The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Is A Bargain Priced Long Range EV

[@theredline]

With Chevrolet reducing the Bolt's price by $6,300 for 2023, and with GM re-qualifying for the $7,500 federal tax credit starting in Jan 2023, the Bolt and Bolt EUV quickly becomes one of the cheapest long range electric vehicles you can buy. With the tax credit, some owners may be able to pick one of these up brand new in the low $20,000 range. Will that enticing price be enough to put one of these on your short list? Let us know below!

[@joelo.3590]

Great video. I’m seriously considering the EUV as a commuter. You think Chevy will raise the price on Jan. 1st since they’re getting the tax credit?

[@theredline]

@@joelo.3590 Who knows? But prices are still very unstable at times. Just keep your fingers crossed and if this is on your list, pick one up while it’s still priced so affordably 😊

[@acemacgruber6593]

No. It’s a Chevy. Once bitten twice shy.

[@joelo.3590]

I bet Tesla will jack up their price next year since they're getting tax credit as well

[@Touge_Monstro]

@@acemacgruber6593 🎶 I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye 🎶

[@akron82]

Phenomenal deal for an EV. I purchased a 2022 EUV Premier Launch Edition and absolutely love it. 3500 miles since I purchased it 1st week in September. I am 6’2” 235lbs and I find it very comfortable for 200mile round trip trips. Highly recommended!

[@midnight4109]

So many upgrades and a significant price decrease from who else but Chevrolet. I don't think that there is an affordable alternative.

[@dankollars4501]

be prepared to see a massive loss in value for your 2022 bolt. my 2020 fully loaded premier has a KBB trade value of 28k, i stopped at the dealer last week to see what trade difference would be on a new euv. they said my car is only worth 20k now. 44k sticker price new, not even 2 years old, now worth 20k. thanks GM. and they still havent replaced my battery on top of it. THANK GOD I DIDNT PAY STICKER PRICE. im sure there are some out there that did.

[@LordGreystoke]

Do you feel the material inside is cheap? Do you feel claustrophobic when you drive it?

[@jarrettmilton80]

People forget to mention that Chevy is installing chargers for free in your home with the purchase of every EV…not sure how long that’s gonna last, but it’s definitely a great incentive.

[@broodwars1776]

Not for free... it's a discount. The discount usually will cover a standard install (a 240v socket right next to your electric panel). This would mean that if you don't have a garage, or your panel is in your basement, of if you want it hardwired on the opposite side of your garage, etc, it would cost you extra. Typically the quotes from Qmerit are also inflated.

[@jarrettmilton80]

@@broodwars1776 good to know…still an incentive for some.

[@Theshow469]

There seem to be a lot of complaints from their partner company, QMerit, who does these installs. It's still a good deal regardless, but just know what you're signing up for.

[@afurnituremakerslife]

That has ended according to the dealer I spoke with last week when test driving.

[@jarrettmilton80]

@@afurnituremakerslife aww man, that was such a cool deal.

[@AM-vy2pp]

Under $30K this car is insane deal... yet sombody is complaining about skinny wheels!

[@isaacfalvey]

He probably still had it in Sport model. Most people will not have it in that mode for daily driving. Normal mode is enough.

[@ItsAlive111]

Sub $30k price tag for this loaded small EV is an insane deal. I’m looking forward for 2023

[@mgarcia8878]

It’s more like sub $20k.

[@kingofthedragonmen4261]

No. This car fully loaded is $37,885 MSRP

[@camclifford]

@@kingofthedragonmen4261 Splitting hairs after you factor in the tax credit.

[@bmw803]

@@mgarcia8878 If you take the base EV model. The fully loaded one will be in mid 20's, which is exactly what Americans need. Not over priced Teslas that people get in big debt for.

[@savedby_grace6110]

@@bmw803 Correct!

[@Peter-rq4xn]

Glad to see the EUV get some love. We recently purchased the EUV Premier with Sun and Sound Package for 37.5K out the door. It is a great daily commuter and my wife loves it. I drive a Model 3 and can no longer justify the high price tag of the Tesla. Also, whereas Tesla over-inflates their range, the Chevy does not, and we are able to meet the actual range that is listed. If they keep the prices of the EUV down, they will continue to sell well. In addition, because we already have a 240 outlet in our home, Chevy gave us a $500 dollar EVGo credit.

[@bmw803]

I've seen over 5 pass thru my local chevy Dealer in the past month. I'm sure more would be sold if they had them in larger number.

[@savedby_grace6110]

That doesn't seem like much of a bargain to me...30k otd and under does. Enjoy your Bolt. I'll wait for the Equinox..

[@tunedskillsz]

Hi, did you qualify for any tax credit?

[@bmw803]

@@savedby_grace6110 I said the same when I saw the Equinox, but made in Mexico? I rather get the BOLT. But, for the price, the Equinox is definitely a better value.

[@Peter-rq4xn]

@@tunedskillsz not federal tax credit but we did have $750 state rebate taken off the price during purchase.

[@Michael-ur5qb]

I usually like your reviews but Idk why you’re comparing this so much to evs that are far more expensive. Of course they’re bigger or nicer. Maybe compare against another equivalent ICE vehicle to show the benefits to them or the fact you can get the same or better features.

[@Juako0217]

Agree.

[@Stressless2023]

You could tell that he really didn't like this car and let his personal bias get a bit too much in the way of his review here.

[@TheCobruhAlienat0r]

He's the car version of the smart phone reviewer that complained and rated Samsung flagship phones lower because they had a plastic back instead of an all glass back like the iPhone while completely ignoring that the reason it had a plastic back was so you could swap the batteries. So Samsung raised the prices and made an all glass back and now we can't replace the battery once it starts to degrade after 2-3 years and are forced to buy a new phone because paying someone to replace it cost almost as much as a new one. Except in this case he complains about cheap cars being cheap feeling and they eventually make it with higher quality material and raise the base price to where the average person can't afford it when new.

[@isaacfalvey]

Yeah, describing the styling as dorky is annoying. At least he acknowledges the point of the car is the masses and not to someone who is used to driving A-list cars like he does. For many who buy it, it will be fastest car they ever own.

[@RfrancisR]

Yeah, I am seeing a lot of weird comparisons in the EV space. He mentions the ID4, which starts at $40k, and the Mach E starts at just under 50k. He’s not the only critic making these completely unfair comparisons. I don’t get it. It would be like comparing a BMW 3 series to the old Chevy Sonic. Nobody would do that in the ICE space, so why do it in the EV space? The Nissan Leaf has a similar starting price. Compare it to that. But he does give it a fairly positive review.

[@LYNDONGOLDEN]

I drive about 1000 miles per month, mostly in the city. I bought a loaded 2022 Bolt EUV Premier in August. I went EV for the smooth power delivery, as I was growing increasingly tired of the clunky-laggy-jerkiness which afflicted ALL of my ICE/automatic transmission vehicles. You don't realize how clumsy automatic transmissions (and their torque converters) are until you spend a few days driving an EV in stop and go city traffic.

[@TheCobruhAlienat0r]

Drive a Toyota and they don't have clunky/laggy trans.

[@mybro727]

@@TheCobruhAlienat0r 😂

[@Kyle22030]

Drive a Lexus, smoothest transmissions

[@mamadouaziza2536]

the smoothest transmission I have ever driven was in a 1986 Nissan 300zx after 36 years...

[@0hypnotoad0]

Holy cripes you're preaching to the choir. I have a Kona Electric and during the battery recall debacle I had to drive a loaner Kona ICE with a CVT, and a venue with a CVT. The Kona was hot garbage and I hated every second I drove it, the Venue was pretty bad too but I had to give it points for only weighing 2600 lbs and being a total tin, so it was much more fun to drive than the ICE Kona. Still, it's absolutely night and day, going from an economy-EV back into an economy-ICE feels like you're getting into a broken car, it's like you need to write and mail in a requisition for torque every time you step on the gas peddle.

[@GibsonBuck]

Bigger wheels=more rolling resistance=less mileage

[@bmw803]

And more expensive to buy for looks. 17 inch is just fine.

[@doomsday9973]

Yep! And AWD and more HP = less mileage. This isn’t an “enthusiast’s” car and shouldn’t be reviewed as such

[@rxonmymind8362]

10" wheels then?

[@toxin440]

have had my 22' EUV about a month now -- already got rid of the OEM Energy Saver Self Seal tires -- put on a set of Michelin Cross Climate 2's - gave up a few % range but absolute huge increase in traction and confidence on wet roads. Bonus - they are 3PMSF certified for winter use.

[@caddymac1207]

my family owns a regular bolt and it was our best purchase yet. So fun to drive, cheap, and up to 300 mile range. 100% recommend!

[@MonteLeeMyPOV]

How you get 300 miles?? I floor it daily and its limited to only 92 miles an hour. I dont get 200?

[@wowitskevin]

I have a 2021 BoltEV Premier (the standard hatchback) and I love my car. My battery was replaced last month under the recall program. Except for that small inconvenience, the car has been fantastic. It's roomy and decently fast and it's extremely efficient. Compared to the payment plus gas costs of the vehicle it replaced, I basically get to drive the car for free!

[@williamdrijver4141]

To my surprise, Wiki states both battery pack and the car itself are Made in the USA. Manufacturing is extremely important for an economy, buy local if you can.

[@normt430]

Batteries are made in both Holland, Michigan and Korea. The latter was subject of the fires. The Michigan made batteries were not. The Bolt EV is only assembled in Michigan.

[@SkippyPB.]

Seems like he’s trying really hard to hate this car. I get it, it’s not a premium EV and it wasn’t intended to be one. This was built to address the problem of EV adoption which is price. Not sure why journalists always compare this to the Kona, Mach E, ID4 or even a Model 3 as those are way more expensive, and it’s a diff class of vehicle. 50kw could use an upgrade, but from my experience, most dc fast chargers are around that speed anyway. Even if your car can accept higher speeds.

[@christinecaldwell3868]

I found most DC charging stations to be 75kw at the slowest, with very very few over 150kw, in So. Cal.

[@gregkramer5588]

I like the information on the seating and the look and feel of the cabin. It is good to point out that it is far from ideal for road trips over a few hundred miles. I like the reviews here nearly all the time but I would like to add a counter point to this one. 1. Pricing, The vehicle was compared to others that cost much more. The Bolt EUV MSRP is $27,200, the Model 3 is $9490. Over 81% higher. It is like comparing an Accord to a G80! Even the ID.4 is close to 40% more expensive. 2. I am glad it is front wheel drive to keep the price down as well as the smaller rims. The low price niche is the one that needs to be addressed not the AWD niche. 3. 0-60 in 6.82 seconds was down played as not bad and respectable. Where as I believe if you make a list of quickest cars under $28k this would be near the top. 4. The comment about Chevy taking half a year to figure out how to fix the batteries is kind of a back handed dis when it was a mfg. process issue folding a metal component inside the battery at LG Chem who happens to be the 2nd largest EV battery supplier. IMO when the tax credit applies especially this car is an amazing value that is incomparable for anyone that can charge at home and needs a city car.

[@dane9193]

I agree with all your points. The Bolt EUV fit the bill exactly for what we needed and wanted in a second vehicle and we're really enjoying it, especially for its price and feature content. I usually like these reviews, but this one was overly critical and harsh in a lot of regards. When you compare what you're getting for what you actually pay for a Bolt/EUV, there's really no competition. Of course the vehicles significantly more expensive are going to be larger and offer more room and features. Not everyone needs or wants a larger vehicle though.

[@midnight4109]

@@dane9193 It's a real bang for the buck and an opportunity for many to get into an EV with many attributes at a reasonable price.

[@dannychabilall9663]

It's a BOLT!!! The sheer name implies small economy car, it's not a MachE. For such a basic entry level EV you get a lot. I'm surprised with the tech like super cruise and heat back seats. That back seat is perfect for the kids to jump in after school with all their crap. Not to mention 200HP!!! I don't have that on my 2021 Civic...This is great as a second car to run your errands around the city with. It fits a need. Not sure why you're so critical about an econo box that gives us entry to EV's

[@TheMybulls1990]

I agree you get more bang for your buck but this car does not compete with other electric cars has enough features with spending less money Chevy knows what they're doing he surprised it has heated seats and a sunroof and super Cruise he didn't expect the car to have anything sounds like he hates cheap cars to me

[@PaulBarwick]

As a 2020 Bolt EV owner in the final steps of moving into a 2023 Bolt EUV, I've been studying the EUV for months now and I have to say that you covered the subject throughly and accurately. Great job!

[@Stressless2023]

I thought he was overly critical and a bit too biased. I do share a couple of his opinions based on my own evaluation/test drive recently of the Bolt EUV but his critiques were a bit too subjective in my opinion. I think it's a great EV at a great value with a few manageable flaws.

[@trenier23]

I finally got my EUV in July. I had ordered a Bolt in 2021 just before the battery debacle. I decided that it was worth waiting because GM couldn't afford another problem. Production of the Bolt was not happening this year so I decided on an EUV and I'm glad I did. I don't drive all that much so I charge it at home, no more gas station, hurray!

[@Stressless2023]

Awesome! Waiting on our 2023 EUV to be delivered in April - My first Chevy since 1988 when I saved up my Burger King paychecks for the down payment on a brand new blue Chevy Beretta at age 18 lol.

[@phileasler5401]

AWD would result in lower range, more weight, more $ to repair & purchase, FWD is perfect. Larger tires, the same as above….

[@mr_drdave_6265]

I ordered a 23' EUV about two months ago. Main seller is the price, of course. But I'm coming from a 2001 Toyota Tacoma 4x2, so I'm sure ride quality and interior materials for the EUV would be a major step-up. At the previous price tag, this vehicle would've been a no-go for me. I would have been tempted to pay the price premium for the TM3 or ID.4; no on the Mach-E as the price tag for a 23' MY is just too dang ridiculous. So I give Chevy props for making this an EV for the masses, unlike what some other companies initially set out to do. Thanks for the tip on the tires!! I will look into replacing them right away honestly.

[@Stressless2023]

How is ownership so far? Ordered a 2023 EUV recently and waiting for delivery. Love the specs of them despite this relatively negative review.

[@mr_drdave_6265]

@@Stressless2023 well, Sofyan is more of an enthusiast, but gave props to the car for what it’s worth. Same as Car and Driver. But that’s the point, it’s what you get for the money. I honestly love it and have no regrets thus far. I opted for the EUV because I needed a bit more backseat space to fit a car seat. Does that wonderfully. Don’t expect this car to handle like a sports car, but I think it handles pretty well. Even in slightly cold weather, range is pretty dang good. Long story short, worth it. I hope you’ll be happy with your purchase as well, friend.

[@farcinue]

Dorky? I see a practical design for urban commuting. I use to own a Fit, and it was the perfect car for LA traffic and compact parking spaces. I’m waiting for other manufacturers to come out with affordable EV’s in this category to cross shop.

[@markchapin7149]

Correct. It's also not a Redline which is the name of this review.

[@celestialnubian]

Dude didn't do the Bolt justice. He's whining and nitpicking as if this was a $50k car. Geeshhh.

[@jghall00]

This vehicle is a smoking hot deal. Even the base model is well equipped at under $30,000. The biggest limitation is that the slow charging limits road trip distance. It's an excellent second family car.

[@bmw803]

Exactly. We have a VW Atlas if we need it for road trips, so the EUV will be a commuter, errand and short inter city trips. 50Kwh might be slow, but good for battery life.

[@mamadouaziza2536]

but doesn't it remain consistent at max 50kw from about 10% to 80% and after that the charging speeds drop and slow to a snail's pace? If you learn to Level 3 charge between 10% to 80% you will be just fine.. I think it takes about 40 minutes with the battery in this car.. Yes, if the car had 150kw charging, the deal would be sweeter but the price would be deeper.

[@bmw803]

@@mamadouaziza2536 It starts ramping down very slowly after 50%. By 80% it's at 20-25. It's a 5 year old design. GM would have to reingenieer a lot in order to get faster charging. For a car that's at the end of its career, not worth the money. Equinox EV will have much better speeds.

[@jghall00]

@@mamadouaziza2536 the key is that most people will never use the full range of the vehicle in a single day, so 95% of charging will be overnight at home. Any inconvenience from slow charging will be outweighed by the benefits of an electric daily driver. My EV only has 100 miles of range. I use public charging 4 to 6 times per month. If I had 200+ miles, I would never use a public charger. Some people might buy it expressly for a long commute, but they know the limitations going in.

[@mamadouaziza2536]

@@bmw803 Couldn't GM just use the same charger and battery from their new unreleased electric cars in the Bolt EUV? The Model 3 is just as old as the Bolt but the Model 3 isn't considered at the end of its career.. Same thing with BMW's i3, they could have just updated the battery and charger.. Seriously, whats going to happen with all these cars in 7 years when the batteries are dead? I still have a mint condition Nissan from the mid 1980s still has all the original parts except for the timing belt and water pump.

[@dougf9900]

I use mine full time for Uber. It works perfectly. There's plenty of room in the back seat, and the small size lets me zip through traffic. The highway ride isn't great, it's pretty bouncy.

[@jermainec2462]

Is a Uber driver myself I thought about this vehicle until I had to do a 200 mile plus trip one day so I'm asking you do you just decline long trips if you don't have enough battery or do you take a risk and accept long trips?

[@dougf9900]

@@jermainec2462 I decline all long trips. But I was doing that before I got the Bolt. Long trips always end up with me driving back empty making $0, so why bother? I won't even take a 30-40 mile trip, let alone a 200 mile trip. I keep my area at about a 20 mile radius, and I am home for lunch every day. I've had a couple busy mornings where I wanted to charge up at lunch, but other than that I can go all day easily on one charge.

[@jermainec2462]

@@dougf9900 well I've always had small efficient cars so I don't mind the long trip especially if it's to another city that I can Uber in and most of the time that's the thing but a lot of times I had to head back from where I came from which is usually the country but it benefited me but that's kind of why I didn't choose any electric vehicle just in case I get a hundred plus mile trip and I don't have enough charge and I'm pretty sure my passengers don't want to sit there while I charge the car LOL

[@dougf9900]

@@jermainec2462 Yeah, I got an EV because the Bolt is now so cheap, and to get the Uber incentive. It works for my type of driving. In reality, a hybrid costs the same or less to fuel as an EV does.

[@kenmys]

There's a thing called "targeted audience".. not every car needs AWD. This is the electric version of a base model corolla, a cheap commuter car. For the price point (cheapest EV now?) and the range it gives this thing is a deal despite the flaws you pointed out.

[@christinecaldwell3868]

The 2023 EUVis my 3rd all-electric car & I have always opted to not get the more expensive AWD b/c it reduces range and those cars all require flat-bed towing if anything happens. FWD cars are the easiest to tow.

[@anthonym5395]

I purchased a 2022 EUV Premiere back in late July after selling my Audi S5 and loving it! It's perfect as a commuter vehicle, not road tripping as Sofyan says. Yes ridding a ridiculously excellent vehicle like an S5 was tough but I don't miss spending ~$100 a week at the pump. Now I spend $1 a day capping off the battery. One of the things Sofyan may have overlooked was that CHEVY PAYS FOR THE 24OV OUTLET INSTALLATION if you don't already have one (otherwise they'll give you $500 in credit to use at EV stations). Not too sure if that's valid in 2023 but it was for me in 2022 and without the installation it would've cost around a thousand bucks. Not too shabby. Things to keep in mind is that if you get SuperCruise it's a subscription based service AFTER three years (afterwards costing $50/monthly). That sucks! Otherwise excellent techy commuter vehicle. And don't believe the hype, the tires aren't constantly chirping out every time you hit the accelerator. Or at least my skinny econo tires weren't (but he does make a good point that they can be better). Great review!

[@mamadouaziza2536]

You can definitely road trip this car if you keep the Level 3 charging between 10% to 80% in this case the car will consistently stay at the max charging speed of 50kw. It takes about 40 minutes to go from 10% to 80%.

[@tpndgo2061]

But bigger tires won't affect the mile range ?

[@anthonym5395]

@@mamadouaziza2536 Agreed, but most people don't want to waste more than a half hour while their car recharges. And 80% of 247 is less than 200 miles, you'll be stopping quite often on road trips over 500 miles. The battery technology is older but not necessarily worse. In turn for slower charge times/lower range the longevity of the battery is better.

[@anthonym5395]

@@tpndgo2061 It will unfortunately. It's a cosmetic choice more than anything and honestly doesn't matter to me. They'll be some sacrifices changing an ICE for an EV, but they pale in comparison for all the positives you gain.

[@mamadouaziza2536]

@@anthonym5395 Stopping 3 times to recharge during a 500 mile trip isn't so bad.. With careful driving, you may only need to stop twice.. The car has its limits.. Decent price if you only road trip occasionally..

[@icanmanifest]

Today's episode of Redline reviews is brought to you by the word "Dorky".

[@jeffcook7593]

The fact that it is a front wheel drive vehicle was the icing on the cake for me. Its our second vehicle, and used as a runabout in our rural area, and is also our toad vehicle behind our RV on trips with the front wheels lifted on a dolly. It’s fantastic for us.

[@RfrancisR]

You keep saying that the 2023 Bolt EUV has a similar price as the ID4, but this has a start price about $10k difference.

[@kennethsmith6899]

Honestly… If I am going to veg and EV this is good enough. It has all the amenities I need to just do daily driving.

[@davidjym]

Can't really criticize too much given the price of the vehicle 🚑

[@bruddahmanmatt]

Just FYI this is a ‘22 Launch Edition. For ‘23 the only way to get black wheels is to order the Redline package which also has red stripe decals on the wheels and mirror caps and black instead of blue leather.

[@savedby_grace6110]

When dealerships add so much to the MSRP the bargain sadly becomes an illusion. Let's te the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

[@diennguyen6785]

Yup, All 7k mark ups from the dealers in my area.

[@davidcapor6271]

I have my 2023 ordered.😁 Can't beat the value

[@rugger8136]

You missed a great opportunity to compare this to cars that are on the same level ie: Kona EV, Leaf. At this price point I don’t think anyone was going to be expecting soft touch surfaces, etc.. it’s an economy/entry level EV

[@joshb6382]

He missed a lot of great opportunities here lol like seriously comparing this to a Tesla of all things? Just felt like this whole video was more a spiteful rant than an economy EV review

[@rugger8136]

@@joshb6382 also the repetitive comments about it being nerdy or pewnie lololol

[@bmw803]

Alex ( on Autos ) nailed it. IT'S NOT TRYING TO BE A TESLA and not every car has to relate to Tesla. THEY'RE NOT THE SAME THING. It's like comparing a Corolla to a Mustang GT Shelby. NOT THE SAME THING..

[@0hypnotoad0]

I don't think anybody should be recommending a Leaf in good faith, it's astonishingly outdated. The piddly 50kw charge rate in the Bolt is basically space-age technology compared to most Leaf models' DC fast charging capabilities (exception being the e+ model), not to mention using an obsolete connector type that is rapidly falling out of use. Then, there's still no adequate thermal management in the leaf so the batteries will eventually cook themselves if you DC fast charge with any frequency. I think an EUV is drastically better value and will be much longer lived because of it's liquid cooled battery pack.

[@anaveragehuman2937]

Agreed but you gotta remember who is doing the review. There are reviewers who will judge a vehicle based on its intended use, target audience, and natural competitors but Sofyan's not usually one of them. He's kinda got poshy tastes so don't expect him to sugar coat budget commoner pleb mobiles.

[@MLHunt]

Good enough as a commuter. And well-appointed for the price.

[@davidjym]

Totally agree. This EUV would be sufficient for most people.

[@kennethsmith6899]

Agree… I can charge at home overnight

[@unclej3910]

@@kennethsmith6899 Must be nice to be able to charge at home. Apartment dweller here.

[@kennethsmith6899]

@@unclej3910 I live in a apartment too. But I also have a garage

[@unclej3910]

@@kennethsmith6899 Lucky you. I was told that i can charge at my workplace if I buy a plug-in Hybrid or an EV. We have 220/240 V service via a welder outlet. My commute is about 13-14 miles round trip, so I would only have to charge the ID.4 I reserved once every 2 1/2-3 weeks barring any road trips. And with 3 years of free 30 minute DCFC sessions at EA chargers, an EV might work for me.

[@CruiseControl1]

I have a 22 bolt euv and love it.

[@DSRQ1]

I'm taking a contrarian view here. I think Chevy did a super job on this Bolt. Great features, humbly attractive, good range, and accomplished its mission of creating a very good city/commuter vehicle at a bargain price point. I dont envision buyers taking hours long road trips in the Bolt, but instead trips to the beach, grocery, commuting to work, etc., so I dont see charging times as an issue. I dont see how these can do anything but sell like hotcakes, esp the top trim here at under $30k with the tax credit, which imports wont enjoy.

[@infinite-seeker3016]

Idk why critics are mad about the 7 second 0-60. For an electric car of this price. There is no reason for fast acceleration. And when they slam the accelerator in turns, will complain about the screeching. Most of the time, most people, won’t be pushing it nearly this hard

[@terrancecloverfield6791]

Yup. I'm about 5 months in my 2024 MYLR, it's exactly as you described. Most people are not going to pull hard if they're just doing their local commutes. The only time I'm leveraging that 400+ hp or torque is during on-ramp freeway accelerations and that's it. I can leave the car in Chill mode and I wouldn't miss much. It's made me re-evaluate cars that have 0-60 around 6s because I truly believe anything below that just isn't necessary for everyday driving.

[@JBlockhead41203]

That is a 2022 launch edition. You can still get the black wheels if you get the Redline trim, but it will have red stripes on the wheels and mirrors. It also comes with a black leather interior with red stitching

[@johnporter5828]

Have had two Bolts since 2017. No problems. Wonderful cars. People are crazy to pass up the deals available....

[@alexpang5054]

I really wish we could buy these in the UK. Hired one in SF when we were on vacation and we loved its design and economy and general feel. What a pity we cannot get it. Keep up the great reviews. Very enjoyable

[@bmw803]

How can you HIRE a car? I assume it's a British way to say RENT a car. You guys definitely have some weird words and expressions. But, hey, no big deal.

[@isaacfalvey]

It's a shame that GM pulled out of Europe. this is a perfect car for over there.

[@alexpang5054]

@@bmw803 Yup- same thing to us Brits, Hire- rent- both the same

[@jimwu8532]

But Brits get the mg4! A sweet little EV!

[@matthewlibanio8227]

What a ridiculously over critical review of a fairly inexpensive car. The comparisons to far far more expensive and larger cars is unfair and silly. Normally I love your reviews but even down to critiquing the bong sound... Oh wow. Anyways, hope future reviews can be a little less harsh on what is an economy EV.

[@Stressless2023]

I agree. I generally like his form of critiquing and the addition of his personal opinions, but his negativity here felt very undeserved and a bit overly biased.

[@dane9193]

Agreed. It almost felt as if he were forced to review this car and didn't want to. It overall felt like he was bored and overly critical.

[@henrylau2051]

Let me guess… you have a ev bolt ? 😂

[@StevenMeder]

@@dane9193 oh yeah, I got total "slumming it" vibes because he wasn't being "treated like he should" in a 50k+ EV...

[@nothere572]

I know the bong is not a big deal but it does confuse me why this model has the old GM chime while even when it came out GM had a newer chime like what’s in the Tahoe and such. I know it’s not a big deal but it is a bit confusing. The rest of the car is a great bargain though.

[@KirkKreifels]

Wait...is Sofyan in shorts?!

[@theredline]

Lol, this was filmed when it was still a bit warmer!

[@davidmyers989]

We bought one a month ago. It's a fantastic car. Moved from a 2013 Toyota Camry. It feels bigger inside. Does not feel like a cheap car. We do a 140 mile commute. It's fantastic. Do not miss going to the gas station every couple of days

[@matthewflakes1481]

Most buyers will buy the Equinox EV when it comes out. This will be a good starter EV for a young driver.

[@hereigoagain5050]

"Dorky, hatchback look." Hey Buddy, I like hatchbacks. Why are you body shaming hatchbacks? :) Good for GM for making EVs for everyday Joes and Janes who don't run tech firms.

[@carloscervantes836]

Nah I find the design very nice, beautiful in fact. AWD would be killer.

[@alanpeterson6768]

Really nice review. I had a Bolt and really liked it. It's a very energy-efficient and fun car to drive. Sadly, as a practical matter, the 50k charging speed limits it to a town car. Thank you for asking Bolt owners not to use the 350kWh stations--unless that's all that's available of course. It's frustrating to pull into an EA site and see all 350k stations occupied by Bolts and ID4s and the 150kWh chargers empty. Oh well, I can still use the 150 and be up to 80% and gone while they're still there.

[@thoriphes2007]

cant wait for manufacturers to part ways with piano black

[@JDMSwervo2001]

I had that same Bong in my first car, a 2002 Pontiac grand Am…kinda nostalgic

[@normt430]

If Ponitac could have melted "widetrack" in SUVs they might be here still today. But there was only so much plastic lower body cladding one brand could have that is actually back in style in off-road looking suvs. Though no brands today sell at 500,000 annually like GM brands did in the 1990's, the Cadillac CT6 sold second only to Mercedes S-class.

[@jbar_85]

That horn sound much nicer then a Corolla or Civic, that’s for sure! It seems like a nice little EV. I sat in it at the auto show down in South Florida. It seemed nice for the money.

[@argenys]

This would've made a short list of potential cars for me if it weren't for the charging speed. Which is a shame because I'd imagine once they switch to the newer platform the price will shoot up to last year's prices or more.

[@KunderscoreG3]

I don't understand why you keep saying "I didn't expect that/surprised to see that"? Most of these features are on my old 2020 Bolt Premier trim? The only thing new on this is the vented seats, super cruise, and the sunroof...

[@ConservatEV]

I ordered one this week. Went with the premium trim, couldn’t get super cruise (some sort of pause on that option right now apparently) and opted not to get the sunroof (not a fan of them) but still getting what I wanted, just have to wait a few months to get it. That’s fine, that means tax credit (albeit perhaps only $3750 and I won’t get that until I file my 2023 taxes in 2024, but still!)

[@gunnz0302]

Oh...This is my daily car. Got this on Aug taking me 1 year to come from the States! GM seems not to care Korean market cuz relatively small. However, next gen Trax is produced here next year and debut worldwide! Fun fact for Bolt EUV, there is no super cruise for Korean market. We can't even choose this option cuz it comes only one trim, Premiere

[@josephbradford5930]

Dude. Not every car needs to be BMW M4. Throttle back on the derision, can you? It's narrow, okay, GOT IT. It's also cheap and practical as heck. It's a perfect commuter car. Dorky is just fine.

[@jasonculver3516]

Exactly. Add everything he wishes Chevy would have or could have done and this vehicle will be starting at 40k. I don't care for his snarky review. Some people don't need or want all that additional crap

[@Rubo321]

You do not need to go premier to get ventilated seats. I have LT with vent seats. Its a 2900 package that includes a lot of things. Which are heated ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, rear cross traffic alert. Also few other things.

[@dscarty]

I owned a 2017. Great city car & if you only need to go only 247 miles & you want to cal that long range…… The slow dc charging makes it not good for road trips. The car is too narrow, center console is like sharing an arm rest in a movie theater. Sitting in one of these in a showroom, the seats are more comfortable than the 2017. Wireless Android Auto/ Apple Carplay is an improvement.

[@csmlouis]

Just curious, what type of scheduled maintenance does your Bolt require?

[@davidmccarthy6061]

In a few years when the Bolt's hit the used car market it is going to be a game changer! A well developed used BEV market will start the ICE market crash.

[@dougroberts3643]

I'm not envisioning the same future as you. ICE vehicles aren't going away anytime soon.

[@garroshhellscream8069]

just got this in standard Model 2023 in black , with 20.4k miles, almost new condition and no wrecks for 17.8k USD TOTAL.. and i havent even included the tax credit yet. did i get a good deal?

[@youraverageyoutuberj]

2023 doesn’t qualify for tax credit. I’m assuming you got it from hertz

[@garroshhellscream8069]

@youraverageyoutuberj yes I did buy it from Hertz. I just looked it up, and I'd say the 2023 model is included in the 7,500 tax credit.

[@youraverageyoutuberj]

@@garroshhellscream8069 7500 tax credit is for vehicles that are purchased new. There is a 4k tax credit available for used EVs, but one of the requirements is that the vehicle has to be at least 2 years old. Which a 2023 is not

[@erikkpritchard]

Appreciate your commentary on cabin size as it relates to comfort. I currently have a mid-sized PHEV and I don't know if I'm willing to sacrifice the space.

[@jimdevery1814]

just ordered a 2023 bolt 1lt . here in the bay area of California the best price i could find was 3k over MSRP . all the dealers are starting there pricing at 5k over MSRP. So much for the lower MSRP from Chevy.

[@mechlost]

Thanks for the great video! One thing that stuck out to me (negatively) was the position of the charging plug/cover...that area is very close to the front tire and if this car gets into a front side swipe accident or fender bender I would be a tad bit concerned about that area...I don't see any particular reinforcement from the outside of it. One could imagine a situation where in an accident the plug cover could get warped/bent shut or damage may occur to the internal electrical outlet.

[@gregb6829]

LOL. "Fake silver painted plastic on the door panels".... Because the luxury cars use real silver?

[@diennguyen6785]

Cant find one without a 7k markup over MSRP within 200 miles of my area code.

[@vancity_coaster]

The narrow tire definitely is a weak spot for me but it’s price is a league of its own for sure. We use a 2018 bolt and am patiently waiting for a euv we ordered. Great for in town traffic and commuting.

[@jeffjohnson3750]

Now that you've explained the Tax Credit thing one of these will be in my driveway come January. Thanks. This is good enough for me !

[@JimSpence]

Bolt EUV Advantages vs. Tesla 3/Y (I’ve had both): Heated AND Cooled Seats Glass Roof actually opens and vents Power Sun shade exists Adjustable regen braking Better exterior camera quality Humans to interact w/ if you need help Literally 1/2 the cost. After T price drops lol. Autopilot is what now, $12K!? That’s like 30% +/- of the Bolt EUV. SuperCruise is a few grand more. You get something to charge your EV with. Tesla is $250 to get a power cord. More to instal a charger. Rear seat pass. can adjust their own heated rear seat! I’ll take that over no air vents (btw- air vents on Tesla rear are like turbo jets and you can only change deflection, not fan speed or output in rear! Unless adjusting it for entire car) Btw- AWD is overrated, get good tires! If it snows 2’ you’re prob not going to work anyway so you’ll be fine when the roads are plowed. Even in Colorado!! Especially in CO! AWD in Tesla sucks because you still can’t stop (see above about regen braking adjustment) once you get going.

[@jondempsey6542]

I think this is the first time I've heard you describe the door sound as anything other than a "relatively solid sounding thunk"

[@TricksTipsFix]

You don't have to get the Premiere trim if you want those leather seats in Canada. There is an option for the 2LT.

[@brianvankley3529]

As a very satisfied owner of a 2017 Bolt, I’m happy to see that the EUV addresses some of my minor quibbles (a few more physical buttons! Thank you!) and more room with basically the same range. Honestly, a good set of snow tires does the trick in a Midwest winter - i don’t mind the lack of AWD.

[@ahowl7mx]

Yeah with the tax credit its worth a look to get the EUV under $30K new. It's a great 'streetfighter', meaning around town daily city driver, run stop and go errands, and park in narrow slots. Would compliment a 2 car household. The lack of back seat vents for the kids means I have to full whoosh the center AC to get air back there. That and the limited fast charge and slippery tires with underperforming traction control just stymies what should be an easy decision. Great competitor option in this space.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan]

My first All-electric car! Nice video Sofyan.

[@haydenharris5762]

Beware that it is very unlikely the Bolt will qualify for the full tax credit as stated in this video. GMs CEO recently said on an earnings call she expects it to qualify for half, hoping for the full credit in a couple years.

[@natehill8069]

My understanding is the Bolt will only qualify for $3750 rebate because it has < 40% US critical mineral content in the batteries. I believe GM is hanging on the US minerals to use in the Hummer EV and Lyriq.

[@lions208436]

After my three years in a volt, I can't see myself getting another Chevy EV or PHEV. I know this is an improvement, but I still see the typical GM Chevy build quality which is not my cup of tea. However, Cadillac had an event at the Cadillac dealership in Pasadena California and I drove the Lyriq which would provide the higher end vibe I'm personally looking for. To contradict myself, for the price this still seems like a good buy for the money after rebates.

[@normt430]

Cool you like the Lyriq. I did see a black one while driving through Michigan last month. The reviews said the Lyriq was the quietest car they have been in. We have a 2018 CT6 2.0E plug-in with 43-48 miles on EV only range but plenty of punch from 2.0T turbo-4. The almost 40 mpg in hybrid mode is icing on the cake.

[@lions208436]

@@normt430 I've had an ATS before, so like you may also believe, GM's infotainment is very intuitive, and really quick with this new interface. As far as the ride, it was just a 30 minute drive on mixed fwy and streets, but it's smooth and very quiet. Not Tesla fast, but still very quick merging on the fwy. Personally I think GM got it right in terms of the interior. Definitely didn't see any parts bin sharing at all. The exterior looks great in person. I'd probably consider one in a couple year's, as personally never buy a new model fresh out the gate. Love the CT6, got a chance to drive a buddies 4.2tt blackwing model a couple year's ago. Such a great driver's car.

[@normt430]

@@lions208436 I had a 2013 ATS 2.0T4 fun car! A 2014 XTS Vsport ecu tuned to almost 600 lb-ft of torque was bonkers quick! I have had other faster sport cars and the CT6 is a nice blend of comfort and sport for the size.

[@midnight4109]

I agree, how could anyone test drive a Lyriq and then buy a Bolt? GM has outdone themselves, the Lyriq is superior in every way. Is there a price difference? Probably not much more for the Lyriq. Why would anyone buy this car when a Lyriq costs the same, well almost.

[@normt430]

@@midnight4109 the Lyriq has been sold out for the year. You can still get a Bolt EV or Bolt EUV or order one that is about to be made and it'll be at the dealership in a couple of weeks.

[@sevenohnine]

Oh man .... I love this EUV. I drove a hybrid Prius for a long time b4 going full EV with the Fiat 500e, then upgraded to a Tesla Model S in 2017. I upgraded ... or some would say "downgraded" to a 2020 Tesla Model 3 RWD at the same time, bought my sister a used lease-returned 2017 Chevy BoltzEV with 25K miles. I love the driving performance of a Tesla Model 3, but I prefer the utility of my sister's BoltzEV .... I am considering upgrading .... again, so would say "downgrading" to this Chevy BoltzEUV. I do have a bit of experiences driving EVs so here is a little secret .... the slower it charges, the longer the battery pack will last past the Federal mandated 8-year warranty. I slowed down the charging rate whenever I charge my Tesla Model 3 to extend the life of the pack. In any case, I am tempted .... it would do well in the city (SF) except when the streets are flooded .... 😢

[@Blank00]

The strange thing about the GM bong is that it has been replaced by a high-pitched ding for the 2023 Malibu, 2023 Traverse, 2023 Equinox, etc.

[@lowlifeangler]

Question: does the one pedal shuts off automatically when you press the brake pedal out of habit?

[@christinecaldwell3868]

NO. The one-pedal mode does have a short stop-range, compared to regular breaks, but I still put my foot on break at the end of each stop.

[@StaceyFarooqui]

Thanks for this review! Researched the id.4 after this and decided that was the better option for me.

[@inclusivelove5165]

Where will be the cars from? Even now it will take two years for delivery if I order now. I live in Montréal Quebec. Maybe you guys from USA.

[@bw8634]

Average price of an electric car is $78k today. This comes in at less than half that, fully loaded. And Gm is not eligible for the full $7500 in January, at most $3750 due to sourcing requirements on the battery materials and should be able to qualify for the full $7500 within 3 years.

[@normt430]

How much will Tesla buyers qualify for come January? And what about 2023 Bolt EV's purchased today?

[@ctsfiddler]

I don't own one but i like the Bolt. Only complaint i have is with the bow tie, it's so huge.

[@spoonmanTX]

Was sport mode button engaged when you did 0-60 time?

[@Martinm210]

Great review. I have one on order to be delivered after Jan. I believe they will now only get $3750 because their battery minerals won't qualify for the full credit yet. GM noted they are working on that but it will be a few years. Wish GM would bump the DC fast charging. I believe the kona is now at 100KW and it was in the 70s with basically the same battery. We still have a ton of the older 50kw chargers around here and I'll likely home charge most of the time but that 55kw DC fast charge is slow by todays standards. That still works for many who don't travel a ton of long distances though.

[@cjb8764]

Taken out of context: An EV that is Pathetic and Darn affordable at the same time… that sums up this review 😂

[@theredline]

Pathetic is harsh, more like there were some missed opportunities for Chevy to make it even better. We just really wanted to see AWD and quicker charger speeds, which we will get on the upcoming 2024 Equinox EV!

[@jayreardon2722]

The biggest take away I found to be your apparent GM disdain stealing the show. The "as much as I wanna rag on this car" line....... followed by back handed compliments. Every feature being either "unexpected" or "surprised" demonstrated the incredibly low bar you set. It appeared the only redeeming quality you found was the price tag, all the while comparing the bolt to vehicles whose owners need occupy an entirely different tax bracket. I watched your Kia Nero EV review directly before this and you ohhh and ahhh over the exact same features like it's the first time you've seen them. The praise you heaped on that vehicle for being so similar to the bolt, albeit for 10K more comparably equipped I might add, and yet the kia still somehow came up short by most metrics from my objective eye. The bias was just not a good look, you can do better.

[@Techridr]

You keep mentioning AWD. It's a budget car and many of us, like me don't care a bit about AWD. I'm considering the Ionic 5 and will likely not get the AWD version even though it's available. More money, more weight, less range. I even have family in Alaska with cars with no AWD, just winter tires

[@spazzman90]

This is a 2022 model. The opening seatbelt 'chime' has been replaced for 2023 model.

[@talpomeroy5808]

What is the recharge time ? Last year it was 11 hours. Can it use tha Tesla network of chargers?

[@midnight4109]

If you can afford a better EV, buy it. There are clearly some compromises here although for the money it looks like it's recommended.

[@Kissmyfallingknee]

Very disappointed with your review here. Extremely harsh. For the price and all the stuff that it offers plus the rebates, this is a no brainer for whoever wants an EV without breaking the bank.

[@spmrebel]

I agree. Sofyan was a bit harsh on some of it downfalls. Why did he compare this to the Mustang Mach-E from the trunk perspective. Way more expensive and that is in the compact class. This is subcompact. Its main competitors are the Nissan Leaf, Kia Niro EV and the Hyundai Kona EV. All are FWD and none are AWD and have roughly same interior space. This is subcompact. For the price it's the best EV out there. I certainly think is also a good looking compact. Much better looking than Kona. I own a 2020 Bolt EV Premier and placed an order for a 2023 Bolt EUV with the same options as the reviewed EUV.

[@ottertubetv9356]

Best Comment I got from the dealership to justify the markup is this: "Well, I know if I sell this car to you at MSRP, you can turn around and sell it for a $15,000 profit. Why would a dealership do that if they can do the same thing by selling the car to their relatives?" I had so many good come back lines but, yeah, these dealerships will have a huge markup for this car in 2023.

[@christinecaldwell3868]

I got my 2023 EUV Premier with Sun & Sound for under $40k, after all tax & fees. I got my car after it was delivered, 3 weeks, after I dropped a deposit on it. I wouldn't even take my car for service if a dealership told me the nonsense they gave you.

[@scottwood646]

Nice video. I have watched many reviews of the bolt euv and yours was the only one that pointed out that the rear seat heaters were only 1 level. 👍 A few things that I think are not correct. There is no duel zone climate control available. It was also stated that the $7500 IRA credit will be available starting in January. The car should be eligible for 50% of that but the other half will depend on the battery. The eligible amount has not been announced yet.

[@aapinor]

Thanks for the excellent review! With all those incentives and price cuts plus the panoramic moonroof, it's definitely an electric car to consider! They should only improve the range of the battery! Congratulations to Chevrolet!❤️❤️👋👋👋👋👋👋

[@christinecaldwell3868]

It is an actual Sunroof (a moon roof doesn't open) that opens up a lot more than our 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric's sunroof does.

[@malbcrazy3697]

Nice review. I like this car. But I was wondering when are you doing a review on the 2022 Nissan Rogue Platinum with the new 1.5 VC turbo engine.

[@jonross6033]

Terrible video! The car is a basic low price vehicle that regular folks can afford. Not sure why your bashing it while comparing it to all the high priced cars that cost twice as much? Im just happy someone is making a electric car under $30 grand.

[@jimhall3810]

I don't care about your opinion, just do a review of the vehicle. Most people don't need it want to waste money on four wheel drive and 17 inch tires are not dorky. Just how insecure are you?

[@bigh8121]

Does anyone know who makes their battery. Do they have a charge limity that stop the charging at 85%?

[@nma923]

21:52 "You better tell that Bolt owner to go move that vehicle." Seriously? Far as I remember, every person that is paying for their charge is entitled to use that charging station. Might want to revisit your elitist stance. Remember that EV adoption is still under 10% in this country, and vehicles like the Bolt will be the gateway vehicle to make mass adoption happen quicker. Encourage the adoption, not confrontation between EV drivers