Tesla Model Y vs. Chevy Bolt EUV Comparison | Which Small Electric SUV Is Best?

[@edmundscars]

Is the Tesla Model Y worth nearly twice as much as a Bolt EUV? Looks like EV customers will be asking themselves that question in 2023.

[@gregkramer5588]

No, the Y is worth at most $60k with Autopilot not $74k. No more than a GV60 for sure. An EV6 wind at $53k is better than the Y in most ways. The Y gets more range but worse ride, interface, quietness and build quality. The Bolt is impossible to beat for the price at this time.

[@Jasona1976]

No, not a chance.

[@markplott4820]

Edmunds - the Chevy BOLT is CRAP. even MUNRO thinks so. the Chevy BOLT is not even built by gm, its 80% made by LG. LG who makes CRAP pouch cell Batteries for the BOLT. gm did little to ZERO enginering of the BOLT. gm only built the BODY shell. not the Cells, modules , battery pack, the BMS , the Thermal system or HVAC. the RWD model 3 is a SUPERIOR car.

[@markplott4820]

gm is on Shakey ground , and will LIKELY go BANKRUPT in 2024.

[@markplott4820]

FACTS are the Chevy BOLT is too SLOW, too short RANGE and very INEFFICIENT. the BOLT is built too HEAVY. and the TESLA model 3 RWD is the MOST Efficient car in the USA @ 132 mpg. the BOLT is also LACKING a FRUNK which people need and makes car SAFER. having a FRUNK is a ADVANCED Design exercise . the Chevy BOLT is NOT an Advanced car. its based upon a GAS platform.

[@User.Joshua]

I am so happy that channels are starting to give the Bolt the credit it deserves!

[@dhwang101]

Does it matter if most people prefer to have a Tesla in their driveway to show neighbors?😂

[@akron82]

Purchased a Bolt EUV Launch Edition in September. Phenomenal value! I have put about 5400 miles on it since purchasing and the majority of those miles were with Super Cruise activated. It is so good that I am actually thinking of buying a second one.

[@jimv1983]

After only 5,400 miles you couldn't possibly tell if it's a good value. How will it hold up after 50,000 miles? 100,000 miles? Based on the price it is not a good chance. The Bolt EUV starts at $27,000 and $18,000 is just the battery pack. That means every other part, assembly and profit comes in at $9,000. Chevy has to be cutting corners in quality in a major way to come in at $9,000 for everything else other than the battery pack.

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

@@jimv1983 Part of whether or not something is a good value is simply its features. While I personally like the Tesla better, there's no doubt that the Bolt EUV compares well to the Tesla, even beating it in some areas. Chevy has kept the price down by not having struts for the hood and not having a power lift gate. But they also have a review camera in the review mirror and super cruise. The only real area drivers are concerned about when it comes to cutting corners is the battery, and Chevy has your standard warranty on it, so who cares if they're cutting corners, as long as they honor their warranty?

[@jimv1983]

@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 I care a lot more about the quality and long term reliability than having fancy features. The car only sells for $25,000 and like 65% is the battery. That leaves less than $10,000 for all other parts, assembly and profit for both Chevy and the dealership. They can't build a car that is good quality that will be reliable for a long time for that little money. Look at the cheapest gas cars on the road. Cars like the Kia Rio, Chevy Spark and Mitsubishi Mirage. They range from $14,000-17,000 and they are absolute garbage. For the Bolt to be $25,000 it would have to have a significantly lower production price than even those cheapest gas cars for everything else other than the cost of the battery.

[@EllenGould]

Have had my Bolt for 3 years. Chevy really came through with this one - no annoying issues. They replaced the battery (supplier's fault) so now I'm consistently getting more than 420 KM on a single charge. Charge once per month overnight at my condo. Much more convenient than a gas-fueled car. Also leave muscle cars in the dust when I pull away at intersections which is surprisingly fun.

[@robvernon9060]

I LOVE my Bolt!!! AND I just got my battery recall replacement done, so I get an extra 5KW ( good for 260 miles of range) AND a new 100,000mi warranty!! No gas, no oil, no maintenance, nothing mechanical to break down like a gas car!

[@klikklik7499]

What do you think of the seats? I feel many new car seats push the average person into forward head posture. Does the Bolt do this?

[@javiercastro4561]

Test drove both ended up getting a y performance, but the bolt is definitely a better bargain but I do a decent amount of long drives and the Tesla charging infrastructure is many times better than the competition

[@markplott4820]

the BOLT is 80% made by LG, that should tell you something.

[@ItsAlive111]

@@markplott4820 sounds good to me, better than GM

[@Anthonysk9]

The charging network is night and day compared to Electrify America and EVGo. So many KZbinrs talk about how terrible the networks are compared to Tesla. I just took a 1600 mile round trip from Tucson to San Francisco and back to Tucson. Easy peasy in my MYP.

[@zrh2004]

It will be interesting to see how Tesla rolls out the CCS compatibility. Looks like they already have one up and running in Hawthorne, CA.

[@SuzukiKid400]

@@youdontknowme2915 as soon as you buy a Tesla you become a douchebag. I know 3 people who bought one and immediately went full douche. It’s unfortunate.

[@boots_n_coots]

That Tesla interior is about as welcoming as the inside of a new kitchen fridge. (Five stars for a concise, intelligent review, and thank you).

[@davidrandall2742]

I'm getting a '23 Lt2 Bolt euv, as it's got everything I need in a commuter. Double the price for the Tesla isn't even a consideration for me.

[@AmandaPanda2710]

I own a ‘22 Bolt euv and it has been the greatest car I have ever owned. If you get one, make sure to get a charge point charger for your house.

[@davidrandall2742]

@amanda Brown -- Great to hear :) in Canada gm pays for a standard install of a level-2 charger, but I already know I need to pay for a subpanel.

[@FACTOTUM_55]

​@@davidrandall2742I kind of used a cheat code, I needed a new stove anyway so I switched to gas and used the stove 40A breaker saving me a service upgrade

[@tyestoob]

I owned both of them and I can say I truly prefer the bolt over the Tesla Model Y. First ride quality! He even mentioned that in the video. That’s the main reason why I got rid of my Tesla. The ride quality felt horrible! I felt every single bump on the road, which also causes rattling inside the cabin. So annoying!!! Second build quality. Brand new car shouldn’t have any gaps or issues. Right after I drove it off the lot, somehow the driver’s window wasn’t sealed properly which causes an annoying wind noise coming through. However Tesla technology is out of this world and that’s what makes this car so special. Over the air updates and Tesla app works flawlessly with the car. Plus the charging network is a huge plus if you are someone that likes road trips a lot! Bolt will definitely disappoint you with its low fast charging ability. Bolt works for us as a commuter car without braking the bank.

[@zBMatt]

I went down one of the worst paved roads I’ve ever seen on a test drive with the dealership and the hydraulics made me feel as though I was in an MDX.

[@rp9674]

I think both Bolt & M3 highland softened the ride for mainstream mass appeal

[@m2193d]

I recently bought a 2023 Bolt EUV Premier for 35k out-of-the-door. It is an excellent city car with a lot of standard features. The ride is more like a regular ICE car, softer and very quiet.

[@rmendoza720]

Just got my Bolt EV 2023....I am in LOVE! Perfect range...charge at home....zippy. I convinced both my little brothers to pick one up and 2 friends.....since this is the last year for the Bolt.

[@rp9674]

Hope they produce 1+ more yr

[@camarocraig7060]

​@@rp9674they are

[@samatwesu]

I purchased Bolt EUV premier redline sunroof super cruise with dealer markup $41,000. A model Y is now $44,000 and a model 3 $38,000. Tesla inventory even lower in price. Charge time 20% to 80% in Bolt 1 hr 10 minutes with DC fast charging.

[@chrismaxny4066]

Here's one more consideration for $82,000 USD we got a 5 ton geothermal heating system, a 16k grid tied ground mounted solar system, and a Bolt EUV Premiere Red line Edition with all options. Think about that as a combination to help the Planet!

[@meandmyEV]

I also went solar and have a Bolt EUV. The only problem I am having is that I only got one Powerwall so I have to pull energy back from the grid at night to charge.

[@Miata822]

Good review. Back in 2018 I bought a Gen 2 Chevy Volt, my first GM product, when I got disillusioned with Tesla. I was pleasantly surprised by the features, build quality, and ride from a brand I had always heard was somehow "bad." I've moved on to bigger things, but if I were looking for another commuter/around town car I would definitely look at the Bolt EUV.

[@sh969]

$70k base model for the Y, or, the premier euv, for $33k. Heck, add in all the add-ons, and it's still $30k less than the base Y. I have an EUV. it's a hatchback. But, I love the physical buttons on the EUV, and the much much lower price point

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

The Bolt is absolutely a great option. I'd just highlight a few things: * With the Tesla, there's no "MSRP" issues. You know how much it's going to cost and that's that. Good luck actually getting the Bolt at MSRP * The Bolt will be more than fine as long as you have consistent access to a level 2 charger. If you live in an apartment, however, and don't have consistent access to a level 2 charger, you'll be forced to use public charging and you have to plan things out more, due to its slow charging. * Tesla's FSD price is nuts. I'd love to see a video of just how capable super cruise is. * The speed of acceleration of the Model Y is awesome, but the Bolt seems more than capable. I'm probably going to get a Model 3 performance, but the Bolt is a great option, especially if you have level 2 access.

[@meandmyEV]

Good comparison. The Tesla is better if you can’t charge at home or if you plan on doing a lot road trips, although something like the Prius Prime or used Chevy Volt might be a better choice for long distances. Tesla performance is also better if that’s your thing. I cared a lot more about it when I was younger. The Bolt is a better choice if you want a normal driving experience. My wife is a technophobe so I don’t see her digging through menus to change settings in the Tesla.

[@GusDom]

I'm still loving my Chevy Bolt 2017. My wife and I are seriously thinking of replacing our Prius with the Chevy Bolt EUV to go all electric.

[@HygienistDentist]

Highly recommend it.

[@HygienistDentist]

I just got an EUV and I absolutely love it. It's no Tesla and for the price I'm glad it's not. Still not as flashy or fast, but it's much smoother and quieter and I'm saving so much!

[@hereigoagain5050]

The best feature of the Bolt is that it doesn't come with an Elon and fanboys.

[@saintsubie6661]

For the money, I would buy a Bolt, and use the extra $30k to buy a nice, efficient used hybrid for road trips

[@J__7777]

You can buy a brand new hybrid for $30K

[@beautyofgrace3915]

Great video! Hope to get the bolt ev soon.

[@BTC909]

Distance get a Tesla. Otherwise I would get a Bolt EV & save the money over the EUV. Be aware the Bolt EV might be getting cancelled when the Equinox EV shows up.

[@joemcdonough7509]

InsideEV's recently posted that Chevy is doubling their production of the Bolt due to huge demand. Unless the Equinox really cuts into their sales, I think the Bolt is here to stay for awhile

[@BTC909]

@@joemcdonough7509 EUV, possibly not the EV.

[@1025257]

What reviewers seem to miss is that the Bolt is great vehicle for us retired types who need reliable transportation for everyday life and seldom do road trips...road trips are way in the past. Waiting for our EUV delivery.

[@SSModi852]

Thanks for the review. I bought BOLT EUV and happy with I got for the price. 26K after rebate for an EV is a steal in today's auto market. I doubt those prices will last. GM is probably taking a loss at that price. Regular owners don't ever drive their cars with full acceleration. Those 0-60 numbers are just for spec sheet. I own Acura MDX SH-AWD which goes 0-60 in 6.5 seconds but I never did that in my 8 years of owning it. I think GM cars will be a hit in the market. And people will buy Tesla only for it's impressive spec sheet and supercharging network. Also Tesla is considered to be a luxury car but there is nothing luxirious about it except for the price.

[@keevinboling6691]

Been driving a Chevy Bolt for years fully loaded with super cruise absolutely love it. My granddaughter has a Tesla and it’s exactly as the video says. Take my bolt on long trips no issues. Cruise is awesome on a trip especially if you need two hands to open a water bottle or bag of chips. I have been on the interstate between two semi trucks. In a turn at 70 miles an hour the bolt tracks true actually drives better than I do my wife also has the Chevy Bolt hers is a 2018. Absolutely no issues rotates the tires and fill the washer fluid bottle is all we ever do

[@telliesmith9825]

I need that bolt for my daily commute and around town

[@rprestage74]

This may be late but I'm totally sold on the Bolt EUV over the Y. I'll be shopping soon. Thank you.

[@fvvfvbbbb]

Did you pick up an EUV?

[@meandmyEV]

I have a Bolt EUV and I love it but there are some things I would have preferred about the Tesla. Being allowed to watch videos on the screen would be awesome especially since fast charging is slower on the Bolt.

[@emschaub]

I like the Bolt EUV and currently have an order. I also really like the EV6 which is definitely less of a bargain but more sane price difference than EUV vs ModelY. The EV6 is bigger, AWD, much better DCFC, heat pump, more premium interior. I live in a northern state and the loss of range w out heat pump and lack of AWD are both significant.

[@DM-fv7hw]

There are two classes of EVs; fast charging and not fast charging. Fast charging EVs are better at long trips and public charging. Not fast charging EVs are better for home charging and shorter/commuter trips. It depends on your needs.

[@mikus4242]

Bolt does fast charge, just it is quite limited compared to newer EVs. The max of 55 kw for DC fast charging is a limiting factor on the Bolt. Most newer EVs DC fast charge at 125-150 kw.

[@yunfanfan9452]

As a Tesla owner, I must say that Bolt EUV seems the most worthy competitor in the US to Tesla. At this price, this package seems unbeatable, and the looks is frankly nicer than 3/Y. The only major shortcoming of Bolt is the wait times being too long.

[@allenarneson4349]

I have rented both cars to do a self evaluation. All of the positives you gave for both cars is spot on. I found the Bolt easier to drive and assimilate to. The ride was comfortable and plush as you stated. The big draw back on the Bolt is the charging speeds and range. For around town or round trips of 120-130 miles it is fine. But a long trip to my daughters house (no fast charging stations near her home yet) will mean long wait times for charging - like 7 hours on a 240v 50amp NEMA plug. I do have a 50amp NEMA plug for my home charging and found it was okay for both cars over night. I'm leaning to the Bolt because of price. Will use my ICE car for trips to my daughter's house.

[@Evan_Land]

Purchased a 2023 new in Colorado for 14K. Well worth the price and great for city/suburb driving and electric power is great in the mountains. Stacked the federal, state, and CO trade in to get 21K off the purchase price.

[@George_Shonia]

Unsubscribed more then a year ago over a clear biased & even a false claims about teslas in their reviews.. Today I watched their latest reviews of tesla cars & I just can't believe the honest of reviewer, it was straight & true! Really balanced & no agresive bashing on teslas really... I'm back on the board, subscribed again, I'm really interesting to see cyber truck comparisons on this channel

[@HarveyPayne]

The compare of the Driver Assist features was not fully stated. For the Bolt you need to spend $2200 for the super cruise option but it doesn’t do anything without also paid a monthly OnStar subscription. I’m not sure how much this costs, but you should and it should have been mentioned. For the Tesla it comes with basic autosteer for no additional cost. This does what the Bolt does for $2200 + monthly OnStar subscription. The difference here is the Tesla works everywhere while the Bolt only works on a subset of “well mapped roads.” Also different is the Bolt is hands free on that subset of roads where it works while the Tesla requires one to keep at least one hand on the wheel for everywhere. For additional money one can add Enhanced Autopilot to the Tesla. This adds features beyond GMs Supercruise. It can be a one time fee or just a subscription like OnStar. You don’t have to both buy it and subscribe like with Chevy. For even more up front cost or a higher (not both) fee one can get even more driver assist features of the FSD package.

[@KOFIV77]

where did you get this data...Super cruise is basics "autosteer" and a "monthly OnStar" Subscription...? FSD and Super Cruise do the same thing with super cruise restricted to well mapped roads. An engineering choice by GM. People can argue if this path is better than Tesla's but its a path.

[@KOFIV77]

what is basic "autosteer"? is it same as "Enhanced Autopilot"? if so it is $6K

[@ruidiw212]

@@KOFIV77 get to know the facts before you respond. all Teslas come with basic autopilot which is basically a more versatile implementation of super cruise. I find it hard to believe that a multi-billion dollar company like GM can't figure out how to get auto-steer working w/o premapping all the roads, when outfits like open pilot/comma ai can achieve the same thing in a Chevy Bolt with an aftermarket device that also handles auto lane changes and now traffic-light/stop sign detection......and yet the public keeps praising super cruise as some super state-of-the-art self driving system....what a farce

[@HarveyPayne]

@@KOFIV77 autosteer and traffic aware cruise control both come free with every new Tesla. Autosteer does what it says - automatically steers the car. It just stays in the current lane, be that a freeway or a city street. Any place with lane markings. Enhanced autopilot adds automatic lane changes, smart summon, auto park, and most importantly Navigate on Autopilot (NoA). NoA will drive the car and follow a route along a freeway system. It will change lanes to go around slow vehicles or to move to a needed exit lane. It will automatically change to another freeway or exit the freeway, depending on your route. For road trips this means it does most of the driving except when it’s time to leave the freeway to recharge. Add in FSD and it handles all this plus the city streets. I can route to Costco and switch FSD on as I leave my driveway and the car will choose the route, drive that route and say it arrived when it pulls into the Costco parking lot. I monitor it and take cover when it messes up. No mess ups means it did the complete drive itself. If I only had NoA or just the free basic autopilot, I could use autosteer after I left my neighborhood because we don’t have lines on our neighborhood streets. As soon as I got to a lined street I could use autosteer until I needed to turn. I would manually make the turn then reenable autosteer until my next turn. NoA will stop at stop signs and stop lights but it also stops at green lights unless you manually tell it to continue through. This stop sign/light feature is part of NoA. Basic (free) autopilot would just run the lights and signs.

[@HarveyPayne]

@@KOFIV77 I’m familiar with the tech. Supercruise will maintain your lane and speed. A higher level will auto lane change but I don’t think (not sure) that level is available on Bolts. This might be limited to more luxury cars like the Cadillac. It will only do this on premapped roads. This means most freeways I think. You have to pay $2200 on the Bolt to get the option and if you go to the Chevy site and configure a bolt with the Supercruise option you will see in the fine print “A current OnStar subscription required.” Supercruise is way way way a subset of FSD which operates on all roads, will stop for stop lights and stop signs, automatically make necessary turns or drive through traffic circles, etc. FSD is way more expensive though. $15k purchase or $200 monthly. However, if you do buy NoA for $6k I believe the subscription for FSD becomes $99/month.

[@daveroberts117]

I was going to buy a Bolt until I saw the many serious complaints from users posted on NHTSA. Now I'm probably going with the Tesla Y.

[@Dextermorga]

I can't wait for my EUV get deliver 🙂

[@allcoupedup]

You're telling me there are no vents under the front seats aimed towards the rear passengers on the bolt?

[@MrLogansimmons]

It seems like, if you want to do longer road trips, buy a cheap gas car and then buy a Bolt for everything else. You’d still be cheaper than the Y. As an aside, we just did a road trip (about a day’s worth) in our Kia Niro EV that only charges at 77kw. It did just fine.

[@terrancecloverfield6791]

Exactly. But then you'd be carrying insurance for both cars. 😝

[@omaha42000]

We own both a 2021 Model Y LR AWD and a 2022 Bolt EUV Premier. Love them both. For sure the Bolt is a better value, but be aware that the Bolt can be a problem on long road trips, especially in winter (Bolt range drops hard in cold weather - more than the MY). For daily driving, both are good and the Bolt as a softer ride. Tesla has greater power yet uses less electricity per mile. Tesla is also larger. The single screen Tesla takes longer to get use to whereas the Bolt is more like a regular gas car in terms of driver interface (wipers, sound control, hvac, etc). Both charge fast enough overnight on 240 VAC L2, but on the road at a DC fast charger, the Bolt really sucks compared to the Tesla as it is MUCH slower to charge and in many areas the CCS network often has single charge stations compared to the much larger, much more reliable Tesla Supercharger network. If a Bolt were low on power, say 15% state of charge, then rolls into a single charge location, and there is a car in front of it, it could take HOURS to get back on the road, unless there is another station nearby. Electrify America is the best CCS network in terms of having multiple stations. Where I live there is mostly Chargepoint single chargers. Every CCS network requires one to have an account and usually an app on their phone. CCS stations have way more outage time compared to Tesla SC.Where I live, Tesla SC is only along the interstates but you can find CCS chargers in weird small towns. I rarely go on long trips, but if I did I would not consider the Bolt. Model Y is excellent snow car. Bolt has horrible factory tires for snow and it is prudent to buy a set of snow tires if you live in areas with snow. If money is no option, buy the Tesla, but if money matters, the Bolt EUV is a good choice if you can live with its limitations.

[@rp9674]

$36,500 vs &22,500 after rebate, so close, but I went with Bolt EV

[@rhdtv2002]

That’s so damn close - how hard was that decision. Lol

[@rp9674]

Update, I got a California rebate one year later. $34,500 vs $20,500. The latter was for the Bolt. So so close! Also there's tax financing and insurance

[@ColinTolls]

1 thing you missed for the Bolt EUV interior, heated rear seats on your trim level!

[@CasperChicago]

Edmunds is probably ashamed for having produced this video after GM announced the cancellation of the Chevy Bolt. I have test driven the Chevy Bolt and admittedly it is a very worthy competitor for any EV. GM killed the ONLY MASS PRODUCED EV it had! I canceled my order for a Chevy Bolt two weeks after it was announced that the car was canceled,…I got a Tesla instead!!! GM and Ford HAVE LOST (not losing) THE EV BATTLE…

[@Alkelly-hh6rv]

I thought the bolt had a mini engine for generating electricity

[@StephenDeLaRosa]

These are a great duo for a two car family. Bolt is a super value daily driver and the Model Y is better for road trips due to storage capacity, charging network, and charging speeds. We have a TM3 and an ID4, but this is a better duo.

[@nevco8774]

So far in VW ID4 on long trips you might have unlimited free charging for 3 years and you are not in a huge rush then ID4 is a much more comfortable road tripper then Model 3 or Y. One have to have a Tesla Model S or X with air suspension to have comfortable ride. But nothing beats Chevy Bolt on ability to fit in tight parking spots in urban environment.

[@mech-E]

The bolt is probably better for most people since most people dont need much out of a car or really care at all about a car. The Tesla is better for people who are doing road trips or care about something different and better. Yes the Tesla is expensive but it's objectively a superior vehicle and offers a superior ecosystem. Do a roadtrip in the bolt and then in the Tesla, you'll understand.

[@schenier]

why do all reviewers only talk of the initial +2200$ for the hands free driving of the EUV but they don't mention that is only for 3 years. then, you have to pay per month to keep using it

[@JohnSmith-rt5yq]

It's still a deal. Let it lapse and just pay for the month when you plan to road trip, easy. Hell, even if you paid monthly for a while 10 years, you are still cheaper than a Tesla by a mile

[@FREDNAJAH]

a couple of corrections, 1st the bolt EUV premier with the options you have is 37,500 plus tax, I just got one as replacement for my 2020 bolt ev. 2nd 265 is not realistic on a really good day its more like 220. and the supper cruise only works on some highways and even then like in southern California most of highway 5 kept telling me not available and it definitely does not work off the freeway. after all that it is a great car for a great price and even though I don't have a tesla I think it is better than tesla because of the price and options.

[@younged510]

No there is a 32k-35k premier but the 38k premier the most expensive one because I think it comes with all the packages like sound,redline, heated and ventilated seats etc...

[@paulyg1741]

@@younged510 I just picked up a Premier Redline from Selman Chevy, MSRP $37.8 with Super Cruise, Sun and Sound, ventilated/heated seats, heated steering wheel for 35k. So happy with that deal.

[@younged510]

@@paulyg1741 that's awesome!!!!

[@jon1913]

I own a 2020 Bolt and a 2022 Model X (not a Y), I love the bolt as a commuter but nothing matches tesla for charging network. The 55kW max charge rate of the Bolt is embarrassing. Even if they doubled their charge rate to a 100kW max, it would still be slower than almost every other EV on the road today. I do 95% of my charging at home on level 1 or 2 charging, but those very rare road trips in the Bolt are frustrating compared to my Tesla. The things that surprises me the most when comparing my Bolt and Model X is that the Bolt despite being $90,000 less off the factory line (I bought it used for under $60k) feels like a "better" car. The build is solid, the ride is comfortable and everything feels natural. Sometimes when I'm driving the Tesla it feels like I'm suggesting how fast the car should go and the car decides how fast to go and how quickly to get there. I love both cars but I just enjoy the Bolt more... except for long road trips.

[@nogi7028]

I own the Bolt EV 2023. No it's not comfortable, no it doesn't keep the road noise out, no it doesn't smooth out the road bumps, no the steering wheel doesn't turn nicely, the speakers are of low sound quality. In summary, it has objectively bad ergonomics. I still would take it over any other EV by far because it is affordable and reliable

[@alcosound]

It seems that the only real disadvantage of the Bolt is the charging speed, I guess...

[@conchobar]

Model Y has a heat pump so much greater range during cold weather. Model Y is a wider car, so while not much more legroom, the back bench is wider and more likely to fit 3 people comfortablely. The Model Y also drives like a sports car and less like an small crossover. Other than that it struggles to justify the huge price gap.

[@RobertGeers]

Auto pilot is standard in a Tesla. Tesla backlog is no worse than the Bolt. Article seems very slanted towards GM. Agree on price making the Bolt a great buy.

[@ronsexton3685]

Price is wrong. The MYLR is less, and is now discounted further. The $70 is for the Model Y Performance. Which I have.

[@dunggg]

It doesn’t matter how much Chevy price their EUV. Dealership will mark up the vehicle. I cross shop the EUV Hawaii and they’re all mark up to 40k for the redline trim.

[@younged510]

Got mine for 31k no mark up. once I get the federal and clean air rebate I will owe less then 16k then I will refinance to 2-3 yrs with a cheaper monthly bill but will pay exact amount I was paying before to finish faster lol WINNING!

[@DanRingwald]

We have been leasing EV’S for about 12 years. The Nissan Leaf we just turned in went up in value so much it gave us 2 free years of leasing! The Chevy Bolt EUV we are now leasing is really great! Your video is really good but I can't believe you did not stick your hand out the sun roof wave and say you can't get this on any Tesla? We lease all our EV’S through our C-Corp which means we don't have to track any mileage or where you go. You just report the full amount of lease price per and write it off on your tax for the year. That saves a lot of tracking time on tax accounting! Tesla will soon open their charge stations to all EV’S so get ready to enjoy that one too! 😉

[@rhdtv2002]

I’d love to see what a full charge range does for the Model 3 and Chevy EUV - I want to bet that the EUV will beat it because their 259 range seems to be really over 300 for allot of people why the Model 3 isn’t hitting close the the range they said

[@arthurbaney3014]

You didn't mention in this review that all teslas come standard with basic autopilot, which gives you perfect lane centering and adaptive cruise control and works on any road with clearly marked lane lines. To many people that's a huge advantage of the Tesla.

[@LitlPrince2]

So does the Bolt...

[@arthurbaney3014]

​ @LitlPrince2 the Bolt has lane keep assist, which will bounce your car left and right between the lane lines like a ping pong ball and occasionally drift outside of the lanes. It doesn't have perfect lane centering like Tesla autopilot does, and its not capable of making sharp turns.

[@Jasona1976]

@@arthurbaney3014 nonsense

[@arthurbaney3014]

@@Jasona1976 what is nonsense? Can you explain what you mean?

[@Ishmael01]

I rented both on Turo, and the Bolt EUV center the car in the lane better than a model Y.

[@KTPurdy]

Helpful review

[@Anniefawesome]

Dude the mission bay chev has it for 28k for the LT so dude bolt hands down!

[@charlesjack6571]

As a beyond satisfied Bolt EUV Premiere owner, I can state with total authority that this author is spot on . . . almost. GM, as an incentive, will pay (with limits) the cost of installing, not a "charger," but a 220 volt outlet on which the adaptable (with the Premiere model) charge device can be plugged in. Those who can't use the outlet can opt for $500.00 worth of free charging at EVgo level 3 DC fast charging sites.

[@hotlobstahvids]

Good review but three huge misses re Tesla. 1. Basic Autopilot(which is awesome) is free/included. 2. free OTA Tesla updates/upgrades allow your Tesla to literally improve over time. 3. Tesla's extraordinary resale value. Would be wise to consider these items when doing the math.

[@2sk21]

Very impressive car! Really like the simple controls in the Bolt EUV

[@terrancecloverfield6791]

I wonder which one is easier to repair....like I can do the maintenace and repair myself!

[@johnnguyen3834]

Lyriq vs Model Y is probably a truer comtest. Tesla doesn't offer a $30k range car. If the Bolt did this well against the Tesla, then imagine what GM can offer at $60k.

[@Just-a-guy926]

Just because both vehicles are electric doesn’t mean they compete against each other.

[@superspeeder]

They’re both comparable in size/function, and there are relatively few EVs to choose from in that space. Tesla is probably the most popular, so why not use it as a yardstick to judge the Bolt?

[@nickallen1850]

Alex on Autos must be shaking right now. These two vehicles should never be compared there’s a 30k price difference

[@gregkramer5588]

He has one of the very best channels IMO.

[@starkparker16]

Can't watch. Too much bulge.

[@LafemmebearMusic]

No you’re incorrect. This was very informative. So what you meant to say was in your opinion they shouldn’t be compared.

[@gregkramer5588]

@@LafemmebearMusic In that case I just go by value which makes this one easy.

[@johncipolletti5611]

I just traded in my Toyota Prius after 2 years for a Bolt. I got a fortune for it ($26,500)!

[@mikecarter4572]

GM and ford needs to start thinking more about reliable charging networks or people who buy these things will start returning them back to the dealers

[@gregthompson7954]

That's what's hurting them and the range also

[@younged510]

​@@gregthompson7954nah the Range is amazing.. it's just the charging speed. I dove 178 miles going 68-70mph highway/freeway round trip and still had 70 miles left when I got home. I was averaging 4.1-4.5 kmh on the Bolt you can use paddle break regen and it double the regen, that is why getting up to 4.5 kmh is doable. Always use the paddle regen on regular street and when traffic hit highway/freeway... Again there is a bolt euv reviewer and he mentioned that the bolt ev/euv is the most efficient ev he ever driven. The charging speed for fast charge is only the kriptonight for the bolts..

[@Ontos0353]

We are very pleased with our Bolt EUV and Tesla Y. The Bolt is like a tradition car in terms of how the controls are set up. The Tesla something like a space shuttle in a futuristic movie. The Tesla Phone app great something Chevy needs to work on. If money is a Issue, it would hard to go wrong with the Bolt EUV. The Tesla has other advantages if you have need for those advantages. Both Great cars. We look at other EV, more money than the Bolt but, (This could be my issue) awkward

[@rustlebruxz0013]

Good video, thanks. I wish you'd discuss cold weather use which you don't see in southern California. Here in southern Washington (state) we've seen a lot of 20s degree weather and some snow already. I have a garage but it's not heated. How's the cold going to affect the Bolt's battery? And what about cabin heat vs. the battery range?

[@LafemmebearMusic]

Hello from cobb California where it’s currently 26 degrees… 😅

[@MarkDanielson]

2022 EUV driver here. Seeing about a 10-15% drop in range in 10-20° weather.

[@rustlebruxz0013]

@@MarkDanielson Thank you, that's not as much as I was fearing.

[@gregthompson7954]

The Chevy bolt drives smooth the fast charger seems to be a little steep the heat is horrible the range is off could be a little bigger suv single padel make me roll back find that kinda strange

[@8ballphilc]

Close? Maybe, but wait until you road trip the Bolt and try charging on the non Tesla network. Good luck!

[@gregkramer5588]

Well I do not by a Versa if I want to tow. Does not make the Versa bad.

[@ronlheureux7623]

The fact of the natter is most people simply want an affordable daily driver. It’s also likely that those families that want an EV for going to work, taking the kids to school and extracurricular activities own more than one car. They likely own an ICE that is better suited to family trips. This idea that everyone needs a 3 second, and very expensive “luxury” car is simply narrow minded.

[@gregkramer5588]

@@ronlheureux7623 For sure, The same as you imply to assume every EV has to be great for long trips is silly. Many people hardly ever leave the metro area where they live. I do so I am considering a Ioniq 6 in about 1.5 years.

[@mikus4242]

The non-Tesla charging network (outside of California) is not nearly as good as Tesla's network. But, it is improving and should be a non issues in 2-3 years.

[@thehumungus1985]

That base model you is now $43,990, 26,000 under ehat he was saying at the time, I would be pissed beyond imagine to have a bought a model y last year, I do like both.

[@heathwirt8919]

The Bolt for half the price is a no brainier, it has better interior and build quality.

[@maxou5757]

Better interior ... and drives like an FWD econobox...

[@johnnguyen3834]

@@maxou5757 And doesn't kill you over speedbumps

[@TricksTipsFix2]

@@maxou5757 most econobox don't have 200hp and instant torq tho..

[@jimv1983]

It's not hard to have a better interior and better build quality than Tesla so that's not saying much. It's still a Chevy and Chevy sucks. It's basically just an EV version of one of the worst cars on the road. The Chevy Spark.

[@heathwirt8919]

@@jimv1983 At least the body panels line up on the Chevy, bolt interior is typical economy car.

[@CSHarvey]

Um, no. I own a Bolt. Not even vaguely comparable to a Model Y. The Bolt is a nice affordable battery electric car. Teslas are a completely different class of vehicle. It's like when Apple invented the smartphone category, and then other companies made cellphones with color touchscreens and some basic built-in apps but didn't understand what an App Store was, why having a data plan was important, or how those two things were what actually defined the smartphone category. Which is why legacy automakers are still making battery powered cars, but Tesla is making smart cars.

[@antipkin]

Tesla Y is an AWD so a more true SUV. Bolt EUV is a two wheel drive. And doesnt gave a frunk.

[@daviddang82]

Which has a quieter ride inside?

[@nevco8774]

Interestingly enough Tesla Model Y and Chevy Bolt EUV both have a luxury option not so common in other EVs like heated rear seats important in cold climates. Speaking about cold climates Tesla has several advantages: heated pump, AWD, availability of reliable chargers, and recently its ability to use CCS to Tesla adapter to be charged even at non Tesla fast chargers which oddly enough are faster than Tesla dedicated chargers. Nevertheless Bolt EUV DOES NOT charge slower than Tesla at Level 2 AC 240 V chargers due to a very fast built in AC charger in refreshed Bolt EV and EUV.

[@robvernon9060]

Um, Chevy will NOT "pay for you to get a home charger". They will give you $1000 TOWARDS a Level 2 charger installation, which barely covers the cost of some EVSEs, nevermind the cost of the installation itself, which can vary a LOT depending on the age and capacity of your electrical panel. You need a main panel with at least 200 Amp service, and enough empty slots to accommodate a 45 to 50 Amp sub-panel. If you had to upgrade a 100A panel to a 200A, it could cost you THOUSANDS. My installation cost me $2000, for 2 panel masts, 25ft of "flying" power cable, 50A sub-panel, and installation of the EVSE I'd purchased, plus a 110v outlet.(Alternatively, they will give you a $500 Debit card for the EVgo DC Fast Charging network) In a lot of cases, most folks could get by quite easily on the 110V Level 1 charger that comes with the car. ESPECIALLY if you have an adapter that allows you to plug it into a 220V 15A circuit. Yeah, you can do that!

[@bigtreepu234]

It comes with a EVSE so you just need to have an outlet installed

[@daviddeister2999]

Home charger install was little over $2000 with permit. I had to pay $0. Bolt ain't the best, but for the price it can't be beat, and body fitment is excellent.

[@poisson12376]

Test drove a model Y twice, once as a passenger, and I ended up getting a Mach-E

[@mjhowson2389]

Now compare a BMW X5 and a Chevy Trailblazer.

[@QMaverick1]

I know this is an older video, and prices have changed (quite a bit), but I don't think the Bolt EUV is the one to get . . . the Bolt EV is the one to get. Yes, the Model Y is WAY cheaper right now than it was when this video was made (because Tesla was screwing customers with insane margins), but the Bolt EV can be had for UNDER $20k after the tax credit, which is just bonkers. We have a Mach-E (for road trips and what not) and a Bolt EV in our household, and it's a fantastic combination.

[@jefepeeps4308]

I found the EV to be a lot less comfortable to drive than the EUV. My 2c.

[@kit76kat]

Just for design and passenger space, I went for Bolt EUV in Dec 2023, and love it.

[@vpbandhist]

I’ve owned and driven both the Bolt EV and Tesla Model Y. While I didn’t have the EUV version there is no comparison. The Bolt is small. Home charging is limited to 32A, while the Tesla is 48A. DC charging is 55kW vs. 250kW. I loved our Bolt but it is a good second car but nothing you want to drive more than 100 miles from home. This is not the first review from Edmunds I’ve seen that slams Tesla…

[@bigtreepu234]

Home charging on 2022 and newer bolts is now 48 amps.

[@vpbandhist]

@@bigtreepu234 that is good news! Now if they could increase the DC charging the car would be awesome.

[@johncipolletti5611]

I drove cars with 19 inch wheels! They cost a fortune to replace!

[@cgamiga]

Bolts are a great value, and much improved recently. Not sure why recommend EUV vs the EV, when it's not really bigger inside? PS Edmunds, Tesla standard (free/included) AutoPilot is EXCELLENT, much better and works on EVERY highway vs Chevy/Ford driver assist... but agreed, paying %6-15k extra for EAP or FSD is not very worthwhile. Main downside of the Bolts, is the VERY HORRIBLY SLOW 55kw fast charging. Roadtrips will be PAINFUL. Only a Leaf would be worse. Unsure why they didn't improve that, even to 120kw, would be a killer product and value!!

[@sh969]

That extra 3 inches in the rear legroom is VITAL if you have kids. Especially teenagers. My kid simply won't fit in the bolt. And, with such a small difference in price, if you have kids, or intend to have adults in the back seat ever, the EUV is the better choice.

[@cgamiga]

@@sh969 Thanks for clarifying!! I'd heard different bits re size difference... guess EUV just has smaller storage inside somehow, but otherwise much better size eg legroom. Thanks!

[@naveenthemachine]

Teslas better. But man GM is so close

[@Apexplyr]

My biggest thing is the PARKING! Modern Tesla Model Y's got rid of USS!!!!!! how does the Chevy Bolt Compare?

[@EVAddicted]

Great comparison!

[@dhwang101]

Update the styling, it worked for Mazda.

[@mxg8475]

Is it true that you might need to replace the battery on the bolt around 5 years later ?? I really want one but that's holding me back because that's really expensive

[@ruidiw212]

biased review again Edmunds. I don't see how they fail to mention that super cruise only works on pre-mapped freeways and can not be engage at any time you want to. Also they failed to mention that Tesla offers a much versatile equivalent for super cruise at no extra charge. the 6k enhanced autopilot will allow the car to auto lane change, which the version of super cruise on bolt will never be able to do. not a very equal evaluation

[@LafemmebearMusic]

U missed the point of this video

[@teslacardano9567]

Is this a commercial for the bolt? No mention of the FREE auto pilot? Btw, the first words are “Let’s be honest”. The irony ! 🤦

[@copperkeyracing6167]

WOW! THE SCREEN IS IN THE DASH! I THOUGHT THAT WAS IMPOSSIBLE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF ELECTRONICS AND TRANSISTORS AND DIODES AND GLASS TUBES REQUIRED TO RUN A SCREEN, THE SCREEN HAD TO BE STICKING OUT OF THE DASH TO FIT!!! AMAZING! I LOVE IT! HOW TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED THIS NEW BOLT IS! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Cdictator]

Tesla Y is now 45,000 after price cuts and tax credits…😂

[@JohnSmith-rt5yq]

It isn't, cause the cheapest one is 54,000 then add in destination fee (1350) and reservation fee (250) and your at 55,500. So best case scenario is 48k before taxes. A bolt euv is 28.5k best case scenario for a premiere trim (highest trim) that is 35k. So it's 20k less? Still a bargain and beats the pants off the Tesla at this price. You can almost buy 2 of them for the price.

[@dhwang101]

Tesla is luxury. Chevy is Economy. Sadly

[@kylehoward4979]

I know next to nothing about both cars, but this seemed extremely biased and subjective. How much did GM pay for this commercial?

[@gheygladiator]

There’s no wait time for a model Y anymore

[@bigtreepu234]

And there is a reason for that. Playing with the price and interest rates will severely slow the purchase of very expensive cars like the Y.

[@starkparker16]

Chevro all day

[@EricWeis425]

I had a Bolt EV. Was interested in moving up, but when I learned that the EUV was 2WD, had smaller cargo capacity AND had no improvement in charging speed….I passed it up. I am now driving a real non-Tesla electric SUV. A Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S. It is AWD, it has great capacity, and its charging speed is excellent. It is a road trip vehicle, at prices from $40k to $50k. It is a great compromise - better value than the Tesla, and greater UTILITY than the Bolt. QED.

[@leeedens9497]

Ok, it has got to be because of the price, the Bolt EUV isn't a bad EV, but I would say it's not an ICE replacement like the Tesla Model Y is, the Bolt EUV brings a lot to the table, given how much the Model Y cost, cool seat need to be available (they are on the Bolt EUV), anyway, think of the Bolt EUV as the EV for people that don’t know if they want an EV and are using an EV as a 2nd vehicle

[@conchobar]

KZbin is full of comparisons of Model 3/Y and Bolt by actual owners of both. They nearly all say the Bolt holds its own against the Model 3/Y without taking into account price. Bolt is definitely an ICE replacement.