Electric Outlook ¬ The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2LT

The Bolt EV is a fully-electric subcompact hatchback and it might be one of the most accessible EVs on the market. The Bolt has been around since 2017 but has been redesigned and updated for 2022 - this is a 2023.
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[@GeorgeKnighton]

Hmmm. Way to scare people off the bat, saying it takes three days to charge with a 120 volt emergency EVSE. LOL.... Nobody does that! It takes about ½ an hour to add 100 miles on a DC charger, but most of us are going to install a 14-50 in the garage and do that. You got around to describing that, but you might've lost a couple of people with that scare at the start. 22,000 trouble free miles here. Haven't needed a single thing other than tyre rotation. Think of it maybe as a 200 HP Honda Fit, and you'll put it in perspective. :-)

[@txGarage]

Yeah, hope I didn’t lose anyone based on that. Lol thanks for the comment 👍

[@jgroves55]

Also you can charge at home with 8 amp or 12 amp which will reduce that charging time. Most people will just plug in at night and wont every have to visit a fast charger , its is perfect for in city driving and short highway trips.

[@GeorgeKnighton]

@@jgroves55 Yup. You a Bolt owner? I think you're only truly "free" when you get over the range anxiety enough to not worry about showing up at a charger with 10%-20% remaining. That's when you'll realise decent kW speeds. :-)

[@jgroves55]

@@GeorgeKnighton yes i am a bolt euv owner and the bolt fits my needs just fine. Once i get all the gremlins worked out.

[@rp9674]

You can slow charge overnight for a partial charge & do a faster public charge 1 or 2 times a wk, less if you can get an outlet at work.

[@benjones621]

Had my EV 1LT since July. I absolutely love it and have had zero problems. Perfect vehicle for around town commutes and short trips. Enjoyed your review.

[@txGarage]

Thanks :)

[@StreakingTiger]

I bought the 2022 Bolt EV 2LT 9/5/22 and have put 5600 miles on it. I have never charged at any charge stations other than my home, and once at my daughter's home. GM paid Qmerit to install a 240v receptacle in my garage, which charges about 25-30 miles per hour. The 120v outlet only does about 4-5 miles per hour. Since my daughter did not have the 240v outlet, and we drove 200 miles there, it took almost 3 days to charge it back up in her garage. Of course I think the DC charge stations charge about 80-90 miles in 30 minutes, but not positive as I have never used one. I truly hope GM does NOT cease the Bolt production as I love mine, and planned to buy another one after 2-3 years. I understand GM is coming out with a lot of other EV's, so I'll just buy one of those. GM has the best "Bang-for-the-buck" IMO. You can't beat their price considering the tech and performance you get. Nobody needs to go any faster than my little Bolt does around town. The features are too long to list. I have not regretted buying it a single day. 3 negatives are: (1) Long trip travel time to re-charge (2) High property tax if you live in a state that charges you each year (3) High insurance cost as they claim it's expensive to replace the battery pack. If I drove a lot of miles per year, then I would basically be getting a new car for free based on gas savings.

[@eurosteve50]

MSRP for the EV 2LT as of 1/24/2023 is $29,700 + $995 destination charge. I’m in the process of buying one with the $695 infotainment package, $495 Adaptive Cruise Control and $295 for a dual level charge cord. Total cost (MSRP) is $32,180 (plus tax). In January and February 2023, this car is eligible for the $7,500 Federal Tax Credit. So if the buyer qualifies, the cost goes down to $24,680. In New York, we get an additional $2,000 Drive Clean Rebate which brings the before tax cost down to $22,680. It’s a great price!

[@txGarage]

Awesome! Thanks for the update on that. 👍

[@johnnystill5587]

Nice job. Quick correction as stated by Mary Barra, CEO of GM. Beginning in January, 2023 both Bolts will qualify for an additional federal tax credit of $3,750 for the entire 2023 tax year. Battery sourcing is being loved to approved locations that will increase the credit to $7,500 in 2024. I ordered my Bolt EV LT2 and it is coming in January, 2023.

[@txGarage]

Oh nice. Thanks for the correction 👍

[@chrishatley9687]

Yep. Mine EV 2LT is on order. No date for delivery yet

[@johnnystill5587]

@@chrishatley9687 Did you order adaptive cruise control? I can’t wait to get mine.

[@doggy911]

I live in Pa. and there is currently a $2000 state rebate on EV's under 50K. I have a Bolt LT1 ordered for March 2023.

[@johnnystill5587]

@@doggy911 Wow! That on top of the $3,750. What a great deal. Mine is done. I’m waiting for it to be shipped. They make them in Lake Orion, MI. I only live about 40 minutes from there, so I should get mine in early January. I am so jacked.

[@jgroves55]

May want to check the prices, they are not as high as what you said = The 2023 Chevy Bolt EV will start at $26,595, $5900 less than the 2022 model. Yes the 2lt package will add more to the msrp but still below 30000 for a loaded Bolt EV

[@txGarage]

Thanks for the heads up 👍

[@seanrobin6573]

"Absolutely Magnificent Review, Very Informative. Especially for Individuals Considering a Cost Efficient Vehicle.

[@txGarage]

Oh wow, thank you so much!

[@traelee7576]

Great review, thank you for. It flying through it and being thorough!

[@txGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@beautyofgrace3915]

Great video. Test drove one a few months ago, really liked it. Hope to order one soon.

[@txGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@txGarage]

Thanks for checking out the video. Let me know what you think of the Bolt EV!

[@yamil.343]

Nice car. I have a mirage hatch which I love but Chevy is my first love. 😊

[@Lirleni]

I am coming to the end of a 3 year lease on a Nissan Leaf, planning on getting a used Bolt (EV or EUV, haven't really decided between.) I've got a 240v RV plug that I use to charge at home 95% of the time. The biggest thing that is getting me to switch it the ChaDEMO v CCS availability. I do a couple semi-regular road trips that I have to use DC fast charging, and there are enough more CCS chargers (especially with the coming NACS/CCS adapters that will allow charging at Tesla chargers) to make me want to get a CCS charging vehicle.

[@Goni983]

Thank you for this I havent seen too many reviews that did a good job on the Bolt. Yours was spot on and really helped me make my decision

[@txGarage]

Thanks. Good to hear.

[@dathyr1]

Thanks for the review of the Bolt 2LT model. This vehicle would fit my needs for around town and short single charge trips. I am Single and retired. Sure it gets up to 60 in 6-7 seconds, but I don't drive like that, even with my ICE Monte Carlo. If you want to drag race, this car is not for you. I do see allot of drivers around me that are in a big hurry to go nowhere or to screech the tires at the next red light. Needless to say, their gas mileage probably sucks. As an add on I would be getting the adaptive Cruise and the rest of the car set to standard. I also thought about the added entertainment option, but I don't need the Bose Speakers in my car. Decided I don't want OnStar option. I will get the standard silver or grey exterior color and black interior. I have done a short test drive with the Bolt and I do like how it rides and operates. Will probably get a 2023 2LT model in the early spring. Thanks for your video review. Take care.

[@txGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@rp9674]

Wish I could drive mellow, less stress easier on the car, it's interesting if you do speed vs. trip time calculations how little you save by driving maniacally. I have improved a little, I don't drive over 74mph to avoid tickets, 65 speed limit.

[@dlhorne42]

Nice thorough review! I've got one ordered, can't wait to get it! One correction, @11:57 I don't believe the key fob is rechargeable. I think that is where you place the fob if the battery gets weak and the car can't detect it wirelessly.

[@txGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@Allan_A]

MSRP was dropped for MY 2023. Bolt EV starts at $26,500 and Bolt EUV starts at $27,800 before the $7,500 tax credit. In theory both can be had for right around $20,000 if you make enough to have $7,500 worth of federal taxes.

[@user-se3zk9ry2d]

Rolling hills are great with the one petal drive

[@silverlover5817]

thank you for this video.....

[@txGarage]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@kpadalldotablet1009]

We just bought a 2LT loaded in CA. Out the door, with tax and license, total cost, minus Federal rebate and the CA 2K rebate, we paid $26, 500. That's less than a ICE Toyota Corolla with similar options. But, it's not a Toyota, for sure. Still, it's a really nice car.

[@rp9674]

Great price, especially for California

[@kpadalldotablet1009]

Most people drive around 20-30 miles a day. You will get around 5 miles an hour on a 120. So, 10 hours gives you 40-50 miles. Do the simple math, and you have a fully charged car everyday, in 10 hours, on 120, if you drive less than 50 miles a day. 50 miles a day would be over 18, 000 miles year.

[@rp9674]

It's a good sleeper if you need to get ahead at a traffic light, almost as good as my Fiat 500e. I suspect regen is similar regardless of what combination of braking you do, more dependent on how gradually and smoothly you brake. If you abruptly hit the brake pedal it may think emergency stop and employ mechanical brakes. However, maybe 1 pedal & the paddle never engage mechanical brakes.

[@19sloper]

If you can't keep your foot steady or "have an itch" just use Cruise Control.

[@txGarage]

Yeah, that could be an option

[@adelphia9999]

You place the key in the center console in the event that the key fob battery dies, it is in no way intended to or possible to wirelessly charge the key fob

[@txGarage]

👍

[@rp9674]

People do a lot of spec mixing with tesla, base trim model 3 - 272mi range 0 to 60 5.8 sec, Bolt 259mi 0-60 6.4. I don't hear much motor noise, I can hear The Pedestrian warning noise generator, is that what he's talking about? The prices do not include state and federal discounts, nor do they guarantee it.

[@scruffy4647]

How responsive is changing the full heat to full cold button. My Gen 1 Volt does not have a knob for temp or fan speed control and took forever to change. From full heat to full cold took about 15 seconds. I notice that this Bolt has a selector button to up or down temp control. Does it change fast or do you have to keep toggling it?

[@mstoops64]

Wish you would have shown back row seating space.

[@user-se3zk9ry2d]

Cigarette lighter plug is 360waats times 24 gives you 7kwh can be harvested to your powerwall each day

[@benjaminsucher3434]

Great review, except price error, it really is just $27-29k then deduct $7500 ev tax credit from that.

[@txGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@billallen1307]

One pedal drive with cruise engaged? How does that work? If you hit the coast button with cruise engaged what happens?

[@rp9674]

Probably doesn't have a coast, I never tried

[@chunckyfreshnut]

pressing the gas ⛽ phrase might go away in 30 years

[@750LSR]

maybe the old term "foot feed" will come back!

[@stephenslayton1051]

I ordered a Bolt EV 5 months ago and haven't heard a word from the dealer. What is going on with Chevy?

[@txGarage]

Yeah, it’s a supply chain thing. Lots of manufacturers are having these issues. I’d definitely stay on top of the dealer though… they could be being shady.

[@19sloper]

@@txGarage You may have to keep pestering them every few days. I did. The main holdup on my car was the railroad. When I committed to buy, they gave me the VIN of the car, and said it was built and waiting to get on the train. 2 weeks later it made it to Wyoming, and 5 days later made it to Butte, MT. Another week to get the last couple hundred miles, looks like. However, the dealer told me up front that it may take a month or two..... or maybe not. Apparently the RR is still having spot "strikes" in different areas. II am okay with waiting a month, but it would be fun to get it quickly!

[@fluffysheap]

Mine's been on the train for three weeks. If it doesn't arrive before the tax credit expires I'll be quite unhappy.

[@rp9674]

Chevrolet should fix their dealerships

[@bobbymoss6160]

Boy that's one roomy subcompact being able to fit you inside.

[@txGarage]

Lol yup

[@johnt5222]

It's not accessible if I can't order it now. If it's a new version of the Chevy spark ev, it is awesome.

[@soyboi2819]

It's not. The Spark EV was quirky, but this is better in every metric EXCEPT for the 0-30 MPH, which the Spark EV could surprisingly do with about 400 ft lbs of torque at that low speed. It was a low MPH speed demon. The bolt is just better all around. Now it they could up the DC fast charging to 100 kw that'd make it the best EV ever.

[@williamlaine2116]

GM passed its quota for the federal rebate last year, which benefits only rich people who pay $7500 or more in federal income taxes anyway. This year, GM dropped its price for the Bolt EV by $6000-$7000, making an electric car finally affordable for people of low to middle income, like me. I just ordered a Bolt EV L1 for a total of $30,200, which includes almost $800 of optional features. I will trade in my Honda Fit, which should bring the final price down to about $15,000.

[@johncipolletti5611]

Look, the Chevy Bolt is reasonably priced, wonderful to drive, fast, and the longest dustance per charge vehicle you can drive. So, GM had to get rid of the EV. It is too good a vehicle that makes other EVs look bad!

[@2wrdr]

91 MPH top speed?

[@user-is6cs2nu5s]

Is the color purple or gray

[@txGarage]

Gray

[@AlanPototsky]

Fog lights? C’mon man, do your homework!

[@txGarage]

Lol, okay 👍