Living With A 2020 Chevy Bolt!

[@tedchu8888]

Just got my Bolt - absolutely love the smooth and quiet ride. Need to find excuses to go outside, now that I am working from home.

[@13thCP]

Only thing that sucks is 4 year old charging performance. 2 hours on dc fast charge is a little long, as the hardware is capable of 80kwh fast charge. But I still want one and hopefully will be driving to get one this week!

[@evtrekker1317]

Same here. Got a great price on a 2020 Premier. Driving it is like cheating especially when I can charge for free at the mall. Also he never mentioned the mychevrolet app functions except for ACP.

[@TNTrikePilot]

I just bought a 2020 Chevy Bolt Premier and love it! This is one incredible machine! I also bought the ChargePoint Flex home charger connected to a 50 amp circuit that charges at 30 mcph (miles charged per hour). Bought this Premier with EVERYTHING during Chevy's special sale for less than $30k. Sweet ride!

[@Once800-]

Good job!

[@ronalaska2472]

No one ever charges from dead I go to work every day and charge at home and have never had a problem with 115V standard household outlet! If you go 259 miles/day stop at a DC fast charger and get 100 miles in 30 minutes while you shop! I can’t stand gas stations waisting my time and oil changes and tune ups and break downs and repairs that you get with gas!

[@applemachome]

I was rushing to figure out an L2 charger for the garage, until I realized a 120v circuit for 12amp is enough!

[@ronalaska2472]

@@applemachome yes, they sucker a lot more people into 220v when 110v works 95% of the time! For a long trip DC fast does all you need and 220v at home wont help for the trip as long as you overnight charge 1st!

[@georgeleong1572]

If you have an electric dryer, you can use that. That would give you level 2 charging.

[@ronalaska2472]

@@georgeleong1572 but like I said I have never needed lvl 2! I got suckered into it and have the wiring in place and the 220v adapter and 40amp breaker and space in my panel but never bothered getting it hooked up! I drove the 2013 Focus EV for years and now with the high output charge in the Bolt EV I never even think of setting up the 220v! Also I have seen that 239mile Bolts go about 300 miles on a full charge so my 259mile with the improved batteries will go much farther! I only charge the Bolt to 68% and usually have about 150-160 miles left at the end of the day where I would have about 7 miles on the Focus!

[@tylerreeves8026]

One advantage of having an L2 charger at home is you can take in more power to your battery during off peak hours. Sure, if you travel less than 40 miles a day, 120v will do you just fine pretty much all the time (it does for me anyways). But, your paying more for that charge because your also taking on power during peak hours. Here in SD, off peak is 12am-6am, which would be 24 miles on L1 but 150 miles on L2. Now here's the catch, I haven't done the math but I bet the money you save on cheaper electricity in off peak hours isn't enough to offset the cost of installation for many years.

[@wassiswallylokhankin191]

I'm into my second year of owning a Chevy Bolt, including one Canadian winter (the second one approaching). Love my silent fighter jet and wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone. Thank you GM, you really nailed it this time!

[@josephman624]

Can you leave it outdoors in cold nights you don’t charge in garage?

[@wassiswallylokhankin191]

@@josephman624 I keep my Bolt in an unheated detached garage, so the temperature is about the same as outside. No problem so far. This is my fifth year of being a Bolter - and I still love it! 😀

[@josephman624]

@@wassiswallylokhankin191 Ty good to know. I just picked up a 2020 bolt & plan to keep it mostly outside if not charging

[@wassiswallylokhankin191]

@@josephman624 Welcome to the club fellow Bolter! 👍

[@josephman624]

@@wassiswallylokhankin191 thanks buddy! Currently investigating best way to charge. They only supplied a Level 1 (normal electric plug) & it’s super slow. I have a 240 (washer/dryer) outlet so I think I’m going to pick up a Level 2 cord from Amazon. I also saw some other more expensive options

[@AnalogueKid2112]

Nice review overall but I strongly disagree with your comments about charging. I've owned a pure EV for almost four years now. 97% of the time I charge it at home using Level 1 and it actually works just fine. The thing that people who haven't owned an EV have trouble wrapping their head around is that the "gas station" model is obsolete. Most days, I drive around 20-30 miles. Come home by 9pm, leave at 7am. So that means the car is sitting for ~10 hours and can be charged during that time. 10 x 4 miles of range per hour means by the time you're heading out, you've gained 40 miles of range. It's just so rare that you're refilling a completely depleted battery and must take it to 100%. I know there are a few of people out there that drive hundreds of miles per day, but the majority will find Level 1 works out surprisingly well.

[@sonicbhoc]

I've experienced the same thing. Nobody really seems to get the idea that charge times and fast charging speeds pretty much only matter if you plan on driving more the entire range of the car's battery in one trip.

[@CSHarvey]

I've owned a used 2017 Bolt for over a year now. I use the dryer outlet in my garage as a L2 charger, but it's limited to 4kW. WIth EV Time-of-Use rates, I only charge between midnite and 6am, for 6 hours, and still only plugged in every 2-3 days.

[@robertpryor7225]

Everyone gets that wrong, it's easier to use level one on a high range vehicle like Bolt.

[@robertpryor7225]

... you don't need to charge to 100% all the time

[@TheGerm24]

Depending on where you park the EV and if you own your house, getting an L2 charger isn't super expensive. The actual equipment is less than $500. Installation of a dedicated 240V circuit could be another $500. I waited until having my garage remodeled to go from L1 to L2. I think it is just a convenience. I agree that most people could use an EV with just L1 charging.

[@TheTopher]

Bring on the POV reviews!!

[@EddieX]

👍👍👍 Yours will always be the best!

[@johnpitzer5500]

i purchased a 2020 bolt, got one hell of a deal on it, i've had it for about 2 weeks, so far i'm getting 3.4-3.6 mi per kWh

[@cuttingedge4009]

I want a Bolt

[@aaronlane8276]

Then buy one.

[@mowcowbell]

Don't be concerned about the $43K sticker price. GM is heavily discounting these and you can easily pickup a Bolt equipped just like this for $30K. The 3 empty button slots were originally used in the Europe version of the vehicle which has since been discontinued.

[@mjohnsimon1337]

How about now? Seriously.

[@J.W.W.]

Doing some Bolt research. GM is offering new LT model Bolts in my area with my GM world blue card discount for $24,000.

[@7opps]

Also no one buys a level 3 charger that would cost a literal fortune

[@michaelm.7418]

The charger would cost more than the car...

[@applemachome]

I did find a "L3" charger for home that uses more amperage on 240 than the bolt can take on L2 so it gives some improvement but it's not gonna give you much more

[@TheGerm24]

@@applemachome That is just a higher amperage L2 charger. L3 chargers are DC, L1 and L2 are AC.

[@BGWenterprises]

Default level 1 is 4~ miles per hour or about 8 amps. You can manually change it to 12 amps about 6 miles per hour. Just make sure you dont have a fridge ect on the same breaker. Or ir may pop the breaker.

[@CSHarvey]

2017 Bolt owner. Some tips: * To find chargers and plan trips, check out Plugshare and A Better Route Planner. These are Must Have apps for EV owners. * If you're thinking of buying new, and you're a Costco member.. keep an eye out for their annual fall GM promotion, which typically includes some nice rebates for the Bolt. * DO NOT BUY A BOLT WITHOUT DC FAST CHARGING unless you NEVER plan to drive more than 75 miles from home and will ALWAYS be charging at home. GM thinks the DC Fast charging port is optional (it shouldn't be) and they do not offer it as a retrofit. If you buy a Bolt without DC Fast Charging, you are boned. * If you have a 240v appliance outlet in your garage for a dryer - that's a Level 2 charger. It will charge at up to 8kW, or 30+ miles/hour. More than sufficient for overnite charging. (Pre-covid I drove 50 miles daily and only plugged in every 2-3 days) * You can pick up an EVSA (glorified EV extension cord) on Amazon for around $250. The Bolt has onboard charge scheduling, so no need for a pricey Charger with scheduling features. Buy two - one for your home, and one to keep in the car so you can L2 charge from a dryer outlet when visiting relatives. * ABC - Always Be Charging. You'll always want to keep your EV between 25% and 75% state of charge (soc) for good battery management. Charging from 25-75% takes 4 hours on L2 or 1/2hr on a Fast Charger. Ideally, one should only charge to 100% when going on longer trips, and avoid going below 10% charge as much as possible. The OP quotes some first-blush math. The above is real-world experience. * 2017 Bolts are coming off lease: low mileage, good condition, for around $20. Check your favorite used car websites. I bought mine for $19k last year. Bolts have an expected lifetime of around 250k miles, and the powertrain is warranteed to 8 years, 100k miles. So 'midlife' for an EV is much higher mileage than for ICE vehicles. * Lastly, join one of the many Bolt/EV Facebook groups. You'll find lots of friendly owners who are happy to help get you up to speed on all the new wrinkles of EVs and the Bolt.

[@papamccheese6501]

::Every situation is different:: I just plug in the car when I get home from work every night, like I do with my phone with my level 1 charging cable… 👍🏻 So if you don’t live far from work. This could work for you (ie) One way to my job is 17 miles. So round trip, 34 miles total without traffic.. So with a level 1 charger. I get 48 miles of charge with the ratio of 4 miles per hr with 12 hrs of charging.. so no need for super charging.. but it is nice to know it’s there, at the Target parking lot, if needed.. lol

[@xchopp]

I just don't understand why some reviewers obsess about charging speeds on the basis of "charging from empty it will take N hours...". You will never empty the battery pack unless you are on a long trip -- and in that use case you will be using public DC fast charging sites (orders of magnitude faster than the 3 kW you get from domestic 110v; as he said: 160 mph). The only use case scenario I can think would require more than L2 charging at home is... wait, no, I can't think of one. The car will be sat in your garage charging from the time you get home (6 pm?) to the time you leave in the morning (7:30 am?) -- that 13.5 hours of charging. Even at 4 mph, that's 54 miles added. How many days do you drive more than 54 miles?

[@xchopp]

p.s. If you have a 220v outlet anywhere (and it's not being used!) you can elevate the rate to 12 mph -- three times faster than 110v. We got a portable EVSE that can use 110v - 240v and we plug it into the socket that our ancient (1978) thru-the-wall AC uses -- BUT we do this maybe twice a year. Most of the time we just use the 110v outlet in the garage. I thought you ought to know that if you can use 220/240v, you would be able to add over 160 miles of range every single night in the scenario above. Is that enough? Plus, you never have to line up at the stinky gas station -- bonus!

[@EddieX]

Man you must love EVs

[@xchopp]

@@EddieX Sure do.

[@xchopp]

@@EddieX I also love planet Earth, sequoias, NOLA and S. Florida (I guess...). p.s. The portable EVSE we bought was $200 or so; they used to be prohibitive. p.p.s. It's a nice review except for the slightly misleading commentary on the need for (charging) speed.

[@xchopp]

How about this one for a competitor? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXysg5mGn7dgitE

[@JenoFletter]

My 23 Chevy Bolt EUV is pretty awesome. I get over the stated range and love doing 1000+ mile road trips in it and have no issues. FYI driving 75+ on freeways will impact your range. I am person who actually enjoys road trips and not just the destination.

[@johnzangari3432]

For $12,000 you can buy a level 3 charger, then pay to get it installed. They are not for home use.

[@markbartlett6287]

"Tiny little wheels and tires..." Huh? Those are the same size and width as the ones on my old '13 Avalon, 17 x 6.5. Now my '88 Ford Festiva? That had 12s. And you should have seen the "space saver" spare on that thing. It would have been at home on a Vespa! I'm loving my '20 Bolt Premier. Edit: Okay, let's talk about that 65-hour 120v charging time. Well yeah, if you're going to start at zero and go to 100% it going to take a while, but if you're home charging 15 hours a day, that's 60 miles. That works out to almost 22,000 miles a year. I can rig my charger to my dryer's outlet if I need to do level 2 charging, but I've only done that once. The rest of the time I plug in to the lowly 120v charger in my garage and that's been enough to commute to work twice a day (school bus driver), run all the errands I need, and take a nice drive through the Rockies on the weekend. When I do longer trips, there's always ChargePoint, EA, or even Tesla Superchargers now. (Thanks Elon!) There are lots of energy options with this car, and I haven't been to a smelly gas station since I bought it!

[@geonoc1]

Good review and I would agree with most observations (as a 2020 Bolt owner). The one issue I take with most of these Bolt reviews is that yes, it has an MSRP of 43k but does anyone ever pay near that? I bought my 2020 Premier (with all options) in early 2021 and paid $22,300 before tax and license. At that price it’s VERY competitive with other economy hatchbacks like Honda Civic for example.

[@carlh5505]

Fantastic presentation, you have a gift for this. Well done!

[@twilson377]

Great video! Answered my questions. Well done.

[@ordinarygamer1353]

Honestly I used to hate EVs however I think for a daily you really can't beat them !! Of course you'd have to have a fun car on the side but as a daily they can't be beat

[@kyjoe3403]

Funny but IMO this is the fun car. Had a Hellcat for a while, own a Genesis G70 now and I have more fun driving the Bolt! Instant torque, silently zipping around I can't get enough!

[@xchopp]

e-Golf beats V6 hands down for fun.

[@The_Fancave]

Great video, I'm considering a Bolt for my next car. Just an FYI; the vintage truck in the opposing lane toward the end of the video was a first generation (61-67) Ford Econoline.

[@tigerseye73]

Thank you Eddie. You did a very good review on these. Been thinking about buying one of these, but not a NEW 2022. I prefer this older 'frumpy" look with the more normal head and tail lights. Yeah, I know the seats on the newest are still basic plywood, but it's really not a cross country vehicle so you're only going to be sitting in it for 2-3 hours max at a time.

[@davidsixtwo]

Things people don't have at home: Level 3 chargers Gas stations It's really not that hard to find fast chargers now.

[@RichardBatten]

Good analogy young fella. Thank you very much.😊

[@keptkozy]

Guy, you're an awesome reviewer. Subbed!

[@BN99239]

I don't know why people worry so much about not being able to charge these EV's fast enough. Sure, if you measure it from 0-100% then it would take a while, but it's not like you're driving 200+ miles every day and just emptying the battery on a day to day basis. Just plug it in every night and it would still work if your commute is about 50 miles total per day.

[@d0wnboy]

Because most people today need something to complain about and don’t bother to think through the subject on which they’re complaining.

[@trr5291]

I really want a electric car but there's no charging stations in my small rural county. The nearest charging station is about a half a hour away. They need to fix the rural area lack of charging stations issue. Especially if they are planning on going electric only in the future.

[@dennisdesapience727]

I have a 2020 BOLT, and no regrets at all. Wheel and deal..., and you can get one for less than a well-equipped Honda Accord, EASILY! Before you buy any EV, determine how you will use it on daily basis..., this is a commuter car, and perfect in that capacity! Good range, affordable, and they have the GM-dealership network backing it up. You do not need to spend %40-K for an EV, out the door! My brand new 2020 Premier with all options was exactly $36-K OUT THE DOOR! No gasoline, no oil, and more than adequate, and VERY quick to get to wherever you want to go

[@tamick21]

trunk space is one of the best features my dude...

[@Labergemusic]

I really want a Bolt myself. But then I love electric cars.

[@EddieX]

It's a good option!

[@robertpryor7225]

I'm weird, it's my dream car

[@babyyoda8195]

Soooo you're getting a Bolt now?

[@Jcewazhere]

"200 horsepower and 266 lbft of torque which doesn't sound like a lot..." My '93 Impreza only had 110hp brand new, it's not new anymore. :X

[@MediQate]

My 2009 Honda Civic Coupe is only like 140hp so... These electric vehicles are getting pretty great! I’m just gonna save money for a few years and see what the near future has to offer in terms of prices, features and models! Model 3 seemed like the obvious winner but this whole Tesla detecting after market parts and penalizing the “owner” for them is ridiculous and if they go through with it I truly hope they go down under. They’re gonna start taking what little privacy we have in our own vehicles and soon everything will be connected.. I do not support!

[@Jcewazhere]

@@MediQate Yeah, right to repair/modify is important. I really hope Tesla stops with that garbage.

[@dsthorp]

Very good presentation. Thank you.

[@daviddrake7003]

The EVSE that comes with the Bolt is both 120 volt and 240 volt with adapter to Dryer socket or electric range socket. You can almost get the same charge time as the home built in Level 2 charger.. Does that change your mind?

[@stansunderwirth41]

Actually, using the OEM EVSE with a 240 V adaptor will get you about 3 kW of charging vice 7.68 kW with a level 2 charger. But, 3 kW will get you about 11 miles per hour or 132 miles in 12 hours overnight. Plenty of charge most of the time. And if you really need to top off, go to a "level 3" DC fast charger to get to 80 or 90% then top off at home.

[@chunkydurango7841]

I just got a Bolt LT for about $24k

[@MjekuMati]

That seems like a good price! Is the LT missing anything you wish you’d had gotten from the premier?

[@davbhard]

@@MjekuMati I got the LT, and you don't get the heated seats or steering wheel. You don't get lane departure warning on the mirrors, or lane assist. You don't get the 360 degree camera during reverse. You don't get the rear mirror video screen (or whatever it's called)

[@movax20h]

Nice competitive review.

[@Barleyhopps2]

With current incentives a $42k sticker Bolt premier is $26K before TTL. Costco is offering $3K off with their program, so when you combine all the Chevy incentives it is nearly $16K off sticker.

[@hermanwooster8944]

Woah, that actually sounds competitive. Much more than what the MSRP suggests.

[@8gomerpyle22]

Seriously?

[@datimus7]

I see something on the dash, does the premier version have heads up display?

[@KTPurdy]

Personally, I like the interior.

[@ScubaSteveCanada]

I had a 2020 Bolt LT on reserve back in late February ... then the virus mess hit and impacted my financing so had to kill the deal. But watching these videos again since things are improving and want to see if I should wait until GM improves the charge rate. 60KWh was good in 2016 but not now. Minimum should be 75KWh if not 100KWh. Cheers, Steve

[@rod22lt]

I’d wait until the full refresh and cuv spin-off next year unless u really want this version

[@paulklekot8774]

I would love to buy a Bolt, but the extra cost over lets say a Chevy Spark is just not worth it. I will buy a bolt when the cost gets down to a small premium over a gas fueled car. Also, we need more public charging options so you can take a trip with an electric car. Great job on the video. Thanks and have a great day!

[@georgeleong1572]

Buy a used Bolt. Prices drop like a rock.

[@paulklekot8774]

@@georgeleong1572 Thanks for the tip. I found many 2017 Bolts priced at 13k to 14k with about 35k miles. For a second car these used babies fill the bill. Have a great day!

[@edventures9884]

Ok so Bolt or i3? I know the bolt gets twice the range buttt the i3 looks better IMO. I will test drive a bolt this weekend though!

[@keptkozy]

I agree, the bolt doesn't look as good, but it's okay. The i3 just scares me from a reliability standpoint. Something to consider.

[@TNTrikePilot]

Love my Bolt ⚡! Chevy dealerships abound and maintenance, when/if needed, will be a lot less than a beamer. Just my 2¢😜

[@Areku06]

Bolt is better car all around, and used very affordable.

[@WX4GPS]

Hmmm I wonder if you can change that bowtie on the back glass to a black one... normally I thought you would pop it out from the back, but if the back is glass..... probably no can do.

[@iRonMrx]

I've watched many reviews of the Chevy Bolt EV and this one is EXCELLENT. Great job, Eddie. Would you happen to know whether the Level 2 charging cord (with 240v/32amp plug) comes standard on the 2021 Bolt EV? What else have you learned about the Bolt's mid-cycle enhancements?

[@georgeleong1572]

If you have an electric dryer, you can use that to charge the car. Just need an adapter.

[@tinman1955]

How many years before the batteries need replaced? And how much $$?

[@georgeleong1572]

So you can't coast with this car? Not sure if this was brought up earlier. Any one that have an electric dryer, all you need is an adapter to convert as a charger. That would give you level 2 charging capability.

[@joemari7810]

If you have it in the D mode, it will coast down closer to a normal ICE vehicle.

[@LORDRA1DEN]

I need AWD in New England. I'm leaning towards possibly the base Mach-E in AWD. In a year or two. My next car will probably be a Pilot. I need something bigger than my Rav4 but with a regular engine. I'd opt for the Cybertruck, but the AWD model is too expensive and there's no more $7500 tax rebate with Tesla.

[@5504berry]

I have never had my Bolt below 40% charge so what is the big deal with charging? I didn't purchase it for distance driving, I use it as a daily driver.

[@gwaddles]

Interesting little Crossover

[@shaneterrell]

Talking about the design as if a compact hatchback is a totally foreign concept. 😆 Like ... these things were offered by every car manufacturer (Smart ForTwo, Fiat 500, Mitsubishi Mirage, Honda Fit, Nissan Versa, Chevy Spark and Sonic, Toyota Yaris, and many others) before the recent car size arms race/everything must be an SUV transition occurred.

[@Tom-cn4cm]

I’d love a Bolt, but the prices are ridiculous. If they were offered in the upper $20,000s *before* incentives, then that would be alright.

[@danielhonick9390]

2019 models can be found under $20,000

[@Mtsung3]

Read from reviews people are finding fully loaded Premiers for 25-28k before state incentives. Should probably hit up your local Chevy dealer for deals

[@CSHarvey]

2017 Leases are coming available. Low mileage, good quality, for around $20k. I bought mine used last year for $19k.

[@xchopp]

How about we all club together and buy you one?

[@robertpryor7225]

Thank you for saying PRiNDLe !

[@EddieX]

Picked that up from my OEM days at Ford lol

[@7opps]

Chose this car over Tesla they have dealerships and better price, also don't need to drive around in a Tesla love how this car is more basic and blends in

[@stansunderwirth41]

I have driven Teslas (3 and X) and like the way the Bolt drives much better. ( I haven't driven the model Y yet. My neighbor offered his for a test drive but haven't done it yet due to COVID19 concerns.) The regen is much more aggressive in the Bolt. You can't really come to a complete stop in the Model 3 using the regen alone. All the Teslas that you can actually buy do have better range, much faster charging and a far better DC fast charging network. So if you have to take a lot of long trips and are in hurry on those trips, spending the extra money on a Tesla makes sense. I've gone on trips over 2000 miles in the Bolt in CO, UT, ID, MT, WY and SD where the DC fast charging network is very sparse. It takes a lot of planning to do, but if you aren't in a big hurry and plan meals and/or touristing during your charging stops, you can still do the long distance trips.

[@KTPurdy]

Your back seat passengers who don't like their knees sticking up in the air are glad that you didn't get a Model 3

[@movax20h]

What are the specs of the on board charger? The previous Bolt was single phase up to 7.2kW.

[@benda18]

Nice video.

[@xilvrado]

brake pads and rotors deteriorate from regen braking??

[@EddieX]

No.

[@friedputty]

The part where dude is rambling about charging is a cringefest of cluelessness. Let's clear that up. An electric car isn't like a gas car, where you drive until the tank is almost empty and then refill. An electric car is like a cell phone, where you come home and plug it in every night, and unplug it again when you leave every morning. That means you only need to recoup as many miles overnight as you drive in a typical day. The average American drives less than 40 miles a day -- which means they could recoup those miles even out of a standard 120 volt wall outlet! Those who drive more should get a Level 2 home charging station --- this connects to a dryer plug or similar 240 volt circuit, and it will enable you to fully charge up overnight even if you pull in with 0 miles remaining. As for what dude calls a level 3 charger -- properly called a DC fast charging station -- nobody has one at their house; instead, they're mostly installed along highways, and mostly used to recoup range much faster than that during a road trip: e.g. add 150 miles of range while you eat lunch.

[@vwr777]

I called the Chevy dealer, and the brand new Bolt costs 29k😅

[@TheGerm24]

I have seen new LT versions of the 2020 Bolt in my area for $24,000.

[@mizcattv2240]

Speed limit is 35 sir

[@ingenunis5003]

I don’t like that Grey trim around front steering 😒

[@Javaman92]

Besides showing his ignorance about level 3 chargers, this is an interesting video.

[@heatheralisa8658]

does regenerative braking actually use the brakes? so if you were careful would you be able to have great breaks for a very long time

[@clank8989]

yew

[@movax20h]

There are people using EVs for 3-4 years with a lot of regenerative breaking and mechanical breaks disks looks like brand new. :) You should clean and use them sometime , and inspect according to manual of course.

[@stansunderwirth41]

No. The regenerative braking uses the motor as a generator to brake and put that kinetic energy back into the battery. The friction brakes will last a VERY long time, being rarely used.

[@xchopp]

Indeed. There's very little mechanical wear. This also means: far, far fewer particulates from braking (this was ignored in some dumb report some ICE boosters put together a few years ago). There's still particulates from tire wear but that's hard to avoid.

[@user-rf2vk8zp2u]

Did you mean to say $65 or 65 hours?

[@tyler64360]

Can’t see why someone would want to spend $40k on this pos but pretty neat car. Great review 👍🏻

[@Jay-ds2eu]

its only 21k used w low miles

[@EddieX]

Msrp is one thing. Actual prices are quite different. When they first launched there were hefty credits. It is also absolutely not a "pos"

[@minibx6659]

But why do you call it a pos if you haven’t tested it? But I agree 40k is too much , nobody pays 40k for this car hefty discounts to be had

[@kyliefan7]

NOBODY does unless they don’t know how to shop!

[@Areku06]

Actually fun car, and saves you tons of money on gas. I got used 2017 Bolt 42k miles for $13k

[@ramoncarter6585]

Nice car but like the Nissan Leaf better.

[@mowcowbell]

Good luck with a Leaf. It doesn't have a liquid cooled battery pack, so battery degradation is a serious concern.

[@georgeleong1572]

Leaf can only go half the distance.

[@8gomerpyle22]

For some crazy reason, Nissan doesn't cool their battery packs. I know, stupid, right?

[@mackiechang]

I also don't think the price difference you're talking about with the model 3 and the bolt is that big. google says the price for a model 3 is under 40k

[@EddieX]

Yeah for a standard range rwd with no options at all. Autopilot alone is an $8k option.

[@karthik11512]

EddieX There aren’t really any options you can get for the Model 3. Autopilot is included, FSD is an $8k option which most people do not need.

[@pioneer7777777]

Model 3 is $38k, more if you want different colors or wheels. If you want a Bolt, top trim, $31k right now for Premiers new. Considering that's $7k less you have to pay sales tax on and finance costs on, add another 10% or so to that difference. Plus Bolt has a hatchback for better cargo capabilities, higher riding position which is a common complaint about the 3. And a nice $7k+ in your bank account, which for some people is a big deal. The Bolt has its place in the market in my opinion. Glad it's there as an option for those that like hatchbacks.

[@kyjoe3403]

Priced a Premier yesterday 28k OTD. 24K for an LT.

[@shixiongfeng3068]

Why would I buy this car when I can get a Tesla model 3 (standard range) with the same price?

[@treads2595]

That's not true. Chevy dealers are selling Premier versions for less than $30K. You can't get a Tesla for that unless it's used.

[@robertpryor7225]

Very different price range + it has a hatch

[@sonicbhoc]

Let me know when used Model 3s sell at around or under 20k.

[@FrackaLacka]

Charles Christie this. Once i graduate, I’ll be able to afford a very lightly used Bolt. I’d love to have a Model 3 or Y, but i won’t be able to actually get one anytime soon.

[@trixielee5064]

I think Eddie misses his RS7

[@EddieX]

I do a little bit. But i love the GT350R, it's way more fun to drive

[@Barfly76]

You’re definitely not supposed to drive in low “gear” on an open highway dude. Killing the efficiency there. And you’re not that bright with saying you HAVE to get a level 2 or 3 charger. I plug mine in to a normal outlet after a couple of days ISE and it’s charged by the next morning. Not too many people have a 250 mile a day commute.

[@KTPurdy]

I use L on the freeway when its crowded for greater control.

[@Barfly76]

@@KTPurdy that makes sense.

[@apskii2.0]

They can blow up …

[@mason-m8o7d]

i’ll keep my tesla model y

[@treads2595]

Yes, do keep your Model Y with your panel gaps, bad paint job and dangling wires.

[@alien948]

After having been stung by the GOD AWFUL quality I've experienced with a new Model S, and wife's Model 3- people making comments about the uneven panel gaps, the inability to get the doors lined up after numerous service attempts, and yes the ever-persistent leaks-- I don't get all bent out of shape... These things are all true; Tesla's are from a quality-control standpoint- junk. But I still own two, and love them for their envelope-pushing. Yep, the Model 3/Y have the single cheapest, bland interior ever made- yet most people look past that and somehow it's a good thing on a Tesla... For as much as I love my Tesla's- I have a suspicion that even this lowly Chevy Bolt has doors that close without dragging in their frames, straight body panels, and likely doesn't leak like a polish submarine.

[@8gomerpyle22]

I am too afraid of those things.

[@kurtsampson4942]

I got mine for under $24

[@xchopp]

Now that _is_ a bargain!

[@Shant2]

$45K ??? Seriously this minion car sells and there’s people buying it ? Damn where’s the savings ?

[@highdesertutah]

Shant K Yep. A year ago I looked at the Bolt electric vs a Honda Fit. The Bolt was twice the price. I’m real happy with my Fit.

[@treads2595]

No one pays $45K for a Bolt. Now that the tax credit is gone, dealers are taking at least $9K off of the sticker. I know a guy who got a brand new Bolt for $29K.

[@PumpUptheJam81]

They go for 29K. Chevy MSRP is always a joke.

[@joemari7810]

@@treads2595 Yup, just got a 2020 premier for $23,825!! That , of course, does not include the usual taxes.

[@xchopp]

@@joemari7810 Zero taxes in New Jersey. Zero. Not a lot of people know that. Shhhhhh!

[@whyisthisnottyping]

$44,000 no way in hell i can afford that 😭

[@needimanh]

You can get one for 27k for base variant and 33k for premium variant

[@needimanh]

*premier

[@whyisthisnottyping]

@@needimanh my price range is at most $10k . I just bough a 2019 ford fiesta for $9000 with 10k miles. Not a bad car im averaging 40 mpg

[@needimanh]

@@whyisthisnottyping ohh cool

[@joemari7810]

I just turned in my 18 Bolt lease on a 20 Bolt Premier. Since I have a GM card..no monthly fees...I had an extra $3k bonus earnings added on to my $1600 earnings, along with a lot of dealer incentives. So it took a $44,560 car down to $23, 825!!! It was cheaper for me to buy this car then to by out my fleece...I mean lease;) You can still get some bargain prices with a little shopping around. I really liked my Orange Burst Metallic 2018, but the 20 Cayenne Orange is a pretty good color as well.

[@annastaciabrown9705]

43 grand is not cheaper than a model 3

[@CSHarvey]

New bolts can be had for around $30k after manufacturer and incentive rebates. 2017 leases are ending, and decent mileage good quality used Bolts are available for around $20k. It's not a Tesla, but it if you know where to look, it can be a lower-priced alternative.

[@mowcowbell]

A fully loaded Chevy Bolt Premier is $30K after GM rebates.

[@kyliefan7]

People buy Tesla’s at list price not Chevrolets! +-$9,000 off sticker price has been going on since their has been no credit for GM.

[@bigdaddy3662]

For that price it doesn't have a tachometer, seriously?

[@EddieX]

Why would it need a tachometer

[@bigdaddy3662]

@@EddieX because I don't want to have to buy one when I install a V8

[@atx-cvpi_99]

Electric cars don’t need one.

[@HKFIJIHK]

Get a model 3. So you're not getting ripped off.

[@EddieX]

Lol.

[@HKFIJIHK]

EddieX Nothing towards you though haha. Lobe your channel always nonetheless. 👍

[@Shant2]

Good one, i just don’t get this car is really selling for $45K and people buying over tesla 🤣🤣

[@HKFIJIHK]

Shant K probably hardcore brand loyalists

[@TNTrikePilot]

Smart buyers won't pay $45k. Most will buy the Premier version for less than $30k. Can't buy a Tesla for even close to what you can buy the Bolt for. Maybe not as sexy as a model 3, but impressive none the less. Cheers

[@8gomerpyle22]

The Tesla model 3 is nicer, but I'm afraid to drive it and get blown up.

[@tonymcflattie2450]

Pretty slick model 3... lol jk.

[@Austin-xi6ku]

Idk why you would buy a new 2020 bolt when you can get a Tesla model 3 for cheaper😂 a bolt is only worth it used

[@kyjoe3403]

Great Bolt deals now, priced a '20 Premier 28k OTD. Used 2019 Model 3's around 40k. Where do you see new Model 3's for under 28k?

[@Austin-xi6ku]

@@kyjoe3403 I was talking about the base price. A new 2020 model 3 will run you around 38k, while A new 2020 premier bolt will run you around 40k (I say premier because the LT is not worth it), but with the heavy discounts GM is adding I’m sure it’s dropped below 30k.If the bolt fixed the inside so it wasn’t just straight plastic I would go for it.

[@kyliefan7]

Nobody buying a Bolt pays as much as someone buying a Model 3! I paid less than $30 G for a fully loaded 2019 Premier brand new!

[@mackiechang]

why is this so ugly

[@mackiechang]

and holy hell, who would spend 44k on this

[@Chris-us8yq]

mackiechang what do you drive

[@iMixMaSteR1]

Because its a Chevy.

[@Chris-us8yq]

iMixMasteR get back to playing Star Wars

[@iMixMaSteR1]

@@Chris-us8yq Good one.