Review: 2020 Chevy Bolt | More RANGE but Worth Model 3 Money?

[@caddyak93]

These aren't anywhere near Tesla price in reality. Bolts are currently selling for $8k to $11k below MSRP. And the $35k Model 3 is impossible to find. This is a significantly cheaper car, for sure.

[@JohnFitzmaurice]

Nobody pays full price ($44k) for the 2020 Bolt EV Premier with all of the dealer incentives and rebates, I got my 2019 Premier for $26,000 and my 2020 Premier for $27,000. I also got them early enough to qualify for the $1875 Federal tax credit.

[@evtrekker1317]

Bought it. Black Premier model for $28K. Not just a city car. Already put nearly 250 miles on it in 48hrs in 27°F weather. So easy to drive and fun in the snow.

[@MoNoK15]

Cool little egg on wheels 😂 Great review my friend 👍

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Haha perfect description! Thank you sir! Have a great week my friend 👍

[@haze1123]

The cost of this is basically the same as a standard-range Tesla Model 3, right? I think I'd much rather have the Tesla.

[@mowcowbell]

The Bolt is much less than a Model 3. Cheapest Model 3 is $38K. Chevy is currently offering $16K in incentives, bringing the price of a fully loaded Premier model to under $30K. Plus, the Bolt exterior build quality is much tighter than the Model 3's huge panel gaps.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

I see an $8,500 incentive for cash or $4,750 if you finance but never $16k. Does that include local state incentives or where can you find that? Good information!

[@haze1123]

@@mowcowbell I'd gladly accept the panel gaps and a few grand more. The Bolt is probably the dorkiest vehicle for sale in the world. While the 3 might be one of the coolest compacts in the world.

[@mowcowbell]

@@haze1123 It's $8K more for the Model 3. I'm sure it's an awesome ride. Enjoy.

[@ronalaska2472]

haze1123 I just paid $29K for a 2020 with 8 miles on it as I didn’t want to haggle, I’ve seen them go even cheaper! And I want the easy controls even the few I have to get on the touch pad drive me crazy! I change positions as I drive and change mirrors etc!

[@andya9050]

Just bought a Bolt with all incentives I got about $14k off sticker. Very solid car and have enjoyed tremendously.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

That’s great to hear!

[@hehasrisen7]

bought my 2020 LT with all options for 26K (bought in ohio). Most people dont buy a chevy for sticker price you should know that if you are reviewing cars. Not fair to compare a 26K car to a Tesla which is pretty much 40K once you pay the delivery charge.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Glad to hear it! That’s great. I know Chevy usually offers incentives in many models but they still price their vehicles way above what market values them at (just like Ford). I always list MSRP because it’s the one standard to go off of, incentives and rebates vary so much by location, time, competition, etc. hope you’re enjoying your car! 😁👍

[@homomorphic]

Good point on the fact that you have that extra braking from the second you remove your foot from the accelerator and before you move your foot to the brake. That is indeed a safety margins particular at lower speeds (in city traffic for example).

[@miguelircontar]

Nolan will have 100k subscribers by the end of year Mark my words

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thanks Miguel! That would be awesome, we will get there! Appreciate your support my friend 😁👍

[@flolou8496]

It took 3 years but now the 2020 Bolts are available for under 20K with less than 50,00 miles on them, after the Federal Tax credit savings of 4K, In janurary of 2026 I predict the 2020 Chevy Bolts if you can find them for sale we'll be just 15,000 on average , also with low miles still under warranty on the main battery/engine.

[@vishwaperera8963]

Can you please do a Jeep Wrangler I really want to see the Jeep Wrangler video only if you can

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Funny you ask because I just got a wrangler today! Review will probably come in a couple weeks. Anything specific you want me to cover?

[@vishwaperera8963]

I would like to have it in a off road tries mostly to use the Jeep Wrangler how to use the top and thinks like that

[@paterpull]

I bought a brand new 2020 in Jan. 2021. LT trim. Fast charge package included plus an extra charge cable for travel. Custom color too. 20 K out the door.

[@MAGApepe]

:)),, drove bolt and tesla,, tesla model 3 wins

[@mowcowbell]

However, you can buy a fully loaded Bolt Premier for $30K after incentives, making it about $10K cheaper than the most basic Model 3.

[@MAGApepe]

@@mowcowbell what about after the incentives ??

[@mowcowbell]

@@MAGApepe In my state, there are no state/local incentives, only the Federal incentives which have expired on both the Tesla and Chevy.

[@MAGApepe]

@@mowcowbell so why did you say 30k after incentives, when now you re saying there is none ?

[@MAGApepe]

@@mowcowbell Premier Electric drive bolt unit MSRP from $42,695 ... standard range plus model 3 ..$36,490 Purchase price.. so not sure why you re saying the bolt is cheaper when its 6 k more

[@Ryan-rr5fg]

I have the premiere in the flat gray color I love the gray , but holy cow , that deep cherry red that you have there is amazing, so nice looking. I’d like that color

[@tamick21]

i got a steal i bought mine in Livonia Michigan for 16k oasis blue premier with everything! and now i get the rebates too!

[@maynotbe]

i just bought one with holiday employee special + online list discount + costco auto program = nowhere near model 3 price. I don't mind waiting at level 3 charge for extra 20 minutes to get to the next charge station during long distance trips which I only do maybe once a year. So 2020 Bolt is better for me than a tsla. Hatch back is much better for daily use than a compact sedan

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Thank you for the review. 😀😀. I was looking at the RAV Prime but I guess there is no availability for them. Also, they are pretty spendy.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thanks Leo! I’ve heard about that with the Primes. That’s a bummer. Hopefully production gets ramped up to meet demand soon otherwise price won’t budge for w while 😕

[@BTC909]

New, wait for the 2021. Refreshed interior & exterior, power driver seat with lumbar. Refreshed dash, OTA infotainment, dumb shifter is gone, better fake leather. Camera rearview mirror is gone. Used, avoid the 2017 (first year) and be aware due to "supplier issues" seat quality is inconsistent.

[@flolou8496]

??? Does anyone know if you can operate the keyless remote without the Onstar monthly service fee?

[@bwake]

Chevrolet has huge discounts on the 2021 Bolts, prior to the refresh coming in the 2022 model year.

[@universaldragonninja]

I think these will be great on the used market like an old Nissan leaf and also rental cars.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Absolutely!

[@georgegerard3977]

excellent review. I have a 2015 Spark EV will move up to the Bolt AFTER they include Adaptive Cruise in 2021

[@apkn1955]

Initial price is not everything. Look more at the cost of ownership over five years, plus.

[@stacyholt6529]

Where every "drop" of energy is of utmost importance, why do they stick with the Bi Zenon HIDs vs a more energy efficient LED headlamp bulb? I know you don't have an answer, more just thinking out loud. LOL

[@dalelong4716]

In snow country an LED doesn't produce the heat needed to clear the lens of ice & snow, would be my guess.

[@ronalaska2472]

Also HID is the brightest light and you don’t spend $500 to replace them just an HID bulb!

[@stacyholt6529]

@@ronalaska2472 you sir are correct. I've been doing some research and LED does not always equal the best light output.

[@minibx6659]

You are on point with this review

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you!

[@vishwaperera8963]

I loved the video can you please do a Chevy Cruse for the next video

[@ingenunis5003]

Looks nice- but I feel a bit PRICEY🙃

[@rod22lt]

U didn’t really review the regenative paddles which I’m interested in. Also apparently there will be a new interior and other updates next year. Thanks for the review

[@PrimeAutotainment]

I’m sorry about that. I planned to talk about it while driving and completely skipped over it. I didn’t realize until I started editing 😕. Using the paddle really slows the car down if you hold the paddle in just like the “L” mode is for one pedal driving. I’d you pull the paddle for a second and let it go it briefly slows you down and then goes back to normal coasting mode. It’s good for intermittent slow downs when coming to a stop of brief moments but I found myself putting the shifter into L mode for the one pedal driving and essentially using the regenerative brakes to the maximum anyways. It’s fun to manipulate the car with either option!

[@magichaircreationsbyjoey7752]

Test drove a 2017 with 47,000 miles on it. Felt like a brand new vehicle. I was in love. Sadly it couldn’t be sold until the recall was completed. So I had to look elsewhere. I looked at a 2020 premiere, but it was for lease only, which I felt way to uncomfortable with. I ended up having to get something I don’t love, but it’s still a nice car. I got a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu RS. HOWEVER, my next vehicle will be electric!!! Awesome video, very knowledgeable.

[@tommcguire8656]

I literally leased one yesterday, 36 months for a grand total of $4700.00, and a $2000 rebate. So I basically renting this car for $100 a month....All paid up front.

[@charliewilson3528]

Great review!

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you Terry!

[@Catman1798]

I wish I can see a real review of this car in action. Daily errands etc. especially going to the store. Like Walmart and Sams club which I do every week. I wanna see how much this car can pack in with the backseats down etc. I mean it looks like it can pack a lot. I also wanna know how it does on lousy streets. Does it soak in bumps well? Or does your backside feel it big time?? I’m trying to decide if I should buy this car. I wish I can rent it for a day but they don’t have these cars for rent here for some reason. I already test drove it but I can’t have it all day. I’m still undecided if I should pull the trigger on a bolt. If I buy one I promise I will post a much real world review for you all to watch. I will tell you the real story what it’s like to live with a bolt! Lol. GM is your listening let me borrow one for a day. My current vehicle is a 2015 Jeep renegade trailhawk. I fell in love with the bolt after test driving it. I think it will serve me well but the technology is still new. I don’t know if I wanna take this plunge yet into EV world. I want something I don’t have to do maintenance on as well. I am so tired of oil changes and all other other fluids you gotta change. Belts etc. and yes going to the gas station putting gas. Nowadays it seems I’m having to wait in line for gas. I think to myself. Hmmmm wish I had that bolt. I also drove a 2020 Prius. Nice car but still a gas engine to worry about. I’m not buying an EV to save the world. I’m buying it to save me the hassles of maintenance ICE cars have. I bought an EGO mower in 2018 and wow what a mower. I had no idea it could be so simple. Now I want my car to be the same way.

[@jagsfanrick]

I can't think of a car that chevy has made that is still on the road after 15 years.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Uh oh haha that’s not good. I got burned with an ‘09 Malibu that had so many problems it was awful. My mom has an ‘01 Silverado that’s still running around 250k miles but they definitely don’t make them like they used to. On the flip side my father in law has had 2 newish GMC Sierras and both have had bad issues. Such a shame. Thanks for stopping by sir! I’m sure your Civic will outlast them all!

[@mowcowbell]

The Bolt's battery, motor and drive unit is manufactured in South Korea... perhaps that will make a difference in longevity?

[@hurricanefreak101]

Prime Autotainment with standards cars yes but the Bolt is different - it was co developed with LG and Korean Manufacturing and European insight

[@homomorphic]

Little? It has more interior space than a model S (120 cu ft for the model S and 130 for the Bolt).

[@twilson377]

Well hello there Handsome man. Great review. Looking forward to the 2021 Bolt.

[@SHOREHILLEYEWEAR]

Super fun car to drive - Wish GM offered a supercharging network like Tesla

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Very nice.

[@paterpull]

PS, I love it!

[@dtay8913]

Thank you

[@hurricanefreak101]

The only problem is don’t go with the LT - Dealer incentive are through the roof right now and heavily discounted for the premier - they want these gone by 2021 when the new Hummer comes out

[@markmesser4454]

Same discounts for LT and Premier AFAIK

[@crucialryan]

This is silly, considering nobody pays anywhere near Model 3 prices for the Bolt.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

They still have the MSRP at that price. Incentives, rebates, discounts all fluctuate depending on several factors but they still claim that price. Regardless of what they actually sell them at...Might as well lower the MSRP.

[@crucialryan]

@@PrimeAutotainment Right, they should lower the MSRP. But incentives have been bringing the price down over $10k-$15k for well over a year now. Tesla sells at MSRP, period. Chevy doesn't. Incentives and negotiations make a huge difference, obviously. You have to compare at the actual prices people are paying. This video is misleading.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

@@crucialryan what’s misleading is Chevrolet pricing this at that price (still). For example the Ford Explorer was over priced for its redesign in 2020 and they couldn’t sell it without major discounts...so they dramatically lowered MSRP as a result. People pay widely ranging numbers for any vehicle, except Tesla like you said, and some people may not be able or willing to negotiate, the understanding of available incentives etc. dealerships take advantage of people all of the time. I review every vehicle at the price listed

[@crucialryan]

@@PrimeAutotainment I don't necessarily disagree that dealers will sell for what they can. However, comparing the list price of a traditional sales channel vehicle like the Bolt with the list price of a no-haggle price like Tesla is misleading. GM has traditional dealers, Saturn is gone (no haggle). Like most dealers, it's not expected that you pay MSRP. Tesla is different. And comparing them at the MSRP is disingenuous. When you posted this review, Bolts were going for $15k+ under MSRP. So compare at list was, quite frankly, a lie. The pricing was based on published incentives, not even haggle pricing. You can look at True Car and get a market average, easily. And that's the price you should be comparing with. Right now it's showing about $10k under. Which means the Bolt is starting around $27k. The Bolt isn't "model 3 money" and hasn't been for years. Your review is dishonest, and when you compare fake prices, your review is essentially meaningless and fake as well. By the way, we aren't talking some hidden, negotiated pricing. You can buy Bolts advertised under $25k right now. You aren't getting a Model 3 under $40k. That's a MASSIVE difference. So your video, suggesting "model 3 money" is ridiculous, wouldn't you think? "It is expensive at mid $40,000 range..." - come on, man.... www.bomninchevrolet.com/VehicleDetails/new-2020-Chevrolet-Bolt_EV-5dr_Wgn_LT-Miami-FL/4709226133

[@brianpetersen3429]

Excellent review.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you Brian!

[@dscarty]

Not worth model 3 money by any means. Unfortunately since 2017 GM has dumbed down the infotainment system.

[@ELP1125]

It's electric... boogie woogie woogie 😂