top off. Always charge at home, and just charge while shopping then scoot on out. Never use public charging for a full top off. Plan trips ahead of time.

[@blairhickman3614]

Thanks for the video. I am considering a Bolt and this video has been very informative. I appreciate the electric charging etiquette lesson. Looking at getting a level 2 charger at my house if I decide to go with the Bolt.

[@W1Robur]

My mom has one of these. It's awesome. They got a lot of tax write-offs so it was pretty cheap too. They installed a fast charger into the garage and it only takes a few hours to fully charge.

[@j.kevinmcnary9561]

Scott Paulson I am very confused by the "logic" that leads to the conclusion that if I avail myself of a tax credit then someone else is "paying" for it. I'm sure Exxon-Mobile takes advantage of every cent of corporate welfare and employs an army of tax attorneys to do so. I'm also sure Fox News does the same, which I assume is where you first heard this crap. If you don't owe taxes, you don't need the credit. You're only paying for my credit if you intended to take my income.

[@TheNovaks47]

Scott Paulson Nonsense. The Federal credit is just that, a credit. As for the state level, are you assuming that people buying these cars do not pay taxes? That is the only way that you are supposedly paying for their car. People buying these cars pay taxes, they're simy getting some of that back. If these cars were moving off of lots by the hundreds of thousands, or buyers were non-taxpayers, you might have a point.

[@goons123flofy]

Electric send! Re the regen paddle not having a range of modulation, there is a workaround. Hold the paddle and modulate deceleration through the accelerator pedal. Feather the pedal to adjust regen braking.

[@IBMara]

I find the regen paddle extremely useful, even though it is digital. I simply modulate it's use anywhere from a tap or repeated taps to full on engagement. Love it!

[@motoarzan791]

I own one for 8mths now and it's the best car I've ever owned (and I've had new cars every 3yrs for the past 21yrs). Will never ever own a gas car again. Highlights.1. Equivalent to you getting 3000+km to a tank of gas. 2. Instant torque at any speed. 3. No maintenance. 4. Never wait to fill up gas and never wait to fill up electricity either...that happens at night when I'm sleeping and I leave every morning with a full tank of electricity. Imagine you leaving every morning with a full tank of gas filled right to the brim. 5. Every time I let my foot off the throttle and/or hit the brakes and/or hit even the the smallest decline in the road it creates new fuel out of thin air and pumps it back into the tank for free using the regen system. 6. Instant heat on cold days...no waiting 5-10min an engine to warm up. Heat in about 20 seconds. 7. It's "cheaper" than new mid trim Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla. When you count all the beans from no maintenance and fuel savings this car becomes cheaper after about 5yrs/100,000km...then it's all free gravy money in the pocket. Cost up front more...Cost of "ownership" less!!

[@ShmuelWeintraub]

Exactly right. However, EVs won't work for every driver... If you do 300km a day or something like that, no EV on the market will work well for you (even the Bolt's impressive range drops by about half in -20 weather). But for those who do the kind of driving and can install a home charger (bonus points if you run your house off solar), cars like the Bolt, Niro EV and new Leaf are IT.

[@djquestionthis]

Perfect description of the benefits!! EV's are fantastic if you drive less than maximum miles per day.

[@ShadowArabesque]

Who knew you needed a PhD in Information Science and Systems to operate this car properly

[@kdhamons]

Love my 2017. Best car I’ve ever owned. Although not the best I’ve ever driven... I’m more of a big V8 kinda guy. But for daily living, you can’t beat it.

[@TruWrecks]

I got a 2019 Bolt EV and installed a 40 AMP charger in my house for it. Takes 6 hours to fully charge from 1% to full. Don't be an ICE-hole!

[@samusaran7317]

@Mike Studmuffin For the car being stationary I would agree. Cycles of 65-75% are the best for longevity but incredibly unrealistic and silly. Dont worry about people doing deep discharges, they'll learn when degradation starts affecting their pocket book.

[@touringsedan]

Proper etiquette for me is to always move your vehicle when the charge is complete. It would be kind of you to avoid slower charging rates (80%+) if not necessary, but sometimes it would be. Either way, not sure we can make all humans nice and polite.

[@dlsimes]

just bought a Bolt EV Premier and love it!

[@moatplay]

Bolt was definitely the best EV not called Tesla when it first came out and definitely the best bang for the buck. However, there are other players now. Tesla has gotten cheaper and the other manufacturers are catching up.

[@TheNormal256]

Uri Bassilian Good. Competition is good.

[@Keymaster2022]

The Bolt is a good second car when your first car is a truck. You can use this for the commute to work and your truck for everything else.

[@theitaliangarage]

Classic American. In Italy this can do it all

[@detroitdiesel-vu3ig]

@@theitaliangarage well Italy is a smaller country. I live in Southern Indiana and if I wanna go to Kansas, I'm going to take a car that I can fill up at a gas station like my Jetta TDI. This car is great for going to work. You're not spending tons on gas nor is there as much need for maintenance. Electric cars have their jobs but they're not ready to take over for petroleum powered vehicles yet

[@javiersantos3627]

Time to get an electric vehicle....yeah....👍

[@BrilliantBenGaming]

The steering wheel was designed by an ASMR enthusiast

[@EP-qi8ed]

Lol!!!

[@b4804514]

Yuri I have a bone to pick with you on Satellite radio. Why??? The compression of the music makes it awful to listen to compared to Pandora or any other streaming music. IMO Sirius radio has big problems why support this lousy service?

[@YuriTereshyn]

Loganbay I love DJ’s picking songs for me. Also it’s built into every car and the audio quality isn’t as important to me as the quality of song choice and easy of use.

[@b4804514]

Hey Yuri thanks for the reply. I just think Sirius need to make the sound HD quality. It is all about keeping customers happy. You guys are doing a great job.

[@YuriTereshyn]

Loganbay thanks!

[@JulioARodriguez]

I don't blame you for avoiding to touch or mention the Tesla Model 3 in this video. It is lightyears ahead of the Chevy Bolt. Just to mention one of the features is safety. How safe is the bolt in comparison to the beast Tesla Model 3? So when you guys are going to drive a Tesla Model 3 and review it?

[@krugerdave]

Best non-Tesla EV until the e-Niro is available? But serious props to Chevy for ACTUALLY BUILDING AN EV!!! I'm looking at you, VW group. Concept cars don't do anyone any good.

[@joef6115]

The VW e-golf ??

[@rogerstarkey5390]

@@joef6115 Compliance car

[@krugerdave]

The Golf is alright, but it rapidgates like crazy because no TMS, plus it has an unusually low pack voltage so charging is slow at the best of times. As an EV, kind of a weak effort. As a car, however, the Golf is always hard to beat. I'd still rather take the Ioniq in a heartbeat.

[@jal316]

Car is done charging, you need to move it immediately. I don't think it's proper etiquette to charge at a location you're not in but if you have to it's ok as long as you move the car as soon as it's done charging. The worst thing is to have your car in a charging spot not charging.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Agreed. My car wasn't close to done charging - Jakub

[@jasondavis545]

Great review It’s a shame that the Bolt ( Vauxhall Ampera, full EV) is not for release in the UK, it would of beaten the original Leaf. Must say though I love my Hyundai Ioniq EV

[@redorange]

Co-worker has one and regularly gets more than the rated 238 miles.

[@myphonyaccount]

same 300 as tesla (if you're super careful)

[@mikefarrington7141]

As long as you're not accelerating hard from a stop, and generally staying at or below 65MPH on the highway you'll be fine. If, somehow, you can avoid highways speeds altogether, you're golden.

[@robertpryor7225]

Downhill

[@GH-oi2jf]

The I3 has those BMW shapes just stuck on the front. That’s stupid. The “shock” color is not for me, but it’s probably the safest color.

[@Peppermint1]

I for one like the exterior, but I think the base model should have had leatherette seats and a soft padded dashboard for an extra 2-$300. Spending $40K (well perhaps less after incentives) for a small size car with full plastic interior does not feel like a good marketing move. No hate here, I hope Chevy steps up this car and makes the interior a bit more 'fancy' to attract more buyers. While there, be aware that the light colored dashboard is very prone to windshield glare (polarized lens may help, but perhaps a black dash cover could do better) insideevs.com/chevrolet-bolt-glare-issue/

[@tycobur199]

I got mine in this color. Thanks for the review! It helped me make my decision. Btw the Shock color does get a lot of attention. :)

[@ralphmcmahan2139]

Gonna do a dog test? Show whether the rear window rolls all the way down. Please.

[@Barbu66]

and whether or not the window switches are dog-proof!

[@teaearlgrey9052]

I'd take a Bolt. In fact, I did. 2019 Kinetic Blue Bolt premiere with all options. First EV and so much fun. Took 53 years to get one but I couldn't imagine buying anything else currently, not even a Model 3. The hatch in this car (which the Model 3 does NOT have) makes all the difference along with the price.

[@myphonyaccount]

sleeping is possible in a model S, but not a model 3.

[@dansteinbach6296]

I test drove the BMW i3 and the Bolt and purchased a Bolt. To me it was clearly superior. Cheaper, longer range and I liked the way it drove much better. Also, I really prefer to use it in D as opposed to the one pedal mode with L. With the BMW, there was no way to change it. Also I can't get my bicycle in the back of the i3 which had a smaller cargo space. The acceleration is very good but the handling is not that great.

[@macmancapecod]

Agree that the feel of driving in "L" re-gen mode is different, but I got used to it and enjoy adding 5-10% to my range with L mode. Why not have better range?

[@abbaby555]

Great review thanks for sharing

[@lebaroncars]

My son has a 2019 , nice feel car , my problem ground clearance in our environment a problem and front wheel wells filling up with snow . we shall see how many miles we get on a charge at 40 degrees below

[@theelectriccarchannel1497]

Love my Bolt! Well done guys

[@Shaxzara]

My Fav EV car... I’ll take take anyday over the prius.

[@johnlongueira3881]

Having driven the i3 for a 3 year lease and now 14000 miles into my Bolt lease, I would like to point out some things about the cars where the Bolt surpasses the i3 that you guys didn't mention. First, is the far superior ride comfort in the Bolt. The i3 was an uncomfortable rattle box of a car. This was so much so the case that on very bumpy roads, I bit my tongue on about 2 or 3 occasions, the first time that's ever happened in any car I've owned in about 30 years of driving. As far as annoying software programming, the i3 in the summer with the AC running will shut the AC off when you open the door, even if you never shut off the car. The stock radio in the i3 had poor sound quality with chintzy little speakers. The i3 that I had also had NO backup camera, only some cartoonish looking sensor thing that would glow orange and red when you got close to what you were backing up against. Certainly no fancy 360 degree image like the Bolt displays on the left part of the screen. I found myself trapped between mine and the adjacent parked cars because of the absurd suicide doors that do nothing but box you in, and the bottom of that stupid little door jutted out so far that I smacked my shin pretty badly once or twice when I first got it. And yes, it had less range as well. Just as an aside, anyone who wants an electric car and can't invest in a level 2 charger is probably not a good candidate for an electric car. As far as the etiquette issue, yeah it's bad etiquette, but I think the demand for EV's is not quite there yet to be a problem today. So, yeah, the Bolt is a far superior car in my opinion.

[@sarcasmo57]

You guys are great. About charging, just do it each night at home for regular driving.

[@jmarchand14]

Great review. I think Tesla had a great idea to charge people extra if they are using the charging spot while the car is "full". Also agree with others about installing a home level 2 charger. If you buy an electric it's best to have level 2 at home.

[@Kamukix]

I agree, isn't that a new thing started this year? I think it's a GREAT idea to combat bad etiquette and keep things moving.

[@markdemaegd4058]

What you wrote in your post is 100% spot on. Move your vehicle when it's charged and level 2 chargers at home have come down dramatically in price. I have had a level 2 charger for over 4 years and you really need one if you have an electric vehicle. The level 1 charger, a 110 volt charger, is just if there is no other alternative. The level 1 charger is just too slow.

[@lossofnames]

Just bought a used 2017 a few days ago! Love it so far. Leaving a comment since your video helped so much in my decision.

[@blitzbbffl]

Nearly every other review of the Bolt has characterized the front seats as extremely uncomfortable. I'm surprised that you two didn't really hone in on this.

[@Kamukix]

It's heavily dependent on body type. I didn't have a problem with them when I got in the car, but then the reviews started coming out last year and it was a very big thing. Definitely a very that you MUST test before you sign the dotted line.

[@KTPurdy]

GM redid the Bolt's seats for 2019

[@blitzbbffl]

Good to know, thanks!

[@IBMara]

I didn't care for the seats in my Bolt. After installing a kneeling pad between the existing padding and the springs the drivers seat is fine.

[@macmancapecod]

@@KTPurdy Thank heavens that GM got the message about these crappy seats! Worst ever in any vehicle. Now am curious to try the new improved ones; thanks for telling us!

[@kenwittlief255]

If you want to clear the "since last full charge" info, plug your car in and start charging, open the Energy "charger" window, then "Target charge" setting, and click it down below the present level. The display will say "CHARGE COMPLETED" and it will register as a "full charge" because thats where you defined full charge.

[@isaacsteiner]

When are you guys gonna review a 2022 or 2023 BOLT?

[@theconfused_fisherman]

Charge time level 1: 2 days What's that in Canadian? 60 Canadian hours 😂😂😂

[@prigertoolsandtechnologyre9383]

I’m surprised at how quiet the interior of the car appears to be!

[@McFlysGarage]

Right on with the charging etiquette.

[@robertpryor7225]

NOBODY has watch this video more than me. Best idea: review the 2020 Bolt, I know it's the same, don't care. More rants, full braking test, maybe take some old people for a ride, more Canadian conversions, another super Canadian thing like going to Tim Hortons, thank you. Charger sharing is caring. Way2go, 'Pipes!

[@robertpryor7225]

I agree with me

[@robertpryor7225]

Nobody. Best sitcom on KZbin.

[@DopeSauceBenevolence]

More chargers will mean you don’t have to worry about charging etiquette. But you’re also Canadian so I guess it matters more up there.

[@ixii0003]

This has got to be the cutest looking car ever, looks like a car that’s in a cartoon show lol

[@natewarda2205]

I’ve never driven the i3, but I’ve driven the bolt and it’s so fun! I would definitely daily drive the bolt if I could.

[@samusaran7317]

Would be better if it was rwd.

[@railbiker100]

Thanks. This is the best Bolt EV review video I've seen yet, pointing out the pros and cons without being biased. I agree; as more EVs are on the road, EV charging etiquitte will become a huge issue - unless there is a huge increase in charging infrastructure from where it is now. I look forward to a Kona EV review comparison soon. Keep up the good work!

[@rmendoza720]

I have a 2023 bolt and they must have been listening to you because you can make a call and use maps at the same time. Also I have a level 2 charger at my apartment complex that maxes out at 17 kW that my car charges from 15% to 100% in about 5 and 1/2 hours which is awesome in my book.

[@TheExumRidge]

The chargers should be installed far away from store front doors. ICE cars should not be faced with resentment, or temptation about favorable parking for EV. I try to spend some time at all chargers in my area, just to let them know I appreciate the installation. Of course you should not use chargers unless you need them. IF I FIND YOUR CAR IS DONE CHARGING - I WILL PARK BEHIND/BESIDE YOU AND CHARGE. Why can't we have four parking spots being served by two charge cords??? Humans shouldn't be forced to match up exactly with charge times. Plugshare app...anything better out there? Please enter directional help on Plugshare locations - finding these places can be difficult for a new person to the area. I recently circled a Plugshare spot for 15 minutes 80 miles from my home, then noticed a Plugshare comment that said the charger was on the third floor of a parking garage, east side (in a closet space basically). Found it and was happy. Why doesn't Costco have these yet? I fill out suggestion cards at every Costco I go to. Charger needed, out by the gas pumps - NOT BY THE FRONT DOOR.