How to drive a Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV

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The #1 reason I know you will love driving a General Motors Electric Vehicle from Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, or Cadillac is Regenerative Braking. Once you try it and get the hang of it YOU WILL LOVE IT!! It is truly the best way to drive a vehicle. It is easy, fun, efficient, and beneficial. If you have any questions you know where to ask.
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[@michaelhaueter6011]

Don't know if else mentioned this, but the 2022 model will now have the brake lights on when you come to a complete stop with one pedal driving. I have a 2019 bolt in shock color.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Thanks for mentioning that Michael. A few days after I made this video I took one of our new Bolt EV training tests and they covered that. Brake light will stay on until you accelerate. Next Bolt we get in I'm going to test it out.

[@greggamer9032]

Do you have any dealerships around southern IL

[@StreakingTiger]

Wow - I have the 2022 and did not know that. I usually put my foot on the brake when stopped in traffic and I use 1-pedal driving all the time. I seldom ever touch the brake otherwise. Thanks for sharing that info.

[@LFTRnow]

Unless the car actually applies the brake while stopped, you still would probably want to push the brake pedal when not moving. If not moving you will lose 0 of the calipers (since nothing is rubbing when not moving) and if you get rear-ended, the brakes help reduce how far you move after being hit. It could mean the difference between hitting the car in front or not, or getting hit by intersection cross-traffic or not. It is good to know though that the new bolts still light the brake lights when stopped.

[@ketolifestyle68]

mine is a 2017 an my brake likes come on with one pedal driving

[@diyrenewableenergyelectron4996]

On the downhill he gained a mile from 230 to 231. Later when he is getting off the Highway he is at 235. That’s amazing.

[@tranceminpinmathipud4451]

Our first electrical car, Chevy Bolt EV 2023. Will never go back to ICE vehicles. Took me about a couple of weeks to get use to OPD and I enjoy it!

[@t0dd000]

I'm just impressed with this guy's camera work.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Thanks 👍 The GoPro does all the work, I just hold it, lol.

[@fatwajim]

I’ve been driving some kind of electric car since 2013, and love love love one-pedal driving. When I get behind the wheel of a conventional combustion vehicle, it really feels like a step backwards.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

I agree.. Once you get used to driving an electric the gas cars do seem outdated.

[@AlecThePirateKing]

I just bought a 2022 Bolt EUV over the weekend after doing a TON of research. I test drove 2 Bolt EUVs before the purchase and used one-pedal driving for probably a total of 5 minutes. I LOVE how intuitive it is. Takes some getting used to, like a brake with different sensitivity than you're used to, but quite easy to just pick up. I've been driving one-pedal exclusively so far (I use cruise control on the freeway so I don't have to keep the pedal pressed in).

[@sbouzari]

Are you happy with the adaptive cruise control? If another car cuts you off, does it react quickly? How does it handle stop and go traffic?

[@AlecThePirateKing]

@@sbouzari Sadly, my trim doesn't have the adaptive cruise control so I can't tell you.

[@sbouzari]

@@AlecThePirateKing I see, Thank you!

[@ThomasPetter]

You are 100% correct! I went from a 6-speed manual to one-pedal drive and I love it.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Happy Independence Day weekend 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

[@jacicarson1580]

Wow, just watched Dave's video after taking a 2 lap spin in a 23 Chevy Bolt EV at the Toronto Autoshow on Feb 23. Your KZbin video was very helpful. I am definitely going to watch more of your videos. I have definitely decided that my next car will be an all electric & I am seriously considering the Chevy Bolt. I have always driven manual my entire life & so I was happy to hear that one can get some of the same feel of the driver being able to control their driving experience by learning as Dave so aptly puts it about 1 pedal driving..."You're gonna love it." I can hardly wait until I go to a Chevy dealer to take a test drive on a 23 Chevy Bolt. Great video Dave. Thank you.

[@TheNotehead]

The Bolt, even with its slow charging, seems to be a truly excellent little car, a great value. We’re looking to get the EV in the 2LT trim package, but we’d really like it in the ice blue color, and there seems to be hardly left in the entire country. We’re in Northern NJ and actually checked the stock at Schumacher and unfortunately you don’t appear to have any, but we do appreciate the videos. And yeah, what the @%!$# is the deal with the Turnpike extension?! By the time it’s actually finished, cars will be obsolete and we’ll all be flying around in transportation drones, looking at the extension and saying “how quaint! a road!” 😂

[@rlb2444]

Really impressive. What a pleasure it is to watch a YT video and the presenter knows what he's talking about and how to present it in a manner that doesn't waste time. Obviously a very bright young man. Thank you!

[@rogerraj3059]

I bought a Bolt EV from Schumacher of Clifton on Friday and I am loving it! I used your video to do one-pedal driving...it felt different at first, but as I got used to it I am loving it...I think Bolt is the best deal in the market, considering every single car, including Teslas and BMWs!😄

[@wassiswallylokhankin191]

I bought my 2019 Bolt EV Premier brand new three years ago and have owned it ever since, including three Canadian winters. Love it. Very reliable, low-maintenance and trouble-free. A silent fighter jet. A masterpiece.

[@Dailyfunctionalprogramming]

You’re a master salesman. Effective communication and by the end it didn’t seem like you were selling it to me so much as it was me realizing I needed one pedal driving to improve my driving experience.

[@TrainsFerriesFeet]

I agree with Dave, the Bolt's regenerative braking is great. I have a charging station at home and electricity costs 11.3 cents per kWh where I live. For the 600 miles or so that I drive each month, it only costs about $17 in electricity. The only negatives about the Bolt are the DC Fast Charging speed compared to other EVs and the seat comfort on long trips. It is a great commuter car.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@flamingspinach]

What model year do you have? I heard they improved the seat comfort in the 2022 model. I wonder if it's good enough for long trips now.

[@TrainsFerriesFeet]

@@flamingspinach I had a 2020; I'm in a Tesla Model 3, now.

[@flamingspinach]

@@TrainsFerriesFeet Thanks! How do you like the Tesla in comparison with the Bolt? I'd kind of written off Tesla because of their obsession with touchscreens and their supposedly poor build quality (misaligned doors etc.).

[@TrainsFerriesFeet]

@@flamingspinach It's fine - the seats are more comfortable, it charges faster and the superchargers are plentiful. I can't stand Elon, but the car meets my needs. It's a 2019 that I got until new vehicles become more plentiful. I want a 2023 GV 60 when they're more available. To get around using the touch screen when driving, I use voice controls.

[@kimberleyeastwood7544]

I was just about to say..but the brake lights..and then there was my answer. Great video. 👍

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Thanks 👍

[@laura-ann.0726]

Here's another lovely thing about EV's that most people might not think about: the huge torque output, even when the car is barely moving, allows you to crawl up steep driveways into your garage, either forward or backward, with perfect control, at speeds far slower even than normal walking speed. If you have a steep driveway approach to your garage or carport, and you have a tight fit to get through the garage doors, like maybe you actually have 2 cars parked in your 2 car garage, you will LOVE an EV. You will never want to have to park a regular car up that driveway again, especially one with a manual transmission, if you still have one. BTW, there are several videos on KZbin from Professor John Kelly at Weber State University in Utah, showing "deep dives" into the 2017 Bolt they have, including total dissassembly of the traction battery, the Motor Drive unit, and the main power inverter. If you are thinking of buying a Bolt, you might find these to be interesting. Professor Kelly was impressed enough with the Bolt after stripping one to the last nut and bolt, that he bought one. I have a question about cruise control (speed control), which I assume the Bolt does have. Is it "intelligent" cruise control, that uses doppler radar to sense if you are getting too close behind the vehicle ahead of you, and automatically slows the car to maintain a safe clearance, then speeds back up to your set point automatically when traffic speeds up again?

[@coreylawson1103]

Bolt EUV Premiere can get adaptive cruise control with one of the option sets. I really wanted adaptive cruise control, so... it is pretty sweet. It works like you were hoping it does. detects slowing, matches speed. if car in front pulls away, it nicely picks your speed up, too. or, you can add some "extra encouragement" on your own, and it does not disengage the adaptive cruise control, even if you get going over the currently set target speed. it greatly reduces one's attention load up to dense, but flowing, traffic. my periodic drives between Portland OR and Bellingham WA on I5 are quite a bit less mentally draining using it, compared to my previous car.

[@Damon_Mah]

if you buy the Adaptive Cruise Control option, you can set the following distance to one of three: close, medium, far

[@peteandtessTube]

Excellent demonstration. I’m shopping a Bolt. They are in high demand and short supply so I may put down the deposit on one sight unseen to reserve mine. Videos like yours really help guide the consumer. I’m in NC about 30 miles up the hill to the Blue Ridge Parkway. I can’t wait to take my tour and regenerate all the way down the hill. I’ve done it riding my bike and literally wear out my grip coasting and braking on the ride down hill. Now, in the Bolt I’ll be recharging my battery. Thanks!

[@ALynn-wp9gb]

Far better explanation than the actual Chevy website video tutorial on regen braking, which had still left me confused after watching it as a new ’22 Bolt 2LT owner. Thank you. Makes way more sense. LOVE driving my Bolt! (Only other thing to get used to is not having the traditional shifter sticking up and creating new ‘muscle memory’ to put the car into drive from reverse without looking down every time!)

[@mikewilcox4346]

Just bought a 2022 Bolt SUV. The Chevy guy I talked to who drove a Bolt did not like the one pedal driving. This helped me to understand it better and I am going to start using it. This is a nice car. Informative video and thanks for doing this.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Glad to have helped 👍 Enjoy your new Bolt!

[@360vroomers]

I have a 23 Bolt EV. For some reason I get slightly more miles per kWh on normal driving compared to when I ride with One Pedal Driving.

[@douggoodman3914]

In D you can coast more and it is easier in D to slow down gradually, which is more efficient. Mode L requires you to put just the right pressure on the pedal to maintain a speed or slow down gradually. I like L mode in the city or in heavy traffic on the freeway. I drive a 17 Bolt LT. On quiet roads that don't have too many tight turns, I prefer D mode and use cruise control a lot.

[@kjchicago1]

Now that’s an interesting car-The EV Chevy Bolt and it rides good, too

[@artcooper4913]

Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed watching/listening to your video. I too own a 2019 bolt (premium). After receiving the new battery pack the last 8 charges from my stage 2 charging system has shown 599km and switching to miles is around 370 miles. I realize it also depends what part of the country you are from. (Victoria British Columbia Canada). It is frustrating to hear so many videographer’s just repeat what they read without checking further. Also, because I love the Bolt so much I have ordered the 2022 Bolt EUV Premiere which should be arriving within the week. I didn’t bother getting super cruise as most of the roads I will be driving don’t have the divided highway. I always look forward to checking out what you have to say next. Cheers from Victoria.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Hey Art, thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed 👍

[@t0dd000]

Holy crap. I never thought about the side effect of the regen. braking. Awesome.

[@edidiongekpo]

I just saw this video today, it is interesting! I wanted buy an electric bolt EV but you have now shown me the bolt EUV. I have now changed my intention to now buy the bolt EUV. I live in california

[@Rich1Rodriguez]

I have 103,000 miles on my 2017 Bolt EV. Breaks are 90% as new. I drive in “L” one pedal breaking all the time.

[@triton6127]

I’m getting my 2023 in a few weeks supposedly. Thanks for really explaining what regen braking and one pedal driving is like! I’m so excited to learn another way of driving. Sounds like it’s more fun than a hybrid! Thanks for the info!

[@rdmalonso1]

You right. I love my Chevy bolt. Affordable, excellent car. Thank you Chevy!

[@niallmacleod1024]

Great video - I sold my 2019 Raptor for 2022 EUV premier a few weeks back. Such an underrated EV all round. The one pedal regen is really well tuned. Free 240v install and a rebate cheque heading my way - couldn't be happier! My Explorer may have to make way for the Blazer..

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Awesome! Glad you are enjoying the Bolt EUV so far!

[@vezner]

I have a 2022 Bolt EUV ordered and it should be delivered in a couple weeks. I’m excited!

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

You're going to love it!!

[@sergiovalente3036]

Tried the in-laws brand new Bolt this week-end. Never used the brake pedal. Not once. One-pedal-driving all the way. And regen-on-demand for a more "agressive" deceleration pattern. So easy to grasp. Crazy acceleration for passing vehicles or getting on the highway. And quite impressed with the factual, daily driving range. Take my money!

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Awesome!! Glad you loved the driving experience

[@johntenpas70]

Great video. And yes, I think GM has really done a great job with regenerative braking, torque, the paddle, one pedal driving, etc., and as a result given us a great mix of efficiency and fun factor in their EV's. The original brake pads on my 2016 Volt lasted over 150k miles before they needed to be replaced.

[@undrachvrsage]

Thanks for the content. Been in a bolt rabbit hole for a few days now but it's vids like these with actual drives that have me convinced imma have to get one. As much gas as I have to burn for work, this will practically pay the monthly lease payment in fuel savings every 2-3weeks. The only catch with the bolt is the relatively slow Fast charge capabilities, but at it's price point I don't see a real competitor and ~30min to add 100miles is enough to serve my needs most of the time.

[@CarlosCastro-hg7hq]

Well presented, and made sense of what one pedal is

[@spazzman90]

Surprised you don't mention the awesome blended braking system in the Bolt EV. Because of them, you can choose how you want to drive the car without any penalties for range. You can use the one-pedal, the regen paddle, or the brake pedal like a traditional car and Bolt will still grab as much energy as possible. You can not out think this car for efficiency, and you don't have to change your driving style if you don't want to like some other auto makers (ahem, TESLA!).

[@kenwittlief255]

yeah I did not hear him say that when you step on the brake pedal the car itself IS using regen to slow the car down as much as possible, and if the car is not stopping fast enough only then it applies the disk brakes the drawback to using one pedal driving is there is a limit to how fast the regen can stop the car, and if you need to stop faster then you have to move your foot to the brake pedal, and you can be lulled into a situation where you will have to slam on the brakes to stop in time - and your passengers will look at you like WTF?! also, when you pull the paddle to regen stop you are decelerating at the maximum regen force it can apply, and its doing all the braking with the front tires only - in the long run, if you do this all the time, you are going to wear out your front tires quickly - and if you use max regen in a corner or curve you are more likely to slide out if you take the turn too fast as you said: you cannot out perform the computer in the car for regen energy using L or the paddle - just drive in D, use the brakes like you normally would in an ICE car, and when you see traffic ahead slowing down or an intersection light is red, take your foot off the accelerator, the car will slow down more gradually, putting less wear on your front tires - and use the brake pedal as needed to burn off the last 10 to 20 mph to come to a stop - this will use the disk brakes just enough to keep them from constantly rusting over, and it will keep your calipers in good condition if you are using the cruise control the car is much smoother in D, when you cancel the cruise with the button, tapping the paddle, or tapping the brake to disengage it, the car comes out of cruise less 'jerky' than if you have it in L, where it instantly goes to max regen braking when you disable the cruise control with your foot off the accelerator

[@DM-zq8qy]

@@kenwittlief255Great comments. Thank you! I still leave car in L (single peddle mode) while cruising so that if I do need a quicker deceleration, all I have to do is tap the brake, tap the regen paddle, OR cancel cruise control. If I don’t want the extra regenerative brakes, I just hold the accelerator pedal down 20% or so for a smooth transition from cruise to “one peddle mode.” ❤ my Bolt!

[@johnmiech3544]

Great job explaining the theory and use of regenerative braking. I learned a whole lot, including about the one-pedal driving. Really interesting and well done providing the information. PS - Of course I've been a cool kid for quite some time. ;-) Happy 4th of July

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Right on John! Happy 4th 🇺🇸

[@danyeo]

Watching makes me think I’m going to a job site. I drive all over this area everyday. I drive a Mazda CX5 but the amount I’d save in an EV would be crazy.

[@andrewdunford33]

“YOURE GONNA LOVE IT”

[@unclefester6501]

200k on my Volt. Factory brake pads. I have replaced 5 window regulators though.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Amazing brake pad life!

[@brucedonald8976]

Great video. I'm on my 3rd EV and my current EV is a 2023 Bolt EUV. Everything you covered shows how well the Bolt's one pedal driving works for daily driving.

[@dannyize]

This was a very good video, thanks! I'm just a window shopper for electric vehicles. I already knew what one-pedal drive mode was. But seeing you demonstrate it along with your commentary was informative. It also makes me look forward to owning a BEV one day. When I learn about new electric vehicles coming to market, I'm always a bit disappointed when I'm told the car doesn't have one-pedal driving. It really is a deal breaker for me. Long ago in life, I swore I would never buy a GM product again. I think Chevy looks to have the best implementation of one-pedal driving. Never say never!

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Thanks for watching Daniel. One day when dealers start to get inventory you should stop by and take a test drive. The EV's truly are a cool driving experience.

[@baham9217]

After 13 years in a Dodge Ram (13 long, expensive, breaking-down years!), I went back to Chevy and bought a 2009 Cobalt SS. The most fun you can have for $24,000 at the time. Owned it for 5 years and had an emergency break issue that wore out a rear rotor. Mechanically, it was a very sound and well put together car. In 2014, I traded it for an Equinox LTZ. (Long story - divorce came through and I had to downsize and sell most of my stuff.) The Equinox has 140,000 miles on it and has cost me just gas and oil changes. Honestly, it's the best car I've ever owned! V6 engine and AWD and it still gets 24 MPG on the highway. I bought a Camaro SS in 2020. (Mid-life crisis car. 🤣 ) What I am trying to say is that GM makes great cars. I went through some of those bad 80's and 90's cars, and I understand your hesitation to buy GM again. But, I've gotta tell you that GM (Chevy for me) is making great vehicles again. No one's perfect, as recalls happen all around, but I have had no problems with any of my Chevys. So, I have a 2023 Bolt EUV on order now. I can't wait to go "electric" and see how much fun this car will be for me. It's going to make my commute a little easier, and a whole lot cheaper. So, did my testimonial work? 😉

[@dannyize]

Thanks for your testimonial. I'd like to see faster charging in the Bolt EUV. Guess you can't get everything all at once. From my limited in-person experiences (friend's car, fleet cars) GM quality seems good. I hope you got a fair price from your dealer.

[@baham9217]

@@dannyize , the DC Fast charging is a bit slow, but I heard that GM engineers went with the slower DC charging speeds to extend the life of the batteries. Degredation (SP?) is very low for these batteries from what I'm researching, so it might be worth the slower charging in the long run. I know that will make it more of a commuter car, but I'm going to road test mine after I get it. (P.S. - I managed to get it at MSRP with the $6,300 price reduction and no Market Adjustment, so I'll take it as a win, for now.)

[@profdleeucc]

@@dannyize The fundamental key here is to get a 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV or 2023 Chevy Bolt EV factory custom build order configured when it becomes available on the Chevy website starting in or around November 2022 and then print out that build and take it down to a six or so local Chevy dealers to take a test drive and negotiate a best independent Chevy dealer to dealer competitive agreed upon selling price with each individual Chevy dealer before agreeing to signing, submitting and locking in a legally contractual binding agreement with a legally binding $500 contractual enforceable deposit signed by both the dealership owner and salesman handling that specific factory custom build order with one's final "best dealer" chosen individual chosen Chevy dealer and make sure you get a paper copy of this mutual agreement and also take a picture of the mutual agreement with ones smartphone to prevent it from being inadvertently potentially modified later on also as well by taking the precaution of taking a photographic proof that also has the time and date stamped also as well along with the prominent legally binding signatures of both the dealership owner and sales person; no signature alternative substitutions would be valid since this is a legally binding document; any attempt to prevent the customer from retaining both a legally enforceable physical binding copy or taking a photographic smartphone proof copy; should be sufficient terms and conditions to levy a written valid registered business complaint against the regional chevy franchisor assisgned representative; make sure one retains all copies of written and oral communications(via smartphone recording) also as well to backup proof of claims of written breach of contract terms and conditions.

[@saraheath8525]

Great video. I’ve had my 2023 Bolt EUV for 2 months and this is the first instruction on OPD that will make me try it. I will share too.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Yes! Give OPD a try. I think you'll love it.

[@tchenail]

Where i live here in northern quebec we have to use our break one day in the week because there is building rust if you dont use it and it comes fast. I saw friends that had to change break and rotor just because of that, I'm a very proud owner of a 2018 chevy volt listed around here at 31k on today's market paied 24k last fall. Sorry for my english i'm french canadian

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Great tip.. I randomly use the brakes just to work them from time to time as well.

[@JDDevice]

For anyone driving a 2023 Bolt in -10°C (50°F), expect a 120km (74mi) loss in range. Currently I'm getting 316km (196mi) range in winter Temps. EVs in North America should be equipped with heat pump as standard at this point. Sort of like rear window defroster, only heatpump also benefits range in summer, as it's used for more efficient AC cooling.

[@DM-zq8qy]

A heat pump is slightly LESS efficient than a Bolt AC UNLESS the heat is going to the battery (which rarely is needed.) Yes, the cold weather drains battery with resistance air heater shaving 15-30% off your range. I use steering wheel and seat heaters for short trips and never use “hot air.” These use much less power, but it is actually more comfortable than breathing hot, dry air. I am usually “dressed for the cold” anyway if it is below 40°. When in Florida, I never use “hot air”, and get 4.7 miles / KWh (240 miles per monthly charge) even through this hot summer with AC. The AC cools fast because it isn’t fighting against a hot engine “under the hood!”

[@TwilightZoneX]

Absolutely fascinating information that I never realized. General Motors should make this into a commercial! With the price reduction in the Chevrolet Bolt for 23, one should seriously reconsider something they put totally out of their mind. Problem is finding a Chevrolet dealer to order at MSRP.

[@pcfry8732]

I am really excited for the Blazer EV. Can't wait for the big reveal on the 18th!

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

You and me both

[@rosario5972]

Thank you, I was at your dealership a couple of weeks ago. This answered several questions

[@richardsmith2721]

That's the one thing that really impressed me about the Tesla was the one pedal driving. It was just a little weird taking a corner at first because I'm used to coasting around a corner. You have to keep your foot on the pedal through the turn. BTW.. Watch the McMurtry EV break the hillclimb record at Goodwood if you haven't seen it.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

I'll have to check that out

[@paulland5589]

Got my 2023 bolt yesterday. So far so good

[@sotong1113]

Very good explanation and helps me to decide on the selection of the Hertz Bolt EUV from Las Vegas. Very good explanation and clear

[@swedeburg]

Love the regen paddle on my 17 Volt, Have a 23 Bolt on order.....

[@99averagebowler56]

Its my birthday coming JUly 4th, and I have a 2019 honda accord lx and I want to switch to ev i have 30k miles rn

[@Aki-sd5ch]

Fantastic vehicle and video! I own a 2022 and it is a great vehicle all around. I have use with my old gas vehicle the same technique to slow down specially on the turns and I saved a lot of brake pads, unfortunately with gas vehicles you don't get the benefit of an electric vehicle all the energy used to stop the vehicle is completely wasted.

[@jamesburian5203]

Great demonstration. Just bought a 2023 2LT Bolt. Love the one pedal driving. It uses quite a bit of Regen compared to my Leaf. Kinda wish there would be a program option for full Regen with one pedal driving (I can manually get it by using steering wheel paddle also).

[@jestexan12]

Very video. I have a 2022 Bolt Premier and this vid shows how to get the most out of a charge. One pedals almost like a golf cart when you take your foot off the pedal and it slows to a stop on it's own. Thanks for the tutorial

[@clintsinger6893]

Very good video, I will be picking up my Bolt EV today, same color as yours also. How does the regen braking work in winter on snow covered roads.

[@GoldenHart1970]

One of the only down sides I hear about with the one foot braking on these EV's if you live in the "salt belt", is because you are not using the brakes the calipers can seize with rust and stop working. So if you live in a salty area you should try to use the brakes from time to time to prevent them from seizing.

[@ericlowenbach5151]

It should be noted that with the Bolt, one-pedal driving does use the brakes. It's just that the car decides when brakes are used and how much. It feels like no brakes because you are not touching the brake pedal, but the car actually does employ the brakes every time you come to a complete stop, and also when the amount of electricity generated by regeneration is higher than the batteries can accept, which happens fairly often.

[@alexisbourassa657]

Love my 2022 Bolt

[@RandyWitham-ew9tn]

I just bought a 2021 Chevy bolt EV premier and it's the best car I've owned. And I had a 2011 mercedes benz E350 for 6 years 😅

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Congrats!!

[@drbarchitect]

Thanks. Great video. Learned a lot about the one peddle driving mode and the brake lights! I have a 2023 Bolt EUV on order! Can't wait to get it.

[@Anonymous-ji4sb]

That’s good to know. I’ve never gotten more than 30,000 miles out of brake pads, they usually always started shaking after 15,000 miles or so.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

People will love not getting that $900 brake job bill every few years.

[@bigsky212]

I'll soon be the owner of a 2023 EUV... as soon as the dealer figures out the new 2024 "instant tax credit" situation, that is. hahaha Great video! I already understood the basics of regenerative braking, but you answered my question of, why have the on demand paddle when you already have one pedal mode? It looks like the paddle lets you decrease speed even more without having to use the brake? I kept thinking, what about brake lights? But you answered that question too

[@rp9674]

I have a three-month-old 23 Bolt I think I should order brake pads and put them in a ziplock bag with desiccant packets for that first brake change

[@garymiller1977]

Thanks for the great video! Love all the content you put out and are very informative.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Thanks for watching!

[@ChrisSalinas-v5k]

Very informative definitely getting a blot now.

[@tonyfarina1310]

Wow,didn`t know I would be getting a tour of my old home town of Bayonne along with a very informative demonstration of regenerative braking.Been out of there 30 years but I still have some friends there that I will be happy to send your way.Great video.Regen braking is akin to a "Jake Brake" on a big truck but without the noise.Really helps on the hills as you so skillfully showed.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@jimboyd1659]

You should have a golf cart for at the dealership for people to try one foot regen driving!

[@SteveSmith-wv8ug]

I take it your a Chevrolet employee of some sort as you keep on saying Chevy. Wouldn't all electric car manufacturers be able to do all the same things? Didn't pick up if yours was the std bolt, or the EUV, and other than size what would be the difference. There are a ton of videos out there on EV's, but have to say yours was the most informative for us ICE looking to maybe making the switch. I'm seriously thinking about the 2023 Bolt EUV in January thru March due to the $7500 incentive.

[@obession3able]

Thanks for the info!!!!!! I will be using a Bolt L1 for Uber soon and this video really helped with my continued research on the car. 👍👍👍

[@jacknolan7302]

Very well done - thanks you!!

[@bradcooke5383]

Excellent video on regenerative braking Dave B! I can't wait to see your reviews on the upcoming Blazer EV and Equinox EV. Any chance you could borrow the new Cadillac Lyric and do one of your reviews?

[@apolloniaaskew9487]

The GM family of electric and hybrid vehicles have to thank the first modern electric vehicle - the Lunar Rover developed by GM with Boeing for the Apollo Space Program back in the 1960s. The GM EV1 had a cult following in California led by actor Ed Begley Jr., who wanted to purchase the car ( along with just about every lesser) before they were destroyed

[@easternyellowjacket276]

Just bought a 2024 Chevy Equinox EV. Fantastic car, though it has some growing pains. Our radar system is not working when delivered with a forward collision detection error icon in the DIC. Was told it is a software update that will be out "soon". Hopefully that will be the case, as I'm excited to try out Super Cruise.

[@nickk4010]

Awesome video Dave! Did you check the inside brake pads as well? I have had vehicles make brake noise and checked the pads the outer pad had a lot of meat left and the inside pad was worn to the bone. These were older vehicles and one time it was a caliper issue, but now I always check the inside pad, as they typically seem to wear faster in most other vehicles as well.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

No, I just measured them on the one end but I really never use the brake pedal so I'm confident they're pretty much the same all around

[@SkrubCern]

just bought a 2019 bolt and my only concern is getting too use to the one pedal driving. Sometimes, I drive my dad's Titan XD or even drive my own camaro. Will make a mental note of not forgetting the brake pedal.

[@rztour]

Remarkable video. Just got my 2023 Bolt EUV. Our daughter lives 210 miles away from NJ to PA and it’s about 80% Highway (NJ and PA turnpikes). I’ve not taken the trip in my EUV yet. I think you suggested using “D” drive if traversing long stretches of highway. Nice to know even in drive the car will try to regenerate energy back to the battery if you let your foot off the accelerator (to coast or slow down gently), but can you please share what you know about Adaptive Cruise Control as it relates to sending energy back to the battery. When it’s on and a car cuts in front and my EUV causing it to automatically slow down, does that slowing down send energy back into my battery? And if the use of ACC is not great for efficiency, then please let me know that. Thanks again for this great, informative and important video!

[@dgtlrssn]

Been waiting 3 weeks for my GM electric vehicle with another 2 weeks to go... Allegedly.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

I hope is shows up soon

[@janekalfsbeck4936]

I just bought a 2022 chevy bolt ev. Thank you for this video. I need to use cruise control a lot. How do I concerve energy

[@baham9217]

Thanks for a very informative video! I was watching your range remaining on the left of your dash. You started with 245 miles of range and ended with 225 miles of range. How long was your trip in road miles? Was it 20 miles? Or was it more? That would be a great way of showing how the Regen Braking helps to add to your range. Thanks again for all of the info!

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Thanks for watching! It was about a 27 mile drive

[@baham9217]

@@DaveBsellsChevy , looks like you gained 7 miles, roughly. Very cool! I have a 2023 EUV on order now; hoping they stick to 7/26 for the beginning of production. I'm very excited to go electric; very happy to be buying another Chevy. Thanks, again, for the great episode; and thank you for responding 👍🏻

[@samusaran7317]

@@baham9217 The range "estimate" is always changing.

[@profdleeucc]

@@baham9217 It is very frustrating and irritating very negative customer service marketing buying experience as they keep repeatedly calling to ask if I have any questions and I have told them repeatedly that the only question I have needed answered is when will they have the 2023 Chevy Bolt EV available to test drive and that I am specifically not interested in buying a potential 2022 Chevy Bolt EV whatsoever; which frustrates me further still that they are not listening to the potential 2023 Chevy Bolt EV buying customer at all once again; all of my potential local Chevy dealerships in NJ does not have a 2023 Chevy Bolt EV to even take a test drive so that I can get to experience this one pedal driving as I here it is quite good and also get to experience the road handling characteristics of the 2023 Chevy Bolt EV which is a heck of a way to market and promote a 2023 Chevy Bolt EV vehicle; I certainly hope it does not take till November 2022 before I can take a test drive in a 2023 Chevy Bolt EV; I currently drive a 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid and I love the road handling characteristics of that car it is very smooth and quiet handling road characteristics and the bucket seats are also very good; I heard that the bucket seats on the 2023 Chevy Bolt EV are much more comfortable and that the center console has been upgraded also as well; I will wait for another 90 to 100 days from this date of posting till the 2023 Chevy Bolt becomes available for a test drive as I have called at least six local Chevy dealers and they are clearly do not have one to even test drive as of yet. Listen very specifically as well as carefully to your potential 2023 Chevy Bolt EV customer!

[@baham9217]

@@profdleeucc , production for the 2023 Bolt doesn't begin until July 26th. Your local dealerships won't have a '23 on their lots until September at the earliest, I would guess. The 2022 Bolt's are identical to the '23 models, so they will give you the identical ride; feel, and quality of what you want to buy now. There won't be any changes. Those new seats were designed for the upgraded Bolts for the 2021 model year. (I believe that's when the Bolt was refreshed and the EUV was premiered.) My non-professional advice is to go test drive a 2022 model Bolt. It is identical to the 2023 model, minus paint color changes which happen every year. (For example, Chevy added a "Redline Edition" paint scheme for the EUV for the 2023 model year.) I hope this helps to reduce or eliminate your frustration. Also, there are still parts shortages and chip shortages, so we're all going to have to be patient. Good luck! 👍🏻

[@razamataz7254]

great explanation

[@doggy911]

When I get back into my Honda HRV after driving my Bolt, for the first few seconds I get a panic moment wondering why it isn’t slowing down when I get off the gas.

[@mikescott58]

I love one-pedal driving and use it all the time. I was surprised how quickly I became accustomed to it. One thing about it when I owned the 2017 Bolt was if stopped on downward slope, it tended to creep a bit. Another factor on the Bolt (2017 anyway) was I would also hold the brake pedal to keep the brake lights lit while stopped. I know the Bolt had an accelerometer that caused the lights to illuminate when decelerating at around 0.5G. I don't know if newer models keep them lit at a complete stop.

[@aiviou]

Yes, the prius does this as well, to a lesser degree

[@lynnh8189]

I have a 2018 Tesla Model S with about 160,000 with original breaks. No real issues with car and battery is still going strong. My GMC 2007 crew cab truck sits in driveway, but still looks great. .

[@garyfelter3639]

Brakes

[@Brad_Jenkins]

I'm sold

[@godfather4506]

I bet the new Silverado will be even better and as always another awesome video Dave B

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Yes! The new EV's are going to be way cooler, more stylish, faster, etc

[@NCLUSA]

One of the best videos on this. I have always said that EVs are our future, but? we are not there yet, we really need to get our Electric Grid up to par before we go all EVs, and the batteries are still being developed, once they get the batteries to where they need to be I believe the EVs will be more common on the streets.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

People say "we are not there yet" while I am literally living the EV life now and have been for the last 5+ years.

[@NCLUSA]

@@DaveBsellsChevy Would you say you are the Rule?, or are you the exception ?. I have seen many EV owners that got burned with EVs, just look what's happening in Florida, saltwater causes EVs to burn, and right now there is a lot of salt water there. The cost, most people I know cannot afford an EV. I still say "We Are Not There Yet".

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Neither. I am just a guy currently living with an EV which so many people say will be impossible in the future. As for the Florida EV fire articles... Why haven't we ever heard of the flooded EV fires before? 10+ years worth of EV's/Hybrids on the road and never heard of fires caused by flooding before??

[@NCLUSA]

@@DaveBsellsChevy " never heard of fires caused by flooding " It's the salt water, when salt water gets on the batteries the batteries catch fire. I'm not one of these EV haters, I believe it's our future, but I believe we are not ready yet.

[@ben7785]

I have new 2022 Bolt EUV and 2021 Tesla Model 3 P. Most all EV have one pedal drive ie battery regeneration. Doesn't have to be GM only.

[@nevco8774]

Chevy Bolt uses blended regeneration by modulating the regenerative braking with real braking. That means if you drive it like a normal car with using both accelerating and decelerating pedals the car automatically will recuperate electricity without using the braking pads unless the braking pedal is slammed on. Yes, one pedal is cool but you do not need to learn it unless you like it. Some folks are not big fans of it so usual driving like a gasoline car will be just fine for preserving brake pads in a Bolt. That is not a Tesla where they never use blending: using the brake pedal means it in that car. You are forced to use one pedal driving there. Not in a Bolt since GM spent lots of time getting that blending correct to please both worlds of one pedal drivers and regular 2 pedal drivers coming from gasoline world.

[@RAPTORFANATIC]

Would love to see a video of what the actual total charging time/extended time needed required for travel on a trip 800+ miles.

[@samusaran7317]

Well over 16 hours

[@kevinkaaz7720]

@@samusaran7317 16 hours of charging for 800 miles? Not true. Variables such as temperature and what DCFC charging system you are using will have an effect. Assuming you can charge either level 2 or DCFC when you reach your destination, you will need to add just over 2 hours of charging to travel 800 miles in a Bolt. Combining bathroom breaks and/or meals with your charging stops make for a much more enjoyable drive unless you like driving an ICE vehicle for 12 hours straight !

[@Phantom-1992]

I knew I should've bought a Chevy Bolt instead of a Kia Niro Ev. Oh well I will definitely consider this Ev in about four years from now. 😅😅😅

[@MrEtay78]

Great video! Hoping to get one of these next year, driving in PA where we have a few more hills than NJ/NYC Regen was something I wasn't accounting for. Hey next video, you might want to let the viewers know if you tapped the brakes 😆 thanks!!

[@rp9674]

2017-2023 Top tip: at a stoplight, turn your head, look out the corner of your eyes in front of you, they'll think you're not paying attention and you can get the jump, scream "you got bolted!"

[@jackhaen]

Awsume - Great Video. I had a 2022 EUV LT1 for about 5 months and upgraded to the premium last month. I live in Vermont and as you mentioned we have some mountains here and the regen works great going downhill. Question - would or do you suggest always leaving the auto in one peddle mode? One fellow at the dealership said no and another one said yes. A little confused.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

I cycle back and forth between drive and one pedal... I turn it off mostly on highways when there is no reason to slow down. I like the car to coast more on downhills

[@jackhaen]

@@DaveBsellsChevy thanks for the response - I pretty much do the same.

[@laprofeamy]

My 2018 Bolt rotors and brake pads rusted out and had to be replaced at 43K. New England winters + parking outside. Still...

[@manuelwong6681]

excellent.getting use to using one petal with my used 2019 bolt, Do you have a video to set car for charging. Most times I charge at free chargers but can't figure the computer screen to get a full charge. Enjoying your vids. mkw near san francisco

[@coreylawson1103]

in the "Energy" screen, on the right, there is a vertical, green, graduated scale showing your current charge percentage. there is kind of a white indicator along the edges of it, which you can the slide up or down to set the max charging %, especially for 110VAC/level 1 charging. You may be able also to change the level 1 charging from 8 amps to 12 amps in that screen as well.

[@STORMZ8]

Resale is crap, but good foe me that has been looking at them.

[@mjb7469]

SUPER Video and info - - Thanks

[@hardtobefirst]

The owner’s manual does not show jacking points. Given that we are supposed to clean the underside twice a year, how do you know where to jack?