I was wrong about the Chevy Bolt... - Chevy Bolt EUV
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Chevy's new Bolt EUV may not turn any heads when you're driving down the road, but it looks like it could be a good fit for most people... depending on your budget. There's a lot of competition in the EV space now, does the Bolt stand out?
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 I was wrong
0:16 Exterior impressions
2:34 The interior makes sense!
4:36 Sponsor - Vessi
5:08 How it feels to drive
5:58 Super Cruise self-driving
8:00 Trying out Sport Mode
8:44 These speakers are BASSY.
10:25 Thoughts on the range, pricing and overall thoughts
13:08 Outro - วิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี
This is the sort of car I'm excited for. Nice and basic, it'll come down in price on the second hand market (eventually), it's a good sign that EVs are still moving into the non-luxury market.
Solid review. Thanks Alex.
Well, the second hand market price is so good is because those are waiting for their batteries. You’ll own the car but you’ll have to wait until the battery is replaced like a month after purchased
@@schoonerthedog You need to educate yourself.
Yes & no, only 250 miles range new, second hand will be pretty garbage. Making the price reduction, pointless when you consider the cost of a new battery. Pass.
These will be the types of cars you buy second hand daily drive to and from work. The battery range will diminish but it doesn’t matter when you are only driving 40 miles roubd trip.
My last car was a kia niro ev on a lease and I loved that it was a daily driver ev that looked like a normal car. It wasn’t showy and blended into traffic but that doesn’t matter for a daily driver!
Actually its just North America. I believe they have much cheaper EV's in other country's I wish they'd bring to the US
At least we're getting lower-priced EVs outside of the Tesla Model 3 or Y, even if this specific car doesn't do enough to justify its price.
Hello TH-cam commenter number 100000
@@Frappe3621 but...there are only 11k views right now...
Lower price, but so many compromises that is isn't worth the money... That just means they are taking that money from buyers who don't know any better. This is wasting people's money. Not to mention, 55kwh charging is simply unacceptable. Period.
EVs bad
@@FlopFan69 great insight.
This is the kind of EV I'm hoping kicks a main-stream market. It's not absurdly overpriced, and has the bells and whistles that day-to-day drivers actually want. Nice!
It looks like this is a 2022 model, and it appears that the 2023 models are getting a price reduction, and on top of that, I believe that they qualify for the US EV Tax credit again. Also, still would love to see a video on the ID. 4 and ID Buzz from Volkswagen when you can get your hands on them :)
Maybe nice cars, but VW shouldn't get screen time...
The normal Bolt EV got a reduction too, and is only $25k, which is insane. This should've been the car they reviewed imo, much more groundbreaking than the EUV even tho the EUV is also good
@@pcmasterracetechgod5660 I think SuperCruise makes the EUV version worth reviewing
I think the tax rebate is something like $7500 here in the US.
I test drove an ID.4 when I was shopping cars about a year ago. Comfortable and practical if not very exciting. But the infotainment and touch controls were to me borderline unusable.
I got to give these kudos. I have a 2020 and am about to upgrade to the 2023 EUV. I know the prices vary a bit from US to Canada but in the US, this actually starts at $28,000. The Ionic starts at $40,000 and you get more range with the EUV. The boring is good with me and it does drive really nice. I think it's the best value EV right now.
Just completed my lease Swap of Collateral from my 2020 Bolt Lt into the 2023 EUV Premier and loving it! Not mentioned are several creature comforts I appreciate besides the ACC are the moisture sensing wipers, automatic hi/low headlight dimming and wireless Android Auto w/charging. Would really love to see Chevy adopt some level of V2L like the KIA and F100.
@@580guru V2L is coming for their EV trucks for the 24 Model year, and will find its way in other GM EVs soon.
@@580guru I wish I could find a 2023 Premiere EUV in my area. It's absolutely barren, but we are ready to go down to one car.
@@Nebula1701 V2H is one of the most awesome thing about the upcoming EVs. They could literally be lifesavers if you live in a place with an unstable power grid like Texas or if you need power during a storm that knocks down power lines.
boring is a good thing sometime. It doesn't attract attention.
I bought a Bolt EUV, partially because of videos like yours, people are not rushing to buy them, so I got a good deal. The car itself is great, particularly the headlights, and the auto dim/bright feature. The car is quiet, comfortable, and I've taken it on a 400 mile road trip, no problems. The car looks like what it looks like, so I never understand criticism about how a car looks. The car is VERY quick. I went up the infamous "Grapevine" Tehon pass over the mountains north of Los Angeles going UPHILL, a 6% grade for six miles, at 85 MPH, passing every other car. So I don't get al;l the negative stuff, but I presume you realized what a great car the Bolt EUV most drivers. I put a set of Michelin "Cross Climate" tires on it, they are winter tires, ice rated. If you take the time to go into the settings, you can turn off the beep when the car self locks, or turn off the self locking feature. I'm glad you discovered you can adjust the sound system, go in and adjust the settings to punch or diminish the treble/bass, etc. Also, you're testing the Premier, top trim level, so the price is very good for a premium trim car with EVERY feature, including the self driving that actually WORKS !!
So I'm glad you decided the car was "worthy" of your consideration. Enjoy !!
What is your actual range?
Also, what specific model bolt and how much roughly was it? I noticed some in the higher 20s and that's good for a newer car
because folks are comparing this to a Tesla and other luxury brands that will cost much much more. They failed to understand that this car is built to a price point and to make it affordable for mass EV adoption.
@@SkippyPB. Although $50K in Canada is a tough sell for something aimed at the mass market. Canadians don't have the disposable income that Americans do, especially given the much higher cost of living in Canada and high taxes.
I love the format of "this particular thing on the car is awesome. This other one is sh..t". Most car reviewers either love the car or hate it, and they present the whole car accordingly. This review seems like it comes from someone who has good opinions, can look at a car objectively, and doesn't care if car makers will hate them for something they might say. Keep up the good work!
At least it's not a stupid "Look I'm an EV" with finicky only centre screen operation. This one has normal buttons and a good infotainment, as you said, it's a sensible car good for most users, but little bit pricey too. I would dig this as my wife's car, which mainly is to get around town.
@@username8644 Kia's EVs look pretty much identical to the non-EV versions of their cars. I have the PHEV Sorento, and it literally just looks like normal Sorento except it has a charging port.
this car is 50k CAD about 35k USD making it the 2022 model. The 2023 model got a $5900 price cut making msrp 27k
@@username8644 there is the peugeot 208e which is the gas version just as an ev or peugeots line of evs in general. if you dont like the 208e and want a bit more german car get the opel version of the 208e.
It's not just EVs doing that. New ice cars are all touch too. You can't get away from it unless you look at "budget" cars.
One thing I'd really like to see in car reviews like this because I think it can inspire positive change is discussion of the turn signals. The new Blot EV and EUV ditched the amber rear turn signals of the previous model in favor of brake lights that double as turn signals, which studies have repeatedly shown is less safe.
I know that's not the kind of flashy, exciting thing you usually cover in these reviews, but I feel like awareness of this practice could help make it less common.
Such a good point. I hate doubled brake/turn signals. Influences my buying decisions for sure.
Amber turn signals are normal on most of this planet
@@thomasa5619 I'm aware. Unfortunately they're not required by law in the US and Canada, so manufacturers will sometimes leave them out of models they don't intend to sell overseas, which is a safety issue.
@@TheBabaloga ahh roger only the specific models?
Still seems dumb like they’ve already made them with amber signals for their other models they can probably just reuse them
@@thomasa5619 I have no idea why they do it. It's probably either a cost-cutting thing, to save the money on the amber LEDs, or a stylistic thing, because they think it looks better without them.
Either way it's a poor excuse for making the car less safe.
BTW there's a great video on the topic called "The Senseless Ambiguity of North American Turn Signals" from TechnologyConnections
ITS MY BABY oh man I've been excited for this video coming out. Loved coming down and seeing the operation! If anyone has any questions about my little ripper, let me know!
Cool car.
Ha! You weren't kidding when you said your car going to appear on the channel
@@ghazzy118 haha yeah man it was a super cool experience as well.
This probably plays right into my confirmation bias but I'm so happy to see Alex happy about this car! I got my 2022 Bolt LT at the beginning of October (2022) and it's been a great car so far! I totally agree that all their models should come with at least adaptive cruise control which would've been nice, but the normal cruise as it is is actually pretty good. It keeps great speed and has near instant response to changes if you need to fiddle. I definitely enjoy it being more of a "car" than a "computer on wheels" that other EVs seem to go for in terms of looks. It just feels like it was designed by someone who ACTUALLY uses a car every day.
I can't say the same for everybody, but pricing was actually pretty good for me. Looking around I think I managed to get mine pre-markups, but the dealership I bought it at had a manufacture's rebate which put sticker price around $36K (USD). I chose to put a down-payment so managed an out the door price of around $31K (USD). Still the most I've ever paid for a car, but that price to get into my first ever EV was awesome! Especially considering the state of the car market right now.
I just really hope the Bolt is a huge success as I think it absolutely has the potential to show other manufacture's that they can make less-luxury style EVs that anyone would be willing to consider as their next purchase.
Thanks for the input! Since you own the car, may I ask about how long it takes for you to charge it both in the house and outside (based on your habit)? I'm interested in buying one and would like to know how to handle charging
@@mcslender2965 At the moment I only have Level 1 (or standard 110V) charging at home. An average week is about 70 miles total of driving so the 3-4 miles/hr of charging provided is actually more than plenty for me as I drive throughout the week and charge during the weekend. For the time being it's perfectly fine. The only downside is that if you come back from a longish trip it will take several days to get the car charged back up to a "normal" level (for me I top mine at 80%), but it's certainly still usable by all means. Although I am looking into upgrade options.
If you're looking for a great breakdown of charging I highly recommend you check out Technology Connection's Complete Guide to EVs. He's got a few segments in there specifically regarding charging, but also covers a lot of day-to-day items of EV ownership. th-cam.com/video/Iyp_X3mwE1w/w-d-xo.html
@@mcslender2965 I have a level 2 charger and got my 2023 Bolt EUV a few weeks ago. I drive it about 80 miles a day. It takes like 2 hours max to charge at night if I charge nightly. It has been a great car so far, and only worry about range if we don't charge for a few days. We keep it at 80% or below as well.
I have the 2020 regular Bolt. The acceleration when in sport mode is just shocking compared to something like a Civic Si which was my previous car. They have about the same HP rating but they feel nothing alike. I'll be replacing the Bolt with another one very soon and I couldn't be happier. This isn't a road trip car but you could do it with patience.
The Civic SI is sooooo slow. I used to have an ES350 as a DD and I could take them to gapplebees, it was so funny watching them trying to row gears and their baby engine couldn't muster enough to even keep up with a regular ol' 6-cylinder sedan.
That being said, the Bolt is also super slow. It just feels quick because of the instantaneous torque, but the 0-60 and quarter mile belie the feeling you get.
My 2016 Volt will go 0-50 in 2.5 seconds.
This is the first of ShortCircuit's car videos I've seen, and it's quite impressive. Alex's fluency with cars makes this a joy to watch and extremely educational. I saw another video on this particular car and am intrigued.
One thing, though, I'm a bit puzzled by the comparison to the Honda Civic concerning adaptive cruise. Isn't the main reason the price point on the Bolt is so much higher that it's an EV? Adaptive cruise seems incidental. I assumed the 2023 Civic must be an EV as well given how the comparison was presented in this video, and was pretty excited about that $24k USD starting price point. I had to look it up (not being observant enough to see the 2.0L for the engine in the image within the video, though, as someone not that well-versed in gas engines, I guess it's not too surprising I'd miss that without more thought) and since it's not I don't know if that's a really compelling comparison. Now I'm left kind of confused about whether or not this is a good price for adaptive cruise. But I'm a major beginner in such things, so that could be more the problem here.
As a lifelong mechanic, I choose the simplest cars that I expect to have to maintain the least. As an around town car, I think the Bolt may be the best available at this time. As long as you don't get it stuck in park, it should be many miles between problems, and it's generally the driver's fault if you get stuck in park and can't get it out on your own. I plan to order one next Spring for my wife to drive around town. I never plan on driving it across country or charging anywhere but my garage. Just good, reliable run around car. The simpler the better. I will choose the base model as stripped of goofy, useless crap as a car can be today. My current go to car is a 2001 Cherokee. I mainly want to get my wife an around town car so I can put less miles on the Cherokee and keep it forever. Indestructible.
Wow so relatable, i sold my 98 Cherokee and bought a used bolt in 2020 for 18k. My wife and I use it for the exact reason you mentioned, all city trips (she uses it on her commute everyday and has saved a TON on gas). We've had only minor issues with heads up display glitches sometimes but overall I can't say enough good things about the car.
This is exactly why I put an order in for one last week. Also it’s worth noting that the prices in the video are already out of date, as Chevy reduced the price for the 2023 model.
@@rsBrad I plan to keep my 2001 Cherokee for over the road trips and mainly use the Bolt to keep the mileage down on the Cherokee. I never expect to charge the Bolt anywhere but my garage,
The Bolt EUV makes me excited to see what they do with the Equinox.
Preordering it ASAP!
@@paniniman6524 lol....
Yeah the Bolt EUV is tempting with the price drop but waiting on the Equinox EV seems like the best bet at this point.
$30k base price, newer Ultium battery tech (and hopefully faster charging), more range, dual motor AWD option, etc.
Have a look at the MG ZS EV or the MG 5 EV.
Cheaper, similar range, more storage in the 5, but slightly slower 0-60, a bit louder.
@@markp8295 not in North America
I have a 2017 Bolt EV I got used for $21K before COVID hit. It’s a fun little car, drives kinda like a hot hatch, gets me from A to B really well and has saved me an insane amount of money during the crazy gas prices. Not a perfect car, but it does a lot well for the price used.
Clearly money is the only thing you care about because you’re driving a vehicle that is horrible for the environment and was built using child and slave labor.
Got mine early COVID before prices went crazy for 18k and i feel like I hit the jackpot. Love this car.
@@rsBrad Your car was built using child and slave labor, cheers.
Got mine mid-Covid for $20K. (Used 2017 with 40K miles on it.) The charging stops will test your patience on long trips (60-75 mins), but overall I love it!
I'm definitely considering a Bolt. I've been without a car for over a year as I blew the turbo on my WRX and the price of parts vs. what a mechanic wanted to fix it made it a no brainer to fix myself, as long as I could get by without having my own car, which it turns out I can. I've been getting by just fine using my motorcycle for daily transportation with only 3 days in the past year that I needed a car a the same time my wife was using hers, so I think that an EV will work for me just fine, and I've come to realize I don't need WRX performance in a car (I like it, but I don't need it) and I'm willing to trade off for reduced maintenance. Besides, I still have the bike if I want "exhilarating."
The Flex Seal cap is just amazing
11:24 correction, starts at 28k USD and not 34k USD for the 2023 model
I was going to say. I just ordered basically the exact car in the video only 2023, and it is a decent bit cheaper than the $43k quoted in this video.
I want more cars in the spec range of this one. I wouldn't mind less range and prefer less height, but all else equal, looks pretty good.
I am that dad, and I have an EUV. I was going to get an Ioniq 5, but markups here are insane. Dealers all around Colorado wanted 8-10k over MSRP, the one dealership that I found that would sell it at the MSRP had a 12 month wait-list, minimum. I had a 2018 Bolt and loved it, so the EUV made sense to me.
same exact problem in ohio. they wanted tesla money for the ioniq 5
@@mhtweeter Same problem in BC over here, high markups and way higher wait times
Yeah, the ioniq 5 and the bolt are only competitors on paper. In terms of what you actually pay to get in one, the bolt ends up being tens of thousands of dollars cheaper. I couldn't believe what dealers wanted for an ioniq when I looked into it. I was talking to an ioniq owner at a fast charge station and really struggled to keep a straight face when they told me they paid over 70,000 US for theirs.
Nice review. Even though it does to little to really justify its price, still a nice car.
Also I would love to see a review on a VW id3, id4 or the id buzz. In general, please more car reviews, their awesome.
Great review! I have the 2017 Bolt and you can turn off the honk / beep when you walk away from the car in the car settings.
I'm so happy someone finally reviewed by car, I FREAKING love this thing. and actually get a fair amount of glances tyvm.
FYI 2:20 it doesn't beep when you walk away, it beeps when you leave the keys in it or the lights on and shut the doors. Also, I'm 24. Not a dad, Thanks.
The price drop on the 2023 makes this a great value car especially if you’re looking at the ev over the euv
I would have considered the EV over the EUV only that the EV looks terrible and the EUV doesn't look that bad.
Snagged a 2021 Bolt EV brand new for less than $23k and I couldn't be happier with the purchase. It's a phenomenal daily with just enough fun sprinkled in. Plus you don't feel as guilty flooring it all the time like an EV except for maybe the tires being shredded 🤣
This is the one my brother has. He loves it. Very easy to drive and good enough range that he doesn’t have to charge that often. His is the 2021 one and was at that 35k range.
I bought a EUV, I love it. The base Ionic 5 is just under 40k, a EUV premiere with sun and sound is 35k, anjd 30 more EPA rated miles. AND starting with the 2023 year, at least in the US, it gets a tax credit. So its really under 30k vs 40k. Its a no brainer to me. I am excited for the Equinox because of it.
I like the look and it seems overall a decent option! 🚗 Hopefully we will one day see electric be so cheap to produce they are cheaper than the cheapest of gas cars. If/once battery technology is better that might be the case.
Can confirm this is a great dad car. The 2022 model in the US was selling with a $6500 rebate, so it made it much much cheaper. Great little commuter car, and big enough to drive a small family around in. I call it my 80% car. 80% of the time, I drive this. The other 20% is the minivan
You’re a horrible human being driving something that is abhorrent for the environment and was built using child and slave labor.
Same, but I might by a second one. Minivan will just get used for family trips.
I leased a Bolt EV in premier trim in June of 2021 for ~$200USD/month with only taxes down. I have to say for the price I paid, I couldn’t be happier. Nobody paid full price for one of these things before the vehicle shortage, and I feel we’re going to be back to seeing heavy rebates soon.
It’s quick, quiet and smooth - the tech is great including the rear camera mirror.
I also think it’s WAY more fun to drive than any compact I’ve been in before - good enough to get me to hand in the keys to a Cadillac CTS. And with a bright blue metallic paint job - I think it’s not quite as boring of a total package as the dark grey.
The ioniq comparison makes sense in theory, but the way the car market is right now, the two cars aren’t really comparable. Here near me, the cheapest ioniq 5s available start at 60k while bolts can still be found for around 33k
Had the same reaction, of "these cars aren't competitors, the ioniq costs nearly twice as much!" when I saw that in the video. You'd think LMG of all places would understand that MSRP does not always determine price.
Yay thank you guys for this one. Think you can do the Kona EV next?
The 23MY is getting a price reduction and there's really nothing else that can compete with it at that price range. Also that beeping after you walk away can be turned off in the settings!
5:01 anybody else notice that dog stick it's entire face into that water bowl?
we had 3 Chevy Volts. We decided to test drive a used 2017 Bolt, and loved it - sold a Volt, bought the used Bolt. Then bought a new 2021 Bolt when they had $14500 incentive. 2017 has had the battery replacement, so has more warranty left than the the 2021 at the moment :D Chevy listened to Volt owners, re those physical buttons for climate. as well as lots of other little things. Would totally buy an EUV, but I'm waiting for a cheap Ultium platform based Chevy. Snow tires are awesome on these cars, sticks em to the road in the winter. Great car.
You also have default 360 camera, blindspot monitoring that works, and it's come down in price (in the uS) since this review.
A 2017 Bolt EV owner, pleasantly surprised you guys reviewed the EUV. These are wonderful 1st gen BEV's and I really enjoy mine. Hats off to ya... Crazy price gouging to be at $50K, without the dealer markups, these are selling new around $35K in the Midwest prior to incentives, if you can find/order one.
50k Canadian about 35k USD which makes it seem like the 2022 model. The 2023 EUV got a price cut of $5900 making msrp 27k
Yours didn't catch on fire?
@@Sir...... it was like 20 cars total with fires. Out of like 400,000 on the road at the time of the recall. And the fix was don’t charge it to 100%, which you shouldn’t really want to do most of the time anyhow. Got a new free, bigger battery out of the whole thing. Total win.
@@Sir...... People don't usually catch on fire. Go away. Ice cars are on fire every day.
BUTTONS! SWEET SWEET BUTTONS TO CONTROL BASIC FUNCTIONS! OH HOW I MISSED YOU!
Good stuff! In the future I'd love to have a sample of the road noise right after you mentioned how quiet it was.
I’ve owned mine now for 2 months. The beep sound that happens when you walk away from the the car can be turned off in the settings of the infotainment center. You can set it up to lock the doors with sound, Locke doors without sound, or do nothing when you walk away.
It's so refreshing to have considered, honest car reviews. Well done!
If this had better fast charging I would've bought one already. I just cannot justify such slow charging when I don't have at home charging
If you buy one Chevrolet will subsidize the cost of installing a 220volt charger up to 15600 bucks USD. At least that's what a Chevy rep told me a week ago.
@@hsensei You are correct, purchasing or leasing a 2022 or 2023 Bolt will make you eligible for a level 2 charger in your home.
@@hsensei it's not really about the at home charging. It's more about going on road trips. I live about 5 hours from my family and make the drive semi regularly. Additionally, I may decide to move states relatively soon so dealing with slow L3 charging is not really an option
@@realemmyrossum Then an electric car is not for you. Please try to keep in mind that you are in a minority of drivers. Most people do not spend 10 hours a day driving.
It should be noted that the base MSRP for the 2022 Bolt EUV was $33,500, but they dropped the MSRP of the 2023 model to $27,200. They're also nearly doubling production of it for next year because it's doing so well in sales.
You should know that looking into the settings can change a whole lot about what the car will do (turning off the honk when walking away)
I'm not a car guy whatsoever, but I ADORE these videos. Keep it up
Rather than an electric car this feels like a car that's electric and that's exciting for normal people looking for an electric car in the future.
yep, I had a '19 Bolt for 4yrs and now a '23 EUV that was the thing that brought me to the Bolt. Chevy makes cars, they know how to do that and they didn't make this look like some kind of sterile doctors office it's a real nice car on the inside. Some new tech and buttons that used to be levers but it looks like a nice car inside.
Wow I thought gas prices in Ontario were bad. $2.39/L is insane. For drivers, like me, who have a long commute (I drive 2hrs per day five days a week) an electric car at 550 per month finance is the same I pay for my 2006 Matrix's gas. The Ionic 5 is like 150 dollars more a month. Unfortunately I couldn't afford that. Plus the wait time on the Ionic 5 was a year minimum. I am hoping to get my bolt euv soon. Great review.
One thing worth noting is that the prices in this video are way off for the USA. That package is currently $37k and starts at $28k.
Prices down significantly in the US; making this one of the lowest-priced and longer-range EVs on the market. The spec used in this review is now US $37k (with the sunroof, sound upgrade, and SuperCruise). Entry price is no around US $28k.
The Bolt is amazing so far! Also, that Gray Ghost Metallic (copying off of Honda's Modern Steel Metallic and Lexus' Nebula Gray Pearl) looks pretty amazing! I can't wait to see what the next Blazer/Equinox EV look like! It's a shame that none of the EVs qualify for the $7500 Fed. Tax Credit anymore.
They certainly will in 2023 & Beyond.
We need more evs like this. Ones you can drive to and from work and charge at night. Not every ev needs to be a long hauler.
I went from a '19 Bolt Premier to '23 EUV Premier Sun\Sound package on Tuesday 1/10. WOW what a upgrade. Feels so much bigger inside and looks great. The ride is soft and still has all the giddy-up when you want it. Just found out tonight, when it started to rain, auto wipers!!!! Never had that before, the faster you drive the faster the wipers go. Just one more thing to make me love this car.
No mention of the chopped up body space in the trunk, I'm disappointed.
One thing you guys can include in these car videos is safety ratings. Just even a glance at them will be better than not covering it, as it is a very important aspect that people should consider while deciding on a car.
2:19 - Alex comforts me knowing I'm not the only one talking to inanimate objects, had me rolling on the floor shutting up the Bolt
I've had 13 cars in my lifetime and my current 2019 Bolt Premier is by far THE best of them.
Got a gen1 bolt for 17k pre covid. These are the best bargain electric cars you can get.
Man I wish I could get gas as cheap as 2.4CAD/liter... That translates to 1.78€/liter, and today while I was shopping the prices were around 2.03-2.04€/liter... At least they're not 2.5€/liter like a couple of months ago.
Sorry to hear that.. Gas is my country goes for around 0.8$/liter
Where are you from? Here in Germany it’s around 1,75-1,85€ per liter.
@@darkdayzero Finland. From what I hear it's even worse in Denmark.
I'm really curious about the sound system. It is very similar to the Bose sound system in my Kia Sorento... except that mine has almost no bass. The stock system on my 2005 Sorento sounded better than it does. I had to boost the bass as high as it will go, and lower mids and highs otherwise it sounds annoyingly tinny. Maybe different manufacturers are tweaking the Bose settings behind the scenes, or maybe Kia is just pairing it with very low quality speakers? (Note: Kia used to use Harmon international speakers, which sounded absolutely amazing, so I think they switched to Bose for the noise cancellation tech.)
Glad yall finally reviewed the bolt. Its a great commuter vehicle and around town car. At least for our use. Also your pricing is off at least for the US. They lowered the price since the 2023 model dropped. We were able to get ours out the door at 36k and it had everything minus super cruise.
Most people who early adopted EVs live in warmer climates. As they become cheaper, I'll be curious to see how well they hold up against road salt corrosion. I know the body will rust after 5 years, but the electrical components, I can't imagine salt in electric motors are very good either.
Don't worry, pretty soon there won't be any cold climates.
You can rust proof cars today and get it done every Year.
The worry about Bolt is whether or not there will be more battery recalls. It's important to note that all bolts prior to 2022 were actually recalled due to the battery
It doesn’t really matter. If they have to recall it again you will get either a brand new battery or your money back/new car.
Lol love how they cope with the fact that these things exploded so frequently that you were advised to not even park it in your home 😂 coal-cars are such a scam
@@username8644 Recalls are all fine and well for getting the car fixed, but if you are like me and don't have a lot of time off and require a car to get to work it is very inconvenient to get the work done. The last time I had to get a recall done was on my 2013 chevy spark, it took 2 attempts for the dealer to get the proper part to fix the defect as well as a previous inspection to verify that the car was part of the recall because vin alone was apparently not sufficient. Again, not the end of the world but this was super time consuming and all so that my car would work as it should have when I bought it with no compensation for my time and not even a loner car it makes me hesitant to buy an car likely to need a recall. Add to that the bolt had a long time that owners could not really use the car for fear of fire until chevy got them new batteries and I can see why many people would be afraid to buy one even if the price is good, with as competitive as the Hyundai is it would not surprise me if when supply starts to reach demand chevy has trouble selling their bolts.
@@username8644 They issued like 3 recalls with it because their first software recall didn't work. Followed by recommending not parking it in a parking garage, next to vehicles etc. They were pretty much forced to issue the recall because fires kept happening and they couldn't stop it.
@@Lueeee It greatly matters if you were one of the owners who had their car catch fire prior to the recall and burned down your house. iirc it was something like 1 in 20,000 vehicles had caught fire. Would you seriously trust that your vehicle won't be affected by another recall if they produced vehicles for 5 years while having fires.
One thing that nobody ever mentioned to me about this car was how it automatically turned down the cabin fan whether you used a voice function (onstar, Google assistant, etc) so that it's easier to hear. Then it turns back up once you were done with the call or whatever. That's something I really like about mine. Oh, and the HVAC is downright impressive on the bolt.
i didn't even know this was LTT. this is an amazingly done review- you should get into the car review game
I have one and I love it! Supercruise works incredibly well!
How does it handle construction zones? It seems like expressway construction is a permanent thing here, to the point of spaghetti overpasses.
@@Mr.Morden it is pretty reliable in construction zones. The car seems to detect when it is in those zones because it gives me a message that it sees orange barrels. It has only given me an issue a couple of times in those zones and I've had it for over a year
You’re a disgusting human being. You own a vehicle that destroys and pollutes the Earth as well as being built by slave and child labor.
@@s13shaka How many things do you own that are made in China? It all goes back to US president Nixon in 1972. He wanted to end the arms trafficking from China to Vietnam to end the war, he also wanted strike a blow to the USSR's power structure. That's why trade opened with China. Then our corporate class learned they were treated like aristocracy there. 50 years later... here we are. Devalued labor, eroded labor rights, mass legalized professional union busting, even skilled labor value has plummeted. We have exported the very thing that was critical to winning the last World War, and we exported it to an adversary. Our parents and grandparents generations are the ones to blame for starting it and allowing it to go on.
@@Mr.Morden Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results
Lot of nice EV's comming out now. They are still at the top end of the price bracket for most people though I think , I look forward to some low end ultra-affordable models soonTM.
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Well I pay the about the same now for financing as I used to pay for gas. If I drive more I pay even less.
@@Lueeee Get Tesla's, send them out to work as robotaxies, and relax in your castle as the money rolls in.
I just bought a 2023 Bolt EUV, and love it. Owned a Bolt EV for 3 trouble free years and a Volt for 2, so I am a well experienced EV owner. I'd rather have a US built vehicle than Korean, any day.
the beep when you walk away is the auto lock feature that GM does on all "keyless" vehicles, it can be turned off
I love this EUV, it rides nice and the headlights are easily changeable
Coal powered car with a battery that requires child labor to make. And the battery can’t be recycled.
I live in Cali and got $14000 off my car (but of course the dealer added in a $1750 markup). I had an old car that the state gave me a $7500 grant for to get an EV. That and the $6300 price drop and some other smaller credits made this car absolutely worth the buy, and I had the premium version with supercruise.
I had a lease on a 2018 Bolt and honestly loved it. The recalls and EUV not being out led me to get a different car after my lease was up, but I'd totally jump right back on one if I needed to.
Tbh it doesn’t look the best ever
I have one, you missed the most important part of the car. DC Supercharging SUCKS in this car. Where a Tesla can charge in 15-20 min, the Bolt will take an hour. It’s not the charger, it’s the CAR. It’s limited on how much energy it can accept. If you road-trip, this car sucks. If you just city drive, get a Mini Cooper EV. The use case for these cars are nonexistent.
the Tesla cost 50 k plus American not even in the same class
@@ryansherman4556 the upgraded EUV is also $50-ish. It still doesn’t charge past 50 watts.
@@isaacpage7796 not in the usa it is under 35k
Good car review focused on the car instead of the tech and entertaining to watch also, I've seen a real improvement from the previous car reviews, more about the car and its practicality which is excellent, also nice to see that the car wasn't taken to a track to race round the track and was tested in a real-world experience, I felt like this told me enough about the car to make me interested in the car but not over the top, really good review. One little criticism is the way in which the corners were taken when pulling off the road to go up that side hill, I'm not sure if Canada is like America in that you barely have any corners but there was some serious corner-cutting going on, maybe drive a little slower and follow the corners to demonstrate the handling a little better. overall though, very good review I look forward to seeing more, if not for educational purposes at least entertainment purposes, being interested in cars sometimes it's nice to just learn about a car,
Oh another little pointer that could do with a slight tweak at least from my perspective, is when discussing the design of the car a slightly wider show maybe a touch better, rather than close with a slightly off angle, more of a shot you would expect when looking at the car from your own perspective, or maybe not, the bit about the design of the rear quarter panel just felt slightly strange.
Haha - I'm 72 yo and retired and just bought a 22 Bolt EV 2LT 3 months ago. I've always driven "cool" cars like 87 300ZX, 93 RX7 Twin Turbo, and my 2006 SLK350 drop top convertible that I've driven for the past 14 years. My daughter was shocked to see me driving a "non-cool" car like the Bolt, but I don't care. Yes, I still own the Benz and not selling it, but this Bolt is the most fun I have ever had in a car. It's so funny when people try to out run you from a traffic light, and you just play with them before leaving them behind. Reminds me of when I was a teen and we put a 283 Chevy V8 engine in an Austin Healey and would run off and leave Corvettes and other fast cars. Great review, but I must add that the Bolt does NOT handle like my Benz in curves, but that's okay with me too. Thanks for the review and I agree with all you said (save handling).
Interesting review. You said you borrowed it from a viewer would be cool to hear what a longer term user felt about it if they were up for it
The beeping when you walk away is letting you know that the doors are locked. There's a setting to make it not beep.
Great price and best part is that when they come off lease it cheaper for the consumer to buy. That's how I managed to buy my bolt ev 2017 Lt with DC charger and good range got it on 2019 with 14500miles $24000 out the door. Fun car, currently at 74,000 miles on mine.
The Bolts seen like very good cars for what they are. An appliance, which is exactly what a lot of people want/need in a car. If I were in the market for a Civic or Corolla I'd definitely look at them even though they're a little pricier.
4 years ago I was in an On star commercial (on star sinking car) they offered me a car at the “GM Executive Price” whenever I decided to buy a car. Because of this video I’ve sent a request to check one out, if they can get me that price, which by my measurement should be $33k USD for a fully loaded car, then I’d think this is a no brainer
I'm not sure where the comparison to the Ioniq 5 is coming from. Maybe it's a Candian pricing thing? The Bolt EUV caps out just under $40k (and that's if you add EVERY optional add-on) and the Ioniq 5 starts at $41.5k barebones with a smaller range. You're going from top-end trim to stripped-down just to make that jump, and giving up a lot in the process.
I like the smaller car here, but the one big 'oof' is the charge speed. Hopefully in the future they do something to address that. I don't plan on road tripping a lot but this charge speed really necessitates making plans on what to do around chargers.
2023 - The base Civic sedan is about $25,000 in the USA. The Chevy Bolt EUV is closer to $30,000. But, the Bolt EUV has the full $7,500 rebate available to it. That makes the Bolt EUV about $2,500 less than the Civic with a fair bit more going on for it. If you can live with electric in your life, then this model makes so much sense. Not sure it did with last years pricing. We need a LOT more at this type of price point to really set the world on fire for EVs.
Finally another good Canadian car review channel!
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Wait, this isn't a dedicated car channel?? That only makes this video more impressive. Nicely done.
One thing I'd love to see in these videos is you put the driver's seat in the driving position, then get out and sit behind the driver's seat. I'm the same height as you and always curious if it fits 4 adults comfortably or not
The beep when you walk away, is active door locks. When it senses you walking away, it locks itself. You can disable it in the vehicle options menu on the infotainment system. Most Chevy vehicles come with it these days.
I just got a Bolt and while I agree it's not the flashiest EV on the street! I love it! Honestly, the only downside is the charging speed. I wish it at least did 100+ but I'm also getting better at knowing my charging stations and where I can park if I'm shopping. So I don't charge as often as I thought I would. Also for a car of its size, the Millage is great. I wanted the Mini but 150 on a single charge did not sound comforting.
Hyundai Kona Electric, when? :(
I love your car reviews Alex... I just wish you'd cover the "low cost" EV more than the more expensive ones.
If only they could deliver it. I've had one on order since August, I was originally told to expect delivery between December and march. as of this week I was given an update that now I should expect April to August or even later.
I just got my Bolt EUV. I ordered it in October. I had originally ordered an Ioniq 5 (Limited). But after a couple months the dealer said that they were only allocated 2 a month and I was #64 on the list. Which would have my car coming in in Jul - of 2025! Oh, and the price had gone up to over $60k. So I ordered the Bolt and it was $25,000 cheaper (granted it was not AWD, doesnt have V2L, and DCFCs at 1/6 the speed).
My municipality has a car share fleet on Chevy Bolts, you can rent them for $10 an hour and I have a great time with them. Surprisingly nimble, functional interior, and when you fold down the seats a pretty impressive amount of storage space
The beep when you walk away is it locking and you can adjust the locking and beeping in the vehicle settings. It's a chevy thing.
I've driven a lot of the previous gen Bolts as I used to work at a used-electric car dealership, and I have to say I really underestimated the new gen
You should do a review of the Kia Niro EV and Hyundai Kona EV, both are direct competitors to the bolt and nissan leaf.
This review reminds me of the first time I drove a rental PT cruiser. For the first 10 minutes it was like "this looks like a cool little car" then you got in and realized that long ass stick that should have been a 5 speed(it was the early 2000's there were no 6 speeds yet) with a ball grip was actually a clunky automatic.
Surprised about the price and comparison to the Ionic since most reviews mention the Bolt EUV is one of the lowest prices for any EV. I guess it's different in Canada as in US a base model new Ionic 5 is ~ $45K USD and a base model Chevy EUV is ~ $29K USD, which is a pretty big difference.
I was thinking of getting one of these but it was right in the middle of their battery recall so I decided to stick with gas. When my lease is up I'll look into them again, but by then the EV Equinox will be out and I think I'd rather have one of those.
Had a 2020 for a short time. Ended up getting rid of it because the DC charging was just to slow and at the time couple time a year road trip I take to visit family there was no route with sufficiently spaced chargers that this things range could reach. Combined with very long charge times just didn’t work out for me.
I'd really like to see Chevy bring back the 2nd Gen Volt body style as a pure EV or even just keep going with the Volt as is. That said, I do like these Bolts. The only question I have is why they gated some features to the EUV version when maybe you'd want super cruise on a slightly smaller Bolt as well.
Might have something to do with the software and chip requirements. Chips are hard to come by now and are expensive if you can get them. And with the added cost of the EUV, they could justify adding super cruise to the EUV, but not the EV.
Bolts have always been awesome, especially as a value proposition. The only issue I had with mine was the charge rate, everything else? Awesome. Once they bump up quickcharger speed a bit they'll be perfect.