Hey Doug, here are a few things you should consider when reviewing evs: -Does it have a heat pump? This can really make the difference in cold weather range and performance -Level 3 charge ability/speed. Most new evs will have level 3 ability but the speed at which they charge can vary greatly. For example, the Bolts can do about 50kwh max while the Kona can do around 70kwh, and the rates seem to be increasing with newer models all the time. This can have a big impact on how long you need to charge on a road trip. -Battery cooling. Regulating battery temperature is one of the most important things in maintaining battery health. Almost all evs use liquid cooling...except the Leaf. Do not buy a Leaf. I just bought a 2020 Bolt and had to look into all these things before deciding to buy it. I really like it so far even though there are better things on the market now. Anyway I'm sure you won't read ths ridiculously long comment but love the videos!
Doug is most definitely not the best resource for choosing an EV. His reviews are still useful, but he doesn't cover the fundamentals of what makes a good EV. For that I think Bjørn Nyland is the best.
I own a 2017 … it's been a wonderful car, but if you ever want to take it outside of its range, you need to get a Tesla for the supercharging network. The level 3 charging network is too unreliable for road trips no matter what all these reviewers say.
I think the Doug missed the ‘value’ argument in this one. The crazy good value is in the new Bolt EV at $31,995. A good EV for around town driving that does the basics well. Once you move into the vehicle being reviewed here, it’s anywhere between 2-4K more than a comparable Model 3 SR+. It’s hard to argue the Bolt is better ‘value’ at a higher price with all around less features and capabilities. The paltry DC fast charging speed of 55KW compared to the Tesla’s 170KW is just one of them. Tesla is also expected to add driver monitoring with their existing interior camera on the Model 3 which will take back the crown from super cruise in terms of convenience.
Technically, there is no such thing as "level 3" charging. There is level 1 and 2 AC, and level 1 and 2 DC. Level 2 AC is using the built-in charger of the car and is limited. The car can sit for a few hours and charge. DC charging is level 2 also, but much much faster. Typically where you see the 50, 100, 150+ kw charging stations. Unfortunately, the Bolt is still limited to 50kw max DC charging.
It would end up a blueberry shake because nobody can tell when it’s braking on the highway with those dummy brake lights. What a safety nightmare. I feel bad for the people that get rear ended in one of these.
@@oldcountryman2795 no what I’m saying is that Jing Hao in China cannot put a Chevy bow tie on the light for copyright reasons. Then vehicle owners now have grounds to say “this isn’t comparable to my OEM headlight because the badge is missing.”
@@oldcountryman2795 they can't if they want to be legally used as genuine oem parts. Thats the point. Its not like Chinese knockoffs are infiltrating GMs oem headlights supply chain
Someone forgot how rear lights work and just put the actual brake light somewhere else far away from where you would expect it. I don’t know, the BRAKE LIGHTS....
I think it’s really cool that this is becoming the “baseline” as far as being a decent “car” - you get all the benefits of an EV at a very reasonable price. Really great!
Its amazing how Americans live in the future. Comes out in 2021, but calls it 2022. If it has nothing to do with the year it comes out, why not just call it something else?
I just want to say, I hate the stupid bumper taillight trend, there's been more than one occasion where I didn't notice someone stopping or signalling because their taillights aren't really the taillights, they're in the bumper.
yeah when i saw them i immediately thought that some people driving behind this car will not realise when it's braking/indicating because the brake lights & indicators are not where most people would expect them to be. this seems like they're choosing design over safety.
@@SeanWithaFada it's not even design, it looks tacky in my opinion, like if it was in addition to the normal lights then sure, but it's not, it's just change for no reason
I thought GM had already learned their lesson from this. Cars like the 1979 Malibu wagon were deemed to have a less than optimal brake light mounting placement in the bumper. All the newer model wagons had higher brake light placement. When GM changed from the G1500 van to the Express and Savana vans all the brake lights were moved higher too. I guess the current engineers have nothing to do with the engineers of 30 years ago and the lesson will have to be learned all over again. I just cannot support a company like this.
I agree. I had a driver who cut me off and it wasn’t until they proceeded to the next lane that I saw that low positioned turn signal. I couldn’t see the signal because they were in the blind spot on my passenger side. In California ppl love to signal the last minute and with this type of turn signal it’s dangerous.
@@F1god04 The main problem is the battery. People want an affordable EV with great range, but you can't sell a car for 25k if the battery alone cost 15k.
@@MrArcticPOWER You will NEVER have to replace the whole battery, even if there was something wrong with it, just the cell that is bad, its like saying you cant repair an engine and just replace it. it has 100k battery warranty and because EVs are very reliable and the old Bolt is still the most reliable EV on the market, expect it to have absolutely no issues.
Say what? The two trim levels of this car fall just above and below the Tesla Model 3 (standard). I have no idea why anyone would buy this over the Model 3. If it sells as horribly as the original Bolt, there will be huge sales, at which point it may be cheaper, but for now, it's no bargain.
2017 Bolt is the best car I've ever owned. I bought it used and just passed 100k miles and I'm about to get a new battery through the recall with another 100k mile warranty.
Great review Doug. I own a 2017 Bolt EV which has been a great car. I actually think this EUV is better looking than the EV model, but that is a matter of preference. Seems like a great value and believe this will be a terrific vehicle for Chevrolet. The two things Chevrolet needs to add is all wheel drive option, and a faster charging system. I do think you scored it a little low for fun factor however as I find it very fun to drive and it has better acceleration than most gas cars. Thanks again!
@@bigess I have had no problems and still love my Bolt EV. Of course, GM has had the battery recall, and my battery was replaced a few months ago with a brand new higher range batter with a new 8 year warranty. But I hadn't noticed much if any degradation of battery range after 4 years. I really believe these batteries will last a long time. The Bolt is great as a commuter and city car or for day trips within it's range. I personally would probably consider a Tesla or a gas car for cross country trips however until we get a better infrastructure of charging stations and faster chargers. I have fast charged my Bolt several times, and it works great with charging it to 80% within an hour.
Some other cars are doing it too. It’s super dangerous. The Straight Pipe guys showed how you can see the blinkers and breaks if you are in a car bigger then another tiny hatchback
They are so bad that I had to Google chevy bolt taillight malfunction. That is what led me to find out that in fact the tail light design was intentional. I read on a forum that a lady has been pulled over twice and rear ended once due to this incompetent design.
My husband just purchased a new bolt. He is absolutely in love with the car. No issues with wanting for range. Great practicality. He loves his bolt. I got a blazer on the same day. The blazer will be used for cargo and very long distance trips. The bolt is the daily driver.
You wear a blazer when hauling cargo? That's pretty weird! I can understand wearing one for long trips, but for hauling cargo it makes no sense unless you're some kind of extreme emo hipster.
@@readtherealanthonyfaucibyr6444 uh.... huh. Cant tell if ur attempting humor or really don’t realize Chevrolet started manufacturing the Chevrolet Blazer in the last year or so. Just a side note, I don’t give two turds about fashion. Shirts 👕 and shorts 🩳 or jeans 👖 for me. Blazer, wtf.
@@ElectricSpokes Why would it matter if the blazer was manufactured by Chevy? Even if you don't care about fashion, it's totally uncomfortable to wear one when hauling cargo, you'd regret it! I'm just trying to help!
@@mclarenspeedtail8988 hahahah because it is sooo funnyyyyyy. you gotta laugh hahahahah. you don't get it hahahah. same boring jokes under every video of him. I don't get it
I like how they Incorporated new and conventional controls, like buttons for everything you use a lot, and still a great infotainment system. I may be in the minority, but I like the fact that it does not have a power tailgate, because it means I can close it quickly and get out of the rain. As a car enthusiast having physical controls for things like the tailgate and having a large traction control off button, makes me feel like I am controlling the car to do what I want, not riding in the car and doing what it wants.
Exactly, I hate power tailgates, I think they're a drawback. They're slow as fuck, takes three times as much to open and close it than if I did it manually. Such a simple operation doesn't need to be powered.
I own a 2020 EV premiere. Most reliable car I’ve ever owned. Recall aside it’s a wonderful value. Cost me $14.60 to drive 623 miles over 8 days of commuting. Charging at home.
I think someone inside GM just wants to see the world burn. So many people are going to get rear ended in this car it might actually change legislation so brake lights must be obvious and the only rear facing lights on the car.
@@dbmabe that’s not the problem. The BIGGER lights that LOOK like brake lights aren’t actually the brake lights. The smaller bumper lights will never be noticed in heavy traffic.
Doug in 2017 said the Bolt was “actually really quick” and “hauls” now he says its “it feels fine, not quick”. have you been hanging around teslas too much? dude 0-60 is still mid 6 secs and idk about you but thats pretty damn quick for a family commuter. are you trying to drag race Vin Diesel?
I think it’s because the standard of speed has improved so much over the last three years. Even the base model Tesla three and Y are the doing five seconds 0-60 And not just Tesla’s, cars in general, He probably adjusts to the improving curve because of his lifestyle so those 6 second plus cars are losing their oomph
General Motors produced a car 35 years ago that had the aerodynamic qualities of a brick, a V-6, that seated five people, that could hit 60 MPH in *under 5 seconds* - and it was a Buick, lol. I realize "quick" is, for some, a relative term. However, to use it on a car that takes six and a half seconds to hit 60 MPH, well... that relative must have been adopted sight unseen.
I was thinking similarly... but just from an "objectiv" point of view. 7 Sec 0-60 is considerably fast in my opinion. Guess at one point we say: "oh its above 3 seconds: it's sooo slow" :D :D
It’s depressing how fast cars have gotten, my 03 350z doesn’t put up much of a fight anymore 🤣. Any V6 commuter car that doesn’t weigh 3800lbs gives me a good run
I bought one of these partially based on your review. I expected to also have a problem with the extra dial but that is fine. There are other quirks that are more of a problem like the giant traction control button which is very easy to press when you put on the wireless phone charger. Also the phone charger sucks unless it is cold outside and you want to use your phone as a heater. All that said, I love my EUV. I know that you and other car reviewers look at a lot of really high end EVs but this car is the nicest vehicle I have ever owned in terms of features and materials quality. I have had a lot of Hyundai, Ford, and Fiat crossovers and this is so much nicer.
Doug's a true Jay Leno fan. Just yesterday, Jay put up a 1916 Owen Magnetic video where he referenced that to be the Chevy Bolt of that century and here we have Doug with this video!
There is only the LT and the Premier trim and honestly, I'd get it especially since you most likely will get the $7,500 credit for an EV car that the US govt gives out
@Hose2wAcKiEr I'm also waiting til I have a better paying job and own a house lol (that way I can get a proper charger and not have to deal with a landlord)
@@PTAldridgeYup 'Should've Would've Could've' But like a typical dealership sales person it was ok for us to listen to whining complaints but a little overlooked $2,200.00 Dollar Option - which he already has made a video on....Well, I'll just leave it to the imagination hehe
Thought ballon over my head while motorized hatch is closing or opening: “why am I watching a motor open and close a hatch, when it used to take .5 seconds to do it “manually?”
It's true, especially with a car this small, you really don't need it. The only benefit I could see would be opening it from like 20 ft away with the remote so it's open by the time you get there
Doug failed to mention the 55kW DC fast charging speed, same as the original Bolt EV in 2017, which I own. Many in the Bolt community were hoping this refresh would get faster recharging.
@@narenn91 Full self driving is 10K. It doesn't fully work yet, but should eventually allow ones Tesla to drive on it's own. Autopoilot, which is the same as SuperCruise, is included on every Tesla..
@@maxlenfestey1392 the Tesla that's close to this in price is a base model though. Yes it has auto pilot but the EUV at that price point has a lot more bells and whistles than the Tesla does. It also has a lot more range. You're mid 40s on the Tesla to get better range
Best thing about this car: It’s got proper buttons, switches and dials, which you can feel and operate while driving without taking your eye or attention off the road, unlike those touchscreens (fun fact: manufacturers install them because they are cheaper than proper switches), which are, quite frankly, downright dangerous to operate on the road.
@@thatpersonsmusic Ioniq does not "The model’s modular dashboard includes a 12-inch full-touch infotainment screen exempt of hard buttons and a hoodless 12-inch digital gauge cluster that displays EV-related information while driving, such as battery status and nearby charging stations. Adjacent to the digital gauge cluster is a metal insert that can accommodate a multi-purpose tray holder." The Kia does, looks nice, thanks. I was checking out the Taycan and waiting to see what the new 5 Series EV looked like but the Kia looks good for a mid-range EV.
I hate when cars have dummy brake lights, and whats normally a reflector on the bottom is the actual brake light. I actually think its a bit of a hazard, especially on a bright sunny day when lights are not as noticeable.
@@theunpretentiousvegan8593 You should look a new 2021 or 2020 Bolts. They are getting big discounts. It's easy to find $25k or $26k. Someone mentioned getting one at $20k.
I do like that they have the traction control so readily available to hit. On my Chevy Spark EV, turning traction control off made the car a lot more fun, but it also increased my efficiency substantially
Thought that would gain more traction in he comments. “Acceleration is a 2, 7 seconds, felt slower than that, ... except maybe some decent acceleration”
15:20 I think is time for Doug to understand WHY most cars do not put pockets on the back of the driver seat! 1. It's not ONLY for the people in the back, it can be used by the driver. A pocket in the back of the driver seat is almost impossible to reach BY the DRIVER! 2. ANYTHING on the back of the DRIVER seat WILL annoy the HELL of its back! As a driver is ALWAYS required, of all seats, that seat is the one always in use! So, to avoid annoyances in a place hard to reach (SECURITY reasons) most companies do NOT put a pocket there!!!!!!11111
You won’t be feeling much after you get one. These are extremely prone to getting rear ended with those dummy brake lights. People aren’t going to pay attention to the bumper lights and think it’s just a reflector or something.
@freepieanchipsgarage If that’s your only defense you must work for GM. The 3rd brake light is meant for drivers at a distance or behind a hill to see at first glance before the rest of the car is visible. I doubt you pay attention to the bumper of the car in front of you when driving in heavy traffic. You usually just look at the red brake lights that are already illuminated. If they never light up and it’s the lights in the bumper nobody is going to see that out the corner of their eye. Imagine someone switching lanes and getting behind one of these that started braking. You would crash right into it and never know the bumper lights even existed.
@@markm0000 if you’re paying attention to the road correctly ( good luck with that Americans. ) you would see the 3rd brake light. But i’m sure getting rear ended in this would be an issue with semi drivers but for an average car that is lower to the ground i think it would be just fine. but only time will tell.
This is why I luv youtube. You all make good points. With that said, virtually all rear end accidents are considered the fault of the rear driver.... Just saying..
“At this price point” It’s still a $44k car if you want the super cruise, sun roof, etc. I guess that’s on the lower end as far as EVs go.. but there’s still a huge price premium here over cars powered by dino juice.
Not to mention maintenance saved on the back end of the life of the vehicle. I have a 2017 Bolt and I’ve only done tires and cabin air filter - ever. That is the best kept secret when it comes to EVs
@@AS-oz6ep I have no battery degradation right now. There are battery packs currently on the road with 350,000 + miles on the same pack. That’s more than compensation, especially for not having to replace O2 sensors, fuel pumps, multiple brakes and rotors, brake lines, spark plugs, master cylinder. All of those repairs aren’t cheap either. Not to mention any transmission work. Battery depredation I’ll gladly take in exchange for those. Especially because I’m pretty much guaranteed 350k plus.
WHY is this STILL not available in Europe?! Chevy, I'm literally begging you, bring your European division back to life! This is simply a dream commuter for us! I'm tired of importing your amazing stuff myself.
No one would buy it here as simple as that. You have ev citroens opels nissans bmws and others that are made here so it's cheaper to buy than an imported chevy.
@@gergogorgicze2830 GM selling Opel to PSA was a mistake... Sure, they made a loss, but that was a great way to introduce American cars to us. The sale turned out great for Opel itself, but for GM, it feels like a disaster.
Yikes, why would you want Chevy's? You... like this? It's a hideous shitbox. You have plenty of your own hideous shitboxes to choose from. Hell, you can get much, much better cars than anything GM will build you nowadays.
I wish they hadn't discontinued the Volt and made an all-electric version of that car instead of the Bolt. I've always thought the first-gen Volt looked way better then any of these Bolt models.
Doug -- love your channel. A suggestion -- when you review BEV's or plug in EV's, please also include charging time on a 120 V outlet, a level 2 charger and a fast charger. Range is nice to have, but so too charging times. Thanks!
Doug, I think you forgot to mention one more time that this is the Bolt EUV, which stands for Electric Utility Vehicle and that it is larger than the regular Bolt hatchback.
I really love seeing Michigan manufacturer plates on these new and upcoming vehicles, just feels good seeing these wonderful works of art being assembled and produced in my home state
Even though Chevy is known for bad quality and unreliability, I've heard good things about the Bolt. It's even rated higher than Tesla! Maybe electric cars are Chevy's thing 🤔
The lower break lights and turn signals are because of cost cutting reasons. As you said, they are required by regulation if the normal ones would move away with the trunk lid. So they make these required (fall back) ones the only working break and turn signal lights. In expensive cars with split rear lights (I.e. Audi Q7) you do have the regular lights AND the auxiliary lights below if the trunk lid is open. Other cars without that redundancy are MINI countryman or some Korean models.
But it doesn't make sense because they have a tail lamp assembly on the quarter panels that don't move, where they clearly can put brake lights. Because they didn't, now it requires making 6 tail lamp assemblies with 6 circuit boards and 6 different wiring harnesses rather than 4. On a ferrari California or a q7 or a clubman or a lucid air I get it because they made the tailgade opening the entire width of the car. But on the bolt they didn't.
Tons of people complain about the seats of the prior gen (I have a 2020 Bolt and have no issues, there are rumors they were improved mid-cycle?). No pressure, just know that the future of this car is resting on your seat building capabilities!
While the Bolt doesn't support Super Cruise, it does support Openpilot (if you have the Premier version). Essentially the same functionality with a few minor mods and only runs $1,000.
2021 Doug to 2016 Doug: “You’re going to do a 24-minute video on a new Chevy crossover EV, and you’ll give it a generally favorable review.” 2016 Doug: *laughs maniacally* and says, “That’ll NEVER happen!!”
great car! I personally am always excited for a new EV, even if it's from Chevrolet. also if you get to this comment where did you film this it's beautiful.
Doug's rapid-talk delivery, fine speech and enunciation has reached an all-time high! I'm guessing he practices in his sleep at night to be this good...
Doug is 6’3” or 6’4”, depending on the humidity and if congress is in session or not. Kind of quirky.
@Ika Ayu nobody cares about a video that isn’t yours
Most likely closer to 6'4" in the morning and 6'3" at night
In the last gen Escalade video he made he was 7ft
@Ika Ayu desliked the video, just out of principle! That's what you get for spamming.
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Only Doug can make me excited about a small chevy hatchback
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Last time I was this early, Doug was still bouncing in a Maybach.
Last time I was so early, Doug was living at CNC
@@edwardvalivonis23 haha the days before cars and bids
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@Brian Lee what's wrong?
@Brian Lee what's your problem mate? Who is arguing?
It seems like Doug just enjoys saying “Bolt EUV” over and over again
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I did. Soya. He knew some guys will like that, it always has been actually
yes, that and 'pricepoint'; I didn't count, must t least 20....
@@alexandermeijer fun fact: I've got a video on my channel where I counted the number of times Doug had said “BMW” during the new Toyota Supra review
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I’m only 5 mins in and if he says it one more time I’m going to need therapy 🤣
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Hey Doug, here are a few things you should consider when reviewing evs:
-Does it have a heat pump? This can really make the difference in cold weather range and performance
-Level 3 charge ability/speed. Most new evs will have level 3 ability but the speed at which they charge can vary greatly. For example, the Bolts can do about 50kwh max while the Kona can do around 70kwh, and the rates seem to be increasing with newer models all the time. This can have a big impact on how long you need to charge on a road trip.
-Battery cooling. Regulating battery temperature is one of the most important things in maintaining battery health. Almost all evs use liquid cooling...except the Leaf. Do not buy a Leaf.
I just bought a 2020 Bolt and had to look into all these things before deciding to buy it. I really like it so far even though there are better things on the market now.
Anyway I'm sure you won't read ths ridiculously long comment but love the videos!
Doug is most definitely not the best resource for choosing an EV. His reviews are still useful, but he doesn't cover the fundamentals of what makes a good EV. For that I think Bjørn Nyland is the best.
Wow this is very well thought out and good to know!
I own a 2017 … it's been a wonderful car, but if you ever want to take it outside of its range, you need to get a Tesla for the supercharging network. The level 3 charging network is too unreliable for road trips no matter what all these reviewers say.
I think the Doug missed the ‘value’ argument in this one. The crazy good value is in the new Bolt EV at $31,995. A good EV for around town driving that does the basics well.
Once you move into the vehicle being reviewed here, it’s anywhere between 2-4K more than a comparable Model 3 SR+. It’s hard to argue the Bolt is better ‘value’ at a higher price with all around less features and capabilities. The paltry DC fast charging speed of 55KW compared to the Tesla’s 170KW is just one of them. Tesla is also expected to add driver monitoring with their existing interior camera on the Model 3 which will take back the crown from super cruise in terms of convenience.
Technically, there is no such thing as "level 3" charging. There is level 1 and 2 AC, and level 1 and 2 DC. Level 2 AC is using the built-in charger of the car and is limited. The car can sit for a few hours and charge. DC charging is level 2 also, but much much faster. Typically where you see the 50, 100, 150+ kw charging stations. Unfortunately, the Bolt is still limited to 50kw max DC charging.
every time I watch Doug's video I checked if I accidently set the video speed to higher than normal and realized that it's in normal speed.
That's because Doug's the type of guy who operates at the correct speed, by default.
From there
Well, Doug wants to go back quickly to his sailing yacht behind him after he finished the short video
For fun I played it at half speed. Doug sounds drunk. Played it .75 it sounds normal.
really? I only listen to Doug at 1.5x, there's only so much time in my life I can spend hearing "cars & bids" or "EUV" :P
If a loaf of bread went to high school with a bunch of blueberries, this is how it would dress to fit in.
Tay is on a Doug binge
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It would end up a blueberry shake because nobody can tell when it’s braking on the highway with those dummy brake lights. What a safety nightmare. I feel bad for the people that get rear ended in one of these.
If I was made into a South Park character, I’d die happy!
"You only have one setting, on or off."
(Bob Newhart voice) That... that's two settings.
The reason the lights have the Chevy logo is so that aftermarket companies can’t knock them off for insurance repairs.
Of course they can. And they will.
@@oldcountryman2795 no what I’m saying is that Jing Hao in China cannot put a Chevy bow tie on the light for copyright reasons. Then vehicle owners now have grounds to say “this isn’t comparable to my OEM headlight because the badge is missing.”
@@Timmymtd Of course they can. And they will. Chinese manufacturers do not care. Besides, where do you think the OEM parts are made?
@@oldcountryman2795 they can't if they want to be legally used as genuine oem parts. Thats the point. Its not like Chinese knockoffs are infiltrating GMs oem headlights supply chain
@@20xx-mm-dd You are so naive. It’s cute. 🐣
Doug is the type of the guy to say "look mom no hands" while using super cruise
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@@rita25y.o-checkmyvideo27 Really Rita ? Now is not the time. Only true Daddy doug enthusiast alowed.
The outer design is the kind of "yeah, that's good enough. Now I am off to the pub" look.
Someone forgot how rear lights work and just put the actual brake light somewhere else far away from where you would expect it. I don’t know, the BRAKE LIGHTS....
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I think the opposite is true. I think that whoever designed this clearly had way too much to drink before they stepped into the design studio.
How to spend $38K but look like you spent half that.
I took a shot every time you said EUV. So now I cannot function and on the floor. I will never forget the Chevy Bolt EUV.
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I think it’s really cool that this is becoming the “baseline” as far as being a decent “car” - you get all the benefits of an EV at a very reasonable price. Really great!
And you’re house on fire 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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I love this car for my dad
As a current Bolt EV owner I think Doug really hits the nail on the head w this review. Very accurate review of the car.
Do you still own the car? How has it held up?
If you’re excited about the bolt, the 2021 and 2020 models were extensively discounted. I purchased one for less than $20k out the door
How do u like it so far
Its amazing how Americans live in the future. Comes out in 2021, but calls it 2022. If it has nothing to do with the year it comes out, why not just call it something else?
You still overpaid.
@@RobertLeBlancPhoto not overprice
tell it get 350 miles per charge still useless for range.
I just want to say, I hate the stupid bumper taillight trend, there's been more than one occasion where I didn't notice someone stopping or signalling because their taillights aren't really the taillights, they're in the bumper.
I feel the same. We used the brake light are one packed with tailights
yeah when i saw them i immediately thought that some people driving behind this car will not realise when it's braking/indicating because the brake lights & indicators are not where most people would expect them to be. this seems like they're choosing design over safety.
@@SeanWithaFada it's not even design, it looks tacky in my opinion, like if it was in addition to the normal lights then sure, but it's not, it's just change for no reason
I thought GM had already learned their lesson from this. Cars like the 1979 Malibu wagon were deemed to have a less than optimal brake light mounting placement in the bumper. All the newer model wagons had higher brake light placement. When GM changed from the G1500 van to the Express and Savana vans all the brake lights were moved higher too. I guess the current engineers have nothing to do with the engineers of 30 years ago and the lesson will have to be learned all over again. I just cannot support a company like this.
I agree. I had a driver who cut me off and it wasn’t until they proceeded to the next lane that I saw that low positioned turn signal. I couldn’t see the signal because they were in the blind spot on my passenger side. In California ppl love to signal the last minute and with this type of turn signal it’s dangerous.
Its super cool that Chevy is pushing actually affordable EVs. We are definitely at the tipping point for EVs.
That’s always going to be the kick: want the masses to adopt your tech? Give it to them at a price you can afford.
@@F1god04 The main problem is the battery. People want an affordable EV with great range, but you can't sell a car for 25k if the battery alone cost 15k.
@@MrArcticPOWER sure they could....if they built em in Mexico.
@@MrArcticPOWER You will NEVER have to replace the whole battery, even if there was something wrong with it, just the cell that is bad, its like saying you cant repair an engine and just replace it. it has 100k battery warranty and because EVs are very reliable and the old Bolt is still the most reliable EV on the market, expect it to have absolutely no issues.
Say what? The two trim levels of this car fall just above and below the Tesla Model 3 (standard). I have no idea why anyone would buy this over the Model 3. If it sells as horribly as the original Bolt, there will be huge sales, at which point it may be cheaper, but for now, it's no bargain.
2017 Bolt is the best car I've ever owned. I bought it used and just passed 100k miles and I'm about to get a new battery through the recall with another 100k mile warranty.
Great review Doug. I own a 2017 Bolt EV which has been a great car. I actually think this EUV is better looking than the EV model, but that is a matter of preference. Seems like a great value and believe this will be a terrific vehicle for Chevrolet. The two things Chevrolet needs to add is all wheel drive option, and a faster charging system. I do think you scored it a little low for fun factor however as I find it very fun to drive and it has better acceleration than most gas cars. Thanks again!
I guess that GM couldn't make AWD affordably, but I think even if it was overpriced it would be a good halo option to improve Bolts image.
Has yours had any problems
@@bigess I have had no problems and still love my Bolt EV. Of course, GM has had the battery recall, and my battery was replaced a few months ago with a brand new higher range batter with a new 8 year warranty. But I hadn't noticed much if any degradation of battery range after 4 years. I really believe these batteries will last a long time. The Bolt is great as a commuter and city car or for day trips within it's range. I personally would probably consider a Tesla or a gas car for cross country trips however until we get a better infrastructure of charging stations and faster chargers. I have fast charged my Bolt several times, and it works great with charging it to 80% within an hour.
That grille looks like one of those hot wheels that you could "wreck" by flipping the door around - anyone else remember those?
Wow I haven't thought of those since the last time I played with one
Oh man memories!
Yeah!
Way to bring back my childhood
*YES!* That is exActly how it looks! I remember those too, they were so cool!
the brake light situation is the stupidest design. just put them where they normally go so other drivers can actually seen them!
Some other cars are doing it too. It’s super dangerous. The Straight Pipe guys showed how you can see the blinkers and breaks if you are in a car bigger then another tiny hatchback
Yes it's confusing
They are so bad that I had to Google chevy bolt taillight malfunction. That is what led me to find out that in fact the tail light design was intentional. I read on a forum that a lady has been pulled over twice and rear ended once due to this incompetent design.
Hyundai and Kia are also doing it in their newer cars, and yes it is very stupid and dangerous
When to expect GEO Metro video. We’re all waiting for it.
Hell yes please, weird variants!
No geo metro in the US and it'll probably be a bit before he can travel again
Probably as soon as he finds one that isn't a pile of rust
@@colindragan9352 this^
@@julianrobin9390 there is a shot of Doug next to one in his promotion video part about cars and bids.
This car is so much cooler than I thought it would be
My husband just purchased a new bolt. He is absolutely in love with the car. No issues with wanting for range. Great practicality. He loves his bolt. I got a blazer on the same day. The blazer will be used for cargo and very long distance trips. The bolt is the daily driver.
You wear a blazer when hauling cargo? That's pretty weird! I can understand wearing one for long trips, but for hauling cargo it makes no sense unless you're some kind of extreme emo hipster.
@@readtherealanthonyfaucibyr6444 uh.... huh. Cant tell if ur attempting humor or really don’t realize Chevrolet started manufacturing the Chevrolet Blazer in the last year or so.
Just a side note, I don’t give two turds about fashion. Shirts 👕 and shorts 🩳 or jeans 👖 for me. Blazer, wtf.
@@ElectricSpokes Why would it matter if the blazer was manufactured by Chevy? Even if you don't care about fashion, it's totally uncomfortable to wear one when hauling cargo, you'd regret it! I'm just trying to help!
@@readtherealanthonyfaucibyr6444 I see what your doing now. I won’t be continuing to feed your trolling.
@@ElectricSpokes You left yourself open for some dry humor for not clearly indicating that the blazer is a car! haha cheers
CANT WAIT FOR THE CADILLAC COUPE VERSION OF THIS
-said no one
that was the volt... not the bolt
@@dootanimations1687 all pos's anyway
@@TheV8Pumpkin fax
Haha...the Cadillac Cimarron crowd might be excited by it.
I mean, you technically just said it.
Everybody gangsta until Doug says 'And today I am going to steal it'
why?
@@mclarenspeedtail8988 hahahah because it is sooo funnyyyyyy. you gotta laugh hahahahah. you don't get it hahahah. same boring jokes under every video of him. I don't get it
Aaaaand now I'm in jail 🙃
@@mclarenspeedtail8988 look up Doug Demuro YTP
"THIS is my local county jail, and today I'm going to show you all the quirks and features of my cell."
I like how they Incorporated new and conventional controls, like buttons for everything you use a lot, and still a great infotainment system.
I may be in the minority, but I like the fact that it does not have a power tailgate, because it means I can close it quickly and get out of the rain. As a car enthusiast having physical controls for things like the tailgate and having a large traction control off button, makes me feel like I am controlling the car to do what I want, not riding in the car and doing what it wants.
I have a power tailgate. Don't see the point really.
Exactly, I hate power tailgates, I think they're a drawback. They're slow as fuck, takes three times as much to open and close it than if I did it manually. Such a simple operation doesn't need to be powered.
I rented a Bolt EV and absolutely loved it.
Same here!
Too bad they are so small
@@futbol1972 Some people love small cars
Super fun to drive
Wait til you drive a Tesla
I own a 2020 EV premiere. Most reliable car I’ve ever owned. Recall aside it’s a wonderful value. Cost me $14.60 to drive 623 miles over 8 days of commuting. Charging at home.
Just here to say that even though I am completely uninterested in this car, it's always great when you review 'normal' cars for us plebeians.
Chevrolet: puts brake lights where they can't be seen in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
"That's a bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see if it pays off for them"
I think someone inside GM just wants to see the world burn. So many people are going to get rear ended in this car it might actually change legislation so brake lights must be obvious and the only rear facing lights on the car.
Yeah that's a design flaw in my opinion and something I absolutely see being a massive issue in the future
Technically, we shouldn't be so close to a car that we can't see the whole back of the car in front of us.
@@dbmabe that’s not the problem. The BIGGER lights that LOOK like brake lights aren’t actually the brake lights. The smaller bumper lights will never be noticed in heavy traffic.
those are reflectors... one of regulation that all cars required to have in the states.
Another quality video from daddy Dougie fresh.
'Ole Dougie Ham Sandwich
Chevy quality, couldnt center the charging port cap lets install it partially on the fender
What a weird thing to say
Doug in 2017 said the Bolt was “actually really quick” and “hauls” now he says its “it feels fine, not quick”. have you been hanging around teslas too much? dude 0-60 is still mid 6 secs and idk about you but thats pretty damn quick for a family commuter. are you trying to drag race Vin Diesel?
I think it’s because the standard of speed has improved so much over the last three years.
Even the base model Tesla three and Y are the doing five seconds 0-60
And not just Tesla’s, cars in general, He probably adjusts to the improving curve because of his lifestyle so those 6 second plus cars are losing their oomph
General Motors produced a car 35 years ago that had the aerodynamic qualities of a brick, a V-6, that seated five people, that could hit 60 MPH in *under 5 seconds* - and it was a Buick, lol. I realize "quick" is, for some, a relative term. However, to use it on a car that takes six and a half seconds to hit 60 MPH, well... that relative must have been adopted sight unseen.
I was thinking similarly... but just from an "objectiv" point of view. 7 Sec 0-60 is considerably fast in my opinion.
Guess at one point we say: "oh its above 3 seconds: it's sooo slow" :D :D
It’s depressing how fast cars have gotten, my 03 350z doesn’t put up much of a fight anymore 🤣. Any V6 commuter car that doesn’t weigh 3800lbs gives me a good run
@@CoreanKat Yep, 2.0T Malibu does it in 5.7
I bought one of these partially based on your review. I expected to also have a problem with the extra dial but that is fine. There are other quirks that are more of a problem like the giant traction control button which is very easy to press when you put on the wireless phone charger. Also the phone charger sucks unless it is cold outside and you want to use your phone as a heater. All that said, I love my EUV. I know that you and other car reviewers look at a lot of really high end EVs but this car is the nicest vehicle I have ever owned in terms of features and materials quality. I have had a lot of Hyundai, Ford, and Fiat crossovers and this is so much nicer.
Nurse: Doug, would you like to see your newborn baby?
Doug: Sure, but first let me tell you about my new site, cars and bids.
Do you have time to discuss your cars extended warranty?
Doug would probably name his first two kids Cars and Bids.
@@thecman26 you watch Ross, too?
@@justme7920 Well he IS a Kansas guy!
@@thecman26 are we talking about vlog creations? He’s from
Florida.
Drinking game: drink whenever Doug says "EUV"
... Drunk after 3 minutes
Drink whenever Doug points at something, dead in 5!
Or when he says, "but anyways".
Such an odd transition everytime
Or after he says 'tesla'
“As you can see...as you can see...as you can see...”
Dude, if I can see it, you don’t need to say it. And if I can’t see it, then I can’t see it.
Bet
Doug's a true Jay Leno fan. Just yesterday, Jay put up a 1916 Owen Magnetic video where he referenced that to be the Chevy Bolt of that century and here we have Doug with this video!
Well, it was actually the Volt he was referring to - gas engine not connected to the drivetrain, just there to charge the battery.
Dough is type of guy who charges
himself for CarsandBids mention at the beginning
EUV... EUV... EUV... EUV... EUV.
The best thing about this vehicle is that it looks like a regular vehicle. It doesn't have crazy styling that screams "IM DIFFERENT IM ELECTRIC".
people buying an election car want everyone to know it’s an electric car
This car is gross
@@jizzyjake6783 Oh here comes Mr. Perfect!
@@coin8225 no it's just a boring and bland vehicle
Couldn’t agree more!
10:33 mustang on the right side: rolling shutter effect! That's so cool!
Good catch Chaz!
10:34 Mustang driving down the road with locked up wheels. (I know it's the refresh rate of the camera matching the wheel rotation speed).
No it's not you idiot, it's the refresh rate of the camera matching the wheel rotation speed.
@@salahdehina9733 ah, right...🤦♂️
*Slip slidin' away*
I love how it doesn't have a giant overly expensive touchscreen in the middle of interior
For anyone interested, the super cruise is a $2,200 upgrade and only available on the premier and above trim levels (which start at $38,500).
There is only the LT and the Premier trim and honestly, I'd get it especially since you most likely will get the $7,500 credit for an EV car that the US govt gives out
@@pandamom6336 Chevy doesn't get that incentive anymore.
Thx
He should have mentioned
@Hose2wAcKiEr I'm also waiting til I have a better paying job and own a house lol (that way I can get a proper charger and not have to deal with a landlord)
@@PTAldridgeYup 'Should've Would've Could've' But like a typical dealership sales person it was ok for us to listen to whining complaints but a little overlooked $2,200.00 Dollar Option - which he already has made a video on....Well, I'll just leave it to the imagination hehe
The features offered at the price point is mind boggling. Damn that's some competitive tech!
Yes and being a American 🇺🇸 made too
@@romansroad2007 thats more like a con
The car shown here is a launch edition. $44,500.
And with fire included 🤣🤣🤣
@@romansroad2007 I had to look it up, it's made in Michigan that's great!
Michigan needs to fix itself though.
Thought ballon over my head while motorized hatch is closing or opening: “why am I watching a motor open and close a hatch, when it used to take .5 seconds to do it “manually?”
Because it's L U X U R I O U S
It's true, especially with a car this small, you really don't need it. The only benefit I could see would be opening it from like 20 ft away with the remote so it's open by the time you get there
I get the same feeling with dampened tailgates on trucks. Makes no sense to me why I’d want it to open slower.
I think the main benefit is being able to close it with the push of a button
AI think it's spooky how this car will watch me and know how often I pick my nose when I think no one is looking.
maybe it’ll pop up on the screen saying “ stop that, get a tissue “ 😂 just jokes. but i’m sure it’s private.
Gotta put some tape on it when not using super cruise
@@donotatme hope you're joking about that 😂
Doug failed to mention the 55kW DC fast charging speed, same as the original Bolt EV in 2017, which I own. Many in the Bolt community were hoping this refresh would get faster recharging.
That regen paddle is neat. I use the paddles in my car mainly to downshift when coasting to a light which functions basically the same way.
I think that GM is actually kinda getting the EV Market demographics. Well done them! This is definitely a contender. Thanks for the video.
The car he reviewed, with super cruise, is north of 40K. A Tesla model 3 (autopilot is included) is significantly cheaper.
@@maxlenfestey1392 Naw not really. The tesla autopilot package is exactly $10,000. So even with a couple of upgrades, your looking at around $47k
@@narenn91 Full self driving is 10K. It doesn't fully work yet, but should eventually allow ones Tesla to drive on it's own. Autopoilot, which is the same as SuperCruise, is included on every Tesla..
@@maxlenfestey1392 the Tesla that's close to this in price is a base model though. Yes it has auto pilot but the EUV at that price point has a lot more bells and whistles than the Tesla does. It also has a lot more range. You're mid 40s on the Tesla to get better range
@@tjwatson0403 This is wrong. Base Model 3 has 260 miles. Lowest range of any Tesla. EUV has 250.
Best thing about this car: It’s got proper buttons, switches and dials, which you can feel and operate while driving without taking your eye or attention off the road, unlike those touchscreens (fun fact: manufacturers install them because they are cheaper than proper switches), which are, quite frankly, downright dangerous to operate on the road.
Yea this is the reason I never want to get a Tesla, still waiting for a high end EV with proper knobs and buttons.
The new upcoming Ioniq 5 and Kia ev6 seem to have lots of physical buttons and stuff, and I believe the new Audi E tron GT also seems to have them
@@thatpersonsmusic Ioniq does not
"The model’s modular dashboard includes a 12-inch full-touch infotainment screen exempt of hard buttons and a hoodless 12-inch digital gauge cluster that displays EV-related information while driving, such as battery status and nearby charging stations. Adjacent to the digital gauge cluster is a metal insert that can accommodate a multi-purpose tray holder."
The Kia does, looks nice, thanks. I was checking out the Taycan and waiting to see what the new 5 Series EV looked like but the Kia looks good for a mid-range EV.
@@joeking5679 guess I got mixed up a bit
@@thatpersonsmusic np man, thanks for the info. buying a nice EV is a ways off for me anyway.
The chevy bolt has been the single most underrated vehicle periodt
They are getting vary affordable in the used market. I'm gonna look into getting one this summer.
The indicator in the back is shit tho like what's going through these people mind
I hate when cars have dummy brake lights, and whats normally a reflector on the bottom is the actual brake light. I actually think its a bit of a hazard, especially on a bright sunny day when lights are not as noticeable.
Seriously? They are all trash coming from Garbage Motors.
@@theunpretentiousvegan8593 You should look a new 2021 or 2020 Bolts. They are getting big discounts. It's easy to find $25k or $26k. Someone mentioned getting one at $20k.
I do like that they have the traction control so readily available to hit. On my Chevy Spark EV, turning traction control off made the car a lot more fun, but it also increased my efficiency substantially
I wish they would have split that large button in 2.. one for traction control and the other one for stability control.
For April Fools Day next year, you should do a silent B&W review of the “new” 1922 Model T with intertitles for your dialogue
if doug was a criminal he'd be like: THISS is a 357 magnum with hollow points
underrated comment
"Today I'm going to show you ALL of its QUIRKS AND FEATURES, then I'm going to take it out and rob someone, then I'll give it a Doug Score."
Cheap interior plastic > piano black plastic. This is a hill I’m willing to die on
yep
Piano black plastic is gross. This whole car is pretty gross.
Honestly. My dad' car has a lot of piano black plastic and after 4 years it's FULL of micro scratches everywhere and they really show when it's sunny
Piano black plastic looks about as good as the backs of the first couple of iphone/ipod touch generations...LIKE ABSOLUTE SHIT IMMEDIATELY!
@@monke8797 It has to be completely covered with clear paint protection film.
"you'll have to *MANUALLY* change lanes"
*Laughs hysterically in 1958 Chevy Impala*
No one cares about your impala.
I really like my Bolt EV. A great around town car and very quick off the line.
dougs the type of guy who you want to first punch when you hear his voice but then ending up watching all his videos and subscribe. xDDD
Bruh, that’s how I was a couple years ago. Now Doug is love, Doug is life.
Need to review the new Kia Carnival Prestige. Very Dougy. A lot of Quirks.
I don't know why they had to tie it into the Bolt, they could have called it the frickin Jolt or something.
They should call it volt
Should have called it the Bolt Max like they did with the Malibu Max.
@@The_Best_9009 Chevy already made an electric car called the Volt
Bolt Pro
@@mr123undead Bolt Pro Max
"It felt a little slower"
"The acceleration is good"
The only consistency ol Dougie has is being inconsistent in his reviews.
He probably forgot to put "sport" mode on.
Thought that would gain more traction in he comments. “Acceleration is a 2, 7 seconds, felt slower than that, ... except maybe some decent acceleration”
Classic
He didnt say good he said decent. Pretty big difference
It’s remarkable how rapidly cars keep getting fancier and more feature-rich, including the cheap and cheerful models
15:20 I think is time for Doug to understand WHY most cars do not put pockets on the back of the driver seat!
1. It's not ONLY for the people in the back, it can be used by the driver. A pocket in the back of the driver seat is almost impossible to reach BY the DRIVER!
2. ANYTHING on the back of the DRIVER seat WILL annoy the HELL of its back! As a driver is ALWAYS required, of all seats, that seat is the one always in use! So, to avoid annoyances in a place hard to reach (SECURITY reasons) most companies do NOT put a pocket there!!!!!!11111
The fact that I'm genuinely looking forward to buying a used Chevy EV in the future is just... a weird feeling
You won’t be feeling much after you get one. These are extremely prone to getting rear ended with those dummy brake lights. People aren’t going to pay attention to the bumper lights and think it’s just a reflector or something.
@freepieanchipsgarage If that’s your only defense you must work for GM. The 3rd brake light is meant for drivers at a distance or behind a hill to see at first glance before the rest of the car is visible. I doubt you pay attention to the bumper of the car in front of you when driving in heavy traffic. You usually just look at the red brake lights that are already illuminated. If they never light up and it’s the lights in the bumper nobody is going to see that out the corner of their eye. Imagine someone switching lanes and getting behind one of these that started braking. You would crash right into it and never know the bumper lights even existed.
is not weird to think really considering they made the EV1 in the 00's (still a shame that they've killed those)
@@markm0000 if you’re paying attention to the road correctly ( good luck with that Americans. ) you would see the 3rd brake light. But i’m sure getting rear ended in this would be an issue with semi drivers but for an average car that is lower to the ground i think it would be just fine. but only time will tell.
This is why I luv youtube. You all make good points. With that said, virtually all rear end accidents are considered the fault of the rear driver.... Just saying..
“At this price point”
It’s still a $44k car if you want the super cruise, sun roof, etc.
I guess that’s on the lower end as far as EVs go.. but there’s still a huge price premium here over cars powered by dino juice.
The Bolts are regularly offered with mad discounts and incentives and then we are getting new EV incentives from the Feds.
Current bolt ev msrp 38k -> 24k after discounts.
Not to mention maintenance saved on the back end of the life of the vehicle. I have a 2017 Bolt and I’ve only done tires and cabin air filter - ever. That is the best kept secret when it comes to EVs
@@seanhartel5362 There's the ticking time bomb of battery degradation.
*That* won't be a cheap repair.
@@AS-oz6ep I have no battery degradation right now. There are battery packs currently on the road with 350,000 + miles on the same pack. That’s more than compensation, especially for not having to replace O2 sensors, fuel pumps, multiple brakes and rotors, brake lines, spark plugs, master cylinder. All of those repairs aren’t cheap either. Not to mention any transmission work. Battery depredation I’ll gladly take in exchange for those. Especially because I’m pretty much guaranteed 350k plus.
WHY is this STILL not available in Europe?! Chevy, I'm literally begging you, bring your European division back to life! This is simply a dream commuter for us! I'm tired of importing your amazing stuff myself.
No one would buy it here as simple as that. You have ev citroens opels nissans bmws and others that are made here so it's cheaper to buy than an imported chevy.
@@gergogorgicze2830 GM selling Opel to PSA was a mistake... Sure, they made a loss, but that was a great way to introduce American cars to us. The sale turned out great for Opel itself, but for GM, it feels like a disaster.
Yikes, why would you want Chevy's? You... like this? It's a hideous shitbox. You have plenty of your own hideous shitboxes to choose from. Hell, you can get much, much better cars than anything GM will build you nowadays.
Because they catch fire 🔥. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I wish they hadn't discontinued the Volt and made an all-electric version of that car instead of the Bolt. I've always thought the first-gen Volt looked way better then any of these Bolt models.
Doug -- love your channel. A suggestion -- when you review BEV's or plug in EV's, please also include charging time on a 120 V outlet, a level 2 charger and a fast charger. Range is nice to have, but so too charging times. Thanks!
Also, if it has a heat pump and what kind of battery temperature management it has! Those things can have a huge impact in the winter
Maybe he'll review the Volt next I've always liked how that car looked
The front n the side looks good, the back does not because of that plastic piece
They should have made it all electric and produced it for 3 more years
2nd this! I was kinda shocked that he hasn't reviewed either gen Volt. I'm sure there's ton of them in Southern California!
14:27 so what Doug is saying in this entire portion of the rear seating, is that 6 inches goes a long way. Thanks Doug!
I thought that was 12 inches? That’s what I tell my wife anyway...
My car salesman watched one of Doug's videos and used his review to get me to buy a new car.
did you get it?
@@vladvulcan I did! 2020 Lincoln Corsair 48 hours after I watched Doug's video I bought it and had no plans on getting car so THANK YOU DOUG!
Can't get over how much this looks like a fiesta in almost every way. Funny Ford never did try a small electric car.
New drinking game. Take a shot every time Doug days EUV
Imagine how many Bluetooth connections Doug has on his phone
If I ever an riding a Bolt EUV I am making sure that my cup goes in the chosen cup holder. 🤣
Yeah the other cup holder is for the peasen- I mean passenger
Doug, I think you forgot to mention one more time that this is the Bolt EUV, which stands for Electric Utility Vehicle and that it is larger than the regular Bolt hatchback.
I really love seeing Michigan manufacturer plates on these new and upcoming vehicles, just feels good seeing these wonderful works of art being assembled and produced in my home state
first gen Bolt was pretty good, and it seems as though GM has done a good job updating it. glad to see other companies are stepping in and making EVs
Idk what’s going on with American Companies Rn but the cars coming out are actually really nice.
From the F-150 Powerboost to this.
It’s cool.
Seems they just don’t want to make sedans and coupes anymore though :(
@@1blackice1 Yeah..
Even though Chevy is known for bad quality and unreliability, I've heard good things about the Bolt. It's even rated higher than Tesla! Maybe electric cars are Chevy's thing 🤔
@@noahpehowic6080 styling definitely isn't a chevy thing this and the newer camaro looks horrifying.
Last and this years is belong to American CO (bronco lucid Rivian MachcE etc all of them are awesome)
I don’t want to sound crazy, but this and the new c8 corvettes are some of the best looking vehicles in gm’s fleet, along with the Escalade and CT5
Hot damn, I was just looking for a review on this and my favorite car reviewer puts one out! What timing!
Your car review videos are so well done. Not a second was wasted. Thank you.
Anybody else feel like Doug is just going through the motions?
The lower break lights and turn signals are because of cost cutting reasons. As you said, they are required by regulation if the normal ones would move away with the trunk lid. So they make these required (fall back) ones the only working break and turn signal lights. In expensive cars with split rear lights (I.e. Audi Q7) you do have the regular lights AND the auxiliary lights below if the trunk lid is open.
Other cars without that redundancy are MINI countryman or some Korean models.
But it doesn't make sense because they have a tail lamp assembly on the quarter panels that don't move, where they clearly can put brake lights. Because they didn't, now it requires making 6 tail lamp assemblies with 6 circuit boards and 6 different wiring harnesses rather than 4. On a ferrari California or a q7 or a clubman or a lucid air I get it because they made the tailgade opening the entire width of the car. But on the bolt they didn't.
Marketing: Shiny black plastic becomes “piano black”
Hopefully the next thing is "saxophone gold"
So true, even worse, it works!
Always has been.
I started a job at Magna today, I’m going to be building seats for this car!
dont hide rotten eggs inside
Be sure to install fart mode- whoopie cushions!
Put some gel foam in for me please
Tons of people complain about the seats of the prior gen (I have a 2020 Bolt and have no issues, there are rumors they were improved mid-cycle?). No pressure, just know that the future of this car is resting on your seat building capabilities!
I get my Bolt EUV today and this video was so helpful! Thank you :)
While the Bolt doesn't support Super Cruise, it does support Openpilot (if you have the Premier version). Essentially the same functionality with a few minor mods and only runs $1,000.
2021 Doug to 2016 Doug: “You’re going to do a 24-minute video on a new Chevy crossover EV, and you’ll give it a generally favorable review.”
2016 Doug: *laughs maniacally* and says, “That’ll NEVER happen!!”
great car! I personally am always excited for a new EV, even if it's from Chevrolet. also if you get to this comment where did you film this it's beautiful.
You can see exactly where he is when he opens the nav map. (Marina Del Ray)
Supercruise + practicality that's all I need! No need to be super fast
Doug's rapid-talk delivery, fine speech and enunciation has reached an all-time high! I'm guessing he practices in his sleep at night to be this good...
I really appreciate that the numbers are displayed in the metric system!
I'm glad GM is turning around from their days of crushing EV1's. Mary Barra is doing good work.
Doug, you can't remember which button is on top? Common now, I think with a little practice, you can succeed.
The bolt and volt are very interesting cars! Great for Doug!
Lol wdym
I hadn't thought about purchasing the EUV, or the regular Bolt for that matter, but now I do
The hell? This thing is more loaded than my 17 Accord. Amazing,