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[@DRNeKky]

COME ON! Finally someone went out, got this, and is doing real time testing. This really reminds me the series when they had the old Frontier. Those were the best videos ever! I am tired of everyone driving around in a Tesla Roadster, Porche, Mercedes Xpensive 300, and Bentley Nuclear Power 150 = NOBODY CARES! We get it your dad is rich. We want this! This is why I love this channel. :D

[@CandycaneBeyond]

How about a best used channel? Each year another car is a little older, but still a good value.

[@dr.projectx5142]

@@CandycaneBeyond yep. I bought my bolt ev 2017 used. It was in 2019 with 14500 miles on it. I currently have 77,000 on it. And I did a trip yesterday and drove 317 miles and spent $15.00 on charging for my bolt ev.

[@tmorcos21]

@Dr. ProjectX I agree with the 2017. Great value. The 2022 and 2023 interior finishes are more refined and not so plastic looking. I've owned a used 2017 and a brand new 2021. Now I own the 2023 EUV and the differences in the interior look and feel is really nice. Don't get me wrong, the Bolt is a great value, no matter used or new.

[@dr.projectx5142]

@@tmorcos21 yep. Just don't want another car loan for now. I paid for mine was 24k out the door with the 14500 miles on it. I would get another one in 5 years. But still keep my 2017. Bolt ev.

[@tmorcos21]

@Dr. ProjectX I got my 21 for the same price 21,202 plus tax minus the 4500 from the California clean air program, which brought the most to 20000. But when GM bought it back, I just put the money on the euv. Plus they had a 2000 dollar off for being an uber driver and costco had a 500 dollar off for a total of 2500 off, which made it a good deal, especially after a 7500 federal tax rebate. I am sure that you got the new battery upgrade, which increased your mileage quite a bit. Plus when you change your battery, the battery starts all over again, which is a great deal

[@puckingrufus56]

I owned a Bolt for 2 years. Great EV, zippy, quick and a great handler. The facelifted model is even better!

[@whidbeyhiker4364]

They are surprisingly fast. Gotta watch that torque steer.

[@puckingrufus56]

@@alanj7306 Sold it back to Chevy and made almost $7K. Id buy a new Bolt if I were in the market for a commuter car.

[@wade7959]

I've known a few Bolt owners. They all said the same thing. They really liked it.

[@ahmedfx77]

@@puckingrufus56 How did you make $7k. So you got about $7k above what you paid for or how did that work? If you don't mind me asking

[@puckingrufus56]

@@ahmedfx77 During the recall for the battery. I opted to have the car bought back. The buy back price of the vehicle was actually more than what I paid for it. Once my loan was satisfied I net about $6700.

[@CandycaneBeyond]

$29,250. That isn't a $17,000 car. You should have started with that or said in the title "Amazing electric car under $30k!!"

[@normt430]

If you adjust your w2 withholding it is a great deal!

[@Silverback_GMT410]

Right off the bat, even at 32K this seems like a steal! Plus to me the interior does not look cheap, looks great for the price even before the discount.

[@AndrewPL5]

The interior looks very cheap and full of plastic LMAO. Typical Chevy L

[@krane15]

32k is not a steal. In fact, its sad when the average price is disguised are a bargain. He just paid the true price, and not the dealer "marked-up" rip-off price.

[@Silverback_GMT410]

@@krane15 how so?

[@gibbeys]

@@Silverback_GMT410 what you replied to is person or bot programmed with “ it will never replace the horse mentality” Having owned both horses and cars, cars will never replace the human/ animal interaction: horses are cognitive and interact, physically and emotionally. People are stuck on what fuel makes the wheels turn. I applaud your effort.

[@bostondan77]

Maybe not as cool looking as your mini but hard to beat the price and range to zip around town with

[@whidbeyhiker4364]

I had a bolt, I loved my bolt. Then I bought a Rivian and stopped driving my bolt so I sold it. Very good car, perfect commuter car for 90% of the people. If I still worked I would still have the car but the Rivian is more comfortable for the longer distances that I drive now. The major flaw for me was lack of all wheel drive.

[@wade7959]

@@alanj7306 We get it. You don't like electric cars. Sheesh.

[@whidbeyhiker4364]

@@alanj7306 I have only ever charged at home and I'm getting 2.25 m/kWh. I'll let you (try to) do the math.

[@jlaw1901]

Lol usually I don’t like arrogance but this time it was actually funny

[@dvader3263]

@@alanj7306 Or you can drive 300 miles in 4 or 5 hours, then stop and plug in, take a break, piss and then eat, while waiting to charge to 80% in 30 or 40 minutes, then continue another 200 miles and call it a day at the hotel. Do you take a lot of 1,000 or 2,000 mile non stop road trips in a hurry every year? Most people don't. Yes, I understand, some people can't do simple math. And some have no common sense.

[@andrewsbbq]

Silverado prices had to go up 3000% so this thing could get $5900 cheaper. That’s called corporate arithmetic.

[@BillLaBrie]

It’s called sticking it to the middle class to enable the WEF.

[@agame-jv6zv]

Nah its good because we want the bolt because the f150 is better than silverado anyway​@@BillLaBrie

[@BillLaBrie]

@@agame-jv6zv Go you! I support mental health.

[@agame-jv6zv]

@@BillLaBrie do you really want truck prices to go down so you can be priced out of the EV market? Be my guest

[@BillLaBrie]

@@agame-jv6zv I wouldn’t notice.

[@stringbladestudios]

I have a 2018 Bolt that now has 72k miles. Yeah the battery fiasco was an inconvenience but I got a new battery at 60k miles that was an upgrade to the current gen. And I got another 100k/8yrs warranty on that battery. I also drive a Ram I love too but for daily commuting 70miles a day I love this car.

[@normt430]

A coworker has one of the first ones in Ohio. He had 150,000 miles before battery replacement. Says he js good for another to 300,000 miles now!

[@divid3dbyZero]

Got a 2022 Bolt later last year. It's been great overall. Fits my needs well. Charge it 2-3 times a week depending on how busy I am, and the time of year (less mileage during winter). I live in a pretty flat part of the country, but with mixed (highway/suburban use) I usually get 4-4.6 m/kwh. Biggest issue I have is that you sit up really high (IMO).

[@mononeo]

I've had 4 Lexus, 3 Toyotas, 3 Scions, 3 Fords, 3 Hondas...and the Chevy Bolt EUV is my first GM product. I am amazed at how well it is put together and am honestly thrilled with the car. I regularly drive it over my other, more expensive cars.

[@BeaudoinEric]

A great option, for sure. My Dad has a 2017 Bolt LT with 62k miles on it. He bought it new and he’s had the battery replaced under the recall. Otherwise, not a single issue. Very cool car. The new model looks so much better in my opinion, and the first generation wasn’t ugly.

[@georgeh6856]

If I were looking to buy a new car, this is what I would get. I don't have enough tax liability to get the full credit. BTW, it is "intents and purposes". Be careful. I just saw a listing for a new 2022 Bolt near me where the dealer added a $2500 markup over MSRP! Stay away from dealers which do that crap.

[@tkusterb]

Explain the tax liability... To get the 7500 fed credit, does that mean I have to OWE at least 7500 in federal income tax on my gross income for the year?

[@mexiguido1]

@@tkusterbexactly you have to owe at least $7,500 in tax liability. Let’s say you only have 2,500 in tax liability that is all you get the $5,000 left over it’s gone you don’t get it back

[@krane15]

That should always be the case. Dealers already make a fair profit from MSRP. Anything above that is unmitigated greed. Walk, don't be their sucker.

[@cousinjohncarstuff4568]

If you get a tax refund, is it increased by $7,500? I get back $500+ the $7,500 so I get a check at tax time for $8,000 refund?

[@georgeh6856]

@@cousinjohncarstuff4568 You have to have tax liability of at least $7,500 to get the full benefit. If your total tax from Form 1040, line 24 is $7,500 or greater, then you get a tax credit of $7,500 on your tax return for that year. Anything less than $7,500 on line 24 will result in you getting a tax credit for that amount. Note: I have no training in taxes or accounting or business whatsoever. Carefully read the instructions for IRS Form 8936.

[@Chrono404]

I own and daily drive a 2017 bolt ev, I love it and it’s the perfect daily driver. Its very fun with amazing handling and quick acceleration. I swapped the stock tires out with Michelin pilot sport tires that make it into a hot hatch.

[@CandycaneBeyond]

I did the same thing with my Prius Prime. I was sliding around in the snow in stock tire. Now the Michelins grab the road better. Barely affected the mpg or mpge.

[@Chrono404]

@@CandycaneBeyond love the Michelin pilot sports, I went from 4.5mi/kwh with the stock tires to 4.1mi/kwh on the Michelins pilot sports Totally worth it imo. The handling and grip is so much better. Best part is it will give you road feel which the stock eco tires don’t have. Highly recommend to anyone who buys any ev.

[@tmorcos21]

Congrats on your Bolt purchase. You are going to love it. I had a 2017 which I bought in 2019 to use as an uber driver and put 50000 miles on it and GM bought it back from me for everything I paid on it in May, 2021. End of May, 2021 I bought another bolt ev, brand new this time gor 21,200 and I received 4000 back from the California clean air program, which brought the cost down to 17,200. Plus in 2019 they installed a level 2 charger with full installation for free. Well, GM just bought my 21 as a buyback again for battery issues. I put 70000 miles on it since May 31, 2021 and all I did is rotate and replace tires. I waited until Sunday January 1st for federal tax purposes and bought a 2023 Bolt EUV redline edition with 2 packages and a lighted charge port for 29,200, because I received 2000 dollars off for Uber driver discount and 500 dollars for being a Costco member for a total of 2500 off. The redline package included leather seats with red stitching. It also also included the ventilated and heated seats. My wife and I also own a late 2021 Model Y Performance and a 2022 Model 3 long range. So when I tell you that as long as you don't mind the 55 kw charging, this is the best value for your money period. In my uber driving, I charge fully every night, and I get between 240 and 310 miles of driving depending on the weather and how much city and hwy driving I do, which is a lot more efficient than my teslas. My first 2 days of driving the EUV, I have average 280 miles on a full charge per day, way above the listed 247 miles.

[@nevco8774]

That is because you mostly drive on slower roads not highways and in that case the EUV with its much smaller aerodynamic profile and tires than any TESLA is much much more efficient. In fact this is the most efficient EV with a battery larger than 60 kWh sold on North American market period.

[@tmorcos21]

@nev co Agree 100%. That is why I have bought 3 of them. The new interior is less plasticky looking, which is real nice. The reason I have my tesla is because my kids play club sports and we do a lot of ongoing trips and you can't beat the tesla infrastructure when it comes to reliability

[@nevco8774]

@@tmorcos21 Different tools for different jobs! Personally a Bolt EUV would fit my family needs better for local trips vs a Bolt EV since my growing kids need some leg room in the back. Also living in the Pacific North West and witnessing temperatures around minus 20 F ( - 29 C) even just for a few days made me believe a PHEV would fit better my needs rather than an BEV for long trips in real cold especially thanks to the fact I have seldom long trips and for my own family safety a PHEV and using gas when electric battery is depleted is safer than any Tesla even with excellent superchargers. Plus to me it seems Tesla never sold any really practical vehicle since it is a Coupe in all its iterations.

[@tmorcos21]

@@nevco8774 agree

[@riftgod6169]

Thank you for doing budget videos! Also you should do a more in depth video about that ram camper bending in half

[@rodneymiedema8686]

Tommy, finally the Bolt gets some praise. We own two 2017 Bolts and we love them! Great quality and we both have brand new batteries. No issues what so ever. Extremely reliable!!!

[@davidmichael4428]

I drove my new 2022 Bolt EV from CA to NY. I would say this car is more than qualified to drive long distances and cross country. Very Comfortable and it only cost about $200 to charge it. There’s a lot of free charging stations along the way. Don’t feed into any of the negative comments. I LOVE my new Bolt. 😊

[@SunshineLuv24]

I love my bolt Euv premier has everything I need. Only downside is the charging time, I usually plan fast charging times to when I go grocery shopping or running errands nearby. Charges fine at home gives me plenty of range to get around. I took my bolt on a road trip charging can get tricky but if you use the charging app. You should get around just fine. Enjoy your new EV. I’m looking forward to the Equinox EV.

[@krane15]

This is why EV aren't ready for prime-time.

[@BensEcoAdvntr]

I have a fully loaded ‘23 Bolt EUV with Super Cruise, etc. It was definitely not this cheap, but it is a really fantastic car for the price.

[@drhombus242]

I have a 22 bolt ev base model I got in July, a little funky looking, but other than that it’s been great. The only issue I have with it is that the CCS public chargers always seem to be broken in my area… oh well, still like it though

[@jerryortiz909]

The credit isn't just free cash on the hood of the car, it comes from government giving you a break, which comes at the expensive of the taxpayer.. I might add that the reason the Bolt is $25k to start is because of poor sales and the beating it got in the press from various fires and recalls. I doubt GM is actually making much money now at $25k. I doubt they were making much money at $32k. GM is that desperate to sell them.

[@vandreadparty]

All tax credits come from taxpayers, so what. Go ask the oil and gas companies to give about the billions they get from the government every year. Better yet ask the airline industry for all the money that we gave them when we bailed them out for the 100th time.

[@jerryortiz909]

@@vandreadparty Where do oil companies receive tax credits?

[@antoine4038]

@@vandreadparty Oil companies don't receive taxes credits, they allow operating deductions, like any other business. This is one of the big lies from the anti-oil crowd. Not a penny comes from taxpayers. Deductions are an adjust for net income and 100% paid for by the oil companies themselves. As for airlines, they are given loans during bankruptcies, similar to how GM was given a loan which they paid back. It's not subsidy or special credit that comes from a tax pool. EV tax credit are taken 100% from the tax pool to lower the buyer's tax bill.

[@vandreadparty]

@@antoine4038 This is a lie. Oil and gas companies get tax breaks worth billions of dollars every year. This is easy to verify with a simple Google search. As for the airline industry, we give them money directly whenever they get in trouble. It's not a loan. With GM the government actually own shares in GM and made a profit when they divested, we never make a profit when we bailout the airline companies.

[@normt430]

The Bolt EV is $26,995 because the $30,000 Equinox EV comes out this year!

[@laura-ann.0726]

One area where the 2023 Bolt really shines is the on-board L2 charger that Chevy includes: it's capable of up to 11.5 kW (48 amps at 240 volts). This is in contrast to the onboard chargers of most other PHEV and EV cars, that have maximum L2 charge rates of only 3, 6, or 7.2 kW. To charge at home at 11.5 kW, you would probably have to install a new dedicated 50 amp outlet in your garage, and a dedicated breaker for it in your electrical panel, as most home electric dryer outlets can only handle 30-amps (7,200 watts). But if you live somewhere that the power company offers an EV charging incentive to residential customers, charging a Bolt at home between midnight and 06:00am might cost as little as 9.5¢/kw-hour; that's less than 1/2 what you would pay for gasoline, per mile, in a similar-sized car like a Honda Civic Hybrid or Toyota Corolla Hybrid. How long does it take to fully charge a completely flat Bolt at home? That depends on how cold it is where you live, but assuming the temperature in your garage is no colder than 40°F, if your home 240 volt power system can deliver 48 amps (11.5 kw), full charge would take 6 hours. If your home wiring can only support 30 amps (7,200 watts), full charge time would be about 9.5 hours. But you don't have to full charge all that often, so most of the time, the 6 hours between midnight and 6:00am would be more than enough to top off the Bolt to full charge. Charging at home on the L2 charger is not only far less expensive than what most L3 fast charg stations ding you for (Electrify America is a staggering 43¢/kw-hr!), it also puts less stress on any EV battery than L3 fast chargers.

[@tammysimons4916]

Curious to see how well it does in the snow. I only buy vehicles with 4x4 or AWD since I live on a hill in the country in NY. The trunk looks small. I don't want one smaller than my 2012 Escape.

[@dalejones4322]

Awesome purchase. I'm looking forward to all the videos with this affordable ev. Great video guys

[@bettymaverick1098]

It seems a shame that the government gives a tax credit to someone who owes $7,500 in taxes or more. And not a real returnable credit people who make less money and owe very little in taxes. The rich get all the advantages.

[@KingCarlofcarlWorld]

Looking forward to your updates on this Bolt. Nice addition.

[@aaronkoch3273]

I have a base model EUV ordered, thanks for doing a review on the base model!

[@fredpinczuk7352]

Nice, do they come standard with a fire extinguisher? Or is that an option?

[@JD-in7zh]

Question is a surge protector recommended to have at home? I just got the 240 volt outlet installed and the electric company mentioned getting a surge protector which will cost $520 additional. I am not sure they they are just trying to upsell.

[@bloosi78]

Battery would be about 8 months old because it had to wait for the battery recall to be completed. No issues with it sitting that long. It will probably go through 3 sets of tires long before it needs a new battery.

[@fastfed]

I'd hope a lot more then that lol

[@sammmyDaviS]

More like 4-5 sets of tires OR MORE tbh

[@johnb7430]

Charged slowly and not deep discharged, it should last longer than the body in rust salt areas

[@sternumboy1]

Most people who are in the market for a car under $20k don't have $7500 in federal tax liability

[@normt430]

Average nee car loan is around $700/month. They can adjust their w2 for the year.

[@sternumboy1]

@@normt430 adjusting your w4 doesn't change your amount of tax liability only the amount of withholding.

[@normt430]

@@grahamstefaan tell that to business owners who buy 6,000 lbs trucks and SUVs and use IRS code 179.

[@windowman9665]

Great video. Great bargain. The best bang for your buck for a low end eco Ev for sure

[@caddyzig]

Very cool! At that price, it’s sure a great choice for a daily driver. The one thing I would have insisted they do is replace the 12v battery if it’s been sitting that long. It can cause all kinds of weird things to happen if it starts to go bad.

[@nevco8774]

Exactly since the high voltage battery was replaced already by recall.

[@Robert-cu9bm]

Just insist they keep replacing parts, eventually you'll own a 23 model.

[@timgurr1876]

A day ago I watched a video on the Bolt driven in Minnesota with the temperatures hovering around zero F. He did a 482 mile loop over two+ days related to his job. Charging time overall was 3 hours. He did have some difficulties finding charging stations and the range was considerably less than EPA due to the need for heating the interior of the car and perhaps cold battery?? Living in Minnesota I prefer 4WD capability (just feel safer on the road in the winter). But 2WD in the front will work for most. However, I have grown accustomed to heated seats and heated steering wheel and since I’m in my 70’s, I don’t want to go back to cold seats and cold steering wheel. But your car seems like a great deal to get into and EV and see the reality of such (advantages and disadvantages). Good luck with your new car. Hope it performs well for you.

[@michael21901]

Get the Comfort and Convenience Package, it's $1k and will give you a heated steering wheel & seats!

[@WestCoastChicano]

Awesome video! Last week I dropped a thousand dollar deposit on a 2023 Bolt. I'm sort of worried that if I don't take delivery by March I won't be eligible for the full amount. Also I just found out today that GM is raising the price of the Bolt EV by $900. My build sheet has the $25,595 price. I wonder if that will be honored. Gr8 vid. 🚙 🇺🇸

[@snupermoto723]

perfect city run about

[@kenmcclow8963]

I don't think it matters that it sat for awhile. It probably was built before the stop sale and sat around and got the new battery after they did all the customer owned cars, so the battery was likely from 2022. I think Bolt is a great choice for someone that rarely goes more than 250 miles from home, or it's a great second car as a efficient complement to the giant SUV/Minivan that fits the whole softball team.

[@derekl9702]

Nice review. Excited to see you put it through its paces. Is “give it a squirt” a Colorado expression?

[@georgepelton5645]

Tommy, Please check to see if the battery has been replaced prior to sale, and let us know. Since GM held the car for 1.5 years, they probably were waiting for a replacement pack to be available before they sold it. It would be good to know if your car has a fresh battery, or if it already has 1.5 years of calendar life degradation.

[@schultp]

I agree that is why the vehicle was held for so long. I don't think it is legal for a dealer to sell a vehicle without doing all the outstanding recalls. So, I bet this Bolt has a recent battery swap.

[@minienigma]

Tommy how are the ride/handling/driving dynamics of the Bolt compare to your Mini? I wanted to buy a 2023 Bolt EV. Unfortunately, I'm in socal and the local Chevy dealerships are adding $2K mark ups on their Bolt EV, so I'm waiting for the prices to come back down....

[@Geckogold]

So glad to see you guys get one of these. I drive a Tesla Model Y, but I'm genuinely excited to see this car in action. A friend also bought one just a few days ago as well.

[@pnketia]

You said that all the recalls were fixed on this vehicle and then you mentioned the battery pack, but what about the seatbelt pretensioners that can cause a fire in an accident? That recall was issued just last month.

[@jaybeemhardscrote7466]

I imagine that if they just signed the papers on this car, it's been addressed on this particular car. I'm pretty sure a dealer cannot allow any car to leave their possession with an open recall on it without repairing it.

[@AnonymousFreakYT]

And my state offers up to $7500 rebate on it. ($2500 for all buyers, up to $5000 more depending on income.) That makes this effectively $10,000. For a brand new 250+ mile range EV. (And someone with 2 kids could get the full income-based rebate while still having income high enough to qualify for the full federal tax credit.)

[@davidmurray1630]

These are great looking little cars! Anxious to see all your testing and results! Thanks for the great content!

[@ericvisser113]

Hey nice Bolt!! Just picked up my Bolt Euv today!!

[@blueman5924]

You two have your filming and car info On Point ! 👍👍

[@TheLhsgrad]

Great video and can’t wait for more on your Bolt. Any idea if the 7500 for ev could be at point of sale down the road?

[@minivanman1356]

Yes in 2024

[@nissanleafbattery]

Does this one come with the CCS connection? Or is it only J1772?

[@-Jethro-]

We can’t get those for MSRP around here (Portland, OR area). And now that they qualify for the tax credit, I expect dealers will add even more.

[@Slickpete83]

*OMG this bolt is $41k CAD with taxes & rebates in Canada*

[@allentoyokawa9068]

That is because of your horrible currency exchange in your country

[@Slickpete83]

@@allentoyokawa9068 *all thanks to leftists voters electing anti-energy sector Liberals to run our country*

[@WildernessGuyBC]

@Allen Toyokawa Mostly that is true but not entirely. We get gouged hard on a lot of things from the US. 41,000 cad is currently 30,044 usd.

[@Peter-rq4xn]

Congrats! We also got the 2023 pricing for our 2022 Bolt EUV. Great car and fun to drive! We also own a Tesla Model 3 and I can share that our EUV is really enjoyable to drive.

[@Trance88]

I'm soooo looking forward to future videos with this car! I love the Bolt EV for its price, looks, size and performance. I've got a Chevy Spark right now and its going on 10 years old. The new Bolt even somewhat resembles the Spark's shape! I hope in another 5 years or so I'll be able to afford one of these.

[@brianrosenlof388]

I've been looking for one ever since I learned about this back in mid december. From what I've found, it is, as TFL would put it, "unobtainium". I can find a few, but the dealerships that have them are all charging, on average, 5k over sticker. I did put in an order at a dealership that charges MSRP, but they estimated nearly a year for the order to be fulfilled which may be too late. I'm just hoping the IRS keeps pushing out the guidelines so that I can still get the full tax credit. TFL can you find one for me? I live in UT, so not too far away from you guys. 😉

[@TFLEV]

Foundation Chevy had a few left. Ask for John Wilson

[@brianrosenlof388]

@@TFLEV Thanks, I'll ask!

[@brianrosenlof388]

As of Jan 3rd at 9:00 MST: MSRP: 26,595 Foundation Price: 30,294 Maybe you guys tipped them off to the fact that they can start charging more now. 😉

[@Tim-Tiller]

The HV battery has not been sitting since 2021, before it could be sold the battery was replaced under the recall. So there should be no issues with that, now the 12v battery may be another story.

[@spudbeach]

No, sitting for a year and half didn't affect the battery -- they replaced the battery! I got a 2022 Bolt, with 9 miles on it, a year after they made it -- and a day after they replaced the battery! My favorite feature -- seeing the tire pressure on the driver info center. Saves a lot of bending over and checking!

[@stephenzerfas5307]

Awesome you got a base Bolt EV. They are a killer deal I keep telling people. I had an EV Premier and LOVED it. Fun to drive, affordable, parks anywhere, great intuitive controls and displays. To many reviewers get caught up I stupid stuff like hard dash plastic and miss the sharp responsive screens you pointed out. An overlooked great little car at a time when everyone else is raising their prices.

[@nevco8774]

I have driven a 2022 EUV Premier and I believe each trim has different plastic interior with upper trim looking and feeling not really bad at all. In fact the worst in upper trim is the badge which could easily go by as Buick or Cadillac especially if equipped with super cruise as is gas Cadillac equipped anyway.

[@djkenny1202]

Why gone already?

[@roguedogx]

0:29 I know which one you are talking about already, and if I had to buy an electric car tomorrow, this would unquestionable be on the short list. The Mini SE and a factory five 818 ev conversion would also be on the short list. the later is just because I'm weird.

[@UltimateCARNUT]

only thing that kills the bolt is the 50KWH Fast charge max which means to charge the battery fully with the normal tapers at about 2 hours

[@thatevchick]

I am going to test this soon thanks for the vid!

[@tkusterb]

That dealership is right down the road from me along I-70! Congrats, but don't question your purchase of the Mini SE quite yet. I have an SE and love it. Fit, finish, upholstery, tech... definitely a notch above the Bolt in every way, and I'll get the tax incentives too!

[@nevco8774]

Those are 2 distinct cars: Bolt EV is the most efficient and cheapest practical small but with a decent range EV while MINI EV is just a higher quality cool looking mostly week-end toy with a very short range but zippy with a fun oriented drivability. Tom never hid the intensions and purpose of owning of both vehicles. However for folks who need to chose either one or the another then that is a very unrewarding task indeed tearing off the soul of those wanting both but being able to afford just one.

[@tkusterb]

@@nevco8774 My SE was 37K but should come down about 10K with tax incentives. I never "road-trip" and a full charge on the Mini will last me at least 4-5 days of around town journeys. I'm also lucky to have a Level 2 charger at home. PS...is Chevy still offering to install a Level 2 free of charge? If so, that's a great deal.

[@katiecannon8186]

@@tkusterb. The dealers near me don’t jump at telling you about the installation “subsidy”. But, yes, it’s still available.

[@nevco8774]

@@tkusterb Last time I checked Chevy offers installing level 2 charger home with both 2022 and 2023 Bolts EV and EUV. For its features Bolt has the best level 2 charging ability in its class - 11 kW. The GM company literally has built the best commuter EV out there obviously ignoring the need for fast charging upgrade. I believe whoever purchase this vehicle for long trips is mistaken it’s intended purpose it was built for in the first place.

[@sebastian.tristan]

We have a 2017 model year but it's basically the same car. And, yes, it is an excellent North American city car. Like you, I just wish the rapid charging were better, though. Another smaller complaint is that it feels quite "plasticky", it even sounds "plasticky". But for USD 17,000, it's a great deal.

[@stevenesheim9413]

We have a 2022 LT2 and love it. The LT2 gets you heated seats and steering wheel as well as the 360⁰ camera. You can get the heated seats and steering wheel as an option on the LT1. It's a fantastic commuter car. In the non winter months we were getting. With 85% city and 15% highway 4.3-4.7 miles / kwh (6.9 - 7.6 km/kwh) and range ~300 miles (480 km) Highway at 60 mph (97 kph) 3.9 miles / kwh and range ~250 miles (400 km) Highway at 75 mph (120 kph) 3.1 miles / kwh and range ~200 miles (320 km) In December I am got: With 85% city 15% highway 2.7 miles / kwh and range ~175 miles (281km) The Bolt reports ~ 35% of the energy used is for the climate control. The Bolt does not have a heat pump and uses resistant heating. Most of these are short trips 1 to 15 miles. On a recent 256 mile trip averaging ~55 mph (88 kph) with a 15 to 20 mph (24 to 32 kph) headwind and temperatures starting at 15F (-9C) and ending at 5F (-15C) I averaged 2.7 m/kw with a range of 175 miles. We were driving in snow and the roads were not great which explains my slower speeds. Interestingly only 12% of the energy used was for the climate control. Much less than our daily driving. Which shows the initial heating of the cabin takes more energy than keeping it warm. Yes the DC fast charge speed is slow compared to cars costing at least $12,000 more but if you are only taking a few trips a year it is doable. I would recommend the Bolt for anyone looking for a fun, affordable EV.

[@nihongobenkyoshimasu3190]

10:10 Certainly a very good deal for a 65 kWh battery vehicle, but 55 kW charging rate would be not too great for a road trip. - Could you make a review of charging on a L2 public charger and a CCS Fast Charging station. - Also can you show on the car's display, an itinerary with the location on the map of the CCS chargers to use. - And also can you check the range and the total charging time when doing a 500 miles to 1,000 miles road trip.

[@NAY2GAS]

In NJ there's an EV incetnive named the NJ Charge UP and it takes off $4000 and there's No sales tax for 100% EVs in NJ, so, in NJ this Bolt after the Fed could be as low as $14,590

[@prashanthsiddalingaiah5914]

How is the highway noise Vs a mach E?

[@Blahblahblacksheep375]

2:09 on IRS website, it says 2022 model is not eligible for $7500 credit. 2021 is the last model right?

[@tarfeef101]

Don't forget to show the tires and the spare! Very good to know if you gotta replace any of those as that'd be an immediate cost

[@tkusterb]

What spare?

[@mexiguido1]

Bolt Ev and Bolt Euv don’t get a spare tire

[@Robert-cu9bm]

Cars don't really do spares any more. Tyres got very reliable.

[@tarfeef101]

Lol yeah I guess I could've said "show us the spare, or lack thereof". Even if there's none, though, I'd want to see if there's room for one. Maybe I'm old school but I like to have a full size spare on deck.

[@pawelkilian3890]

There is a room under the floor and you Can buy a spare

[@jazztrumpeter1]

It's a lot of car for the money. It was way more fun, snappy, comfy, and quiet than I expected. Can't wait to take delivery of the 2LT I ordered.

[@lockdot2]

You can get a Mitsubishi Mirage for that price. But depending where you are, the Bolt is better. Where I am, electric is $0.54 per KWh, so the Mirage is cheaper, but a lot of places it is a lot cheaper to take the EV option.

[@michaeltimperon9532]

Do any EV's have the charging software built into the cars software?

[@SoteroMurguia]

Can’t wait to see how it handles cold weather. Thanks for going after more budget options 👍🏽👍🏽

[@Crazypostman]

At that price the bolt is basically buy the battery get the rest of the car free

[@42luke93]

5:42 the screen under Chevrolet should say “Finding New Roads”. Would have looked perfect!

[@peterevans9782]

Love my 2023 EUV. Actually feel like I got value for my money. Got the stripped down model and it has more bells and whistles than most cars I have owned. fun driving and great range.

[@rp9674]

Great deal if you can find a dealership that doesn't screw you, mandatory paint protection package 1.5k, mandatory digital license plate $1K, possible dealer markup (s.Cal). Update I purchased one they waived the BS add-on!

[@ohya101]

I'm assuming the battery is new, because of the recall. My only concern would be the 12 volt battery.

[@Tully3674]

A very underrated, value-oriented car. If it came out as a Buick or Cadillac, it would sell better (as long as it was marketed correctly). Looking forward to upcoming videos on the Bolt.

[@nevco8774]

EUV especially AWD would have fit better into Buick or Cadillac rather than EV.

[@JBrav6]

I still feel good about buying a 2017 Bolt EV during the pandemic.. with 32k miles I paid $13.5k after taxes/dues/fees.. but no tax credit for me

[@ChicagoBob123]

Had a Bolt 21, seats were awful, suspension was rough and the charge speed was awful. Test drove a 22, the suspension improved, the seats were still bad and charging issues remained

[@scotts6305]

bolts great. would like something a little bigger with awd so looking forward to equinox but bolt handles well and is fun. the interior is nice took

[@rambokd]

Either lucky or you got a call. Been looking for a new one of these for a few months and no one in my area has them or are willing to deal on them. A used 22 with 10k mikes here is 28k and a used one with 700 miles was 36k asking for the same 1lt. It drives well bet the battery range wasn’t quite as good as advertised especially in the cold. I’m sure you will show it in your upcoming video.

[@RedWingsninetyone]

Does this come with a heat pump?

[@moderatesunited]

If the Bolt and Bolt Euv charged faster than 50kw they would be nearly perfect. My Dad has a Bolt. It's a nice EV. But on road trips he spends a lot of time charging.

[@robertt1336]

Is a bit slow with charging. One pedal driving though?

[@WildernessGuyBC]

I love the one pedal driving on my 2019 and use it all the time.

[@johnathanbusha8919]

Im an electrician and install ev chargers, and my company has a bolt euv for testing chargers we install. Its pretty okay, somewhat quick, supprisingly decent stereo. But it is without doubt, to me at least, the abolute most uncomfortable car ive ever been in. I think the seat is to narrow for me so the bolstering on the bottom sits exactly under my hip and it becomes painful to drive it.

[@stevelovesemmy]

Wow, been waiting for a series like this since they were going to buy the infamous $35k Tesla 3 but ended up buying a much more expensive one instead. Will be good to watch this series

[@abinlukasabraham]

Gm still does the home charging set up these days? I heard that was a thing.

[@burritosburritos]

Been trying to shop this car, but all dealers are marking up each car with 2k after market BS + $3-5k 'negotiable' upcharges.

[@thegreenskeep1]

It's not a bad looking vehicle. Dare i say it has a hint of coolness. I would drive it.

[@michaellowe3665]

Does your homeowners insurance go up when you park one of these in your garage?

[@THOMASGPII]

I got a 2023. Different color. Only option was dual level charger. I got $4k from Illinois EPA, plus federal tax credit, and $500 military discount. There is a recall for a seat belt part can catch fire. At the end of month. I will get it with a free loaner fir the day there is a $1000 credit to have a 220 outlet install your house or $500 ev go credit. Ccs is now standard. The leaf uses chademo. I traded in a hyundai ioniq in for it. You will not get 259 miles in Colorado winter.

[@TFLEV]

Congrats!

[@dwolters_the_zombieman]

This is nice looking car, too bad MI doesn't have many charging stations and i live in a apartment so it would be hard to have 1 i would have to get a gas vehicle

[@gummoonamerica]

I was going to purchase 2 of EUV but they just announced stop of production by nov of 2023. That will give only 2 years of production running. Getting service will be tough when you have to go to dealer or body shop. I think it would be wiser to get a affordable EV whichever OEM makes for years of production. Just wait couple of more years. They will be ton of affordable EVs will be out very soon.

[@telcobilly]

I'm guessing the new Bolts have an all new battery and it hasn't been out long enough to determine longevity? Other than the recall, has anyone had to pay to replace a Bolt battery and if so, how much? I'm glad GM didn't pull the plug (no pun intended) on the Bolt after the battery recall issues..

[@TimZ007]

Availability to the normal population at MSRP 0. Its just like all the non Tesla EVS. Price gouged or no inventory.

[@katiecannon8186]

Put stickier tires on it and see how much it helps the handling.

[@richh650]

This is much more like it, Tommy!!!!!! I have personally grown incredibly tired of overpriced and oversized vehicles that are a monopoly now in America. Due to low current fast charging, it is not a good longer distance vehicle but a great commuter and around town play car??? It is perfect!!! Exactly what many people really need.

[@krane15]

A pretty expensive "play" car.

[@speedRacer05]

Will it fully charge overnight in my garage?

[@andyv8889]

It’s funny how the way Junior talks with pronunciations and pauses in between words and between breaths are just like his dad.

[@MrMannyhw]

I want one. Where can I buy one?