The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt is the True Affordable Long Range EV of Today, But...

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About four years ago, GM beat Tesla to the market with an affordable long range EV. The #ChevroletBolt had an annoyingly frustrating name because it was too similar to the plug-in hybrid Volt, but it offered up to 238 miles of range from a 60 kWh battery pack and decent acceleration with 200 HP and 266 torque. For 2020, #Chevrolet is upgrading the #BoltEV with a slightly bigger battery which improves the range to 259 miles. While the looks of the #Bolt have not changed, some may find it offers an enticing blend of approachability and affordability.

[@rickymillerii]

My wife and I recently bought a 2020 Bolt EV. I was really nervous about it, afraid it would upset our life, fearing range anxiety. In the end, it is truly an amazing car. We think nothing of driving to a city 2 hours away and drive around and then drive back home without having to charge it. 99% of our charging is done at home. My wife loves not having to take it to a gas station and she also loves the fact it has actual knobs. It does not take a scientist to drive it, it is a very nice car. We recently went on a longer trip and tried out the DC Fast Charger, and that was a good experience. The last 3 weeks here in Michigan have been around 0 F, yeah very cold. The car is amazing, we drive more now than we did before, it is so fun to drive. Ice, snow, cold, wind, we have been in it all and the car has done amazingly well. We don't think of it so much as an EV, it is our car and we love it. Great job GM.

[@Maincourse19]

I just got a 2020 bolt EV today. I fear this as well. Have you traded it in and got a different car since then?

[@EvanJohnsonthepckid]

I like it. I think it’s the perfect commuter for someone looking to get into electric cars.

[@georgec9590]

Bought a 2017 Bolt, then a '19 for my wife, then traded my '17 in for a 2020. Great car!

[@quasarsavage]

but that model 3 Tesla though?

[@paulsmyers203]

@@quasarsavage I have a Model Y and I think the 2020 Bolt is very interesting. Having CCS is pretty great. There are a lot of charging locations that Teslas can't charge, and that number is increasing. If Tesla makes a CCS adapter for North America then it's pretty much a done deal. But right now Teslas are restricted to Tesla Superchargers and Chademo chargers if they carry the $450 adapter for it. CCS is growing rapidly. The Bolt is a great car.

[@u13erfitz]

@@quasarsavage Chevy gives heavy incentives. In my area you can get a new one for 25k and a 2019 sub 10k mile for 20k

[@HermanWillems]

@@u13erfitz Most EV you get for your dollar. If you look at money, this is the best EV out there.

[@Mark-rt6fy]

@@u13erfitz I wonder how do they depreciate considering the heavy incentives?

[@ntphan]

It shapes like a Honda Fit to me. I like it for the space efficiency as compare to sedan design for similar size.

[@yt807]

I thought the same thing and the Fit's been around for a long time in the U.S.

[@dweyhrauch09]

Agreed - having a Honda Fit, I'll never go to another body style (at least in the same size car eg I'd do a Bolt or Model Y but not a Model 3). So incredibly useful.

[@desiv1170]

Still happy with my '17 Bolt. Nearing 70K and (knocking on wood) still no issues. Tire rotations and air filters are the only listed "maintenance" for 150k. Well, I did just get some new tires too. I do agree that no one should pay MSRP for this car, but no one generally does. ;-) Fun car to drive, more space than you would think for a small car. As a commuter car, I charge at home/work and never have to stop anywhere to charge it. Not the car for everyone, but it's a great little car.

[@jjyoo]

70k kilometers or miles? i have 18 bolt too and really satisfied for this car.

[@desiv1170]

@@jjyoo 70k miles...

[@Jcewazhere]

Apologies for commenting on a 4 month old post but have you driven in the snow? Here in Colorado I need a car that can occasionally handle a few inches at least.

[@desiv1170]

@@Jcewazhere For me, no. No snow around here generally (we will get some snow in the winter, but not much comparitively).

[@Jcewazhere]

@@desiv1170 Okay, thanks anyway :D

[@gene978]

No Sunroof because of the ADDED Weight. First time I seen a person run from a baby ant.

[@nelbonix5858]

We love our 2019 bolt ev premium. And sticker was 43k but was out the door for $ 29500 at banks Chevy Concord NH. Been a awesome car.

[@brianparent4882]

Test drove one at that very dealership on Saturday. I’m torn between the Leaf and the Bolt.

[@pantloaded]

@@brianparent4882 bolt for the better battery cooling

[@isaacfalvey]

I like the look of it, I guess I am in the minority. "Kill it with fire" is a bit much. It's not as bad as the last gen Versa sedan. I do agree with you that the interior is too cheap and needs a sunroof.

[@athena9042]

Just my two cents but I would enjoy your reviews better if they stuck more to the facts and your opinions were presented a bit less nit picky and hypercritical cause they come off as “bitchy”. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Not everyone wants or can afford a luxurious super car. Some of us don’t want to put a shitload of money in depreciating assets since that isn’t how you build wealth. I have a 2019 Bolt premier and we went with it over a Tesla M3 because we liked the high seating position of the Bolt and that it was a practical hatchback with good visibility. Also we liked it had Apple and Android car play which Tesla doesn’t. Another thing we considered is the reliability issues Tesla has had and the Chevy Bolt really hasn’t. It’s been a fun zippy car that looks like a cartoon character out of the Disney Pixar movie Cars. I think it’s cute. I think the Tesla model 3 is a nice vehicle but I hated the front end which looks like a damn catfish. I get compliments all of the time on the color we chose for safety which is “shock” and people see me driving here in dangerous ass Los Angeles. Thanks for reading.

[@thespian302]

a bit of an over reaction about the seats. Im 220, used to be 280, and Ive taken this car on 400 miles road trips with absolutely no issues with the seats. I have no idea why people keep bitching about them.

[@kmf2153]

Geezzz...I get it. You don’t think that it looks sexy enough for your tastes. Who cares. It’s a great car. Perfect for my use, didn’t cost a fortune and has lots of room in the interior. No it doesn’t look like your super car in the garage. Didn’t cost as much either. And I like the looks, if that matters to anyone.

[@eyemsoreel]

Okay boomer

[@movax20h]

I like the looks too, but if somebody is shorter it probably be better to get a bit shorter and sleaker car with better aerodynamics.

[@TheExumRidge]

Isn't this car going after the Honda Civic Hatchback crowd? I like it as a newer hatchback. The reviewer has a bias towards sleek sports cars it seems, not all of us want or can afford status cars. Some of us just want competent transportation.

[@movax20h]

I agree. There was a lot of bias and personal preferences in the review, that doesn't necessarily align with other people needs.

[@Liefpj]

movax20h yes as soon as I saw that Porsche in his garage I was like “ah oh”, but seriously, whenever i visit from canada, i see Americans love their trunk sedans. I mean look at his neighbour who has two. Jeez, i hope whenever aliens come they do not treat us as he treats that ant. Coexist!

[@boots_n_coots]

Styling is indeed subjective. I actually find the Bolt more attractive than the Model 3, for example. But I guess that’s not saying much, haha.

[@caglioso]

T. Howard I agree I find the styling of the model 3 to be pretty horrendous. Something about how the roof line bubbles up, like it’s trying to be jetsons-esqe but failed.

[@M67v]

Calisto Riviera I have to admit that the front end of the Model 3 is pretty odd, although I think the rest of the car is attractive.

[@dane9193]

I like the front-end of the Bolt better. But the back end of a model 3 looks WAY better IMO. I seriously considered the Bolt, but I couldn't get over the looks, especially in the rear. It just LOOKS cheap.

[@HG-Pilot]

I see Model 3 as one of those California girls with pumped lips...

[@walkerl.9402]

The seats are SO subjective!!! Take it with a massive grain of salt. Our entire family has no issues with them. Also, I got the price down to $26,000 + an additional state tax credit on a fully loaded 2019 Premier. Parents sold their 04 Prius with 187k for $3500 effectively making the Bolt cost them $22,500. You can’t beat the deals on these.

[@quasarsavage]

that lack of cushioning though yikes... maybe it varies but from the video def not for tall and larger ppl 4 sure

[@daveshep]

@@quasarsavage I’m 6’ 1” tall and find the seats in my 2019 LT perfectly comfortable. I’ve done a road trip, no problem. YMMV.

[@thespian302]

@@quasarsavage Im 6'3" and have used this car from when I weighed 280lbs, to now 220. The seats are totally fine, Ive no issues with them at all and find them fairly comfortable.

[@Bad_Rattle]

Just bought a 20’ premier for 26k and the seats are perfectly OK. I bought this so I don’t need to drive my 20’ STI every day

[@Prodigious1One]

Wow, cool!

[@tri3pleagent]

GM missed and opportunity to hit one out of the park with this vehicle...poor marketing, forgettable design...such a wasted opportunity for seems to be a good vehicle.

[@jonnyo2121]

It's partly because EVs are still compliance cars to most auto companies.

[@normt5463]

But wait, there is more... insideevs.com/news/419760/chevrolet-bolt-euv-ev-spyshots/?fbclid=IwAR1qY61Etzo2HyG_k8gun1KeqGQ9IVXfZ5LekaxwqtaYjpnPfLcaAYjwUQc

[@corionh4775]

Yeah if GM gave this some real "style" it would do better sales-wise, but it hasn't been a flop so far though. I don't think it's ugly it just looks kinda dorky. I still think these are semi-underrated for what they are though.

[@bmw803]

Affordable?? 40K for this??? Too much for what you get. I like the car, but way over priced.

[@bmw803]

@@corionh4775 style wise, theybdefinitely need to redesign this. Just as Nissan did with the Leaf. TOYOTA screwed the prius even harder compared to the previous model. But the worst is BMW I3. Otherwise BOLt is a very good car.

[@AkioWasRight]

It's not affordable, it's subsidized. If not for carbon credits, GM would never develop such a vehicle.

[@JamesR1986]

And if not for climate change the government won't be subsidizing BEV, so what

[@anthonyc8499]

As the review points out, no more Federal tax credit and it's a $25k-30k car now, despite the MSRP.

[@jerryortiz909]

@@anthonyc8499 Carbon credits are not tax credits. Tesla receives billions of dollars in carbon credits through cap and trade, which raises the cost of normal cars. Search how cap and trade works. Tesla has received $2 billion just from FCA alone from the European cap and trade program, and they get billions more from other manufacturers in other markets. It's enough to completely wipe away Tesla's debt.

[@Wesley-je2fn]

@@JamesR1986 Subsidizing EVs isn't going to stop climate change.

[@JamesR1986]

@UCbXR1Uze-g7OkRNhXt4IwfQ subsidizing BEVs is better than nothing (not optimal for sure) and less problematic than population controls

[@brianvankley3529]

I love my 2017 Bolt - the goofy looks (which I like) make it kind of a sleeper because of how quick it is off the line. Really fun car to drive!

[@hurricanefreak101]

People think on the road it drives with haul

[@gamergeek8933]

I like the front of the new bolt but I like the back of this one. I think the roof line could be a bit lower but overall I do like the shape of it. I think it is shaped much better than the leaf. The Kona is also a very nice car. I hate when people complain about hard plastics. As a reviewer who is complaining about cheap materials in economy cars you are driving up the prices. Car companies hear you and use nicer materials which then drives up the price. I would take all hard plastics and a $20k bolt. It isn't meant to be a luxury car so don't judge it like one.

[@MasterHost100]

Easily can get 2018 for about $15,000 nowadays!!!! This car pays for itself in 10 years. If you are like me and driving 20,000/year find free charger around town/work and save 1500/year. No even talking maintenance. DEAL!

[@dominicspier6917]

I feel like a lot of the complaints are superficial and things that most people won't notice or care about coming from most affordable cars. I mean I don't remember the last time I went around scratching the plastic on my car. The seats are a legitimate complaint and the styling is ok. But the driving experience and reliability are things that people looking at the bolt are going to care about. Great and through video!

[@jamesgand828]

With a design like that, dealers pay you to get it off their lot lol

[@dtay8913]

See I don't understand. I know looks are subjective but exterior wise I'd take this over the Prius.

[@damilolaakanni]

@@dtay8913 I agree. This looks better than the Prius, except if you consider the Prius C, which is a more direct competitor to the Bolt.

[@corionh4775]

@@freakout247 Speculative. These have only been out 3 years, no data yet on reliability.

[@ulanelson3851]

I have owned a Bolt since 2017. My mileage runs between 250 to 280 from March to late October. November to February it’s between 160 to 190. This is the only major problem I’ve had. I live in Denver were the Temperature does get quite cold. Cold weather effects the mileage you can get.The car is easy to handle. Drive well. The interior overall is good. The seats could use some more padding and width. I would rate this car as a great commuter car and give 4 stars out of 5. Chevrolet has the right I idea.

[@movax20h]

These are really good results. Take care of the battery levels and charging speeds and it will last pretty long.

[@ingenunis5003]

Would buy this over Tesla........TESLA is a status car😬

[@2000bvz]

Huh. Funny. I like the styling of this car. I generally hate the styling of SUV's (boring, and generally over-designed), and things like the Dodge Challenger and Avenger make me want to throw up a little in my mouth. Sloppy designs. Completely out of proportion. I know I am the exception here in North America, but I think the shape of this car is actually very elegant, with excellent proportions, though the details let it down a bit.

[@JulezWinnfield]

Were you actually made nauseous at the sight of an automobile design you don't like?

[@johnwjeromejr]

I've seen a few Bolt reviews thus far but your's is by far the most complete and detailed. You brought up characteristics missed by the others. I do like the looks though as it's a neat tidy package accentuated by the sporty wheels.

[@inspectorfunk]

Is the host a homosexual ?

[@ouch1011]

13:50 I see what you did there I own a 2019 Bolt and I echo most of your complaints about the car. The biggest reason my partner and I purchased it is because we got a fully loaded Premier for way less than $30k. The seats are a huge problem for me. I have an unusually long torso and the top of the seat pushes my shoulders forward. It's not uncomfortable at all for about an hour, but after than it becomes really uncomfortable. The lack of radar cruise and a sunroof is odd for sure, but this is a car that was built to a price because I believe Chevy thought it was the only way to sell it. As you said, in 2017, nobody made a long range EV at this price point. Now, they have some competition from Hyundai/Kia, Tesla is trying to make cheaper options, and a feeble attempt at competition from Nissan, so it makes the Bolt look a little outdated in design even though the drivetrain still holds its own. One thing to keep in mind about styling is that there are many more people outside if the US than in it. This car is sold all over the place and many other markets prefer EVs more than us. A smaller, narrower car with lots of interior space is ideal in many other parts of the world. One criticism that I have about car reviews in general is the weight that is put on the feel of materials that no buyer ever touches or would even care about if car reviewers didn't pick on it. How often do you touch the top of the dash in your car or the lower half of the door panel? These are areas that are built to with durable but inexpensive materials specifically because nobody cares about those spots, except for car reviewers looking to pick on something. It is a constant criticism that I hear on just about any review of a vehicle costing less than $50k and its really a pointless thing to complain about.

[@corionh4775]

Agree about the interior materials... I couldn't care less about a soft-touch dashboard or lower door panels smh he didn't even show the "jagged" materials he mentioned, but they were probably barely in the line of anybody's sight. When I go Rolls Royce shopping I'll feel on every inch of my interior, but not in my sub-$30k commuter car.

[@CaseyD11]

I appreciate the hard plastic because it's easy to clean

[@chrismaki8396]

Just purchased 2019 Bolt Premier in Shock yellow. Love it! Sister in law with new Tesla S loves our interior finish and so do we. No one but reviewers care!?!

[@rivakhoffman4825]

This car is a gem. Your negative attitude is so inappropriate for a popular car.

[@brandonw6622]

The company I work for bought one of these for employees to share for running errands and such and I'm one of the only employees who actually likes it. If you step back and appreciate it for what it is, a small affordable A to B vehicle that is quick and super quiet then it's actually quite nice. I drove it during the cold the other day and the heated steering wheel and heated seats turned on automatically and caught me off guard, that is a really nice feature.

[@Viralityoflife]

My mom has one. It’s been good to her. Range is good, she regularly drives 50 miles per day, or was before all this bs started going on

[@vietazndude]

I regularly exceed the EPA estimate for range and Chevy dealers were basically paying you to take these off the lot. Pretty happy with what i got

[@corionh4775]

My brother has a 2019 and likes it, got it dirt cheap for a commuter car before he got laid off because of this virus bullshit so now it just sits in front of his house. I think these are a better value than a Prius at least, since they both look equally dorky you might as well just spend the same amount for this lol.

[@Viralityoflife]

Dougefresh ya I’ve personally done a 20 miles trip and only lost 1 miles of range. I’ve went on drives and came back with more range 😂 it’s a decent car, I wouldn’t buy any other Chevy, besides the C8 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Viralityoflife]

Corion H they’re not bad cars. Great city car, but you can road trip it. They’re relatively comfortable, and have more than enough power. I’ve spun the wheels at 30 miles an hour when it was dry lol all that torque and not-so-sticky tires

[@corionh4775]

@@Viralityoflife Yeah I'd get one for the wife if it was under $30k for the fully loaded one like the deal my brother got. And yeah Chevy doesn't make anything else that interests me aside from the C8 Corvette and maybe a truck lol.

[@brianheffernan8982]

Auto reviewer's have been complaining about the seats in the Bolt from its introduction till now. When will Chevy start listening?

[@rkalla]

No kidding, in the total redesign in 21/22 - they made it bigger also.

[@nlpnt]

@@rkalla Makes me wonder if there isn't room for thicker, better seats with the existing bodyshell and battery placement.

[@rkalla]

@@nlpnt I bet you are right - the redesign that is coming up is longer than this model and a bit taller (I don't recall if it's wider), but it's suppose to be a world-vehicle so you are probably spot on they are going to throw better seats in it.

[@erikstephens34]

@@rkalla New Bolt EUV will be bigger (and have optional supercruise). The updated Bolt EV will be the same size.

[@Idontknow819918]

Never. GM style

[@daveedson8607]

It feels a bit top heavy? There is 1000 pounds of battery a foot off the ground! You are the only one who has made that statement, most comment the handling is great, tight, sporty, glued to the road, etc. You have a very interesting perception compared with the rest of humanity. And "kill it with fire", come on! Most people I've discussed the Bolt with have liked the styling. Some don't care for it, but nobody has called it fugly as you seem to think it is. Of course, you seem to have a phobia regarding household black ants. Obviously you weren't raised in the country! The Bolt is tall, but not narrow. Notice how we love SUV's and crossovers in this country. Minivans are still pretty popular, too. Those of us that are older like the higher seating position because it is easier to get in and out of. Your take on what American's like for styling is off, you are still looking at cars like a teen boy, wanting Ferraris and Mustangs.

[@alexflowers5430]

This is the worst review I've ever seen! Who cares about your scared of ants! It gets 260 miles per charge! Your to damn picky! It's a good vehicle and if you don't want to pay $90,000 dollars for a ev it's worth it!

[@movax20h]

More facts, less about your preferences and subjective opinions. Complaining about seats is fine (but no need to do it 10 times), but not liking design of plastic, shape of the car, or dashboard display style is a bit weird in a review, unless you can actually back it up by some reason other than feelings and preference.

[@disla25]

you keep on repeating the same stuff over and over. Someone should "kill this repetitive review with fire". You should have mentioned that people could get a 3y. lease practically for free, and it's an awesome value.

[@klefusmcdonald2644]

That cameo by the cameraman at 3:38 reminded of Cartman, in the episode where he thought he had the power of invisibility and walked naked across a stage with the audience before it. Random I know.

[@peterwright837]

Thanks for repeatedly emphasizing the actual cost of purchasing a Bolt. I can’t tell you how many reviews I’ve seen that only compare MSRP’s and conclude that the Bolt costs the same as a Kona. I got a 2020 Bolt Premiere at the end February and the dealer discount was more than $10,000. I looked seriously at a Kona, but it had a dealer markup of $7,500. I liked the Kona, but the price difference made the Bolt a no brainer.

[@JogBird]

just get a honda fit for less than half the price and spend the diff on fuel

[@Cakebattered]

And maintenance.

[@spamfried894]

@@Cakebattered There's a $20,000 difference in price. I could service and fuel a Fit for the next 200,000 miles and still have money left over.

[@gnarglig8161]

​@@andrew.woolman7449 EVs aren't cool, and can I buy a Civic Si, which is faster, and still have thousands to spend for years on fuel and maintenance.

[@Wesley-je2fn]

@@gnarglig8161 And a Civic Si won't depreciate nearly as much. In 5-10 years, the Si will probably be worth more than a Bolt.

[@treads2595]

Honda isn't sending the Fit stateside anymore. No one was buying it. Plus the Fit needs gas.

[@ChrisCars414]

This video would had been 5 minutes shorter if it wasn’t for the damn ants.

[@JamesRussoMillas]

@Richard Favreau Hey let him have his fun. We're all bored out of our mind.

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

You know the longer the video, the better, right?

[@XX-166]

Lotta pent up frustration huh Richard???

[@doctorferdinand1003]

@Richard Favreau I never understood why people like you feel the need to open up at full aggression on the internet when ever possible. You didn't like the comic relief, so your first instinct is to lambast him, including attacking him for being gay? Calm down and treat people the same way you would in person.

[@trey1531]

I love how easy it is to park my Bolt. You can actually get an adapter to use the EVSE provided with the car to charge at 240V.

[@JamesRussoMillas]

You know what, I'm just gonna say it. I like this car. It's practical. And for $26k with incentives, that's insane value.

[@pabs5270]

If it had a Toyota logo on it, no one would call it ugly...

[@pabs5270]

If it had a Toyota logo on it, no one would call it ugly..

[@HuckWeed]

@Richard Favreau I got my 2019 about a year ago for just under $20k with all state/federal incentives. I contacted every Chevy dealer within 250 miles of me (about two dozen) and finally found a great deal. Keep hunting, it's getting near the end of the year so you just need to find one dealer with excess inventory and/or who hate EVs and just wants them off the lot who is willing to deal.

[@jodtan9256]

calling it a dorky design by the reviewer it is not appreciated by owners of this car.

[@davidsixtwo]

America: "We don't like a tall narrow car shape" Also America: "We're no longer selling regular cars, you have to buy a tall narrow CUV."

[@tonydemore1280]

I have a 2017 Bolt Premier which I lease. I agree with your comments regarding the front seats and use of hard plastics. I'm 5'9" and 2010 pounds; although the front seats could be more comfortable I do find them to be tolerable. The longest trip I've taken was about 160 miles (round trip) and I had no back, hip or thigh problems. You spent way too much time telling us how much you hate the design of the outside. My lease is $344/month with no money down plus I received an $800 Costco gift card. Just checked a Tesla Model 3 standard range plus with standard paint, wheels, etc. This car on lease with no money down would be $535/month; almost $200 difference.

[@wassiswallylokhankin191]

@@martindykmans8208 I'm keeping my '19, too! And, I have always liked the way the Bolt looks. And, it is super-functional to me.

[@twilliams8041]

13:44 I know exactly what you mean. It's a big difference...

[@widowmaker7428]

😂😂😂

[@dane9193]

LOL. This was my favorite line from this review! bwahaha. I literally laughed out loud.

[@TechCulture]

1:32 Hahaha “kill it with fire.” Did the car review just turn into a horror story 🔥

[@enriquemercedes9519]

TechCulture you can hear the muffled laughs at the end.

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Andrew.Woolman Oh come on, Sofyan’s a cool guy...

[@allencallic3700]

That wasn't funny.

[@jacobmays9103]

@@allencallic3700 bolt owner lol

[@pianodon]

"Those extra 2.2 inches make a big difference, if you know what I mean." Hilarious.

[@ericcindycrowder7482]

The reason why rear seat legroom is good is the SAME reason why the front seats are so BAD! There is virtually zero padding in the front seats, this allows the front seats to be very thin. Thin front seats provide more room the rear seat legroom.

[@TimLucasdesign]

I like the styling. I think it looks cool. This is a great color too.

[@5504berry]

Looks of a car is the least of my concern. Performance, price, and reliability are all that matters to me.

[@theforce5191]

Exactly

[@nextleveljourney6612]

Love this Car - it’s nicely styled, very capable: 0-60 in 6.2 and easy to park- with decent ground clearance too

[@TribodybyVi]

This just looks like the Pontiac Vibe and I've noticed just about every car manufacturer has copied that design.

[@davidmccarthy6061]

I love my Bolt EV, but yes, the seats really are a let down. They could have easily added more padding and lost an inch of rear legroom. I can live with it due to my 15 minute commute and our around town errands. I happen to love hatchbacks but if you ask me, a CUV is exactly the same so Chevy should just relabel it as a Ute.

[@fraepidu]

Awesome review...This car could’ve been a home run but then again Chevy cars are really third tier vehicles. So sad!

[@LiohJuney]

The roads he's driving on are the same ones I used to use when I was stationed there in NoVA back in 2009-2014. Quite nostalgic. Must be wonderful without all the traffic.

[@secret5.]

Who the hell is groping their cars dash? I just want materials that will last and not crack and fade. People worry about weird things.

[@halllwd94]

"Tall and narrow doesn't work in America, We don't like that style here" - speak for yourself. Don't speak for America in car reviews. Your opinions are just that. Opinions. You utilized several well selling models as your evidence to support the incorrect point you were making. Keep opinions out of car reviews.

[@lowrider276]

This review was a wild ride from start to finish lol. I don't really see what's so ugly about this thing. If anything, it's just bland. It just looks like a hatchback (and aren't reviewers always complaining that Americans don't buy hatchbacks), I'm not sure what's so offensive about it.

[@theenlightener6822]

i haven't seen one of these cars in such a long time, that i forgot it existed.

[@nathanvbrown3630]

I see more Nissan Leafs in my area than this.

[@saxophonedanny4873]

I have at least 5 Tesla’s on my street.

[@theenlightener6822]

tesla is good but this car is just not eye catching or appealing to anyone looking for a good range ev car.

[@fireagario2673]

Yep.

[@kevinbarry71]

UndEad Mortem did GM actually sell any of these? I mean to real customers?

[@Aerostealth]

Who is we, what do you have, a mouse in your pocket? We owned a C-Max, and now we own a Bolt. We happen to love the narrower taller shape.

[@nathandurrence134]

Chevy tries to make extremely affordable EV with great range by sacrificing some comfort for vehicle battery and technology This guy: burn it with fire

[@jackzakowski6952]

Cap and trade is insanity. It drives up the cost of affordable ICE cars so manufacturers can build EVs no one wants.

[@BrianJohnson-kh7mg]

This review could have been half as long

[@robocowone464]

It looks a lot better than a Tesla. The people saying that it is "Uncool" are Tesla Zombies. The reason it's not selling that well is because GM isn't marketing it properly.

[@GeekTherapyRadio]

20:48 Included charger will do Level II 240v @ 12 Amps (car shows 3kw while charging) with a sub-$20 adapter from Home Depot/Amazon/etc. 120v @ 8 or 12 Amp mode will suffice for most people day-to-day, but you can use the adapter to plug into your dryer outlet if that's the only 240v source you have right now and you need a quicker zap every once in a while. Get a beefy extension cable if your dryer is nowhere near the garage/driveway.

[@JamesR1986]

These seat complaints are the same ones that RCR made from 10 years ago, what the hell GM

[@balkantvofficial]

i love the bolt greath car just got a 2020 amazing cant believe so many people hating on it me after owning more than 5 diferent evs this is one i really enjoy

[@romeoroze2357]

I must really love Redline , I watched the whole video of the car I could care less about . The comic relief was a nice breeze of fresh air in the video.

[@PianoBlackTrimRep.]

Lol check cargurus.com, these go for $15k all day long with 40k miles on them.

[@opinionator3884]

Nice review but if we had to take a drink every time you said "kill it with fire" I would be in an alcohol-induced coma. BTW, seeing local prices of 29-32k for a Premier in my area.

[@amazoidal]

I have a Prius V and 2021 Bolt Premier. I vote for tall and narrow.

[@JN-mk2fh]

Not sure why all the negativity. It's a very good car and... No oil changes, timing belts, fuel filters, fumes or noise. This is a home run!

[@Icayn]

If you get this thing used it will be the cheapest reliable car you ever own, cost to operate is lower than a prius.

[@dmosisover9000]

Why in the hell Chevy didn't make the Volt fully electric or even try to. The Volt looks so much better.

[@mattf3761]

Noone cares that you saw an ant. Great video otherwise. Thank you, keep up the good work!

[@Markf2247]

Charging time on 110 from 0-100% really is the most useless stat in the history of stats. I really wish car reviewers would stop using it.

[@movax20h]

I agree. Just say what is the power of various options. People can divide two numbers usually. Or put a table with numbers on screen. Also most people don't charge from 0 to 100% like ever. Usually people will charge from something fluke 25% to 60% most of the time. At least that is what they should be doing for shortish daily commutes to prolong the battery life.

[@natecurrier]

This was super fun, thanks boys! Also, for the price, it’s a hell of a car.

[@Tomgillchevy]

The Chevy Bolt EV remains a popular vehicle with customers looking for an alternative to the gas option. Thanks for sharing!

[@josephfogus6735]

All you bolt owners can you set it up to charge to 80% of total capacity to preserve the battery for longer? Thanks!

[@MC-bm3cy]

Yes

[@2W3X4YZ5]

Wow. Faster to sixty than my 05 Silverado SS (before mods) by 1/10 sec.

[@kyliefan7]

Why even make a 2020 review of a car if you are just repeating all the criticisms from the 2017-2019 car? I love my Bolt and don’t think someone who LOVES THEIR TESLA’S (especially the expensive performance versions) are going to go for a BOLT! Viewers should look on the Bolt owner groups on Facebook before buying and not KZbin! I generally like your reviews but not this nit picky one of the same criticisms that Chevy is changing on the next version of the Bolt.

[@kyliefan7]

Richard Favreau I would have purchased a 2020 Bolt but the 2019 was such a good deal and could never get a Tesla in anywhere the same price! Two more payments and mine will be paid off! Love it!!! No issues on mine at all!!

[@theredline]

Nothing has been confirmed yet with changes coming for 2021, so it's just all speculation. The 2020 model is what Chevy loaned us for the week and since we never did a video for the 2017-2019 model, its easy to see how our complaints mirror reviews you've seen from other outlets on the prior years. It's fair that you don't agree with some of our complaints about the car (especially since you own one), but we specifically mentioned how the deals are insane and we don't blame you for choosing this over a Tesla. We tried to compare the car more with the Niro EV, Kona EV, and Nissan Leaf versus a Tesla, but at the same time, you can't not review an EV and mention Tesla in the space.

[@Frank71]

@Richard Favreau I agree. They are more concerned with "branding" then anything else. At least the "shoutout" trend has stopped. Now the trend is to brand yourself and stand out. Sometimes its soo obvious as is that just discovered this concept from marketing 101 class.

[@wrzl1675]

It’s not hard to see why the Bolt doesn’t sell

[@abetts1971s1]

@N0RT2G0RD4U you're being generous with only 15 years😁

[@corionh4775]

@N0RT2G0RD4U Haven't read anything about quality problems with these. My wife has been wanting an EV so I've been researching owner experiences with some... I think these are slow sellers because they look like nerd-mobiles or chick cars lol.

[@Alex-je6od]

Actually... demand for the Chevy Bolt is was pretty high in late 2018 - early 2020. "Demand for the Chevrolet Bolt EV, especially in the United States, Canada and South Korea, has outstripped production." -- GM The whole COVID-19 thing though has slowed things back down though across the industry. Bolt's aren't selling as fast as Tesla's obviously, but it isn't *that* dire. I was seeing 3-4 Bolt's during my commute daily in Austin. That might be just because Austin though ;-)

[@MrStanderd5000]

LOL complaining about cheap plastic in an economy car

[@mikecarter2737]

I've spent lots of time waiting for these things to finish charging at DCFC stations. They really slow down past 50%, so people tend not to charge them much beyond that (except Uber and Lyft drivers). There goes your range - figure maybe 130 miles between stops on a trip. The charging curve is the car's weakness.

[@Name-kd5jj]

The reason this car didn't sell is because its not a Tesla. Put a Tesla badge on it and it would sell like crazy. Tesla is like an Iphone, its trendy. Its no better than an android but people want it because they want to portray an certain image of themselves. Its the same way with Tesla. So in other words electric cars will NEVER sell very well because people don't want them and most people who do just want a Tesla because they want to be trendy. Some people actually want an electric car but thats less than 2% of the population. Sorry fanboys but ICE is here to stay, at least until hydrogen fuel cells are perfected.

[@La-yt1wr]

That was an amazing introduction of the video 😂👍

[@joey1160]

Jesus - don't be so domesticated. Let the ants live. Lmao.

[@Zandercd]

21:11 other competitors? this car is 13 grand lol

[@xp50player]

240V? They have those in USA?

[@hermancm]

A guy put a 23 Bolt EV on a Dyno and got 235 hp.

[@AceRiver13]

i'm ok with the design

[@locklear74]

I have 2017 and been driving it for over year and I have never felt uncomfortable in seats. I am 6'5" 285 and have been fine. I am looking get 2020 soon

[@seattlevkk]

Dunno car actually looks kinda nice

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

It was not "one of the first" - it was the first. Name some other car that was under $40,000 four years ago that could go over 200 miles? Now it is one of a few but as stated, goes further than the other cheap models. Seats are thinly padded to keep the weight down... so the car can go further. Want nicer seats? Get the Kia or the Nissan but don't go as far. Funny, better than all the cheap competitors even in his opinion, but hates the way it looks so pans it. Still, nice review.

[@daviyen]

"I just can't get past the looks." - well that's certainly a subjective statement. Might as well just review pictures of cars.

[@notayoutuber1856]

They should made it look like the volt

[@middler5212]

I don’t get the intro. 🤷‍♂️

[@chibianh7700]

I don't mind the shape. I actually prefer hatches. If this had offered AWD, i would've seriously considered it. Instead, I went with a Tesla, who offered AWD.

[@Blank00]

Is the distaste for "mini-minivans" the reason that Nissan killed off the Versa Note and Honda likely killing off the Fit?

[@and1shoes178]

I wish it could go faster then 92mph

[@johnphillips7144]

"Those extra two inches make a big difference if you know what I mean" No, I don't know what you mean. What do you mean? Why do you keep saying we don't like ''tall and narrow'' in America? How do you know what all American's like? No disrespect, but the car resembles the ''Spark''. Maybe a bit larger. Perhaps a great city car or for short drives to the beach etc.

[@dane9193]

It's a generalization, and it's true. No need to get offended over it. When I was shopping for a Bolt, literally everyone I talked to, commented how "dorky" it looked because of how tall and narrow it is. I don't think I have ever heard a "wow, that is an awesome looking car." Same with station wagons in the U.S. Americans just simply do not buy them. If you look at the sales #'s, you'd see that's generally true. America LOVES their trucks and SUV's. Even the sedan is dying in the US.

[@Voidward]

I quite like how it looks - but I'm not a car guy, never had a hardon for classic car styling.