Tesla Model Y VS Chevy Bolt EUV!?!?!?! The Facts Might Surprise You

[@davenegan9032]

Correction the Chevy bolt definitely has 1 pedal driving and it works quite well.

[@everettchevy1967]

Hi Dave! We must have misspoke about the one pedal driving the first time it was mentioned, but at 15:09 we talk a little more about the Bolt and it's one pedal driving! Thank you so much for the feedback!

[@slevitron1543]

@@everettchevy1967 at 15:09 you're talking about using the steering wheel paddle instead of brake pedal, but there is one pedal driving that doesn't require the paddle its below where you put it in drive the button has a foot on it.

[@SnidelyWhiplach]

Listening to you talk in the video there is significant difference in road noise between the two.

[@johncipolletti5611]

Wow, that tech lady I love!! Why? She told the truth about her confusion on the operation of the Tesla. I love my Bolt even more!

[@gregthompson7954]

It most definitely a better EV Tesla is unsafe and not worth the price and headache

[@DylanZalewski]

As a proud owner of a '23 Bolt EUV (and someone who understands battery technology), I understand your comment around the 1 minute 30 second timestamp about 5 hours to go fully charged, but your statement immediately before that is going to raise some eyebrows for people who are not familiar with EVs and battery tech and just looking at it from a math perspective, and especially from people looking to make the EV jump. "You get 95 miles on a 30 minute charge so if you're doing math we said earlier this gets up to 250 miles, that's gonna give you about 5 hours to go fully charged on this vehicle" 250 miles/95 miles = 2.63 30-minute charging sessions to go from 0% to 100% (round up to 3 to be generous) 3 x 30 minutes = 90 minutes or 1.5 hours from 0% to 100% Line 1: If we take the estimated max range of 250 miles and divide that by the 95 miles of range claimed to be attained from a 30 minute charge session, we get 2.63 which, strictly from a math perspective, is the number of 30 minute charge sessions it should take to reach 100% charge from 0% charge. We'll be generous and round that up to an even 3. Line 2: We've rounded up the 2.63 to 3 and we're multiplying that by 30 minutes to calculate, strictly from a math perspective, the amount of time it should take to charge from 0% to 100% based on your 95 miles per 30 minute charge session claim. This comes out to 90 minutes or 1.5 hours. So why the huge discrepancy between the two back to back statements? Our math based on your first statement tells us that the car should fully charge in 1.5 hours, but you immediately follow it up with "about 5 hours to go fully charged". The answer lies in how most current batteries work. A slew of factors including (but not limited to) the outside temperature, the battery temperature, and the current state of charge can affect the charging speed. Batteries, not just limited to those used in EVs, operate best in certain temperature ranges; extreme high and low temperatures will affect charging speeds and this is why almost all EVs have battery management controllers that condition the battery. Charging can also loosely be compared to packing a suitcase; when the suitcase is empty it's easy to find room to pack things, but as the suitcase becomes more full you have to be strategic about how you're packing which will slow down the process. The same can be said of batteries. As they charge and become more full, cells with more 'room' have to be identified and it takes longer to top off the cells so the charging speed will slow as your get closer to 100%. And if you're trying to make a point that you'll get 95 miles of range from a 30 minute session at a DC Fast Charger, but 5 hours to full charge on a Level 2 Charger, then you need to call that out! All this to say that if you're trying to educate people with your videos, take the time to educate them. Context is everything. Explain why there is such a large discrepancy and where the numbers come from. 😁

[@donnyh3497]

If I remember correctly, I love my brand new Bolt. I had it for 19 days before I had to put it in the shop. It's been 20 days since I dropped it off and there's no word yet on when I might get it back. I have fond memories though

[@everettchevy1967]

Oh no! If you don't mind us asking, what happened with it? Happy to hear that you loving your new Bolt aside from this hiccup!

[@donnyh3497]

@everettchevy1967 The electric heater went up, so I can't un-fog my windows enough to see. It's the funnest car to drive but the dealership can't figure out how to fix the problem with the module that communicates with the heater. Pretty soon I'll be suing to force Chevy to buy it back.

[@lumberjackdreamer6267]

@@donnyh3497 Update?

[@donnyh3497]

@@lumberjackdreamer6267 I got it back after few more days and it works fine. The car really is a little gem and it's really fun to drive. I still wouldn't own an electric for my only car unless I never made road trips, (even though the range is better on the Bolt than just about any other electric car). The range is unbelievably good when always on surface streets, staying under 50mph most of the time, but the range is not good when flying down highways above 65 (especially blaring the heater). It is a perfect 2nd car though and I could hardly be happier with it.

[@lumberjackdreamer6267]

@@donnyh3497 I have a Leaf, and also a large diesel car. I see the EV as my primary vehicle, much better for the planet.

[@jimsEVadventures]

As an EV enthusiast AND a Bolt EUV owner (@MyBoltEUV), I was interested in this video from the perspective of answering questions that invariably come up in the comments on my channel...the "yeah, but" and "the Tesla does this and that" comments are always there. No matter how you spin this, you are going to tick off either Bolt owners or Tesla owners. The comments below are sufficient evidence for that assertion. But good job...I like EVs no matter the brand. I just happen to like the Bolt EUV better...that's all. No harm, no foul. Arguing about which on is better is like arguing about which sushi roll is better--the California Roll or the Philadelphia Roll?? Both are sushi rolls...just get what you like and press on!

[@MikeRadioNY]

There are other roles besides the Philadelphia role in the California role. I like the Vegas roll and the rainbow roll. I’m not about to argue about it though any roll you like is fine with me. Speaking of rolling I have a Tesla, but I tested both the Tesla and the Chevy bolt EUV. They are both great cars.

[@rp9674]

I like cooked sushi - Cal rolls, Inari cone sushi. The EV discussion gets weird when people ignore the $10k +/- diff Tesla 3 vs EUV/EV

[@Geckogold]

The thing about the Model Y's mirror being small is true. But you can pull up the backup camera at any time, and it'll show up on the main screen. A software update a while back also allows you to see out the two side cameras as well, along with the camera turning on when signaling a turn so you can better see your blind spot for cars before turning. I would tell customers about their use case for the vehicles. Both can be charged in a garage or driveway, and the time to charge really varies because you're probably not draining the battery completely each day on either car, so it's more like 1-4 hours of charging, which can be done overnight while they're sleeping. Many people also have time-of-use options with their electric rates, meaning it's more expensive during the day, but much cheaper at night and weekends. Depending on where you live, this can make charging an EV even less expensive, which further saves people on cost of fueling. In colder weather, you can remote start both to warm up the cabin while it's plugged in safely in their garage without the carbon monoxide worries like in a gas car, or someone driving off with their car if they leave it running unattended outside. You can also do the same when it's hot, turn the a/c on so the cabin is nice and cooled before you get in. Teslas also have what's called "Dog Mode", which puts a display on the main screen alerting passerby that the heat or a/c is on, and what the temperature is set at, to avoid people thinking a pet is overheating or freezing inside the car. "Camp Mode" is a similar feature which keeps the climate control on and displays a campfire on the screen, meant to be used if you're sleeping in the car. For daily driving, either car would work fine for most folks. The Bolt is definitely the more budget friendly option by far for those who are strictly looking for local commuting. The huge difference is when traveling longer distances. The Chevy Bolt currently relies on third party charging such as Electrify America since it uses CCS (Combined Charging Standard). Those have been hit & miss, as when they work, they work fine. But oftentimes there's some broken ones, or it's full and you have to wait to charge because most other EV's also use CCS, or they're not as widespread, so there's gaps in coverage meaning you may not find a place to charge if you travel to certain places. The Bolt's DC fast charging rate of around 55 kW also means you're going to spend a much longer time at each station during a road trip, upwards of an hour or two depending on how much charge you need. The Model Y uses the NACS (North American Charging Standard) port and has access to the Tesla Supercharger network, which is far more widespread, reliable, and it can charge up to 250 kW, which is 5 times faster than the Bolt. With adapters, they can also use CCS and CHAdeMO (a dying standard used mainly by the Nissan Leaf) charging stations, allowing for even more places to charge. The car will also automatically pick superchargers along your route when doing a road trip, and will precondition the battery while enroute, so that it's nice and toasty and can accept a faster charging rate at the supercharger, reducing the time you need to stop at each one. GM is switching to the NACS port as well. They will provide their current vehicles with an adapter to allow them to use superchargers, and in 2025 will fit their vehicles with the same plug Tesla uses in North America. Once that happens, then both vehicles will have reliable charging for long distances, although the Bolt will still be capped at its 55 kW, meaning it's going to be sitting at a supercharger much longer than that Model Y would.

[@everettchevy1967]

Wow you are very knowledgeable when it comes to EV's! There's so much to say about both vehicles and all that they can do for us! Thank you so much for watching and giving our community even more information than we were able to squeeze in this video. You're awesome and appreciated!!!!

[@TheLastMoccasin]

This is a book!!! .... but it's accurate! Very well written!! If more people knew the benefits of driving EV, they would realize it can be a BETTER overall experience, and cost less 🤯

[@lbrookins3350]

my 2022 bolt euv does have one pedal driving but I don't have supercruise. Is that why there isnt in the 2023

[@johncipolletti5611]

Usually, charging of a cell phone only works when the car is on.

[@MrHockey1720-G]

We have taken our Bolt EUV camping with tents. With the seats down, it loads up well for accessing all of our gear. We added a hitch (stealth) for our bike rack and a Thule roof rack to carry our canoe and/or kayaks. It is a well built and designed vehicle. Others have said it better but it appears that GM for all it's issue finally let the engineers actually do their job and the result is very good.

[@johncipolletti5611]

No, you don't have two engines in the Tesla. You have twe electric motors. Only one in the Bolt! On a snowy, mountain endurance run. Guess who won out beating the more expensive EVs ($20,000 more), the Bolt!

[@rp9674]

$40k Tesla M3 sedan 272 mi, 0-60 5.6 sec - $27.500 Bolt EV hatch 259 mi 0-60 6.5 apple carplay & Android auto. EUV 0-60 7.1 250mi.

[@tomkidd4859]

Yes the Bolt has low regeneration always and the steering wheel paddle puts it in high regeneration. Also the Tesla does have a rear view camera. A touch button at the bottom of the touch screen will turn it on and its really big. Good video.

[@everettchevy1967]

Wow thank you so much for the feedback! There are so many things that the Tesla Model Y can do. We appreciate you!

[@xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo-x7q]

Great comparison video!!!!!!!!

[@everettchevy1967]

Thank you!

[@darwin5763]

Don’t know if anybody mentioned, but the bolt EUV does have one pedal driving you guys just did not know how to turn it on.

[@TheLastMoccasin]

Josh, great job on this comparison! You really did good job learning about both vehicles and providing accurate information! Maybe you can see if you can get them to let you use the Tesla app while the dealership owns it? And do a follow-up video? I'd watch!

[@everettchevy1967]

Thanks so much for commenting! We would love to do a follow up video for you. We will absolutely see what we can do to work that out. We appreciate you for watching!

[@TheLastMoccasin]

@@everettchevy1967 Bolt makes a great commuter car, especially if your work or school has charging, and you can charge these anywhere they have electricity haha! Out Of Spec Guide just put up a great video on the Bolt. kzbin.info/www/bejne/noGagmlurNSjgrc

[@thataveragechannel]

Of course you did the acceleration on chill…

[@jefflevine9988]

9 hours to charge??? No. I have a 23' EUV and i get 100 miles in 60-70 minutes on a level 2 home charger. I'm very surprised they didn't talk about the difference between the charge times between the 2 vehicles. The tesla charges in about 1/2 the time! Even though i really like my Bolt, that is one of the biggest differences between the 2. Also, there is 1 pedal driving w/regen on the 23' Bolt. Another area they did not cover on the video was seat comfort. Even though the bolt is much more user friendly IMO, the Tesla has way better seat comfort. The Bolt is not uncomfortable by any means...but the Tesla seating feels better to me. The Bolt pricing is the deal breaker here. The Bolt is simply the better value for this type of vehicle. Great job GM.

[@hc7679]

Both are very good and purposefully designed evs . But I would choose the Bolt for a lot of reasons that makes it a better fit for my needs . And how could anyone pass up the Bolt with the free 240v charger and free installation . If you purchase the entry level Bolt euv and factor in the tax credit , you'll be purchasing the vehicle for about $21,000 . The dashboard of the Bolt makes any Tesla look Neanderthal . And the white Bolt looks like a "Storm Trooper" from Star Wars . So God bless America and our American right to choose and I'm not upset with anyone who chooses the Tesla , but the Bolt euv is the clear winner to me .

[@jacksonbangs6603]

You said the Tesla Modle Y was less expensive than the Chevrolet Bolt EUV. I think it is the other way around.

[@TheLastMoccasin]

True, a high spec bolt EUV sells for $38,000 (MY is $50k) .... but for that price you can also get a Model 3 RWD which would have about the same storage. Test driving each and learning more about your needs is important before making a purchase!

[@everettchevy1967]

Hey Jackson! If you go to 15:50 in this video we talk price point of the two vehicles. We state that the Bolt is much cheaper than the Tesla Model Y. Thanks for watching!

[@spazmorat]

I believe that the Bolt EUV does have one-pedal driving. My 2023 Bolt has it - there's a button on the center console to turn it on and off. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqucpp1jor9loM0

[@everettchevy1967]

Yes! At 15:09 we talk a little more about the Bolt and it's one pedal driving! Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

[@spazmorat]

@@everettchevy1967 At 14:05 or so, you say "there is not one-pedal driving on this car" - I just wanted to clarify. The regen paddle is in addition to one-pedal driving, which is activated by a switch in the center console.

[@everettchevy1967]

@@spazmorat Oh thank you for bringing that to our attention!!

[@spazmorat]

@@everettchevy1967 Happy to help! I don't like one-pedal mode very much, but with the testing I did with it, the Bolt's version is quite good.

[@steveinoz8188]

At least on the Tesla you can tow a trailer. I'd feel happier if they had an instrument panel like the Bolt.

[@MrHockey172000]

Our 2023 EUV has 1 pedal.

[@ttautogarages]

I rather the bolt so far the dash an how design

[@johncipolletti5611]

Sorry but with one foot driving and regen, you get over 300 miles in a full charge on the Bolt.

[@rp9674]

That may be normal to people who drive 45mph, not typical

[@johncipolletti5611]

@@rp9674 OH, so you are the guy who drives over 45 mph in my residential area with a 25 mph speed limit.

[@rp9674]

@johncipolletti5611 35, but I was referring about freeways

[@johncipolletti5611]

@rp9674 I know that, I was joking there.

[@rp9674]

​@@johncipolletti5611Roger that

[@MrHockey1720-G]

I'ts actually a motor not an engine.

[@bmw803]

As Alex ( On autos ) said, NO SHIT SHERLOCK!!!! THE BOLT ISNT TRYING TO BE TESLA. Theyre not the same thing. Comparing an entry level car with a higher end one isnt comparable. Its like comparing a corolla with an AUDI R8. It's not the same!!!

[@yili9725]

they are comparable although they are in different price category. BTW, bolt is not entry level car, you have option of super cruise. I think the key is tesla is a all purpose car with a lot of tech: auto pilot, even fsd, bolt is design for commute. IMO, if you have a gas car ( or a tesla) that can take long distance trip, and shopping for a 2nd car for the family, bolt is a clear winner unless you don't care the $20k price difference. I don't know why Tesla's FSD will be mature enough, that can be a game changer. If I am shopping for 2nd car and Tesla can do real self-driving, I would choose Tesla even it's more expensive. Taking driving task and reduce stress is a huge difference.

[@ChoppersChingon]

She’s a cutie 😍😍