GM IS EXPANDING ITS RECALL ON THE BOLT! The company announced that it is recalling bolts from the 2020 to 2022 years as well as some 2019 Bolts that were not covered under the previous recall. The recall now includes all Bolts beginning with the 2017 version. The problem is a chance of fire in the high voltage battery pack which could occur when the vehicle is stopped, parked and not plugged in to charge. GM says, owners should park their vehicles outside and away from houses until the repairs can be done. The automaker says, in rare circumstances there may be two defects in a single battery cell. GM will spend an additional 1.1 billion to replace the batteries in these additional vehicles. The 2022 Bolt EUV is included in the recall.
Such a shame. I hope they can sort it out. Didn't realize it was effecting the newest model years as well. I understand that Hyundai was using batteries out of the same LG factory. I'd love for these companies to get this right. America is ready for electric!
GM currently has a recall on all model year Bolts through 2022. It affects about 141,000 vehicles globally. GM has confirmed 12 battery fires have been investigated involving Bolt cars in the previous and new recall population, said GM spokesman Dan Flores.
I just bought a 2017 Bolt with a new battery (post recall) for almost half the original price. It was expensive for GM but a great deal if you can find a used one.
Just a quick info about the regen braking (or one pedal driving) . I drive an EV and it took some time to get used to it. The trick is, coming from a normal gas car, we have the habit of lifting the foot quickly, completely off the acceleration pedal. In fact, with the regen braking, you have to lift it up gradually until the car stops. It is not a must to use it, but if you do, I guarantee you'll find a difference in economy plus it makes for a much smoother ride when done correctly.
We got our 2020 Bolt at end of 2020 for 14k under msrp in US. Which made it so affordable we couldn't pass up going to EV. She may not be cute, but pretty good car to drive with no fuel or really maintenance costs
The trick to make the one pedal driving smooth is to lift off the accelerator smoothly, rather than just lift off. By modulating the accelerator up as well as down you can provide a smooth passenger experience. I don't use it on our Bolt as I am not attentive enough my wife says.
You are missing out on REGEN. You can always just use the REGEN switch on the left side of the steering wheel as you are going down a hill or slowing down. I have been able to add up to 3 more miles of range going down a long hill.
@@TwoHawksHunting the brake pedal uses regen as well. It will be interesting to see which method is most efficient: 1 pedal alone, 1 pedal + hand brake regen, drive alone, drive + hand brake regen. I plan to test it on the road to Bogus Basin ski area (16 miles, climbing about 3,500ft). Eventually I’ll upload a video of that.
Regarding the Bolt cellpack recalls, the batteries made by LG in South Korea for the Bolt and certain Hyundai/Kia EVs are the fire hazards. Part way through the 2019 model year, GM switched to using in-house batteries for the Bolt --- made at their battery plant in Warren Michigan. These US made battery packs ARE NOT subject to the fire hazard recall, only the South Korean LG produced batteries. Make sure to buy a used Bolt WITH the US MADE BATTERIES! As always, an informative and well-done review~
except one sounds like a news anchor, the other sounds like a weather reporter lol. in other words they're definitely insiders, they just have their own way of doing it. you have to be different if you wanna remain relevant with TH-cam, if everybody sounds the same in every video, that would get boring pretty fast. you still have to try out the cars for yourself to see if you like them, everyone is different.
This car is so hot it’s on fire. Great review as always. I watch them all, sometimes because I’m interested in the specific vehicle but always because of the Spencer’s. You seem like such nice people.
I bought a 2017 Bolt last year for $20k USD which is a great buy considering I've never put gas or oil in it and there is NO maintenance schedule other than rotating the tires and replacing the in-cabin air filter which is laughable when you compare it to the typical maintenance schedule of a non-EV vehicle. At any rate, aside from this car being extremely economical to own it is a lot of fun to drive. The new battery pack was installed a few days ago and GM paid for a rental car the whole time the dealership had our Bolt EV. They were extremely professional throughout the entire process. I was very impressed by the way it was handled by them. Our new battery gives us a range of just under 300 miles which gets us anywhere we typically drive (for several days on a single charge). I've never been the type of person who does "cross country road trips" (I don't know anyone who does those actually) so having a really long-range, let's say a 1,000-mile range wouldn't benefit me at all. I drive to the airport if I want to go that far. Ours has leather seats, both front and back seats are heated as is the steering wheel. It has a really nice stereo too and the hatchback with folding rear seats means we have a ton of cargo space. In a year of driving, I've only actually hit the brake pedal maybe twice when someone pulled out in front of me. One pedal driving is awesome.
Awesom buy! Right now the used car prices are high!! I'm waiting for a price drop,but the Bolt makes a lot of sense. Only negative are the seats! For me itc we will mean stopping to stretch on trips longer than 100 miles.
A great review. On paper the EUV has less cargo but in reality it's slightly bigger. Some engineers at GM have clarified that the way cargo space is measured goes against the EUV. Also just as a note the Bolt EV/EUV have a software blended braking system. So no mater what mode your in they are always trying to maximize regeneration. The only difference is software mapping. In one pedal mode there is more lift off regeneration on the accelerator. In normal mode there is more regeneration built into the brake pedal. Depending on driving habits it generally works out about the same.
I'm a big fan of manual transmissions, but in automatics, and especially BEV a button shifter is perfect. Standard shifters just get in the way and really don't look that great. There's no need for a big lever to put a BEV into gear. That's just silly.
I'm late to the game here, but I wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your reviews. I'm a car nut and I find myself looking for your reviews the most. My wife and I have owned a 21 Bolt Premier and have to agree with what you have said concerning how nice the Bolt is. We've been buying cars together for 53 years ......and the Bolt is one of our favorites. Lastly...I'm thankful that all of your videos have Closed Captions for those of us that are hearing impaired. What a great team you two are!
NEW RECALL! 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolts under another recall over battery fire risk. GM will conduct a new recall to replace defective battery modules. This is in addition to a previous software update recall. The new statement tells customers to use Hilltop Reserve or Target Charge Level charging modes, depending on model year to limit charging to 90%. Bolt EV owners should avoid letting battery charge go below 70 miles of remaining range and to charge their vehicle after each use. They have also been told to continue to park their vehicle outside and not leave vehicles charging overnight.
This goes back to my comments about my cousins Bolt having recurring issues with charging. GM needs to sort these problems out. There reputation for unreliability is killing the brand. Cadillac seems to be doing a lot better than Chevy. This new “ fix” means you can’t use the full charge, lose range, or risk the car burning to ashes. Not ideal by any stretch of the imagination.
There have been 9 confirmed cases of 2017 - 2019 Bolts catching fire. Roughly 75,000 Bolts sold in that time period. This equals a .012% chance of a 2017-2019 Bolt catching fire. By comparison, Tesla delivered 25 Model S Plaids on June 10 and 1 of the 25 caught fire. This equals a 4.0% chance of a Model S Plaid catching fire. So what do these numbers indicate? Nothing. The reality is that all car manufacturers have recalls. It is the nature of the business.
Bolts and Fires! Something to worry about if you are an owner: Until GM can get parts to dealers and people can get their vehicles in for the fix, owners of the recalled cars should not park them in garages. Also, Flores said GM recommends they do the following: Return the vehicle to the 90% state of charge limitation using Hilltop Reserve mode (for 2017-18 model years) or Target Charge Level mode (for 2019 model year), or visit a dealer to make that change. Charge the vehicle after each use and avoid depleting the battery below 70 miles of remaining range. Park the vehicle outside immediately after charging and do not leave the vehicle charging overnight. Customers who have not received the advanced diagnostics software should visit their dealer to get the update. After obtaining the software, limit the state of charge to 90% and follow the advice above. The starting price for a 2021 base Chevrolet Bolt EV is $36,500. Flores said GM is not providing an estimate at this time for how much this recall and the first one will cost the automaker. Flores did say that since the first recall repair, including the advanced software diagnostics, the cost to GM “was not material” but GM did not disclose a cost for it.
@@kratosdisciple4637 unfortunately, it's not just the fires, it's the reduction in range as well and the way it can be charged. The software "fix" involves not being able to charge the vehicle overnight and limits useful battery use between 90% and 70 miles. That seems like a temporary "fix" at best.
For comparison purposes, I am getting used to kWh/100km with other EV reviews. Since I will no longer buy litres anymore, I don’t really care about liter equivalent… a suggestion…
Before criticizing One-Pedal mode, which has always been available on the Bolt (just shift into "L"), you should use One-Pedal mode for a few days. If it makes you sick, you are definitely NOT using it proficiently. When you do, it is much smoother than "D." It offers much finer control over slowing that the brake pads do. It is much safer when driving downhill. It makes driving on twisty roads easier as you never need to switch to the brake pedal. It saves your brake pads and rotors. And it recharges the battery better, offering better range.
GM is definitely firing a shot over their competitor's bows with that $31,000 (US) price. And I am SO glad that GM finally came to their senses and made DC Fast charging STANDARD instead of as an expensive up-charge. Kind of disappointed that the max DC charge rate is only 55kw when others are doing 100-250kw. Still, this is an AMAZING price for what you get. I hope they've sorted out the battery fire issues.
I enjoy your videos very much. I love that you’re doing this as a couple and enjoy watching how you successfully and agreeably navigate different pints of view. Good on ya
Heavily refreshed is a big overstatement. It is the same vehicle as the 2021 with a new body, interior, and Super Cruise. It still has the same battery pack, same slow (55kW compared to Tesla's 250kW) DC charge speed, and same inability to precondition the car like many competitors. This is coming from a Bolt owner.
A shifter would be over kill as it's not mechanically doing anything. A rotary dial would take up less room but to put a shifter in just for the feel is adding unnecessary cost.
I live in Minnesota and drive a 2017 Chevy Bolt EV. I do rideshare, so about 3500 miles a month. It handles the snow well, just get some good winter tires!
You don't need AWD for good snow performance. You need winter tires whether it's 2WD or AWD. Given the lower center of gravity of EVs in general you'll get excellent snow performance with winters on. Great combo.
I guess everyone has their standards. Not sure how AWD would make it more desirable? It would add 200+ pounds to an already heavy electric car and would do little to nothing to improve snow/ice driving. Are you jacking it up to be a monster ev? Or do you just want more for the money? It would be quick off the line in AWD I suppose, but it doesn’t have so much horsepower that FWD can’t handle.
Yes, you are right, we should have and to be honest with you we had our notes with us to make sure we mentioned it. When we film, it's very fast paced and we mostly ad-lib the information we want to put out to keep it natural and not so scripted. We try to stay on track the best we can, but sometimes we forget unfortunately. Here is the information you are looking for -
If they did, they would have to tell you that GM’s new 2022 Bolt can only take 50kW max….not 75, not 100, 125, 150 or more … like any other newly released model of other brands. It’s basically the slowest charging EV car sold in US or Canada there is. Period. That’s why they have not told you….
Can you charge at home with 110 volts? I found that to be the most practical (with my previous Chevrolet Spark EV), just plug in at night and it's done in the morning. Also slow charging is easier on the battery.
This car won't get me out of my new Camry. I need a BEV to have a 10 yr 100,000 km warranty and charge at least 100km range in under 10 mins and cost under $27k Cdn. Not catching fire would be a plus also.
I wish they would stop calling anything over $25k affordable. Let’s be honest, nobody making less than $100k per year should be spending anywhere near $600 per month on a vehicle loan.
For me the biggest issue for the Bolt is its short will base. The Bolt will really beats you up on rough roads. It also has a narrower wheel base than the Niro with limits its cornering. I wish the Bolt EV had a wider and longer wheel base.
@@macrumpton Same with those Priuses that caught fire too. Seems like when there is a screw up at GM it's a problem. Same screw up elsewhere, ahhh!! shit happens.
The reason why you found one pedal driving jerky is because you weren't feathering the accelerator pedal and completely removing your foot from the pedal. I have a bolt and and come to a stop without any jerking. The problem in this case was between the wheel and the seat. :)
I wanted to trade my 2007 HHR for a New Bolt. But when the fires started, I stopped looking. How can I sleep at night with this charging in my Garage? Will GM Rebuild my home if it burns down? I am leaning towards a Model Y now.
I'd rather have the Chevy Volt, at least it's a hybrid instead of being limited to driving until you have to stop and recharge. The car recharges it's battery while you drive and not running on the battery alone.
I had a Gen1 Volt and now a Gen 2. Outstanding cars. Brilliantly engineered drivetrain. GM was dumb to drop it. (After never even promoting, or explaining this brilliant car in the first place.)
Good review 👍. Don't buy this car until you see how GM will take care of previous owners with battery issue. Otherwise how will you know how they will take care of you if you purchase this one.
As an owner of a 2012 Volt that went through a warranty battery replacement I was out of a car for 3 months without rental reimbursment. Not to mention that only 1 out of 6 dealers in the philadelphia area were even trained to do the replacement
Great review again! But I have to ask..what's the deal with disliking button shifters? Most times I put my car in drive and forget about it; my interaction with the shifter is kinda minimal. So help me, I want to understand why the dislike
People don't like change. If most cars had buttons since day one and manufacturers switched to a shift lever, people would complain that it didn't have buttons they were used to.
HI GUYS! Great review. Indeed, I feel like my next personal car will most probably be an EV...living in Qc, electricity is very cheap! Now, is it safe in the winter? Good tires always, but what about the HVAC...is this going to be a challenge in -25C température? Especially with the defrost in full mode? Thanks for your review. Really enjoy your interactivity! Remi (Qc, Qc)
I think the issue is they don't have the capability to replace them because of all the shortages as I understand. Unless they simply said we're not going to do anything about it.
@@314jeepsnmopars3 That may be the issue, but I was referring to a recent story in the news. The owner's car caught on fire and it had to be junked. GM acknowledged it was their fault (the battery) but wouldn't replace the vehicle. They also wouldn't waive the remaining $12,000 balance owed on the car. Ultimately, the GM dealership ghosted him and told him to sue them. GM would certainly have lost in court, but they know individuals almost never have the money or power to sue a large company and win. The process is lengthy and expensive. He opted not to sue of course. He now makes payments on a car he doesn't own to a company who didn't stand behind their vehicles.
@@willlyles4031 that's the shadiest shit I've heard a car company do in recent history... but again it's from the company who's Cobalt ignitions were faulty and told owners to just not put a ton of weight on the key. I think if enough of these owners get together and get backed by a good lawyer that deals with these kind of things they may come out ahead. I could see GM even making a closed door deal to make them shut up since a case like that would make them look really bad in the new EV way they are going, and bad press like that would make people not buy GM EVs and in the end making the company file for bankruptcy if enough people didn't trust GM when the push for EVs goes full swing.
😂 "Chevrolet...how did you make the Bolt so affordable?" Chevrolet: We cut corners over several model years to make a piece of garbage with fundamental flaws that can burn your car AND house down.... Ur welcome!
Evs for all. Can't wait to see the gm joint Honda products soon. Andrea, u wear whatever u want. Ur whole family is a great Canadian example. Ppl need to be driving stuff like this, it's what we really need. Cheers from Montreal. (Zach it's not green slime btw)
Great car great review - shame this car won't be available in UK it would sell in droves over here. Well done GM for making the price more affordable. Hopefully this could be the catalyst to drive all EV prices down across the market...
Nice video! The new 2023 Chevrolet Bolt is now the cheapest EV in America! The Bolt is a quality EV with great range and offered at a great price. 🚗 ⚡️
I think more importantly is that the Bolt’s battery has a very good thermal management system…meaning if it’s extremely hot or cold outside, and plugged in, the battery is kept at optimum temperature preserving longevity…unlike say the Nissan Leaf. Check out Weber automotive on yt. He does a tear down of a bolt and goes into detail of the engineering compared to others in a series of bolt videos
Shit I have a 24kWh Leaf in Canada and I dont need a heat pump. They dont work well below 0c and above that you do not require much energy to heat the incoming air with a regular resistive heater. You might use 2-3 kWh for every hour of driving for heat which is really just a drop in the bucket compared to the energy used to drive. With the massive battery in that I would rather save a few $k off of the sticker price than pay for a heat pump,
To answer your first question, they made it more affordable because it was overpriced before when you were able to get the tax credit. Now that you can't get the tax credit for chevys, they lowered the MSRP to compensate.
You didn't mention the federal incentive in Canada, which takes another $5000 CAD off the price. With that incentive, the Bolt seems to be the best value EV currently on the market. I'm still waiting on the Ioniq 5 price to see if it'll be worth the stretch. Love your review format!
First time viewer. Very impressive presentation if you don't mind me saying. I'm really smitten by the Bolt.😉 I've been reaching heavily and you to cover all the bases in such a concise and orderly fashion. But not to mention 2000 lbs. Towing capacity too. Next stop.... Test drive! And the final leap.... Can I give up three pedals on the floor ? (Currently driving my second Kia soul 2019. Every car I've ever purchased brand new has had a manual gearbox I've been driving for 46 years). But I do want to go electric asap. The Bolt seems like a, pound for pound... electrified 'Soul'. Thanks for the show! Peace. PS.... and I just subscribed.
Did they update the back suspension? It was a solid trailing axle before, very bad for handling I hope they now have independent back & front suspension.
I don't know who want economy and want anything but hard plastic? I on the other hand love the hard plastic because if you don't like to see dirty hands and prints that require detailing to get the car look clean and new again. Hard plastic is easy to clean and condition. I hate the fabric or anything like is on the roof, seats and anything can get dirty and can't easily wipe off. I don't mind that and if that what help keep cost down I don't mind.
The EUV version, starting at just $40k CAD is going too sell like hotcakes. Especially in the BC market where gas is crazy expensive and you get an 8k subsidy from the governments. Throw in the included charger credit and bingo, Chevy have a huge winner. I think the EUV makes a great vehicle for an urban/suburban family with a couple of kids, especially for a second car. I think the Ioniq 5 and EV6 will be more refined with higher tech, but won't be worth the price stretch for most families. Kudos GM.
That $750 credit on FLO network sounds nice but VW is offering three years of free charging on Electrify Canada. That plus a massive recall puts others ahead for me.
With the 13k incentives in Québec, this is cheaper than a base Corolla or Civic hatch. There's tons of the previous (and a lot more expensive and not as nice on the inside) one on the roads already. I expect to see this thing everywhere, and it's a good thing!
I hate that they updated the taillights where the active portions (brake and signal) are the sliver slim units in the bumper. The pieces that are in the lift-gate are only a style element….those style elements are are in a better position and easier to see than the actual brake and turn signal location.
@Raymond Cai I understand the regulation, but on the older model there were a separate set of brake lights on the bumper that would only activate when the liftgate was open..otherwise the brakes where at eye level but the amber signals were below with the secondary brake lights and backup lights.
How far do you think it will go with the air conditioning on the whole time? Can you do a test like that? I live in the desert southwest where temperatures in the summer time are 120 degrees.
How did they make it affordable? They caught on fire so many times that the only way to sell them is to make them the same price as a hot wheels car found at your local Dollarama! 😂🤑
Hey. Excellent report. Very emotional to me as I used to work in 2016 on the launch of the Opel equivalent first version : the Ampera-e. But it never came to France !!! Greetings from stormy Champagne.
This is an amazing car for fleets, delivery cars and even taxis. We have 3 2021 ones at my municipal job and we can drive all day long and all over the city for pretty much a whole week without charging
This may be the first EV that I ‘might’ recommend. GM/Chevy appears to have a decent product, a great dealership network and an amazingly appropriate (accurate?) pricing model. I would curious to see how they calculate their lease rates. But it look like a pretty good offering. Well done them. Thanks for the video.
You guys are on track to have 200K subscribers and over a 100 MILLION! views before the Years end... which is great! However, with your current formula (5 a week, editing, content (information/filming/solo and couple car reviews/new format) and models presented (including older reviews on Fridays),... I predict that you may be able to hit those markers in half that time. So... things are going well for you guys. I might suggest that you do a slightly heavier push on ‘Sharing’, in order to help accelerate that growth. 100 Million views ... imagine that! Much of that growth because of your hard work, Andrea. Congratulations and keep up the great work.
Hi, I'm thinking about getting this car and I was wondering how much room you guys have while sitting in it? The size won't really bother me since I'm 5ft and 5in but my brother is a foot and half taller than me and it's a little tricky to find cars that he'll be able to fit into to be able to take him to work.
Love the video! Great reviews! One question: whether the 2022 Bolt EV has the "Adaptive cruise Control' feature included in the basic model? Thanks, Sean
GM IS EXPANDING ITS RECALL ON THE BOLT! The company announced that it is recalling bolts from the 2020 to 2022 years as well as some 2019 Bolts that were not covered under the previous recall. The recall now includes all Bolts beginning with the 2017 version. The problem is a chance of fire in the high voltage battery pack which could occur when the vehicle is stopped, parked and not plugged in to charge. GM says, owners should park their vehicles outside and away from houses until the repairs can be done. The automaker says, in rare circumstances there may be two defects in a single battery cell. GM will spend an additional 1.1 billion to replace the batteries in these additional vehicles. The 2022 Bolt EUV is included in the recall.
Such a shame. I hope they can sort it out. Didn't realize it was effecting the newest model years as well. I understand that Hyundai was using batteries out of the same LG factory. I'd love for these companies to get this right. America is ready for electric!
@no nameYes, Production is shut down til G.M. can figure out what to do. They think a $1.8 billion to fix. WOW - how much profit after taking a hit.
GM currently has a recall on all model year Bolts through 2022. It affects about 141,000 vehicles globally. GM has confirmed 12 battery fires have been investigated involving Bolt cars in the previous and new recall population, said GM spokesman Dan Flores.
I just bought a 2017 Bolt with a new battery (post recall) for almost half the original price. It was expensive for GM but a great deal if you can find a used one.
Just a quick info about the regen braking (or one pedal driving) . I drive an EV and it took some time to get used to it. The trick is, coming from a normal gas car, we have the habit of lifting the foot quickly, completely off the acceleration pedal. In fact, with the regen braking, you have to lift it up gradually until the car stops. It is not a must to use it, but if you do, I guarantee you'll find a difference in economy plus it makes for a much smoother ride when done correctly.
We got our 2020 Bolt at end of 2020 for 14k under msrp in US. Which made it so affordable we couldn't pass up going to EV. She may not be cute, but pretty good car to drive with no fuel or really maintenance costs
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We have a 2020 Bolt as well. It is great car for what it is - an inexpensive, small EV that we use around town.
The trick to make the one pedal driving smooth is to lift off the accelerator smoothly, rather than just lift off. By modulating the accelerator up as well as down you can provide a smooth passenger experience. I don't use it on our Bolt as I am not attentive enough my wife says.
You are missing out on REGEN. You can always just use the REGEN switch on the left side of the steering wheel as you are going down a hill or slowing down. I have been able to add up to 3 more miles of range going down a long hill.
@@TwoHawksHunting the brake pedal uses regen as well. It will be interesting to see which method is most efficient: 1 pedal alone, 1 pedal + hand brake regen, drive alone, drive + hand brake regen. I plan to test it on the road to Bogus Basin ski area (16 miles, climbing about 3,500ft). Eventually I’ll upload a video of that.
@@TwoHawksHunting Switch? LOL
@@TwoHawksHunting you are not missing out since the brake pedal does regen the same way
Regarding the Bolt cellpack recalls, the batteries made by LG in South Korea for the Bolt and certain Hyundai/Kia EVs are the fire hazards.
Part way through the 2019 model year, GM switched to using in-house batteries for the Bolt --- made at their battery plant in Warren Michigan. These US made battery packs ARE NOT subject to the fire hazard recall, only the South Korean LG produced batteries. Make sure to buy a used Bolt WITH the US MADE BATTERIES!
As always, an informative and well-done review~
Thanks for sharing, you are right correct about the batteries. This new Bolt should be just fine. Glad you enjoyed the review.
Well right off the hockey stick i can tell this is a balanced and unbiased review.
Doesn't sound like two PR folks at all.
I can tell right away I don't have to tell you the meaning of sarcastic.
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except one sounds like a news anchor, the other sounds like a weather reporter lol.
in other words they're definitely insiders, they just have their own way of doing it.
you have to be different if you wanna remain relevant with TH-cam, if everybody sounds the same in every video, that would get boring pretty fast. you still have to try out the cars for yourself to see if you like them,
everyone is different.
Another great review guys! Love your couple reviews. Keep them coming. Greetings from the Buckeye State.
We really appreciate it, thank you!
This car is so hot it’s on fire.
Great review as always. I watch them all, sometimes because I’m interested in the specific vehicle but always because of the Spencer’s. You seem like such nice people.
Thank you, we appreciate that 👌
I bought a 2017 Bolt last year for $20k USD which is a great buy considering I've never put gas or oil in it and there is NO maintenance schedule other than rotating the tires and replacing the in-cabin air filter which is laughable when you compare it to the typical maintenance schedule of a non-EV vehicle. At any rate, aside from this car being extremely economical to own it is a lot of fun to drive.
The new battery pack was installed a few days ago and GM paid for a rental car the whole time the dealership had our Bolt EV. They were extremely professional throughout the entire process. I was very impressed by the way it was handled by them.
Our new battery gives us a range of just under 300 miles which gets us anywhere we typically drive (for several days on a single charge). I've never been the type of person who does "cross country road trips" (I don't know anyone who does those actually) so having a really long-range, let's say a 1,000-mile range wouldn't benefit me at all. I drive to the airport if I want to go that far. Ours has leather seats, both front and back seats are heated as is the steering wheel. It has a really nice stereo too and the hatchback with folding rear seats means we have a ton of cargo space. In a year of driving, I've only actually hit the brake pedal maybe twice when someone pulled out in front of me. One pedal driving is awesome.
Awesom buy! Right now the used car prices are high!! I'm waiting for a price drop,but the Bolt makes a lot of sense. Only negative are the seats! For me itc we will mean stopping to stretch on trips longer than 100 miles.
How often do you replace tires? I'm thinking heavy car and instant torque = more frequent tire changes?
A great review. On paper the EUV has less cargo but in reality it's slightly bigger. Some engineers at GM have clarified that the way cargo space is measured goes against the EUV. Also just as a note the Bolt EV/EUV have a software blended braking system. So no mater what mode your in they are always trying to maximize regeneration. The only difference is software mapping. In one pedal mode there is more lift off regeneration on the accelerator. In normal mode there is more regeneration built into the brake pedal. Depending on driving habits it generally works out about the same.
Thank you so many people misunderstand one pedal
This channel should have far more subscribers. Always upbeat and great content.
Wow, thank you so much, we are definitely working on it. 200,000 subs here we come!
I took out a million dollar insurance policy on my house and bought one of these and put it in the garage.
Fingers crossed guys !
No insurance covers damages caused by war actions or act of God. The latter includes act of devil aka "gm".
I'm a big fan of manual transmissions, but in automatics, and especially BEV a button shifter is perfect. Standard shifters just get in the way and really don't look that great. There's no need for a big lever to put a BEV into gear. That's just silly.
I'm late to the game here, but I wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your reviews. I'm a car nut and I find myself looking for your reviews the most. My wife and I have owned a 21 Bolt Premier and have to agree with what you have said concerning how nice the Bolt is. We've been buying cars together for 53 years ......and the Bolt is one of our favorites. Lastly...I'm thankful that all of your videos have Closed Captions for those of us that are hearing impaired. What a great team you two are!
Thanks so much for the kind words and enjoy your Bolt!
NEW RECALL! 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolts under another recall over battery fire risk. GM will conduct a new recall to replace defective battery modules. This is in addition to a previous software update recall. The new statement tells customers to use Hilltop Reserve or Target Charge Level charging modes, depending on model year to limit charging to 90%. Bolt EV owners should avoid letting battery charge go below 70 miles of remaining range and to charge their vehicle after each use. They have also been told to continue to park their vehicle outside and not leave vehicles charging overnight.
I think in the end, GM will just replace all the battery packs with new production LG Solutions battery packs that are vastly more safe.
This goes back to my comments about my cousins Bolt having recurring issues with charging. GM needs to sort these problems out. There reputation for unreliability is killing the brand. Cadillac seems to be doing a lot better than Chevy. This new “ fix” means you can’t use the full charge, lose range, or risk the car burning to ashes. Not ideal by any stretch of the imagination.
There have been 9 confirmed cases of 2017 - 2019 Bolts catching fire. Roughly 75,000 Bolts sold in that time period. This equals a .012% chance of a 2017-2019 Bolt catching fire. By comparison, Tesla delivered 25 Model S Plaids on June 10 and 1 of the 25 caught fire. This equals a 4.0% chance of a Model S Plaid catching fire.
So what do these numbers indicate?
Nothing.
The reality is that all car manufacturers have recalls. It is the nature of the business.
Bolts and Fires! Something to worry about if you are an owner:
Until GM can get parts to dealers and people can get their vehicles in for the fix, owners of the recalled cars should not park them in garages.
Also, Flores said GM recommends they do the following:
Return the vehicle to the 90% state of charge limitation using Hilltop Reserve mode (for 2017-18 model years) or Target Charge Level mode (for 2019 model year), or visit a dealer to make that change.
Charge the vehicle after each use and avoid depleting the battery below 70 miles of remaining range.
Park the vehicle outside immediately after charging and do not leave the vehicle charging overnight.
Customers who have not received the advanced diagnostics software should visit their dealer to get the update. After obtaining the software, limit the state of charge to 90% and follow the advice above.
The starting price for a 2021 base Chevrolet Bolt EV is $36,500. Flores said GM is not providing an estimate at this time for how much this recall and the first one will cost the automaker. Flores did say that since the first recall repair, including the advanced software diagnostics, the cost to GM “was not material” but GM did not disclose a cost for it.
@@kratosdisciple4637 unfortunately, it's not just the fires, it's the reduction in range as well and the way it can be charged. The software "fix" involves not being able to charge the vehicle overnight and limits useful battery use between 90% and 70 miles. That seems like a temporary "fix" at best.
For comparison purposes, I am getting used to kWh/100km with other EV reviews. Since I will no longer buy litres anymore, I don’t really care about liter equivalent… a suggestion…
Before criticizing One-Pedal mode, which has always been available on the Bolt (just shift into "L"), you should use One-Pedal mode for a few days. If it makes you sick, you are definitely NOT using it proficiently. When you do, it is much smoother than "D." It offers much finer control over slowing that the brake pads do. It is much safer when driving downhill. It makes driving on twisty roads easier as you never need to switch to the brake pedal. It saves your brake pads and rotors. And it recharges the battery better, offering better range.
GM is definitely firing a shot over their competitor's bows with that $31,000 (US) price. And I am SO glad that GM finally came to their senses and made DC Fast charging STANDARD instead of as an expensive up-charge. Kind of disappointed that the max DC charge rate is only 55kw when others are doing 100-250kw. Still, this is an AMAZING price for what you get. I hope they've sorted out the battery fire issues.
I swear the Canadian automotive channels are the best.
Who are we to disagreeee....haha
Thanks for this! 🙏
I enjoy your videos very much. I love that you’re doing this as a couple and enjoy watching how you successfully and agreeably navigate different pints of view. Good on ya
Thanks for watching!
Awesome! Thank you!
Heavily refreshed is a big overstatement. It is the same vehicle as the 2021 with a new body, interior, and Super Cruise. It still has the same battery pack, same slow (55kW compared to Tesla's 250kW) DC charge speed, and same inability to precondition the car like many competitors. This is coming from a Bolt owner.
Love the one pedal driving. Should be industry standard.
Just pulled the trigger on a 2023 this morning.
A shifter would be over kill as it's not mechanically doing anything.
A rotary dial would take up less room but to put a shifter in just for the feel is adding unnecessary cost.
Rotary dial is the Chrysler 200. No thanks.
Unfortunately chevy had left out Indonesia since 2019. I'm using trax now and it'll be pleasure to have a bolt as an upgrade.
I wish there was an all-wheel drive version for Canada.
I live in Minnesota and drive a 2017 Chevy Bolt EV. I do rideshare, so about 3500 miles a month. It handles the snow well, just get some good winter tires!
You don't need AWD for good snow performance. You need winter tires whether it's 2WD or AWD. Given the lower center of gravity of EVs in general you'll get excellent snow performance with winters on. Great combo.
@@Allan_A It's amazing what snow tires can do for a car with FWD.
Nope, snow tires don't replace awd
@@guyletourneau6167 Ok well tell that to the idiots running summer tires in winter becaue they have "aLl WHeeL DrIVe". Tires are a huge factor.
$32k would be a no brainer for me if Chevy offered this in AWD. Maybe next year.
I guess everyone has their standards. Not sure how AWD would make it more desirable? It would add 200+ pounds to an already heavy electric car and would do little to nothing to improve snow/ice driving. Are you jacking it up to be a monster ev? Or do you just want more for the money? It would be quick off the line in AWD I suppose, but it doesn’t have so much horsepower that FWD can’t handle.
Wishing they had talked about how quickly it will recharge. Very important info for an EV.
Yes, you are right, we should have and to be honest with you we had our notes with us to make sure we mentioned it. When we film, it's very fast paced and we mostly ad-lib the information we want to put out to keep it natural and not so scripted. We try to stay on track the best we can, but sometimes we forget unfortunately. Here is the information you are looking for -
If they did, they would have to tell you that GM’s new 2022 Bolt can only take 50kW max….not 75, not 100, 125, 150 or more … like any other newly released model of other brands. It’s basically the slowest charging EV car sold in US or Canada there is. Period. That’s why they have not told you….
Can you charge at home with 110 volts? I found that to be the most practical (with my previous Chevrolet Spark EV), just plug in at night and it's done in the morning. Also slow charging is easier on the battery.
Yes you can.
I totally agree with Andrea on the glass panel roof and shifter nob for the transmission plus 360 camera view of the outside of the vehicle.
How does the Bolt handle crosswinds at highway speeds?
It burns.
Circling back…y’all’s review influenced my eventual purchase of a Bolt EV (Jan 2024).
Great choice!
This car won't get me out of my new Camry. I need a BEV to have a 10 yr 100,000 km warranty and charge at least 100km range in under 10 mins and cost under $27k Cdn. Not catching fire would be a plus also.
I wish they would stop calling anything over $25k affordable. Let’s be honest, nobody making less than $100k per year should be spending anywhere near $600 per month on a vehicle loan.
For me the biggest issue for the Bolt is its short will base. The Bolt will really beats you up on rough roads. It also has a narrower wheel base than the Niro with limits its cornering. I wish the Bolt EV had a wider and longer wheel base.
Did you ever drive the Bolt EUV? I love your videos. In a world of TONS of TH-cam car reviews, I like yours the best! Thx.
GM crossovers are like Bic lighters. Brightly colored, functional for a few moments, otherwise disposable.
And also are really good for starting fires!
@@macrumpton Same with those Priuses that caught fire too. Seems like when there is a screw up at GM it's a problem. Same screw up elsewhere, ahhh!! shit happens.
And other cars aren't disposable?? They're all the same these days.
Like all GM products.........Paul
Yes, would hate to be promoting a car that is dangerous to drive and starts on fire. Park at the end of the block.
The reason why you found one pedal driving jerky is because you weren't feathering the accelerator pedal and completely removing your foot from the pedal. I have a bolt and and come to a stop without any jerking. The problem in this case was between the wheel and the seat. :)
I wanted to trade my 2007 HHR for a New Bolt. But when the fires started, I stopped looking. How can I sleep at night with this charging in my Garage? Will GM Rebuild my home if it burns down? I am leaning towards a Model Y now.
Smart choice.
I hope you guys can test the EUV soon now that production has restarted with the new battery packs.
I'd rather have the Chevy Volt, at least it's a hybrid instead of being limited to driving until you have to stop and recharge. The car recharges it's battery while you drive and not running on the battery alone.
I had a Gen1 Volt and now a Gen 2. Outstanding cars. Brilliantly engineered drivetrain. GM was dumb to drop it. (After never even promoting, or explaining this brilliant car in the first place.)
I leased a 2021 Premier in March through Costco for $288 a month. Why drive an ICE? Gas here in SoCal is over $4 gallon.
Ah !!! No gloves 🧤 required for Zack during summer time 😂😂😂. That was nicely played Andrea 😉👍👌. Have a wonderful weekend you guys !!!
A+++
I love my 2022 chevy bolt euv!! Just wish they made it in a awd version!
What I'd like to see is, How Much $$ Your Electric Bill Goes Up Charging an Electric Car, versus paying for Gas?
Good review 👍.
Don't buy this car until you see how GM will take care of previous owners with battery issue. Otherwise how will you know how they will take care of you if you purchase this one.
As an owner of a 2012 Volt that went through a warranty battery replacement I was out of a car for 3 months without rental reimbursment. Not to mention that only 1 out of 6 dealers in the philadelphia area were even trained to do the replacement
Great review again! But I have to ask..what's the deal with disliking button shifters? Most times I put my car in drive and forget about it; my interaction with the shifter is kinda minimal. So help me, I want to understand why the dislike
People don't like change. If most cars had buttons since day one and manufacturers switched to a shift lever, people would complain that it didn't have buttons they were used to.
"Actually somewhat affortable". I love that line.
I wish this brand / model was sold in the U.K.
The car looks good from all angles.
Greetings from Cumbria in the U.K.
Yeah! Compared to your cars (rover, jag), even chevy is a marvel of engineering...
HI GUYS! Great review. Indeed, I feel like my next personal car will most probably be an EV...living in Qc, electricity is very cheap! Now, is it safe in the winter? Good tires always, but what about the HVAC...is this going to be a challenge in -25C température? Especially with the defrost in full mode? Thanks for your review. Really enjoy your interactivity! Remi (Qc, Qc)
The battery generates heat. In the case of the Bolt, plenty of it.
Best car for city Driving i believe
For some reason, I watched the coffee segment more than once...
Catches on fire, but GM won't replace. Seen this story too many times. GM doesn't stand behind their vehicles.
I think the issue is they don't have the capability to replace them because of all the shortages as I understand. Unless they simply said we're not going to do anything about it.
@@314jeepsnmopars3 That may be the issue, but I was referring to a recent story in the news. The owner's car caught on fire and it had to be junked. GM acknowledged it was their fault (the battery) but wouldn't replace the vehicle. They also wouldn't waive the remaining $12,000 balance owed on the car. Ultimately, the GM dealership ghosted him and told him to sue them. GM would certainly have lost in court, but they know individuals almost never have the money or power to sue a large company and win. The process is lengthy and expensive. He opted not to sue of course. He now makes payments on a car he doesn't own to a company who didn't stand behind their vehicles.
@@willlyles4031 that's when I get local news involved, we're there no local state laws to protect this person from doing this?
@@willlyles4031 that's the shadiest shit I've heard a car company do in recent history... but again it's from the company who's Cobalt ignitions were faulty and told owners to just not put a ton of weight on the key. I think if enough of these owners get together and get backed by a good lawyer that deals with these kind of things they may come out ahead. I could see GM even making a closed door deal to make them shut up since a case like that would make them look really bad in the new EV way they are going, and bad press like that would make people not buy GM EVs and in the end making the company file for bankruptcy if enough people didn't trust GM when the push for EVs goes full swing.
😂 "Chevrolet...how did you make the Bolt so affordable?"
Chevrolet: We cut corners over several model years to make a piece of garbage with fundamental flaws that can burn your car AND house down.... Ur welcome!
And they will not stand behind that product after it burns your house down.
Evs for all. Can't wait to see the gm joint Honda products soon. Andrea, u wear whatever u want. Ur whole family is a great Canadian example. Ppl need to be driving stuff like this, it's what we really need. Cheers from Montreal. (Zach it's not green slime btw)
Yes, EV's for all, this one is affordable. Thanks for your kinds words...geez it's only a skirt.
Put that slime on your fries....
Great car great review - shame this car won't be available in UK it would sell in droves over here. Well done GM for making the price more affordable. Hopefully this could be the catalyst to drive all EV prices down across the market...
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.
I WOULD WAIT ON EV VEHICLES ,LOOKS GREAT ,AWESOME REVIEW .
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
Nice video! The new 2023 Chevrolet Bolt is now the cheapest EV in America! The Bolt is a quality EV with great range and offered at a great price. 🚗 ⚡️
Does it have a heat pump or at least an optional one? That's absolutely imperative for an ev in Canada.
No, it does't have a heat pump.
I think more importantly is that the Bolt’s battery has a very good thermal management system…meaning if it’s extremely hot or cold outside, and plugged in, the battery is kept at optimum temperature preserving longevity…unlike say the Nissan Leaf. Check out Weber automotive on yt. He does a tear down of a bolt and goes into detail of the engineering compared to others in a series of bolt videos
You won't need a heat pump with this hot car. You'll need a fire extinguisher.
Shit I have a 24kWh Leaf in Canada and I dont need a heat pump. They dont work well below 0c and above that you do not require much energy to heat the incoming air with a regular resistive heater. You might use 2-3 kWh for every hour of driving for heat which is really just a drop in the bucket compared to the energy used to drive. With the massive battery in that I would rather save a few $k off of the sticker price than pay for a heat pump,
@@janoycresnova9156 lol
To answer your first question, they made it more affordable because it was overpriced before when you were able to get the tax credit. Now that you can't get the tax credit for chevys, they lowered the MSRP to compensate.
Excellent point
Great job. Keep em coming.
Thank you very much!
I agree that the electronic shifter in the previous Bolt works is quite slick.
I iike your review guys it's so realistic and t's what most people want, other testers take cars to a level that most people never will.
Love you guys.
And lets rant on stupid button shifters till all manufactures give us back the good and easy to use gear levers again.
Haha thanks!
You didn't mention the federal incentive in Canada, which takes another $5000 CAD off the price. With that incentive, the Bolt seems to be the best value EV currently on the market. I'm still waiting on the Ioniq 5 price to see if it'll be worth the stretch. Love your review format!
34k is still out of reach for the majority of people. Most Americans can't even afford their monthly rent. I'll keep waiting.
🧐Cars are cheap in the USA. 🤔 A Honda Fit (with 1.3L CVT) cost $30k. A Ford Mustang 5.0 starts at $115k (prices in the Netherlands 😖)
Great EV,great review...love you guys.....to bad that here in Romania we can't buy it
Thank you! 🙏
My theory for the cargo is that it's just that the back window is more sloped.
First time viewer.
Very impressive presentation if you don't mind me saying.
I'm really smitten by the Bolt.😉
I've been reaching heavily and you to cover all the bases in such a concise and orderly fashion.
But not to mention 2000 lbs. Towing capacity too.
Next stop.... Test drive!
And the final leap.... Can I give up three pedals on the floor ?
(Currently driving my second Kia soul 2019. Every car I've ever purchased brand new has had a manual gearbox I've been driving for 46 years).
But I do want to go electric asap.
The Bolt seems like a, pound for pound... electrified 'Soul'.
Thanks for the show!
Peace.
PS.... and I just subscribed.
Thanks for the sub, really glad you enjoyed the review - Andrea
I'm impressed with that interior just like Andrea color coordinates her clothing with the vehicle she reviews
Thank you, big improvement to the interior on this 2022 model.
@@andreaspencer9813 yes....for a GM, I'm really impressed...can you get Zack to wear a non-plaid shirt anytime soon?
Now you like women paul? What changed?
@@nickr3441 you're a funny guy
Outstanding review of an interesting EV. Really like the vibe of these two!
Wow, thank you very much!
once you get used to 1 pedal...life is just grand. However, i use the paddle more than the pedal so i can coast and maximize range ;)
Did they update the back suspension? It was a solid trailing axle before, very bad for handling I hope they now have independent back & front suspension.
Purchased 2021 Chevy Bolt Premier brand new $29k OTD. Best bang for the buck EUV. GM got this one right.
I don't know who want economy and want anything but hard plastic? I on the other hand love the hard plastic because if you don't like to see dirty hands and prints that require detailing to get the car look clean and new again. Hard plastic is easy to clean and condition. I hate the fabric or anything like is on the roof, seats and anything can get dirty and can't easily wipe off. I don't mind that and if that what help keep cost down I don't mind.
Legend has it the bolt will go over 300mph
"Actually somewhat affordable." Ha! Love it.
Rarely ever see a US/Canada car that I think would sell well across the pond but this is it. Good job Chevy
I would prefer a VW or Audi etc for a little cache. BUT, this is a nice EV! Love you guys!
what's the range going 200kph constantly for 1 hour?
Is there a tow truck that can do 200kph?
How much you like stop and turn signal lights?
The EUV version, starting at just $40k CAD is going too sell like hotcakes. Especially in the BC market where gas is crazy expensive and you get an 8k subsidy from the governments. Throw in the included charger credit and bingo, Chevy have a huge winner. I think the EUV makes a great vehicle for an urban/suburban family with a couple of kids, especially for a second car. I think the Ioniq 5 and EV6 will be more refined with higher tech, but won't be worth the price stretch for most families. Kudos GM.
More manufactures need to follow Kia, they have 4 levels of regenerative braking , as well as a paddle to go to full regeneration.
Let's hope GM doesn't screw you over like they did with Chevy Spark EV owners. They discontinued support for the battery, so no replacement available.
That $750 credit on FLO network sounds nice but VW is offering three years of free charging on Electrify Canada. That plus a massive recall puts others ahead for me.
Not the car I am looking for, but really enjoyed watching that video. Really liked the addition is 2 things like/dislike 👍
Thank you, glad you like our new addition at the end.
Subbed. We have been considering this car for a while now
Thank you, welcome aboard! - Andrea
With the 13k incentives in Québec, this is cheaper than a base Corolla or Civic hatch. There's tons of the previous (and a lot more expensive and not as nice on the inside) one on the roads already. I expect to see this thing everywhere, and it's a good thing!
That car looks like it is so hot that it could catch fire any moment!
I hate that they updated the taillights where the active portions (brake and signal) are the sliver slim units in the bumper. The pieces that are in the lift-gate are only a style element….those style elements are are in a better position and easier to see than the actual brake and turn signal location.
@Raymond Cai I understand the regulation, but on the older model there were a separate set of brake lights on the bumper that would only activate when the liftgate was open..otherwise the brakes where at eye level but the amber signals were below with the secondary brake lights and backup lights.
How far do you think it will go with the air conditioning on the whole time? Can you do a test like that? I live in the desert southwest where temperatures in the summer time are 120 degrees.
You said there's a price decrease for the bolt, 8k in Canada. Is the price you mentioned on the description the reduced price? Thanks!
Yes
How did they make it affordable? They caught on fire so many times that the only way to sell them is to make them the same price as a hot wheels car found at your local Dollarama! 😂🤑
Hey. Excellent report. Very emotional to me as I used to work in 2016 on the launch of the Opel equivalent first version : the Ampera-e. But it never came to France !!! Greetings from stormy Champagne.
Oh wow, thanks for sharing!
This is an amazing car for fleets, delivery cars and even taxis. We have 3 2021 ones at my municipal job and we can drive all day long and all over the city for pretty much a whole week without charging
Hope GM is making money after their price cuts and recalls. They need to restore consumer trust and ensure lesser recalls in the future.
This may be the first EV that I ‘might’ recommend. GM/Chevy appears to have a decent product, a great dealership network and an amazingly appropriate (accurate?) pricing model. I would curious to see how they calculate their lease rates. But it look like a pretty good offering. Well done them. Thanks for the video.
You guys are on track to have 200K subscribers and over a 100 MILLION! views before the Years end... which is great! However, with your current formula (5 a week, editing, content (information/filming/solo and couple car reviews/new format) and models presented (including older reviews on Fridays),... I predict that you may be able to hit those markers in half that time. So... things are going well for you guys. I might suggest that you do a slightly heavier push on ‘Sharing’, in order to help accelerate that growth. 100 Million views ... imagine that! Much of that growth because of your hard work, Andrea. Congratulations and keep up the great work.
Seems like a great little city car with as much torque as some cars that weigh much more. I bet it flies up hills.
I really does, plenty of horsepower and torque.
Hi, I'm thinking about getting this car and I was wondering how much room you guys have while sitting in it? The size won't really bother me since I'm 5ft and 5in but my brother is a foot and half taller than me and it's a little tricky to find cars that he'll be able to fit into to be able to take him to work.
Love the video! Great reviews! One question: whether the 2022 Bolt EV has the "Adaptive cruise Control' feature included in the basic model? Thanks, Sean
its a $300 ish upgrade available in the 2LT trim.