The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is a Clear Bargain | MotorWeek Road Test

[@crocglox7797]

Offer a hopped-up version called the Thunder Bolt. Drive it with a light foot.

[@bmw803]

That will be the 2024 Equinox, but your name would be a good idea. Call it the 2024 Thunder Bolt.

[@lefttea]

I understood that reference....😊

[@travisyarbrough4033]

They are fully discontinued already. GM said so on Monday morning 4-24-23. We unfortunately have a 2020 and no recall fix or idea when it will happen in 2023. Cat Lady CEO is just talking about their " Plan " to do something in the future with EVs ....... I hope nobody gets into their EVs and gets ignored and passed over exactly like all of us others out there. IF you are in an accident ..... Your car will be totaled because there are no parts to fix it. The Equinox EV is a sham. They are only selling TOP TRIM LEVEL ones for the first year. That is IF you can get one in a year. The one thing Chevy are good at is NOT delivering EVs. If they made the order Non Refundable there would be less than a thousand. Also the Equinox they PLAN on making at the bottom level trims are far more expensive than a Bolt and will have over 50 miles less range and weaker motor. FACTS. If you don't spend over 40 thousand dollars you will be screwed and road trips won't be an option. Front wheel drive will make your tires last 10,000 to 20,000 miles from now on. You can't tow any weight with front wheel drive without a front motor and transmission to counter weight it. Tires will not grip in dry conditions.... Just spin. Chevy is ready for bankruptcy and deserves it fully. Stealerships will be the next to go with the Bolt and Bolt EUV. None of it will be missed at all.

[@GeekTherapyRadio]

How spoiled we are that 7 seconds 0-60 in a crossover seems "slow" to keyboard warriors. That's still economical hot-hatcback quick. Stop comparing $28,000 cars to performance/range specs of $60-120,000 cars.

[@NoReply28]

7s is more than quick enough. However, you don't need to spend over 60k to get 0-60 in under 5s.

[@CoolAce1]

Who even needs 200hp and 0-60 stats. I'll take less hp and more range.

[@votebluenomatterwho2532]

I bought a 2022 Bolt EUV back in October to replace my 2016 WRX STI and when gas was unbearably high I was saving nearly 500 dollars a month in my work week commutes. 8000 miles later and I can say I am sold on it, the convenience is incredible for 90 percent of driving that people do and the car is solid with no rattles. Very happy with the purchase but people in very cold climates be warned, you’ll see your 240 mile driving range drop to 150 miles on a full charge when it’s 5 degrees. And some of the car reviews are ludicrous I read. The next step up from the Bolt EUV is the Mustang Mach E and a plethora of similar EV SUV’s with 50,000 dollar price tags. My 2022 Bolt LT package with comfort package and safety package was 29,500. Not terrible.

[@travisyarbrough4033]

They are fully discontinued already. GM said so on Monday morning 4-24-23. We unfortunately have a 2020 and no recall fix or idea when it will happen in 2023. Cat Lady CEO is just talking about their " Plan " to do something in the future with EVs ....... I hope nobody gets into their EVs and gets ignored and passed over exactly like all of us others out there. IF you are in an accident ..... Your car will be totaled because there are no parts to fix it. The Equinox EV is a sham. They are only selling TOP TRIM LEVEL ones for the first year. That is IF you can get one in a year. The one thing Chevy are good at is NOT delivering EVs. If they made the order Non Refundable there would be less than a thousand. Also the Equinox they PLAN on making at the bottom level trims are far more expensive than a Bolt and will have over 50 miles less range and weaker motor. FACTS. If you don't spend over 40 thousand dollars you will be screwed and road trips won't be an option. Front wheel drive will make your tires last 10,000 to 20,000 miles from now on. You can't tow any weight with front wheel drive without a front motor and transmission to counter weight it. Tires will not grip in dry conditions.... Just spin. Chevy is ready for bankruptcy and deserves it fully. Stealerships will be the next to go with the Bolt and Bolt EUV. None of it will be missed at all.

[@BlueOfTheirEyes]

Th production of this video has big 2008 energy

[@jamiebrown1821]

I finally get mine on Thursday. This is going to be perfect for my commute and family needs. My wife drives a 2017 Volt and that has been good for us as well. 180,000km on the Volt so far and no major problems.

[@frankcoffey]

Someone in my family got one of these to replace his V8 Mustang because he has a long daily commute. He's saving about $800 a month in gas along and also doesn't have to do oil changes. The only real down side is the max charging speed so it's not idea for traveling but if you can charge overnight and get to work and back it's a super value. We have a Tesla Model 3 and the one thing I miss about my Chevy is that cool surround view backup cam, I hope Tesla updates theirs to do that at some point.

[@Hyperlink1337]

Poor guy. Totally neutered

[@SirtubalotTX]

@@Hyperlink1337 Lol but hey...that's a lot of money save up for the next, and even faster Mustang.

[@Davran2742]

@@Hyperlink1337 -- Some people aren't insecure, and don't need a fast car to make up for what they lack.

[@LrulestheworldM8]

If he saves that $800 every month in a bank account, he may be able to pay for a brand new battery in his EV once it goes bad. Total price: more than the purchase price of the car he bought.

[@SirtubalotTX]

@@LrulestheworldM8 I've seen a Prius that had over 300k miles on the original battery. I'm not worshipping electric cars because I know they can't replace IC cars 100% anytime soon but just playing devil's advocate for the sake of conversation. Let's say the batteries in the EUV last 5 years and are still fine at that time.. that's 800*60 which is $48,000. Not a bad savings at all and with the EUV paid off, that money can use that for whatever is next. In my case, I'd have the EUV AND the Mustang and not worry about it. lol Cheers.

[@andresnider4926]

This man never ages

[@allentoyokawa9068]

He is so old he can't anymore lol

[@rockymtnmovies]

I love that this guy is still doing MW reviews! So great!

[@johnporter5828]

Finally ! A review that speaks the truth about the Bolt. We've had two since 2017 and love them...

[@travisyarbrough4033]

They are fully discontinued already. GM said so on Monday morning 4-24-23. We unfortunately have a 2020 and no recall fix or idea when it will happen in 2023. Cat Lady CEO is just talking about their " Plan " to do something in the future with EVs ....... I hope nobody gets into their EVs and gets ignored and passed over exactly like all of us others out there. IF you are in an accident ..... Your car will be totaled because there are no parts to fix it. The Equinox EV is a sham. They are only selling TOP TRIM LEVEL ones for the first year. That is IF you can get one in a year. The one thing Chevy are good at is NOT delivering EVs. If they made the order Non Refundable there would be less than a thousand. Also the Equinox they PLAN on making at the bottom level trims are far more expensive than a Bolt and will have over 50 miles less range and weaker motor. FACTS. If you don't spend over 40 thousand dollars you will be screwed and road trips won't be an option. Front wheel drive will make your tires last 10,000 to 20,000 miles from now on. You can't tow any weight with front wheel drive without a front motor and transmission to counter weight it. Tires will not grip in dry conditions.... Just spin. Chevy is ready for bankruptcy and deserves it fully. Stealerships will be the next to go with the Bolt and Bolt EUV. None of it will be missed at all.

[@the_jarmel]

Have a beautiful day Everyone ✌️

[@bmw803]

Excellent interior quality for the price. Charge speed doesn't bother me as we also have a VW Atlas, so if I need to road trip, the bolt will sit home, not due to charge speed, but unreliable chargers. Wish they made it a the size of a Ford Escape, but 2024 Equinox EV will fix all that.

[@yudhabagaskara98]

Surely the upcoming electric equinox is slightly bigger than bolt

[@wmweeza]

the Chevrolet Equinox EV's are a length of roughly 190 inches, a width of 75 inches, and a height of 64 inches.. The Bolt EUV is 170″ L x 70″ W x 64″ H, so only the height is the same.

[@KTPurdy]

Added range for the 2017-2019. The 2020 & 21 already had the 66 kWh battery.

[@alexanderfazel]

The Bolt EUV has been clocked at 6.8 and 6.7 seconds, 0-60mph, by several reviewers. GM under quotes it’s time (7 seconds). Also, both the EV and EUV hot peak power of around 161Kw, which translates to over 215hp. Little tidbits for you.

[@travisyarbrough4033]

Facts for you : They are fully discontinued already. GM said so on Monday morning 4-24-23. We unfortunately have a 2020 and no recall fix or idea when it will happen in 2023. Cat Lady CEO is just talking about their " Plan " to do something in the future with EVs ....... I hope nobody gets into their EVs and gets ignored and passed over exactly like all of us others out there. IF you are in an accident ..... Your car will be totaled because there are no parts to fix it. The Equinox EV is a sham. They are only selling TOP TRIM LEVEL ones for the first year. That is IF you can get one in a year. The one thing Chevy are good at is NOT delivering EVs. If they made the order Non Refundable there would be less than a thousand. Also the Equinox they PLAN on making at the bottom level trims are far more expensive than a Bolt and will have over 50 miles less range and weaker motor. FACTS. If you don't spend over 40 thousand dollars you will be screwed and road trips won't be an option. Front wheel drive will make your tires last 10,000 to 20,000 miles from now on. You can't tow any weight with front wheel drive without a front motor and transmission to counter weight it. Tires will not grip in dry conditions.... Just spin. Chevy is ready for bankruptcy and deserves it fully. Stealerships will be the next to go with the Bolt and Bolt EUV. None of it will be missed at all.

[@trenier23]

I love my Bolt EUV. It's still a little hatchback and not a utility. But it's great for around town and I charge it at home. I found the battery issue a plus because neither GM nor LG could afford another screw up. Mine is a loaded except for Super Cruise, didn't want to spend over two grand for something that I would never trust.

[@rp9674]

Supercruise also has fees after introductory

[@mononeo]

I bought a 4Runner to save gas (lol) and replace my Lexus LX 470 (11 MPG)... Then gas prices shot up. I now also have the Bolt EUV and love the car. I've had four Lexus in a row then two Toyotas and while the Bolt isn't a Lexus, it seems to be put together better than a Tacoma or a 4Runner. I used to work at Ford and I am also pleasantly surprised by how well the car is put together versus the Focus and Fiesta sedans of years ago. I highly recommend the Bolt and Bolt EUV. SuperCruise is amazing and I use it and trust it every day.

[@wingsley]

Now, we need to see an electric SUV/Minivan/Crossover. I say revive the Astro nameplate, and offer an all-wheel-drive option, just like the 1985-2005 Astro.

[@rp9674]

It would have been interesting if they went the other direction - Bolt SS, 4 inches shorter length in back, 1-in shorter in height, 1 in lower, 2 doors, a little sportier

[@Doncarpenterradio]

The EV is even classified as a crossover.

[@rp9674]

I hate the new categories

[@tjackson686]

Looks like a refreshed Trax to me

[@pastorgoof]

Now they need to make a sedan in the same price range to challenge the model 3

[@GeorgeDrumheller]

No voltmeter or oil pressure gauge. 🙃

[@BrokerBill]

I love all these videos and commercials and ads. Try to buy one. Then get back to me.

[@MrVeeBlog]

Summed it up nicely at the end. Thanks for this video.

[@KTPurdy]

I wonder if the longer wheelbase helps the ride on bumpy roads?

[@sbroumley]

It rides much smoother than my previous 2019 BoltEV which had horrible stiff suspension that felt every single bump in the road. My 2023 EUV floats over bumps much more like a traditional suv (very similar to my wife's MazdaCX5)

[@KTPurdy]

@@sbroumley My 2020 Bolt is the same as your 19. It's the biggest flaw in the car.

[@sbroumley]

@@KTPurdy For me it was the #1 improvement! My new 2023 Bolt-EUV is almost everything I wanted my original 2019 Bolt-EV to be. Only thing that would have made it amazing value would be improved DC Fast charging max speed (it's still 55kW). Have you had your 2020 Bolt battery replaced yet?

[@KTPurdy]

@@sbroumley No, I've registered for the replacement but will lag replacing the battery to maximize the value of the current one. I've DC fast charged many times, I've charged to 100% many times, all with no problems. If GM let's me make it to 2025 before swapping the battery that would be great.

[@sbroumley]

@@KTPurdy Have you considered pursuing an msrp swap (what gm calls a trade/repurchase)? That's what I did. GM paid me $6K to swap into a new 2023 EUV. It's an amazing deal if you can get approved.

[@stevengalloway8052]

So instead of testing this in an urban area, you test this urban EUV in a RURAL area... 😏😆

[@almondsnackbar4969]

Should have went all out and called it the new camero. So that they can directly challenge ford's mustang.

[@mcnuggetapple]

Damn, a little slow aren’t you? The mustang still has a v8 and the camaro is going away

[@AE86FTS]

@@mcnuggetapple I think you are the slow one. Anyone can tell that the original commenter was being sarcastic

[@mcnuggetapple]

@@AE86FTS he’s not lol

[@almondsnackbar4969]

I was.

[@digitaldoc100]

FWD only and tiny cargo area. While the price is low, buyers should be aware of what they are not getting. While I like small crossovers, I won't be buying this one.

[@neilkurzman4907]

If you fold down the rear seats it holds a lot of boxes. It is not a big car.

[@swainer8014]

Omg! Only fwd?! Oh the humanity!

[@Tuppoo94]

It seems I'm the only one who thinks that this car is promising. In general, EV range is increasing slowly but surely, and prices have become more affordable. Back in the good old days you couldn't buy an electric car even if you wanted to. At least these days you've got options.

[@christophersmith1155]

FOR CITY DWELLERS WHERE DO WE RECHARGE ? IN OUR APTS ? KEEP IM MIND THERE IS NO PARKING IN BIG CITIES. SUBWAYS RUN ON ELECTRICITY.

[@rp9674]

EVERY BUILDING HAS ELECTRICITY, YOU JUST NEED TO GET IT TO THE CAR. It's not a moonshot to figure it out.

[@DouglasJMark]

Bolt sure is good value and still looks fresh.

[@Kimbrough87]

You don’t buy a car for Looks or the price you buy a car for reliability and safety .. if you make a decision based off of looks your going to be disappointment because just like a wise man told me looks fadeaway..hint that’s why most marriages don’t last.

[@BurusutazuPersonal]

@@Kimbrough87 Mazda 3 owners might disagree.

[@Kimbrough87]

@@BurusutazuPersonal why is that?

[@BurusutazuPersonal]

@@Kimbrough87 The Mazda 3 is generally regarded as very good looking (still depends on the person) but it is also a top safety pick with excellent reliability. I realized your comment is still very true because when I got mine safety and reliability were things I took seriously, but I was pretty smitten with its looks. 😂

[@Kimbrough87]

@@BurusutazuPersonal you definitely fall in love with a car when it continued to last over the times and appreciate it more even as it becomes a old rust bucket 😂

[@HygienistDentist]

Awesome review!

[@gumbie007]

Seems like cars (especially domestic ones) are getting uglier and uglier, except for a very few exceptions, every year for the past five years. How unfortunate...🤔🤨

[@billybeemus3929]

I don't understand how GM can sell the new Bolt using up the available battery production while the old cars are still under recall. One would think that the NHTSA would force them to fix the cars subject to recall before they could redirect battery production (the recalled cars get the exact same battery that is being put in new cars) to new sales.

[@rp9674]

It's good-looking, not as exciting as the old bolt, more mainstream conventional in some ways, softer ride.

[@wymple09]

I think MotorWeek is a bit more authoritative on the evaluation of these things than a few clowns hating in the comment section. No, it's not a Tesla, Teslas cost at least twice the money and Tesla has the worst rate of repair record of any automotive manufacture. Dead last. And 0-60 in the 7's is not slow.

[@robertk1049]

No mention that its DC fast charging is actually quite slow?

[@jhanpgarcia2725]

Sadly yes specially on temperature under 40 its sucks. But I still love my bolt in summer its a dream...260 miles on a single charge mostly highway miles..

[@Linwood_Garage]

No trip to Mason-Dixon?

[@jaydibernardo4320]

Looks to me like a great commuter vehicle. Great value as well. Perfect? Of course not. It's a cheap car. GM finally did something right although we'll have to see how long it takes to fall apart. With GM we may not have to wait long.

[@bryantanderson430]

The trouble is only 11% of consumers want/can afford an EV.

[@gene978]

The infrastructure is not there to support EV’s to everyone. The loss of battery in cold climates like here in the north east is certainly not acceptable. And utility rates here have gone up 75% overnight so I’m still not sure how EV’s are going to be the future when everyone has high energy bills you can’t find a place to charge your EV if you live in an apartment and if you don’t drive it for two or three days and parks outside in the cold how much battery loss are you gonna throw away?

[@Davran2742]

Don't buy one then.

[@dowen1511]

3 inches really 3 inches . omg that's amazing 😳 😂

[@GrotrianSeiler]

I think it’s unfortunate you never see these on the road. I guess people never took to them. They sold many more of the original version

[@rp9674]

I see a lot of them in my area in Southern California

[@stevelang6342]

No oil pressure gauge or voltmeter? It's junk!

[@memyselfundeye]

Maybe a bargain, but boring and plain AF . It’s the Prius of Chevy’s . Pass

[@kevinbarry71]

"The efficiency score was quite efficient"? Could they get someone familiar with English to write this stuff?

[@growingup4487]

a cheap EV from GM? no way that's going to last more than a decade

[@DailyLifeSolution]

Bolt is a bargain garage burner.

[@NemeanLion-]

It better be a good bargain if it’s going to be that ugly.

[@Kimbrough87]

I want to see the crash test scores 😂

[@jonathansmith1590]

Are the crash tests that bad? 🤔 Just curious 🤷

[@Kimbrough87]

@@jonathansmith1590 believe it or not there's not many out there so safety is at your own risk

[@eddieg6436]

Just because it’s smaller doesn’t mean poor crash results. My 2017 SMART car has a 5star crash rating, and 8 airbags.

[@Davran2742]

"The Chevy Bolt EUV was awarded a fiive-star rating in almost every test, which includes Front, Side Barrier and Side Pole tests. The Bolt EUV got a four-star rating in rollover tests. This lead to a five-star Overall Safety Rating, the highest score awarded by the NHTSA."

[@allentoyokawa9068]

Good ol LG battery fire... Go korea!

[@christopherandstephaniehil5782]

It’s a shame you guys have sold out for the whole EV thing. Seriously, not ready for prime time. Range is still an issue and in California they ask you not to charge your car at certain times. My friends solution is just to buy an ICE car. Infrastructure, i.e. power plants, etc. needs to be expanded and range for real life uses. We have friends just purchased an Audi E Tron wanted to drive from Reno to Las Vegas. Not possible

[@swainer8014]

Who us selling out?

[@Ultimatebubs]

Congratulations, Chevy... you officially made the first totally boring EV! :)

[@themainguy5050]

It's GM build quality it's bargain basement materials and parts it's not going to last and it's a hot vehicle in the wrong way it catches fire quickly.

[@stephendavidbailey2743]

I guess my twenty year old Pontiac is going to fall apart any day now.

[@TZR-pf4nk]

It's so incredibly ugly

[@sking2173]

It is ugly, but my wife is starting to take interest in it as her grocery-getter car. She might get one …

[@roberthoyt7921]

Both the Bolt and Bolt EUV may end up being dumped, following numerous fire-related recalls, in favor of the Blazer, Equinox, and Silverado EVs sooner than later.

[@neilkurzman4907]

Becuse you never followed up? The cells were not made properly.

[@winnabow6653]

I’d be afraid to charge it in the garage 🔥. No thanks

[@scottnyhart6546]

What is the real world range... 100 miles?

[@CrazyWeeMonkey]

No, about 210-240 miles depending on speed.

[@stevenesheim9413]

I have a 2022 bolt. Real world range, in the non winter months, mix of city and highway 300 miles, highway (75 mph) 220 miles. Winter range city 200, highway 170ish.

[@darrellsaunders4267]

Charged from coal fired plants....

[@Davran2742]

Where I live the grid is powered 90% from hydro-electric generation, and that percentage will rise as soon as the new hydro dam is finished by 2025; we don't have coal or nuclear.

[@Hogtown1986]

Coal is 20% of US electrical generation. But I doubt you care about facts.

[@Davran2742]

@Hogtown1986 -- I know the facts well; look up electricity generation in BC Canada.

[@Hogtown1986]

@@Davran2742 I was responding to Darrell Saunders.

[@Paul-cx4gm]

Nice car.

[@Kimbrough87]

The poor man’s Tesla 😂

[@waterloo123100]

You can buy a tesla for cheaper now. it’s just 10 year old model 3 with the suspension falling apart

[@Kimbrough87]

@@waterloo123100 incorrect because model 3 has not been out for 10 years it's only been out for about 4 and 1/2 years

[@waterloo123100]

@@Kimbrough87 who cares? It’s still a used car that’s falling apart and it’s less then 5 years old

[@LrulestheworldM8]

So, for $30,000+, you get a vehicle that's only capable of 247 miles of range, a cheap interior made with some of the worst materials that are known to be brittle and break, a battery that can kill you if you hit road debris or leave it on a charger for too long, a few more inches of ground clearance and leg room, and a slower quarter mile time than a 22 year OLD GM V6. OH, and a sunroof that WILL leak and either cause a fire or short out the whole car. What a waste of time. It's no wonder these 'bolts' sit on dealer lots. Nobody wants them. They can lower the price to $20k and it still won't sell. It's cheaper and more affordable to buy a Nissan versa.

[@mduff94]

Let me know how that Jatco CVT in the cheap Versa holds up over time

[@lukerinderknecht2982]

So dramatic 🤣

[@Kimbrough87]

And the funny thing about it is most GM owners, smoke cigarettes and throw them on the ground outside talking about they wanna clean the environment yeah, right 😅😂

[@GeekTherapyRadio]

I've worked in conservative AM talk radio for 12 years...are you a host? All of these nonsense, dramatic, sensational, speculative talking points sound exactly like alt-right, ratings grab, click bait noise pollution...

[@markoz673bajen8]

For 20k I would have bought a goodly maintained 10 year old Toyota Corolla. I have seen more busted ICE cars driven by delivery guys lasted longer non stop. EV for delivery? Better off with a motorbike instead. 10k miles and still running.

[@mikeriv60]

EVs are a joke and it amazes me how many people fall for the crap that these EVs are better for the environment then gas or hybrid gas/electric.

[@Got-lander]

I bet, with your GED, you’re an amazing expert in all kinds of stuff!

[@Live2die666ubish]

Blazer

[@rp9674]

Blazer? I don't even know 'er

[@justanotherdrunk]

Long time EV guy here (not Tesla). Test drove one recently. Sloppy, mushy handling and much slower than I expected. Not impressed.

[@lukerinderknecht2982]

What EVs have you owned or driven that you recommend?

[@neilkurzman4907]

Did you compare to other small cheap cars?

[@rp9674]

I've been driving EVs for 5 years, this is a softer ride, bolt EV. It's faster than it feels, about the same as my BMW I3 0 to 60, Fiat 500e feels faster but isn't very fast 0 to 60