Totally agree. My wife was EV-skeptical, but let me buy a used '22 Bolt EV to replace my old Mazda 3 that she hated driving so almost never did, and now she drives it all the time. I plug it in every night a t Lvl 1 to charge back to 65%, she doesn't even have to think about it. Our other vehicle that she used to drive all the time is a 2010 Honda Odyssey minivan, gets about 19mpg. Most of the time this was just her in the van, commuting. The Bolt is more than enough car for our in-town driving, fits our family of four plus room for 4 big shopping bags in the trunk. By my calculation it'll have paid for itself at around 120k miles just in gas savings (assuming a $3.50/gal average), maybe 7-8 years driving. No gas car or hybrid can do that.
@@ziploc2000 great job, and by not waisting time and money for 24 oil changes, in 120,000 miles i bet it will more than pay for itself. Great job! Stay safe.
Once getting to the end of your video, I just had to comment on a couple things more. First, you going down those rabbit holes makes your video's more fun to watch. Second, I love the captions you put at the top and they crack me up. Lastly, I must tell you a true story of myself that you "talking" to other drivers made me think of. A couple months ago I was on the (Bluetooth) phone with my insurance company of all things. I had been on the phone with the lady for quite some time on my way to work on the 405 Freeway in southern California. She was looking something up and it was quiet for a short while and suddenly some lady totally cut me off and nearly wiped out the passenger front of my Bolt. Well, forgetting that I was on the phone yet, I kind of began swearing and cursing out that other driver! Suddenly I remembered that I was on the phone with the insurance lady and boy was I embarrassed. I apologized several times to her and she just laughed and said "well, at least you didn't get in an accident". haha. So I assume you have to be aware of what you are doing and saying when video taping.
@@danielberning1240 what an awesome story. My wife always says, do,you think they can hear you when you yell at them. Well I hope they can at least see me wave. lol I’m reference to my subtitles, when I was reviewing the video I was like oh dude you left the windows open I can hardly hear….. lol so, I also talk,to myself……
People always talk about time spent waiting for charging, most of us plug in when we get home most of the time VS time and money waiting for an oil change or doing an oil change, timing belt, engine filters, brakes
My Bolt EV turned 1 year old last month. I took delivery of it one year ago this month. I have a little over 8000 miles on it. Agree with everything you said. Gr8 vid. 🚗🇺🇸🔌⚡
@@dancurran8977 thank you but I’m a huge Toyota fan as well. I do Love driving the Bolt though, it’s fun. Borrow one sometime and just run around a couple hours…. lol stay safe.
I still love my Bolt too. Love how you correct yourself with titles lol! I drove my son’s 2023 Model Y today. Had to take it in for him to have a nail removed from a tire. Kind of different than the Bolt. Lots to learn with that Touchpad. He drove my Bolt to work. Have a great rest of your day.
I have a 2023 Chevy Bolt. Love it. I spent months before I bought it looking at reviews and renting one before I bought one and wasn’t wrong. For every hundred owners, you might find one that has some minor complaint that’s it.
@@OnlyInLasVegas that’s how I feel, and I’ve met numerous Bolt owners and to a person they love it. I think it’s an awesome car. Thanks for the comment.
I share the enthusiasm for the underrated Bolt. Would love to have kept my 2022 Bolt EV 1LT as a 2nd car. Traded it in for a 2024 Tesla Model Y (which I later traded for a 2024 Tesla Model 3.) The Bolt was so easy to own (no/low maintenance, reliable, efficient, and comfortable). For an around town car and to take modest range trips (400-500 miles), the Bolt is exceptionally good. I moved to the Teslas due to the Supercharger network and the charging speeds for road trips. It will be interesting to see what the new (2nd gen?) Bolt will be when it comes out. I'd seriously consider getting one for a second EV. Thanks for doing these videos, Darryl! Keep 'em coming.
@@EV-Darryl The Bolt is (could have been) the affordable EV for the masses. I have never installed a L2 charger in the garage. Have only charged the Bolt and the Teslas at 8 or 12 amps at home. When I needed to fast charge (usually after a long trip), I could DCFC/Supercharge within 7 miles of my house. Charging was not an issue at all for my daily needs. The Model 3 is awesome. As soon as I picked it up, I could tell how much quieter, smoother, and more comfortable the driving experience was over the Bolt and Model Y. I got the M3 Long range RWD (363 miles EPA rated range.). It's a phenomenal car. Love the range. The Tesla Energy app (Guessometer) regularly estimates 430+ miles of range on a full charge in rural driving. I'm seeing a lifetime efficiency of 5.1 miles/kWh. That's the same efficiency I got with the Bolt after driving it 1.5 years. Have a little over 3,400 miles on the Model 3 right now (got it at the end of August.) I do think the M3 is the best car I've ever owned. The Bolt is very, very close to the M3 for my usual daily around town use case. That's why I'd love to have another Bolt as a 2nd car. Having a smaller, nimble, and well equipped car as a daily would be a great addition to the more premium Tesla. From a cost perspective, the Bolt did allow me to get into the Tesla brand. Paid $24K out the door for the Bolt, traded it in for the 2024 Model Y that I paid $25K out the door for (after trade in and tax incentive), and then traded in the MY for the 2024 Model 3 for less than $3.4K out the door (also after trade in and tax incentive). Very happy with all my EV purchases. Mom is quite short and began having difficulty getting in and out of the Model Y. The Model 3 solved that. We also evacuated for Hurricane Milton, an 810 mile round trip from coastal Georgia to the Birmingham, Alabama area. The day after returning home, Mom said she was ready for another long trip in the Tesla. That pretty much says it all. She did love how easy it was to see out of/get in and out with the Bolt and that was the main reason I got the Bolt to begin with. The Bolt made ingress/egress so easy with the perfect ride height and sill-less door openings. Just a well thought out every day vehicle.
Bolts can use the Tesla Supercharger network as of this year with NACS adapter or no adapter with Supercharger 4 Magic Dock for ingress, Bolts have standard simple pull door handles without sacrificing range, rather than the the wonky flush Tesla handles that require a 2 step press and open
@@robertlmoonawesome awesome awesome. That new M3 and the range, wow……. I’m impressed. I know what you mean about the difference in cars. Appreciate it.
Wow. What a glowing review of the Chevy Bolt. So good in fact, that I think I'll go buy one. Oh, wait. I already have one!!! haha. I couldn't agree more with you on every single point of the Bolt. Also agree with the comment that I still like ICE vehicles, but find myself not wanting to drive them any more with having an EV. I don't see that changing either. So another great video. Thanks.
@@pluggedev8464 we love ours. I drive a lot, so I had a level 2 installed in my garage. Both of my daughters have used it and they both use level1 charging at their homes. If you drive a lot you’ll need level 2 and it is not a great road-tripping car because of slow charging speeds. The car handles, drives and feels very comfortable and I love ours.
I really wanted a Bolt when they came out in '17. It was the only affordable long range EV at the time. I was (and still am) driving a 2012 Leaf. When I had the ability for a new car, it was 2019 and I bought the cheapest Model 3, and I kept the Leaf. That said, you are right that little is needed for maintenance. Mostly tires, wiper blades, and windshield fluid. Had to replace the 12V in the Leaf after 9 years and the brakes after 11-12 years. The Model 3 I replaced the 12V after 5 years. It wasn't really needed. But, I wanted to replace it on my time and not wait for it to be an unexpected surprise. Over the course of a year, I save 10+ minutes per week per car not going to the gas station. True road trips take longer due to charging. But, I'm still far ahead on time not buying gas for these cars. I still take lots of time maintaining my gas cars and very little on the EVs.
@@Runtythestar absolutely agree 100%. I’m impressed every day!! I need to pop the hood sometime this next year to look under there for mice nests….. lol that’s it…..
It is an awesome electric car! Love the silver metallic that we both have. Since I do about 70-80 percent highway driving, usually 65 mph tops and occasionally, if I am in a hurry, I’ll go 70-75 which knocks down my average to around 3.9-4.2 kW. Mine just rolled 42,000 last night and I have only changed the tires once and filled windshield fluid. Have seen the video from the Uber driver who has 350000 miles on his 2019 Bolt? I’ll post the link below. Thanks again Darryl th-cam.com/video/qgUDOnDoaBw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=S8b-uZ3NsRlWcIR2
I have the exact same car but mine has a roof rack and trailer hitch. The only thing Chevy needs to do is enable cruise control at 30 Km , in my city all school zones are 30km (18mph) witch is hard too maintain with regenerative braking, it’s so slow that if you take your foot off the juice peddle it drops speed really fast. I use my cruise at 50km (30mph) all the time. It allows me to watch everything else going on and not speed. It would also be nice if I was going from 70km to 50km I didn’t have to click down 20 times on the cruise button but maybe 2 long presses 10k each time.
I know, I love my Bolt too. My wife is already saying that she wants it and my teenager who can't drive wants it too. I just have to figure out what car I can replace mine with that fits the needs I have. Probably something with faster DCFC for those occasions where we go on vacation and probably a little bit more cargo room (family of five that likes to camp).
@@milohobo9186 that’s why we went with a Tesla Model Y, seven seater. It charges like a monster. Stay tuned and I’ll do a video on our Florida trip. But the Bolt it awesome 98% of the time.…
@@stevendunn264 good question, usually I drive between 100 and 150 miles per day. I do not need to charge away from home. I’ve had to turn down a couple trips that were hundreds of miles away, mostly because I only wish to work 4-5 hours per day, I’m lazy. Thanks.
My Niro EV is a lot like the Bolt. It’s a phenomenal car but only charges at 75kW’s when traveling. That’s way faster than our 17 Bolt but still, really slow. I’m getting 4.9 miles / kWh this month in the Niro. 1.5 cents a mile for me this month. 1.6 last month.
@@TheeMelloMan I would definitely…. Unless you road-trip lots I think that’s a great idea. I like the 2022 and 2023 design but they are all great cars.
We bought a used one last November and with the $4,000 tax credit it was a great deal plus a brand new battery with an 8 year warranty. The car will be 15 years old when the battery warranty expires. If you find a dealer registered with the IRS they can take the tax credit off at the point of sale. The car has to be under $25,000 and at least two years old.
A little off topic, but how do you like those seat covers? Do they fit well and have any extra padding? I have the same 2023 1LT, but wasn’t sure I want the CAT logo on my seats.
@@jrb737 I understand, they fit well but have no padding. I got them as to not wear out my drivers seat from Uber driving. I can just put them in the wash when they get stained.
Totally agree. My wife was EV-skeptical, but let me buy a used '22 Bolt EV to replace my old Mazda 3 that she hated driving so almost never did, and now she drives it all the time.
I plug it in every night a t Lvl 1 to charge back to 65%, she doesn't even have to think about it.
Our other vehicle that she used to drive all the time is a 2010 Honda Odyssey minivan, gets about 19mpg. Most of the time this was just her in the van, commuting.
The Bolt is more than enough car for our in-town driving, fits our family of four plus room for 4 big shopping bags in the trunk.
By my calculation it'll have paid for itself at around 120k miles just in gas savings (assuming a $3.50/gal average), maybe 7-8 years driving. No gas car or hybrid can do that.
@@ziploc2000 great job, and by not waisting time and money for 24 oil changes, in 120,000 miles i bet it will more than pay for itself. Great job! Stay safe.
And also you’ve got extremely low maintenance and associated costs. That’s giving you even more savings.
Once getting to the end of your video, I just had to comment on a couple things more. First, you going down those rabbit holes makes your video's more fun to watch. Second, I love the captions you put at the top and they crack me up. Lastly, I must tell you a true story of myself that you "talking" to other drivers made me think of.
A couple months ago I was on the (Bluetooth) phone with my insurance company of all things. I had been on the phone with the lady for quite some time on my way to work on the 405 Freeway in southern California. She was looking something up and it was quiet for a short while and suddenly some lady totally cut me off and nearly wiped out the passenger front of my Bolt. Well, forgetting that I was on the phone yet, I kind of began swearing and cursing out that other driver! Suddenly I remembered that I was on the phone with the insurance lady and boy was I embarrassed. I apologized several times to her and she just laughed and said "well, at least you didn't get in an accident". haha. So I assume you have to be aware of what you are doing and saying when video taping.
@@danielberning1240 what an awesome story. My wife always says, do,you think they can hear you when you yell at them. Well I hope they can at least see me wave. lol I’m reference to my subtitles, when I was reviewing the video I was like oh dude you left the windows open I can hardly hear….. lol so, I also talk,to myself……
Same here, I do have Chevrolet Euv premier 2023 , perfect for my commute
@@EuvCharging absolutely, love it. Awesome.
Love my 2024 equinox EV. Chevy makes a nice EV
@@JohnnyChronic18 agreed 100%
People always talk about time spent waiting for charging, most of us plug in when we get home most of the time VS time and money waiting for an oil change or doing an oil change, timing belt, engine filters, brakes
@@rp9674 agreed 100%. I just did a video on that exact thing. It’s amazing how much time is wasted on oil changes, gas stops and etc.
My Bolt EV turned 1 year old last month. I took delivery of it one year ago this month. I have a little over 8000 miles on it. Agree with everything you said. Gr8 vid. 🚗🇺🇸🔌⚡
@@WestCoastChicano thanks and currently we are in Florida in our Tesla, but my oldest daughter, back in Illinois, is driving the Bolt and loves it!!!
I have another 5-10 years on my 2017 Camry but if I watch many more of your videos I may not be able to wait much longer to buy my first EV!
@@dancurran8977 thank you but I’m a huge Toyota fan as well. I do Love driving the Bolt though, it’s fun. Borrow one sometime and just run around a couple hours…. lol stay safe.
also check out the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV
I still love my Bolt too. Love how you correct yourself with titles lol! I drove my son’s 2023 Model Y today. Had to take it in for him to have a nail removed from a tire. Kind of different than the Bolt. Lots to learn with that Touchpad. He drove my Bolt to work. Have a great rest of your day.
@@VickiS0427 thanks and yes the Tesla is quite different. lol the Bolt reminds me how fun it is every time I get in it. Stay safe.
I have a 2023 Chevy Bolt. Love it. I spent months before I bought it looking at reviews and renting one before I bought one and wasn’t wrong. For every hundred owners, you might find one that has some minor complaint that’s it.
@@OnlyInLasVegas that’s how I feel, and I’ve met numerous Bolt owners and to a person they love it. I think it’s an awesome car. Thanks for the comment.
I share the enthusiasm for the underrated Bolt. Would love to have kept my 2022 Bolt EV 1LT as a 2nd car. Traded it in for a 2024 Tesla Model Y (which I later traded for a 2024 Tesla Model 3.) The Bolt was so easy to own (no/low maintenance, reliable, efficient, and comfortable). For an around town car and to take modest range trips (400-500 miles), the Bolt is exceptionally good. I moved to the Teslas due to the Supercharger network and the charging speeds for road trips. It will be interesting to see what the new (2nd gen?) Bolt will be when it comes out. I'd seriously consider getting one for a second EV. Thanks for doing these videos, Darryl! Keep 'em coming.
@@robertlmoon thanks so much for the comment. I agree with everything you said, this car is amazing. Let me know about the model 3
@@EV-Darryl The Bolt is (could have been) the affordable EV for the masses. I have never installed a L2 charger in the garage. Have only charged the Bolt and the Teslas at 8 or 12 amps at home. When I needed to fast charge (usually after a long trip), I could DCFC/Supercharge within 7 miles of my house. Charging was not an issue at all for my daily needs. The Model 3 is awesome. As soon as I picked it up, I could tell how much quieter, smoother, and more comfortable the driving experience was over the Bolt and Model Y. I got the M3 Long range RWD (363 miles EPA rated range.). It's a phenomenal car. Love the range. The Tesla Energy app (Guessometer) regularly estimates 430+ miles of range on a full charge in rural driving. I'm seeing a lifetime efficiency of 5.1 miles/kWh. That's the same efficiency I got with the Bolt after driving it 1.5 years. Have a little over 3,400 miles on the Model 3 right now (got it at the end of August.) I do think the M3 is the best car I've ever owned. The Bolt is very, very close to the M3 for my usual daily around town use case. That's why I'd love to have another Bolt as a 2nd car. Having a smaller, nimble, and well equipped car as a daily would be a great addition to the more premium Tesla. From a cost perspective, the Bolt did allow me to get into the Tesla brand. Paid $24K out the door for the Bolt, traded it in for the 2024 Model Y that I paid $25K out the door for (after trade in and tax incentive), and then traded in the MY for the 2024 Model 3 for less than $3.4K out the door (also after trade in and tax incentive). Very happy with all my EV purchases. Mom is quite short and began having difficulty getting in and out of the Model Y. The Model 3 solved that. We also evacuated for Hurricane Milton, an 810 mile round trip from coastal Georgia to the Birmingham, Alabama area. The day after returning home, Mom said she was ready for another long trip in the Tesla. That pretty much says it all. She did love how easy it was to see out of/get in and out with the Bolt and that was the main reason I got the Bolt to begin with. The Bolt made ingress/egress so easy with the perfect ride height and sill-less door openings. Just a well thought out every day vehicle.
Bolts can use the Tesla Supercharger network as of this year with NACS adapter or no adapter with Supercharger 4 Magic Dock
for ingress, Bolts have standard simple pull door handles without sacrificing range, rather than the the wonky flush Tesla handles that require a 2 step press and open
@@robertlmoonawesome awesome awesome. That new M3 and the range, wow……. I’m impressed. I know what you mean about the difference in cars. Appreciate it.
@@Damon_Mahthey are different doors it took me a little to get used to them, I like the term wonky…. lol
Wow. What a glowing review of the Chevy Bolt. So good in fact, that I think I'll go buy one. Oh, wait. I already have one!!! haha.
I couldn't agree more with you on every single point of the Bolt. Also agree with the comment that I still like ICE vehicles, but find myself not wanting to drive them any more with having an EV. I don't see that changing either. So another great video. Thanks.
@@danielberning1240 thank,you thank you. Hahahaha, I knew you already had one but that’s ok lol. Stay safe my friend.
Been debating on getting a preowned bolt, currently have a 2018 Volt which has been fantastic
@@pluggedev8464 we love ours. I drive a lot, so I had a level 2 installed in my garage. Both of my daughters have used it and they both use level1 charging at their homes. If you drive a lot you’ll need level 2 and it is not a great road-tripping car because of slow charging speeds. The car handles, drives and feels very comfortable and I love ours.
I really wanted a Bolt when they came out in '17. It was the only affordable long range EV at the time. I was (and still am) driving a 2012 Leaf. When I had the ability for a new car, it was 2019 and I bought the cheapest Model 3, and I kept the Leaf. That said, you are right that little is needed for maintenance. Mostly tires, wiper blades, and windshield fluid. Had to replace the 12V in the Leaf after 9 years and the brakes after 11-12 years. The Model 3 I replaced the 12V after 5 years. It wasn't really needed. But, I wanted to replace it on my time and not wait for it to be an unexpected surprise. Over the course of a year, I save 10+ minutes per week per car not going to the gas station. True road trips take longer due to charging. But, I'm still far ahead on time not buying gas for these cars. I still take lots of time maintaining my gas cars and very little on the EVs.
@@Runtythestar absolutely agree 100%. I’m impressed every day!! I need to pop the hood sometime this next year to look under there for mice nests….. lol that’s it…..
It is an awesome electric car! Love the silver metallic that we both have. Since I do about 70-80 percent highway driving, usually 65 mph tops and occasionally, if I am in a hurry, I’ll go 70-75 which knocks down my average to around 3.9-4.2 kW. Mine just rolled 42,000 last night and I have only changed the tires once and filled windshield fluid. Have seen the video from the Uber driver who has 350000 miles on his 2019 Bolt? I’ll post the link below. Thanks again Darryl
th-cam.com/video/qgUDOnDoaBw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=S8b-uZ3NsRlWcIR2
@@crspeedreviews-yw2iq wow, that’s fantastic, thanks for the comment, much appreciated. Can’t say enough good things about this car.
I have the exact same car but mine has a roof rack and trailer hitch. The only thing Chevy needs to do is enable cruise control at 30 Km , in my city all school zones are 30km (18mph) witch is hard too maintain with regenerative braking, it’s so slow that if you take your foot off the juice peddle it drops speed really fast. I use my cruise at 50km (30mph) all the time. It allows me to watch everything else going on and not speed. It would also be nice if I was going from 70km to 50km I didn’t have to click down 20 times on the cruise button but maybe 2 long presses 10k each time.
@@lesw8798 agreed. Thanks for the comment. I’ve thought about putting on a hitch.
Ok good to know. The driver seat rubs right on the side where I get in and out of the car so I am looking for a little protection
@@jrb737 yes me too. These covers are holding up so far in that exact area.
I know, I love my Bolt too. My wife is already saying that she wants it and my teenager who can't drive wants it too. I just have to figure out what car I can replace mine with that fits the needs I have. Probably something with faster DCFC for those occasions where we go on vacation and probably a little bit more cargo room (family of five that likes to camp).
larger 2025 Chevy Bolt EUV with faster DCFC or 2025 Chevy Equinox EV
@@milohobo9186 that’s why we went with a Tesla Model Y, seven seater. It charges like a monster. Stay tuned and I’ll do a video on our Florida trip. But the Bolt it awesome 98% of the time.…
If you uBER how many miles do you drive in an UBER day. Do you have to charge away from home?
@@stevendunn264 good question, usually I drive between 100 and 150 miles per day. I do not need to charge away from home. I’ve had to turn down a couple trips that were hundreds of miles away, mostly because I only wish to work 4-5 hours per day, I’m lazy. Thanks.
My Niro EV is a lot like the Bolt. It’s a phenomenal car but only charges at 75kW’s when traveling. That’s way faster than our 17 Bolt but still, really slow. I’m getting 4.9 miles / kWh this month in the Niro. 1.5 cents a mile for me this month. 1.6 last month.
@@ArkansasEV that’s awesome, I’ve never driven a Niro but heard they are great cars. That’s some cheap ev driving right there, keep it up.
What's your thoughts on buying a used Bolt?
@@TheeMelloMan I would definitely…. Unless you road-trip lots I think that’s a great idea. I like the 2022 and 2023 design but they are all great cars.
We bought a used one last November and with the $4,000 tax credit it was a great deal plus a brand new battery with an 8 year warranty. The car will be 15 years old when the battery warranty expires. If you find a dealer registered with the IRS they can take the tax credit off at the point of sale. The car has to be under $25,000 and at least two years old.
A little off topic, but how do you like those seat covers? Do they fit well and have any extra padding? I have the same 2023 1LT, but wasn’t sure I want the CAT logo on my seats.
@@jrb737 I understand, they fit well but have no padding. I got them as to not wear out my drivers seat from Uber driving. I can just put them in the wash when they get stained.
i have a 22 bolt 1lt and it is all you are saying.
@@stevew5212 thank you, I can’t find a person to say negative things about them, they are awesome!
no tail pipe emissions
@@LiBingBong agreed 100% and the noise.