Understanding the Bolt EV

[@jackphillips119]

It's so rare to see a mind that's able to hold all this information AND communicate it so well. Amazing teachers are gifts. Beautifully done!

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you very much!

[@jimmiemarkum6718]

@@WeberAuto I bet the Professor can walk and chew gum at the same time.

[@ci70telita]

even the professor's english is very easy understandable for someone like me... thank you for this, too

[@20xx-mm-dd]

​​@@jimmiemarkum6718is this supposed to be an abelist joke? Or is it just a poor attempt at sardonic wit implying that he's not a good teacher? I can't tell but either way its not great.

[@normbeaudoin3635]

I bought my first 2020 Chevy Bolt EV Premiere shortly after I saw this video. This video and the Chevy website inspired me to buy one and I am so glad I did ! I'll never go back to a traditional gasoline car.

[@WeberAuto]

That’s awesome, thanks for watching

[@janlang8605]

The same with me.

[@world_reborn1990]

Lol ok

[@genegoodwin8925]

The Bolt EV is a lot more complexed than one would think. You naturally think of a motor and a final drive. But when you stop and think you realize it needs a inverter, control module, a charger system, and a heater for the cabin. You did an excellent job explaining the need for all five boxes and why and how each one works. I've been a mechanic most of my life. (I'm now retired and almost 70 years old) I know all the moving parts in an internal combustion engine, and a manual or an auto transmission. I still like the thought of an EV because there is only one moving part in the motor. (the armature) and the final drive is a lot less complexed than any transmission, manual, auto, or CVT. I like this thought so much that my next car will be a Chevrolet Bolt EUV. I considered the Nissan Leaf, but it doesn't have enough range. I do not the looks of a Tesla Model 3 and I think it's dash is stupid looking. I know there are other EV's and more coming, but the Bolt EV does what I need and has an affordable price tag. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of the Chevrolet Bolt EV.

[@WeberAuto]

I’m glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching

[@rp9674]

That's gearhead DNA ! Tesla's are innovative and have some great engineering behind them, but for me the price is out of the question. Also I worry about long-term maintenance with Tesla. A used bolt is my choice for my next EV. I've had a 2015 Fiat 500e and BMW i3 for 4 years. The Fiat has been trouble free, the BMW less so (suprise!)

[@pootispiker2866]

It's not an armature! An armature has a commutator and brushes. Brushless motors only have rotors!

[@genegoodwin8925]

@@pootispiker2866 I stand corrected.

[@macgyvervanschwartzenstall4662]

Did you get a Bolt?

[@curtbrackenrich7883]

The fact that he takes these apart in minute detail, and the Bolt is the car he bought for himself, tells you everything.

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you

[@laura-ann.0726]

You have a point. If Prof. Kelly is confident enough in the build quality of this car that he bought one himself, I can't think of a better endorsement.

[@smashogre4766]

@@laura-ann.0726 You nailed it.

[@lifeisgood12341]

Yeah, that might have just sold me on the thing. If only they could charge just a little faster

[@frederickfaller899]

But what about the fires

[@watermelonman122]

I just bought a 2017 Bolt with the battery replacement done in 2022. I prefer working on my own cars and knowing how they work, so this was wonderful. Thank you.

[@doncherney8649]

I’m charging my 2011 Nissan Leaf at a public charger which only gets 40 miles to a charge. Vehicle only has 75,000 miles on it. We are heading to a Chevy dealer right now to buy a Bolt Premiere with 4,100 miles on it for $15,500. Can’t wait! -don from Lorain Ohio USA 🇺🇸

[@Art_and_Logic]

Wow I paid a whole lot more for my bolt. What year is the bolt?

[@doncherney8649]

@ 2020 the only issue I’m having is the main console screen keeps going off. I gotta get it in to get serviced. -don from Lorain Ohio USA 🇺🇸

[@normbeaudoin3635]

It's incredible how the computers and the high power electronics perform the power flow to and from the drive motor, and the main battery thousands, if not millions of times per second to provide torque and also the regeneration back to the battery as minute and split second changes in the "accelerator" are made to take advantage of the near instant torque and regenerative breaking. Absolutely incredible ! And to get 250-300 miles of range is amazing !! Amazingly quiet and smooth ! And no nasty exhaust !

[@CurtFinley]

Love my Bolt. Will never go back to tailpipes.

[@MrPatdeeee]

As always, John Kelly has shown he is one of THE greatest instructors a person can have. Thank you kind Sir; we love you. Keep up the incredible video's. You are truly a "cut above".

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you very much

[@josephpeterson7615]

Absolutely the best. I'm anxious to get my Bolt.

[@bayside6207]

Scotty Kilmer or Chris Fix would beg to differ & their subscriber count over a million suggests such.

[@kennethramonet5421]

This guy is FANTASTIC! Great video explaining why the Bolt is the finest GM vehicle they’ve produced in at least 50 years.

[@KnowArt]

An axel through the motor is such a nice detail I've never thought of

[@WeberAuto]

It is a good idea

[@JasonWW2000]

@@WeberAuto The one down side is that it mandates it have shorter axles. This limits suspension travel due to more extreme angles. On the plus side it makes things more compact.

[@aldewachter7986]

OK ... this man is perhaps the best instructor I've ever listened to.

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you very much

[@jober112]

Thank you so much for posting this highly informative and easy to follow under hood intro! I am a new Bolt owner and feel so much more confident in my vehicle.

[@fredcailloux2526]

I'm old (60) and keeping me listening to an educational video for 40 minutes without me falling asleep is already a great achievement! Hats off to you, Mr Kelly, it was easy to follow, interesting and goes straight to the point. You and the team behind who create and edit the content of this video deserve our greatest appreciation.

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you very much

[@jakers4012]

I am old too (72) and just say I agree with Mr. Cailloux,there is much more in these power systems than my battery powered tools.I see a lot of Tesla cars here in Vancouver but the Bolt seems to not appeal to drivers here.G.M. seems happier to sell pickups,Thanks for the great instruction ,if I was a bit younger I would look at a career change.

[@amazoidal]

I'm 72 and I watched the whole video. I'm going from a 2005 Prius with 205k to the new Bolt SUV.

[@WeberAuto]

@@amazoidal It looks like a nice vehicle

[@amazoidal]

Dr. John - I figure that if you have analyzed every hybrid and EV out there, and chose the Bolt for yourself, it's a great car. And at the price, it's a great value. I may just wait for the tax credits to be renewed. I'm bothered by the control that Tesla has over buying parts, using only authorized body shops which take months for repairs, and some quality issues as this month's Consumer Reports mentions. I watch Rich Benoit (Rich Rebuilds) on You Tube and after establishing an independent garage for Tesla repairs, he is now soured on the brand. There is a video on You Tube on how to charge the Bolt on the Tesla Network for free.

[@rickpontificates3406]

I'm impressed! No computer graphic, but a real world demonstration where he builds the entire assembly in front of us and the whole things spins as it should. Nice.

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you very much

[@av8bvma513]

Welcome back Professor Kelly! The intelligent, logical, concise, clear and humble creator of the finest content on youtube!

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you very much

[@healer378]

I have this car for a year. Very satisfied. Saved me lots of money. But I had no idea what is what in it. Thank you so much, this was a good introduction.

[@WeberAuto]

Very welcome!

[@doutorieoficial]

Hi there, Professor! We from Doutor-IE really appreciated your participation in our event. Your custom class added very important knowledge to the Brazilian technicians. We hope to see you next time. Best regards!

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you very much

[@kenbates9684]

bom dia!... tudo bem? eu tenho saudades por Brasil....ate' logo

[@wiredforstereo]

I bought a 2020 lease return with a brand new battery and only 15k miles. I am very happy with it and excited to learn how awesome and brilliantly designed the transaxle is. Good to know you are so impressed with it that you bought one. That is high praise.

[@fredkingdom6154]

Although a lot of instruction went over my head, l now have a good understanding how the EV works. I found professor Kelly’s instructions brilliant

[@JosephWall117]

I really appreciate this video series. I googled "what's inside a Bolt EV" and found a few reviews of the interior of the car, but THIS is what I was actually looking for. I now know everything I need to know as a prospective owner of one of these vehicles, and the information was clear, digestible, and presented very well here by Professor Kelly. It's so well-presented that I went from knowing absolutely nothing about the car, to being able to accurately determine things like whether or not the used Bolt EVs I see online have DC fast charging installed just from a glance at a pic of the engine compartment, just from the information I learned here. At around $22k-$24k with a guaranteed $4k used EV tax credit, and if I can find one with a recalled battery so I can get a new one for free with a brand new warranty, the Bolt EV is looking like the best used EV option currently on the market. New Bolts get dealer markups to well over $30k. I can skip those depreciation costs and get a full brand new battery with warranty in a car that I paid used prices for, and I actually know what I'm looking at because now I have an understanding of the tech. Totally changed my buying experience, thanks again.

[@jackbteaching]

I just did what you described a couple of weeks ago. 2017 w/33k miles, brand new battery installed this calendar year with new 8yr/100k mi battery warranty; plus 2 years left on the EV system warranty. Great deal, $15.3k before taxes.

[@Starchface]

This is the first video I've seen on the channel. I watched out of an interest in knowing more about electric vehicles. It is largely what I expected-battery, charging circuit, inverter and motor. I did not expect the electronics to be liquid cooled, but in retrospect I shouldn't have been surprised. I appreciate the simplicity and elegance of the drive unit. It's glorious. Excellent video. I learned a lot.

[@WeberAuto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@scottkolaya2110]

I always send people to this video to show how simple the drive train is. I love how you made the wooden cradle to hold everything.

[@cd8628]

First time I have seen a video from this channel. This guy is a great communicator. I am neither an engineer nor a mechanic, yet I felt confident in understanding the material. Keep up the great work!

[@WeberAuto]

Thanks and welcome

[@dankritz3696]

I bought a 2023 Bolt EUV. Very nice car I must say. I am on the reservation list, and a minor investor, for the Atera solar powered car. My 2004 Saturn Vue just gave up the ghost so I could not keep waiting for the Aptera to make it to production. I will still get the Aptera when they finally get to production. This gentleman is the BEST teacher/communicator I have seen. I am excited to pass this video along to family and friends. Cheers Dan. Check out the Aptera story!

[@bayside6207]

No car gives up the ghost, it's called maintenance & or repair. This country is helpless!

[@BrandEver117]

One thing I love about the Bolt is it doesn't have some dumb plastic cover under the hood, you can just see all the stuff in there

[@jerrykendrick2955]

Professor Weber, based largely on information from your videos, I searched for and bought a used 2017 Bolt EV with some minor body damage that had the propulsion battery recall work done. Since it has been repaired it has become my primary vehicle and I can safely say it is probably the overal best automobile I've owned, and the first domestically made vehicle I've purchased since the Chevy I had in high school. I convinced my wife ten years ago that we should have solar panels and battery storage on our home and at the time I someday hoped to have an electric vehicle to take advantage of the installatiion but had no idea when and how that would happen, The Bolt made it possible on our budget. I don't think I could ever go back to an ICE vehicle. I sure don't miss oil stains on the floor or the smell of exhaust in the garage. 🙂 As far as I am concerned you are performing a public service. Thanks so much!

[@Maltanx]

Yes! Another lesson! Given all these months without any new video, I was starting to worry. Thank you Professor

[@WeberAuto]

More to come! Thank you

[@bjhintgen]

Bought a 2022 Bolt EUV last month and this video is nothing short of incredible. Thank you!

[@janmaj6692]

I live in Poland.Greetings from Poland.I am glad to see you and listen to you again.

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you

[@andrewjohn7782]

@ 22:42 I think you meant to say "...High Voltage Out" (350 to 400 vdc) for the connector on the right. Thank You for all your great videos, on EVs, hybrids, and transmissions. As a retired E/E engineer and technician, who loves working on cars, your channel is Excellent!

[@WeberAuto]

That is correct, Thank you

[@mikewhite9818]

Boys and Girls this is how a real teacher teaches. He is not like most of the rest of the educational system. He teaches and does it expertly.

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you very much

[@dmitriyv4557]

Dear prof. John, you are an amazing Teacher! My best wishes to you from Russia.

[@yourboyvic]

I've been a bolt owner since early 2018 and I find this video and the rest in the series extremely informative, thank you weber state u and prof. kelly and team for putting this together.

[@WeberAuto]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching

[@columlynch4229]

A highly underrated EV that's explained and owned by a man that knows what he's talking about. If only I can get my petrolhead friends to watch this video but they never will. Thanks professor from little old Ireland.

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you very much

[@ChipGuy]

Welcome back professor, glad to see you on KZbin again. Now I am going to enjoy the video and learn something. Woohoo!

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you

[@wombatdk]

My '19 Kona EV just got a Battery Management System software upgrade to prevent battery fires - same thing, a handful of fires, also suspected cause being "Charge to 100%" which I rarely do anyway. And definitely a big WELCOME BACK professor. Your videos are always delightfully presented and super informative.

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you. Our Shop's Bolt EV had the same update while we wait for a final solution.

[@scotttreadwell3308]

"Brief introduction" Man I thought I understood this stuff before..... Thank you so much! This has been beneficial and also partially eye opening. I'm about to trade in my Leaf for a Bolt and I'm REALLY glad I watched this. It's solidified my decision more than anyone elses opinions on Facebook. Thank you!

[@WeberAuto]

Thanks for watching

[@JamesHunterRoss]

What an amazing and perfect overview. I have been introduced to most of the major systems in the Bolt EV. In less than an hour, I have an idea what is going on, and what I might need to focus on next. If this isn't the best PR for Weber, I don't know what is. This technology is what folks need to learn now; it is almost a guaranteed career path.

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you very much

[@bayside6207]

This technology is what your grandkids need to learn-you and I will be dead and long gone before a total EV take over happens. Try like a 100 years from now. Ice's aren't going anywhere. Do you think the military can operate their vehicles on that EV crap, You'll never see an EV tank, you will never see an EV warship, you will never see a EV Apache helicopter. If you people think ice is going away anytime soon you've got it really twisted. Donald Trump is going to make sure of that in 2024,, let the Keystone pipeline drilling resume & it Will Happen! Bye bye sleepy EV joe.

[@gospelman7222]

When I worked for the IBM corporation a while back, we called a presentation such as this a "Broad brush overview". I thought it an excellent presentation - well done, sir!

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you very much

[@joegee2815]

I watched the original series as you pulled the 2017 Bolt apart including the battery. It was great and well worth it for anyone first seeing this who are interested in how this car works. This is a great overview for people who may not want to spend the time to go through the entire process.

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you very much

[@WestCoastChicano]

Excellent video, Professor. I plan on getting a 2023 Bolt and I'm trying to learn as much as I can about the Bolt. A couple of weeks ago I didn't know much of anything about electric cars. When I finally do get the Bolt I'll definitely watch this video again. 🚙 🇺🇸

[@laura-ann.0726]

Hi, I have been driving a 2019 Prius Prime for the last 3-1/2 years. If you do get a Bolt, or any other EV, you will likely learn some rather different driving techniques. One of the most important: to get the best performance out of the Regenerative braking system, you will learn to begin decelerating much sooner as you approach a stop sign or red light. You want to drive the car in a way that uses the friction brakes as little as possible, and to capture as much energy as you can from regen braking, that means having a very light foot on the brake pedal. Once you get used to it, you'll never want to drive a gas car again.

[@John-km2uw]

Gear-heads rejoice. The automotive EV revolution (though on a bit different reach) brings more intrigue and never ending fascination to us, the eternal Gear-heads. Thank you Professor Kelly, your explanations are awesome. After you learn, you transfer the knowledge of what you find, and we learn. Your enthusiasm for knowledge is contiguous; thank you Professor...j

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you very much

[@6502Assembler]

Never ever would have thought transmissions would be so fascinating and WELL explained.

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you

[@markbartlett6287]

Seeing this video was enough to get me to test drive a 2017 Bolt today. I was very impressed with the power off the line and the ease of merging with 70mph traffic on I70 in Denver. The car seriously scoots, but it's also rides remarkably smoothly for a small car and it's very quiet at 80mph. There's a ton of headroom, even for a tall guy like me, and with the front seat set for me, I still had inches of legroom left when I tried out the back seat. The quality of the interior materials isn't exactly up to Mercedes standards, but this seven-year-old car felt very solid, with no loose trim or rattles. I think I may just have to snag me one.

[@Kimmer]

Thanks Professor Kelly - as usual, you do an awesome job explaining vehicles! I have a 2017 Bolt EV that I bought new and it has surpassed my expectations! It is fun to drive, practical, fast and powerful, and I love how GM has tuned the one pedal driving with regeneration. Keep up the great work and service!

[@philipbuckler3861]

Gear and axle mobility have been around for hundreds of years.....this technology is so simple, makes me think this could have been incorporated into our vehicles 80 years ago, were it not for Big Oil...This guy knows his poop(I'm a retired Transmission builder). Great video---thank you!

[@berdia0305]

Hello professor !! I'm glad to see you on KZbin again !! )

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you

[@SomeGuyInWisconsin]

I just traded in a 2012 Nissan LEAF for a 2023 Bolt EUV. I earned a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering 39 years ago. Even though I'm starting with more know-how than most EV owners, I'm finding Prof. Kelly's videos VERY informative. Thank you!

[@aaronkoch3273]

Woohoo, the prof's back!

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you

[@peninsulainstitute7314]

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[@paulslater7395]

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[@BillAnt]

That smooth "slide-in" was super cool. ;)

[@TCPUDPATM]

Thank you John! I’ve enjoyed many of your videos. You buying the vehicle is definitely a stamp of approval!

[@tedp3408]

You are amazing. I love my bolt and it's great to understand how everything works. Thank you

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you

[@flemmlnghansen6516]

Hi Johm. You are just fantastic to explain how this things work. I am an 72 year old Danish mekanic, and i understand ewerything that you explain. Thank you so much.

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you very much

[@discoverlight]

I’ve always liked the Chevy Volt, I love how simply they managed to make the whole drive unit. Very well explained as well.

[@WeberAuto]

Glad you liked it!

[@JenoFletter]

This is fascinating. I love the Chevy Bolt EUV.

[@cryalowicki]

Great to see you back! I missed your videos and was truly worried about you. Glad to see you're ok.

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you!

[@konasteph]

I take it the computer that runs this power system is not a Windows based clunker.... RIGHT???? Windows 98???? But what actually prompts me to make this remark is how this car and its technology is a wonderful bridge between old school automotive thinking and design to this new era of e cars. The instructor is doing a wonderful job to use this car and the technology to get the huge number of automotive personnel ready to be professionally addressing new electric vehicles. This is a stepping stone, the car is a science project! Phantastic for learning!

[@WeberAuto]

LOL, no Windows. Thanks for watching

[@txjeb]

I was just back here checking the channel a few days ago, because I noticed I hadn't seen a video from you in quite a while. Great to see a new video professor!

[@WeberAuto]

Hey, thanks!

[@Miata822]

@John Bailey, I have noticed that KZbin has been unsubscribing me from channels I haven't visited recently. Sometimes they leave me subscribed but un-checks the bell icon so I don't see notifications. Just a tip.

[@maitlandmoore6426]

@ Jonny and Billy , I've noticed the same thing . Sneaky bastards

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Thank you so much, John! That was awesome. I had a 2006 and a 2007 Honda Civc Hybrids and Honda decided that the batteries were cycling too much. They reprogrammed them to only discharge to 50%, which made it very difficult for us to drive up the hill to our house without gunning our little 1.3 liter engine. Even with these changes we went through three battery packs after they failed to hold 20% of their capacity.

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you. Honda certainly has a problem with those. I am sorry to hear that.

[@mikemackinnon2826]

As a High School auto instructor in Canada these videos are amazing. Would love to see one on the full function of the braking system. A totally different system than conventional.

[@ronaldmahoney1283]

You are the best communicator of all the intricate parts pertaining to the electric vehicle and how they function together! You are very well versed in this field of electronics and I"m looking for more detailed information as time progresses! You actually took the amount of time needed to discuss every detail explicitly! Thank You so much!

[@ozzstars_cars]

Excellent explanation Prof. Weber. Myself being mechanically inclined I can appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge. Thank you. -Glen

[@WeberAuto]

Many thanks!

[@geezerfitz]

EXCELLENT!! I especially appreciated the shots of the disassembled components (gears, etc.). Your explanations were very clear and thorough (no wonder you're a professor!) And now I know what's under the hood.

[@volvo09]

awesome overview! What a cool setup, I truly do love the simplicity of EV powertrains. It's like all of the most reliable durable stuff out of a standard transmission that just never goes bad, gears and big bearings.

[@WeberAuto]

Glad you liked it! Thank you

[@user70331]

@@WeberAuto what about steering, suspension components? Will it last for such heavier car?

[@ar8900]

Wow.... I never thought such a high quality video exists on YT. I am definitely impressed how well all the information are organized and articulated. Hats off to you, sir! I just bought a 2023 Bolt EUV, and this video has been very helpful in understanding how my car works. I also have a Tesla Model Y LR, and I'm sure a lot of the info presented here will be somewhat applicable to that also. You've earned another subscriber! I just hope I can find enough time to go through all your other content...

[@gardreropa]

It's so nice to hear from you again professor! Thank you for sharing more of your great wisdom! Cheers from Slovenia!

[@WeberAuto]

My pleasure! Thank you

[@KevinW8BRY]

Great video! You shared information about how it actually works. Not just here is the vehicle here are the features. Watched several videos today where the people didn’t know what the heck they were talking about. Thank you!

[@aaron6864]

Made a donation to the WSU Automotive Scholarship fund as a 'thank you'. Thanks for posting the link.

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you very much!

[@rm42749]

This is one of the best instructional videos I have ever seen and I watch hundreds of them. Thanks for the excellent instructions.

[@TheBandit7613]

Stumbled on your video on accident. I REALLY enjoyed it! Thanks for making it!

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you

[@user-fq7tv2lo6e]

Excellent information, much thanks! We purchased a 2023 in dec, love it so far. For people interested, dealer dropped $1,000 of mrsp, ofcourse get the $7,500 federal tax credit and a $1,000 for the home installation of a 240v level 2 charger at home, makes it one of the more affordable cars that can be purchased. Unexpectedly fun to drive with the available torque, if you have a pretty long daily commute this is a perfect little car to do that. Not getting the range that is projected, but only been driving in pretty cold weather so far. 3.5 to 4.0 kW per mile. With local kWH at ~$0.10, 35 to 40 miles per dollar is not bad at all. With local gas at ~$2.80 = 98 to 110 mpg. There are some nuances, there is some loss when charging the car, so there will be some loss there too depending how you charge, from what i understand ~5 to 10% Considering less moving parts and heat generated by the bolt vs ice car, i hope this car will run a long time, even if the battery degrades to 80% after 10y it still should be good enough from a battery perspective to commute a few times a week on a single charge.

[@josepha9313]

Pleasantly surprised to see your channel again, you do a very nice and organized presentation, very easy to follow. Thanks for your dedication to educating others and hope to see more videos.

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you very much!

[@terranova3k]

Wow! Thanks Prof. Kelly for this thorough, very detailed review of the Bolt. You are obviously a very brilliant and learned individual, and this info is very valuable and useful to me as a new owner of a 2023 Bolt Premier. I will be coming back to this vid quite often, so much info! Great educators such as yourself are truly gifted. Thanks again for taking the time and energy to produce this. 🙏🏿4☮️

[@ahmadodeh9642]

Watching you from the middle east, You are just brilliant! Thank you for this so much information

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you

[@triodehexode]

Thank you for this there is very little out there showing how EVs actualy work practically. Electrical and mechanical basics should be a mandatory part of the curriculum in schools. That is the future.

[@WeberAuto]

Agreed! Thanks for watching

[@mshine5]

Great video! Takes (most of) the mystery out of the EV system.

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you

[@OneManOnFire]

As a GM car salesman part time and working for GM on the Chevy Bolt these vehicles can take a huge beating (not talking about the retail version). All of my customers are very happy with the Bolt.

[@WeberAuto]

Good to hear!

[@Icayn]

Curious, if not retail then what other version is there? Also, what do you mean beating, is that just high mileage or do they actually stand up to abuse?

[@OneManOnFire]

@@Icayn They are test cars used in a major city with messed up roads.

[@mikus4242]

I was just looking at your channel earlier today seeing if you had released anything lately. I was 3 hours too early. My ‘17 Bolt continues to be flawless.

[@WeberAuto]

Thanks for sharing!

[@anisotropicplus]

Excellent! After watching this video I now realize there is a lot more to EVs than I knew. Fantastic job of showing how the Bolt EV is designed and works. Thanks.

[@WeberAuto]

Glad you liked it!

[@user16384]

Relieved to see that you are back!

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you, it is good to be back

[@vegas2kse]

I just watch these videos because I have a Bolt and enjoy seeing how everything works. Love these videos!

[@rp9674]

I hope he's spawning a slew of independent EV repair shops

[@kevandeg]

Same!

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

This is a very good video. I'm a mechanic/body man and I've never done anything to an EV. I've never even driven one. I've only had very limited interaction with a hybrid. Electric cars are the future, so everyone needs to learn about them. Especially body men. EV's crash too. And they need to be repaired safely and correctly. Thanks for the video. I learned a lot

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you very much

[@MABFR01]

Had been a while! Glad you are OK Sir

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you

[@jameshennighan8193]

IF YOU CARE TO WATCH THIS TWO OR MAYBE THREE TIMES YOU WILL HAVE GRASPED THE FUNDAMENTALS......IN FACT MOST PROBABLY MORE THAN THE FUNDAMENTALS..... EXCELLENT STUFF... James Hennighan Yorkshire, England

[@WeberAuto]

Thanks for watching

[@diwulechao]

I really start to worry when the channel stop uploading videos. And now I'm glad the professor is back.

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you!

[@SailingJura]

Such a knowledgable presenter! He should make aftermarket bolt parts to improve the heater efficiency and DC fast charging speed!

[@jamestkirk1631]

So glad to see you're back making videos, we were getting worried about you there, Professor.

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you very much

[@francis168222]

This is the best 40mins of KZbin. Thank you for teaching us for free.

[@1linkbelt]

I actually have seen videos on youtube where they said: "You only need to replace wiper blades, tires and charge the batt. and you are good to go".

[@MattLesak]

Excellent overview professor! Glad to see you back! I own two 2017s and find these videos educational to say the least.

[@WeberAuto]

Glad you like them! Thank you

[@SSModi852]

Great job explaining this sir. Thank you. I am the proud owner of 2023 BOLT EUV.

[@lloydtucker5647]

_"Simplicity is the hallmark of genius..."_

[@WeberAuto]

Thanks for watching

[@lionelcreek]

We bought a 2020 largely due to available incentives here in BC, Canada and that we live in a rural community with a Chevy Dealer. This really interesting and will share with others. Many thanks.

[@WeberAuto]

Thanks for sharing!

[@12345.......]

Glad to see you post again.

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you

[@47of74]

I just bought a 22 EV a couple weeks ago - it's a nice upgrade from the 17. I didn't think I'd like the front end when I first saw the new models but it really grew on me.

[@WeberAuto]

Congratulations!

[@scp3178]

For any EV the charging features (fast/super/normal : AC/DC) are important. So additionally tell us about it, please. Good Video, thanks.

[@WeberAuto]

Noted! Thank you

[@RailRover65]

I have been researching the purchase of a Chevy Bolt, and was interested in specifics on how the powertrain worked. This was the most educational, informative, and useful video I could have asked for! Thank you so much for your time and commitment to explain the workings in a simple and clear manner. I will be sure to check out your "deep dive" videos too on the specific Bolt components!

[@WeberAuto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jrpeet]

welcome back. you are an amazing teacher

[@WeberAuto]

Wow, thank you!

[@danmyself5341]

I don't see how this could have been explained in a better way thank you

[@dewiz9596]

First, let me echo the other posters and say, “welcome back”. You are an inspiration! Again, I’m happy to see the use of prime numbers where possible in the driveline gears. Do you ever plan to take a look at the Tesla Drive train? Mind you, Sandy Munro has already shown a lot, but from a completely different viewpoint Call me cynical, but wouldn’t the “maintenance requirements” be a sop to the dealership network?

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you. I have several Tesla powertrain videos coming soon

[@williamgoode9114]

Yes I was surprised by the maintenance requirement comment on a bev, we don’t want that rubbish creeping into the new era of electric cars, kudos to Tesla and their team for no service no dealership, except by exception, driving by car parks of new cars was just daft, and like leaving them in the docks for a long time not great for the cars longevity either, have never liked dealership sales or service by marque

[@gowthamanelango6780]

It's a complete one about EV thanks prof for your valuable service

[@WeberAuto]

Thank you