@@jimmiemarkum6718is this supposed to be an abelist joke? Or is it just a poor attempt at sardonic wit implying that he's not a good teacher? I can't tell but either way its not great.
The Bolt EV is a lot more complexed than one would think. You naturally think of a motor and a final drive. But when you stop and think you realize it needs a inverter, control module, a charger system, and a heater for the cabin. You did an excellent job explaining the need for all five boxes and why and how each one works. I've been a mechanic most of my life. (I'm now retired and almost 70 years old) I know all the moving parts in an internal combustion engine, and a manual or an auto transmission. I still like the thought of an EV because there is only one moving part in the motor. (the armature) and the final drive is a lot less complexed than any transmission, manual, auto, or CVT. I like this thought so much that my next car will be a Chevrolet Bolt EUV. I considered the Nissan Leaf, but it doesn't have enough range. I do not the looks of a Tesla Model 3 and I think it's dash is stupid looking. I know there are other EV's and more coming, but the Bolt EV does what I need and has an affordable price tag. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of the Chevrolet Bolt EV.
That's gearhead DNA ! Tesla's are innovative and have some great engineering behind them, but for me the price is out of the question. Also I worry about long-term maintenance with Tesla. A used bolt is my choice for my next EV. I've had a 2015 Fiat 500e and BMW i3 for 4 years. The Fiat has been trouble free, the BMW less so (suprise!)
I bought my first 2020 Chevy Bolt EV Premiere shortly after I saw this video. This video and the Chevy website inspired me to buy one and I am so glad I did ! I'll never go back to a traditional gasoline car.
You have a point. If Prof. Kelly is confident enough in the build quality of this car that he bought one himself, I can't think of a better endorsement.
As always, John Kelly has shown he is one of THE greatest instructors a person can have. Thank you kind Sir; we love you. Keep up the incredible video's. You are truly a "cut above".
I just bought a 2017 Bolt with the battery replacement done in 2022. I prefer working on my own cars and knowing how they work, so this was wonderful. Thank you.
@@WeberAuto The one down side is that it mandates it have shorter axles. This limits suspension travel due to more extreme angles. On the plus side it makes things more compact.
I'm old (60) and keeping me listening to an educational video for 40 minutes without me falling asleep is already a great achievement! Hats off to you, Mr Kelly, it was easy to follow, interesting and goes straight to the point. You and the team behind who create and edit the content of this video deserve our greatest appreciation.
I am old too (72) and just say I agree with Mr. Cailloux,there is much more in these power systems than my battery powered tools.I see a lot of Tesla cars here in Vancouver but the Bolt seems to not appeal to drivers here.G.M. seems happier to sell pickups,Thanks for the great instruction ,if I was a bit younger I would look at a career change.
Dr. John - I figure that if you have analyzed every hybrid and EV out there, and chose the Bolt for yourself, it's a great car. And at the price, it's a great value. I may just wait for the tax credits to be renewed. I'm bothered by the control that Tesla has over buying parts, using only authorized body shops which take months for repairs, and some quality issues as this month's Consumer Reports mentions. I watch Rich Benoit (Rich Rebuilds) on You Tube and after establishing an independent garage for Tesla repairs, he is now soured on the brand. There is a video on You Tube on how to charge the Bolt on the Tesla Network for free.
Thank you so much for posting this highly informative and easy to follow under hood intro! I am a new Bolt owner and feel so much more confident in my vehicle.
It's incredible how the computers and the high power electronics perform the power flow to and from the drive motor, and the main battery thousands, if not millions of times per second to provide torque and also the regeneration back to the battery as minute and split second changes in the "accelerator" are made to take advantage of the near instant torque and regenerative breaking. Absolutely incredible ! And to get 250-300 miles of range is amazing !! Amazingly quiet and smooth ! And no nasty exhaust !
Hi there, Professor! We from Doutor-IE really appreciated your participation in our event. Your custom class added very important knowledge to the Brazilian technicians. We hope to see you next time. Best regards!
I'm impressed! No computer graphic, but a real world demonstration where he builds the entire assembly in front of us and the whole things spins as it should. Nice.
First time I have seen a video from this channel. This guy is a great communicator. I am neither an engineer nor a mechanic, yet I felt confident in understanding the material. Keep up the great work!
I really appreciate this video series. I googled "what's inside a Bolt EV" and found a few reviews of the interior of the car, but THIS is what I was actually looking for. I now know everything I need to know as a prospective owner of one of these vehicles, and the information was clear, digestible, and presented very well here by Professor Kelly. It's so well-presented that I went from knowing absolutely nothing about the car, to being able to accurately determine things like whether or not the used Bolt EVs I see online have DC fast charging installed just from a glance at a pic of the engine compartment, just from the information I learned here. At around $22k-$24k with a guaranteed $4k used EV tax credit, and if I can find one with a recalled battery so I can get a new one for free with a brand new warranty, the Bolt EV is looking like the best used EV option currently on the market. New Bolts get dealer markups to well over $30k. I can skip those depreciation costs and get a full brand new battery with warranty in a car that I paid used prices for, and I actually know what I'm looking at because now I have an understanding of the tech. Totally changed my buying experience, thanks again.
I just did what you described a couple of weeks ago. 2017 w/33k miles, brand new battery installed this calendar year with new 8yr/100k mi battery warranty; plus 2 years left on the EV system warranty. Great deal, $15.3k before taxes.
This is the first video I've seen on the channel. I watched out of an interest in knowing more about electric vehicles. It is largely what I expected-battery, charging circuit, inverter and motor. I did not expect the electronics to be liquid cooled, but in retrospect I shouldn't have been surprised. I appreciate the simplicity and elegance of the drive unit. It's glorious. Excellent video. I learned a lot.
I was just back here checking the channel a few days ago, because I noticed I hadn't seen a video from you in quite a while. Great to see a new video professor!
@John Bailey, I have noticed that TH-cam has been unsubscribing me from channels I haven't visited recently. Sometimes they leave me subscribed but un-checks the bell icon so I don't see notifications. Just a tip.
Excellent video, Professor. I plan on getting a 2023 Bolt and I'm trying to learn as much as I can about the Bolt. A couple of weeks ago I didn't know much of anything about electric cars. When I finally do get the Bolt I'll definitely watch this video again. 🚙 🇺🇸
Hi, I have been driving a 2019 Prius Prime for the last 3-1/2 years. If you do get a Bolt, or any other EV, you will likely learn some rather different driving techniques. One of the most important: to get the best performance out of the Regenerative braking system, you will learn to begin decelerating much sooner as you approach a stop sign or red light. You want to drive the car in a way that uses the friction brakes as little as possible, and to capture as much energy as you can from regen braking, that means having a very light foot on the brake pedal. Once you get used to it, you'll never want to drive a gas car again.
I bought a 2020 lease return with a brand new battery and only 15k miles. I am very happy with it and excited to learn how awesome and brilliantly designed the transaxle is. Good to know you are so impressed with it that you bought one. That is high praise.
Thanks Professor Kelly - as usual, you do an awesome job explaining vehicles! I have a 2017 Bolt EV that I bought new and it has surpassed my expectations! It is fun to drive, practical, fast and powerful, and I love how GM has tuned the one pedal driving with regeneration. Keep up the great work and service!
I have this car for a year. Very satisfied. Saved me lots of money. But I had no idea what is what in it. Thank you so much, this was a good introduction.
What an amazing and perfect overview. I have been introduced to most of the major systems in the Bolt EV. In less than an hour, I have an idea what is going on, and what I might need to focus on next. If this isn't the best PR for Weber, I don't know what is. This technology is what folks need to learn now; it is almost a guaranteed career path.
This technology is what your grandkids need to learn-you and I will be dead and long gone before a total EV take over happens. Try like a 100 years from now. Ice's aren't going anywhere. Do you think the military can operate their vehicles on that EV crap, You'll never see an EV tank, you will never see an EV warship, you will never see a EV Apache helicopter. If you people think ice is going away anytime soon you've got it really twisted. Donald Trump is going to make sure of that in 2024,, let the Keystone pipeline drilling resume & it Will Happen! Bye bye sleepy EV joe.
awesome overview! What a cool setup, I truly do love the simplicity of EV powertrains. It's like all of the most reliable durable stuff out of a standard transmission that just never goes bad, gears and big bearings.
I've been a bolt owner since early 2018 and I find this video and the rest in the series extremely informative, thank you weber state u and prof. kelly and team for putting this together.
I watched the original series as you pulled the 2017 Bolt apart including the battery. It was great and well worth it for anyone first seeing this who are interested in how this car works. This is a great overview for people who may not want to spend the time to go through the entire process.
I’m charging my 2011 Nissan Leaf at a public charger which only gets 40 miles to a charge. Vehicle only has 75,000 miles on it. We are heading to a Chevy dealer right now to buy a Bolt Premiere with 4,100 miles on it for $15,500. Can’t wait! -don from Lorain Ohio USA 🇺🇸
@ 22:42 I think you meant to say "...High Voltage Out" (350 to 400 vdc) for the connector on the right. Thank You for all your great videos, on EVs, hybrids, and transmissions. As a retired E/E engineer and technician, who loves working on cars, your channel is Excellent!
I bought a 2023 Bolt EUV. Very nice car I must say. I am on the reservation list, and a minor investor, for the Atera solar powered car. My 2004 Saturn Vue just gave up the ghost so I could not keep waiting for the Aptera to make it to production. I will still get the Aptera when they finally get to production. This gentleman is the BEST teacher/communicator I have seen. I am excited to pass this video along to family and friends. Cheers Dan. Check out the Aptera story!
"Brief introduction" Man I thought I understood this stuff before..... Thank you so much! This has been beneficial and also partially eye opening. I'm about to trade in my Leaf for a Bolt and I'm REALLY glad I watched this. It's solidified my decision more than anyone elses opinions on Facebook. Thank you!
Professor Weber, based largely on information from your videos, I searched for and bought a used 2017 Bolt EV with some minor body damage that had the propulsion battery recall work done. Since it has been repaired it has become my primary vehicle and I can safely say it is probably the overal best automobile I've owned, and the first domestically made vehicle I've purchased since the Chevy I had in high school. I convinced my wife ten years ago that we should have solar panels and battery storage on our home and at the time I someday hoped to have an electric vehicle to take advantage of the installatiion but had no idea when and how that would happen, The Bolt made it possible on our budget. I don't think I could ever go back to an ICE vehicle. I sure don't miss oil stains on the floor or the smell of exhaust in the garage. 🙂 As far as I am concerned you are performing a public service. Thanks so much!
Excellent! After watching this video I now realize there is a lot more to EVs than I knew. Fantastic job of showing how the Bolt EV is designed and works. Thanks.
My '19 Kona EV just got a Battery Management System software upgrade to prevent battery fires - same thing, a handful of fires, also suspected cause being "Charge to 100%" which I rarely do anyway. And definitely a big WELCOME BACK professor. Your videos are always delightfully presented and super informative.
Wow! Thanks Prof. Kelly for this thorough, very detailed review of the Bolt. You are obviously a very brilliant and learned individual, and this info is very valuable and useful to me as a new owner of a 2023 Bolt Premier. I will be coming back to this vid quite often, so much info! Great educators such as yourself are truly gifted. Thanks again for taking the time and energy to produce this. 🙏🏿4☮️
When I worked for the IBM corporation a while back, we called a presentation such as this a "Broad brush overview". I thought it an excellent presentation - well done, sir!
As a High School auto instructor in Canada these videos are amazing. Would love to see one on the full function of the braking system. A totally different system than conventional.
I just traded in a 2012 Nissan LEAF for a 2023 Bolt EUV. I earned a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering 39 years ago. Even though I'm starting with more know-how than most EV owners, I'm finding Prof. Kelly's videos VERY informative. Thank you!
You are the best communicator of all the intricate parts pertaining to the electric vehicle and how they function together! You are very well versed in this field of electronics and I"m looking for more detailed information as time progresses! You actually took the amount of time needed to discuss every detail explicitly! Thank You so much!
A highly underrated EV that's explained and owned by a man that knows what he's talking about. If only I can get my petrolhead friends to watch this video but they never will. Thanks professor from little old Ireland.
Pleasantly surprised to see your channel again, you do a very nice and organized presentation, very easy to follow. Thanks for your dedication to educating others and hope to see more videos.
I was just looking at your channel earlier today seeing if you had released anything lately. I was 3 hours too early. My ‘17 Bolt continues to be flawless.
Excellent! Very clear, complete, and concise. While I'm waiting for my new Bolt 2LT to arrive, I get to learn how it is made and how it works. Thanks very much for producing and posting this!
Wow.... I never thought such a high quality video exists on YT. I am definitely impressed how well all the information are organized and articulated. Hats off to you, sir! I just bought a 2023 Bolt EUV, and this video has been very helpful in understanding how my car works. I also have a Tesla Model Y LR, and I'm sure a lot of the info presented here will be somewhat applicable to that also. You've earned another subscriber! I just hope I can find enough time to go through all your other content...
Thanks professor. As usual, very thorough yet so easy to keep up with you. Love the Bolt, but I can't wait to see the new one. We bought out 2017 Volt after your tear down many years ago. And you were right. Superbly engineered and it has been a totally flawless car for our family. Thank you again and keep up the work. We are honoured to listen to you!
I have been researching the purchase of a Chevy Bolt, and was interested in specifics on how the powertrain worked. This was the most educational, informative, and useful video I could have asked for! Thank you so much for your time and commitment to explain the workings in a simple and clear manner. I will be sure to check out your "deep dive" videos too on the specific Bolt components!
Gear-heads rejoice. The automotive EV revolution (though on a bit different reach) brings more intrigue and never ending fascination to us, the eternal Gear-heads. Thank you Professor Kelly, your explanations are awesome. After you learn, you transfer the knowledge of what you find, and we learn. Your enthusiasm for knowledge is contiguous; thank you Professor...j
Thank you so much for your videos on the Bolt. I placed an order for one in January and will probably get it in May. I have learned so much from you about electric cars. You are brilliant!
Just bought a 2020 bolt (Premier), I have a traditional ICE mechanical background. This video was (is) an excellent concise explanation of the systems. Job well done!
Amazing! Prof Kelly Sir. You are a gift to the automotive world. You are so calm, collected and articulate and exact in your explanations. Please continue to do this work and may God bless you with good health, happiness and enthusiasm.
First, let me echo the other posters and say, “welcome back”. You are an inspiration! Again, I’m happy to see the use of prime numbers where possible in the driveline gears. Do you ever plan to take a look at the Tesla Drive train? Mind you, Sandy Munro has already shown a lot, but from a completely different viewpoint Call me cynical, but wouldn’t the “maintenance requirements” be a sop to the dealership network?
Yes I was surprised by the maintenance requirement comment on a bev, we don’t want that rubbish creeping into the new era of electric cars, kudos to Tesla and their team for no service no dealership, except by exception, driving by car parks of new cars was just daft, and like leaving them in the docks for a long time not great for the cars longevity either, have never liked dealership sales or service by marque
You are a fantastic teacher. I love watching and listening to you explain how things operate. You make it very easy to understand. Keep up the good work, sir!!
Welcome back Professor. Missed your awesome videos. Wow, that Bolt drive system is extremely simple...I imagine the electronic portion of the car is what gives the most problems. Thanks for taking the time to dissect all these vehicles for these really interesting videos.
Thank you so much, John! That was awesome. I had a 2006 and a 2007 Honda Civc Hybrids and Honda decided that the batteries were cycling too much. They reprogrammed them to only discharge to 50%, which made it very difficult for us to drive up the hill to our house without gunning our little 1.3 liter engine. Even with these changes we went through three battery packs after they failed to hold 20% of their capacity.
Happy to see you back, and excited to watch a new video. I always get concerned when any content creator has a gap in uploads. Your videos are always helpful to this Chevy dealer technician.
EXCELLENT!! I especially appreciated the shots of the disassembled components (gears, etc.). Your explanations were very clear and thorough (no wonder you're a professor!) And now I know what's under the hood.
is there any reason why the manufacturers do not design the coolant system so that the heat is recovered for heating the cabin when required rather than using electrical power only for heating the water for the heater core?? - other than cost?
Teslas do, but it adds to cost, complexity, weight, and subtracts from reliability. Electric vs gas cost ratio is already great with 60-80% savings. Not worth the pain to gain a little more efficiency?
Hi Johm. You are just fantastic to explain how this things work. I am an 72 year old Danish mekanic, and i understand ewerything that you explain. Thank you so much.
It's so rare to see a mind that's able to hold all this information AND communicate it so well. Amazing teachers are gifts. Beautifully done!
Thank you very much!
@@WeberAuto I bet the Professor can walk and chew gum at the same time.
even the professor's english is very easy understandable for someone like me... thank you for this, too
@@jimmiemarkum6718is this supposed to be an abelist joke? Or is it just a poor attempt at sardonic wit implying that he's not a good teacher? I can't tell but either way its not great.
The Bolt EV is a lot more complexed than one would think. You naturally think of a motor and a final drive. But when you stop and think you realize it needs a inverter, control module, a charger system, and a heater for the cabin. You did an excellent job explaining the need for all five boxes and why and how each one works.
I've been a mechanic most of my life. (I'm now retired and almost 70 years old) I know all the moving parts in an internal combustion engine, and a manual or an auto transmission. I still like the thought of an EV because there is only one moving part in the motor. (the armature) and the final drive is a lot less complexed than any transmission, manual, auto, or CVT. I like this thought so much that my next car will be a Chevrolet Bolt EUV. I considered the Nissan Leaf, but it doesn't have enough range. I do not the looks of a Tesla Model 3 and I think it's dash is stupid looking. I know there are other EV's and more coming, but the Bolt EV does what I need and has an affordable price tag.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge of the Chevrolet Bolt EV.
I’m glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching
That's gearhead DNA ! Tesla's are innovative and have some great engineering behind them, but for me the price is out of the question. Also I worry about long-term maintenance with Tesla. A used bolt is my choice for my next EV. I've had a 2015 Fiat 500e and BMW i3 for 4 years. The Fiat has been trouble free, the BMW less so (suprise!)
It's not an armature! An armature has a commutator and brushes. Brushless motors only have rotors!
@@pootispiker2866 I stand corrected.
Did you get a Bolt?
I bought my first 2020 Chevy Bolt EV Premiere shortly after I saw this video. This video and the Chevy website inspired me to buy one and I am so glad I did ! I'll never go back to a traditional gasoline car.
That’s awesome, thanks for watching
The same with me.
Lol ok
The fact that he takes these apart in minute detail, and the Bolt is the car he bought for himself, tells you everything.
Thank you
You have a point. If Prof. Kelly is confident enough in the build quality of this car that he bought one himself, I can't think of a better endorsement.
@@laura-ann.0726 You nailed it.
Yeah, that might have just sold me on the thing. If only they could charge just a little faster
But what about the fires
As always, John Kelly has shown he is one of THE greatest instructors a person can have. Thank you kind Sir; we love you. Keep up the incredible video's. You are truly a "cut above".
Thank you very much
Absolutely the best. I'm anxious to get my Bolt.
Scotty Kilmer or Chris Fix would beg to differ & their subscriber count over a million suggests such.
I just bought a 2017 Bolt with the battery replacement done in 2022. I prefer working on my own cars and knowing how they work, so this was wonderful. Thank you.
An axel through the motor is such a nice detail I've never thought of
It is a good idea
@@WeberAuto The one down side is that it mandates it have shorter axles. This limits suspension travel due to more extreme angles. On the plus side it makes things more compact.
OK ... this man is perhaps the best instructor I've ever listened to.
Thank you very much
I'm old (60) and keeping me listening to an educational video for 40 minutes without me falling asleep is already a great achievement! Hats off to you, Mr Kelly, it was easy to follow, interesting and goes straight to the point. You and the team behind who create and edit the content of this video deserve our greatest appreciation.
Thank you very much
I am old too (72) and just say I agree with Mr. Cailloux,there is much more in these power systems than my battery powered tools.I see a lot of Tesla cars here in Vancouver but the Bolt seems to not appeal to drivers here.G.M. seems happier to sell pickups,Thanks for the great instruction ,if I was a bit younger I would look at a career change.
I'm 72 and I watched the whole video. I'm going from a 2005 Prius with 205k to the new Bolt SUV.
@@amazoidal It looks like a nice vehicle
Dr. John - I figure that if you have analyzed every hybrid and EV out there, and chose the Bolt for yourself, it's a great car. And at the price, it's a great value. I may just wait for the tax credits to be renewed. I'm bothered by the control that Tesla has over buying parts, using only authorized body shops which take months for repairs, and some quality issues as this month's Consumer Reports mentions. I watch Rich Benoit (Rich Rebuilds) on You Tube and after establishing an independent garage for Tesla repairs, he is now soured on the brand. There is a video on You Tube on how to charge the Bolt on the Tesla Network for free.
Thank you so much for posting this highly informative and easy to follow under hood intro! I am a new Bolt owner and feel so much more confident in my vehicle.
It's incredible how the computers and the high power electronics perform the power flow to and from the drive motor, and the main battery thousands, if not millions of times per second to provide torque and also the regeneration back to the battery as minute and split second changes in the "accelerator" are made to take advantage of the near instant torque and regenerative breaking. Absolutely incredible ! And to get 250-300 miles of range is amazing !! Amazingly quiet and smooth ! And no nasty exhaust !
Love my Bolt. Will never go back to tailpipes.
Hi there, Professor!
We from Doutor-IE really appreciated your participation in our event.
Your custom class added very important knowledge to the Brazilian technicians.
We hope to see you next time.
Best regards!
Thank you very much
bom dia!... tudo bem?
eu tenho saudades por Brasil....ate' logo
Welcome back Professor Kelly! The intelligent, logical, concise, clear and humble creator of the finest content on youtube!
Thank you very much
I'm impressed! No computer graphic, but a real world demonstration where he builds the entire assembly in front of us and the whole things spins as it should. Nice.
Thank you very much
This guy is FANTASTIC! Great video explaining why the Bolt is the finest GM vehicle they’ve produced in at least 50 years.
Although a lot of instruction went over my head, l now have a good understanding how the EV works. I found professor Kelly’s instructions brilliant
First time I have seen a video from this channel. This guy is a great communicator. I am neither an engineer nor a mechanic, yet I felt confident in understanding the material. Keep up the great work!
Thanks and welcome
Thank you John! I’ve enjoyed many of your videos. You buying the vehicle is definitely a stamp of approval!
Yes! Another lesson! Given all these months without any new video, I was starting to worry. Thank you Professor
More to come! Thank you
I really appreciate this video series.
I googled "what's inside a Bolt EV" and found a few reviews of the interior of the car, but THIS is what I was actually looking for. I now know everything I need to know as a prospective owner of one of these vehicles, and the information was clear, digestible, and presented very well here by Professor Kelly.
It's so well-presented that I went from knowing absolutely nothing about the car, to being able to accurately determine things like whether or not the used Bolt EVs I see online have DC fast charging installed just from a glance at a pic of the engine compartment, just from the information I learned here.
At around $22k-$24k with a guaranteed $4k used EV tax credit, and if I can find one with a recalled battery so I can get a new one for free with a brand new warranty, the Bolt EV is looking like the best used EV option currently on the market. New Bolts get dealer markups to well over $30k. I can skip those depreciation costs and get a full brand new battery with warranty in a car that I paid used prices for, and I actually know what I'm looking at because now I have an understanding of the tech. Totally changed my buying experience, thanks again.
I just did what you described a couple of weeks ago. 2017 w/33k miles, brand new battery installed this calendar year with new 8yr/100k mi battery warranty; plus 2 years left on the EV system warranty. Great deal, $15.3k before taxes.
This is the first video I've seen on the channel. I watched out of an interest in knowing more about electric vehicles. It is largely what I expected-battery, charging circuit, inverter and motor. I did not expect the electronics to be liquid cooled, but in retrospect I shouldn't have been surprised. I appreciate the simplicity and elegance of the drive unit. It's glorious. Excellent video. I learned a lot.
Glad it was helpful!
Welcome back professor, glad to see you on TH-cam again. Now I am going to enjoy the video and learn something. Woohoo!
Thank you
I live in Poland.Greetings from Poland.I am glad to see you and listen to you again.
Thank you
I was just back here checking the channel a few days ago, because I noticed I hadn't seen a video from you in quite a while. Great to see a new video professor!
Hey, thanks!
@John Bailey, I have noticed that TH-cam has been unsubscribing me from channels I haven't visited recently. Sometimes they leave me subscribed but un-checks the bell icon so I don't see notifications. Just a tip.
@ Jonny and Billy , I've noticed the same thing . Sneaky bastards
Excellent video, Professor. I plan on getting a 2023 Bolt and I'm trying to learn as much as I can about the Bolt. A couple of weeks ago I didn't know much of anything about electric cars. When I finally do get the Bolt I'll definitely watch this video again. 🚙 🇺🇸
Hi, I have been driving a 2019 Prius Prime for the last 3-1/2 years. If you do get a Bolt, or any other EV, you will likely learn some rather different driving techniques. One of the most important: to get the best performance out of the Regenerative braking system, you will learn to begin decelerating much sooner as you approach a stop sign or red light. You want to drive the car in a way that uses the friction brakes as little as possible, and to capture as much energy as you can from regen braking, that means having a very light foot on the brake pedal. Once you get used to it, you'll never want to drive a gas car again.
I bought a 2020 lease return with a brand new battery and only 15k miles. I am very happy with it and excited to learn how awesome and brilliantly designed the transaxle is.
Good to know you are so impressed with it that you bought one. That is high praise.
Thanks Professor Kelly - as usual, you do an awesome job explaining vehicles! I have a 2017 Bolt EV that I bought new and it has surpassed my expectations! It is fun to drive, practical, fast and powerful, and I love how GM has tuned the one pedal driving with regeneration. Keep up the great work and service!
I have this car for a year. Very satisfied. Saved me lots of money. But I had no idea what is what in it. Thank you so much, this was a good introduction.
Very welcome!
What an amazing and perfect overview. I have been introduced to most of the major systems in the Bolt EV. In less than an hour, I have an idea what is going on, and what I might need to focus on next. If this isn't the best PR for Weber, I don't know what is. This technology is what folks need to learn now; it is almost a guaranteed career path.
Thank you very much
This technology is what your grandkids need to learn-you and I will be dead and long gone before a total EV take over happens. Try like a 100 years from now. Ice's aren't going anywhere. Do you think the military can operate their vehicles on that EV crap, You'll never see an EV tank, you will never see an EV warship, you will never see a EV Apache helicopter. If you people think ice is going away anytime soon you've got it really twisted. Donald Trump is going to make sure of that in 2024,, let the Keystone pipeline drilling resume & it Will Happen! Bye bye sleepy EV joe.
Bought a 2022 Bolt EUV last month and this video is nothing short of incredible. Thank you!
awesome overview! What a cool setup, I truly do love the simplicity of EV powertrains. It's like all of the most reliable durable stuff out of a standard transmission that just never goes bad, gears and big bearings.
Glad you liked it! Thank you
@@WeberAuto what about steering, suspension components? Will it last for such heavier car?
I absolutely love the joy on your face when talking about some of these systems. You truly love learning/teaching about all this stuff.
I've been a bolt owner since early 2018 and I find this video and the rest in the series extremely informative, thank you weber state u and prof. kelly and team for putting this together.
You are welcome. Thanks for watching
I watched the original series as you pulled the 2017 Bolt apart including the battery. It was great and well worth it for anyone first seeing this who are interested in how this car works. This is a great overview for people who may not want to spend the time to go through the entire process.
Thank you very much
I’m charging my 2011 Nissan Leaf at a public charger which only gets 40 miles to a charge. Vehicle only has 75,000 miles on it. We are heading to a Chevy dealer right now to buy a Bolt Premiere with 4,100 miles on it for $15,500. Can’t wait! -don from Lorain Ohio USA 🇺🇸
Wow I paid a whole lot more for my bolt. What year is the bolt?
@ 2020 the only issue I’m having is the main console screen keeps going off. I gotta get it in to get serviced. -don from Lorain Ohio USA 🇺🇸
@ 22:42 I think you meant to say "...High Voltage Out" (350 to 400 vdc) for the connector on the right.
Thank You for all your great videos, on EVs, hybrids, and transmissions. As a retired E/E engineer and technician, who loves working on cars, your channel is Excellent!
That is correct, Thank you
Great to see you back! I missed your videos and was truly worried about you. Glad to see you're ok.
Thank you!
I bought a 2023 Bolt EUV. Very nice car I must say. I am on the reservation list, and a minor investor, for the Atera solar powered car. My 2004 Saturn Vue just gave up the ghost so I could not keep waiting for the Aptera to make it to production. I will still get the Aptera when they finally get to production. This gentleman is the BEST teacher/communicator I have seen. I am excited to pass this video along to family and friends. Cheers Dan. Check out the Aptera story!
No car gives up the ghost, it's called maintenance & or repair. This country is helpless!
"Brief introduction"
Man I thought I understood this stuff before..... Thank you so much!
This has been beneficial and also partially eye opening.
I'm about to trade in my Leaf for a Bolt and I'm REALLY glad I watched this. It's solidified my decision more than anyone elses opinions on Facebook. Thank you!
Thanks for watching
Professor Weber, based largely on information from your videos, I searched for and bought a used 2017 Bolt EV with some minor body damage that had the propulsion battery recall work done. Since it has been repaired it has become my primary vehicle and I can safely say it is probably the overal best automobile I've owned, and the first domestically made vehicle I've purchased since the Chevy I had in high school. I convinced my wife ten years ago that we should have solar panels and battery storage on our home and at the time I someday hoped to have an electric vehicle to take advantage of the installatiion but had no idea when and how that would happen, The Bolt made it possible on our budget. I don't think I could ever go back to an ICE vehicle. I sure don't miss oil stains on the floor or the smell of exhaust in the garage. 🙂 As far as I am concerned you are performing a public service. Thanks so much!
Never ever would have thought transmissions would be so fascinating and WELL explained.
Thank you
Excellent! After watching this video I now realize there is a lot more to EVs than I knew. Fantastic job of showing how the Bolt EV is designed and works. Thanks.
Glad you liked it!
You are amazing. I love my bolt and it's great to understand how everything works. Thank you
Thank you
This was fantastic as usual with your videos. Can't believe how simple the Bolt setup is, that shaft through the center of the motor is brilliant.
Glad you enjoyed it, Thank you
Excellent explanation Prof. Weber. Myself being mechanically inclined I can appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge. Thank you. -Glen
Many thanks!
My '19 Kona EV just got a Battery Management System software upgrade to prevent battery fires - same thing, a handful of fires, also suspected cause being "Charge to 100%" which I rarely do anyway.
And definitely a big WELCOME BACK professor. Your videos are always delightfully presented and super informative.
Thank you. Our Shop's Bolt EV had the same update while we wait for a final solution.
I’ve always liked the Chevy Volt, I love how simply they managed to make the whole drive unit. Very well explained as well.
Glad you liked it!
This is one of the best instructional videos I have ever seen and I watch hundreds of them. Thanks for the excellent instructions.
Hello professor !! I'm glad to see you on TH-cam again !! )
Thank you
Wow! Thanks Prof. Kelly for this thorough, very detailed review of the Bolt. You are obviously a very brilliant and learned individual, and this info is very valuable and useful to me as a new owner of a 2023 Bolt Premier. I will be coming back to this vid quite often, so much info! Great educators such as yourself are truly gifted. Thanks again for taking the time and energy to produce this.
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When I worked for the IBM corporation a while back, we called a presentation such as this a "Broad brush overview". I thought it an excellent presentation - well done, sir!
Thank you very much
I just watch these videos because I have a Bolt and enjoy seeing how everything works. Love these videos!
As a High School auto instructor in Canada these videos are amazing. Would love to see one on the full function of the braking system. A totally different system than conventional.
I just traded in a 2012 Nissan LEAF for a 2023 Bolt EUV. I earned a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering 39 years ago. Even though I'm starting with more know-how than most EV owners, I'm finding Prof. Kelly's videos VERY informative. Thank you!
One thing I love about the Bolt is it doesn't have some dumb plastic cover under the hood, you can just see all the stuff in there
You are the best communicator of all the intricate parts pertaining to the electric vehicle and how they function together! You are very well versed in this field of electronics and I"m looking for more detailed information as time progresses! You actually took the amount of time needed to discuss every detail explicitly! Thank You so much!
It's so nice to hear from you again professor! Thank you for sharing more of your great wisdom! Cheers from Slovenia!
My pleasure! Thank you
A highly underrated EV that's explained and owned by a man that knows what he's talking about. If only I can get my petrolhead friends to watch this video but they never will. Thanks professor from little old Ireland.
Thank you very much
Pleasantly surprised to see your channel again, you do a very nice and organized presentation, very easy to follow. Thanks for your dedication to educating others and hope to see more videos.
Thank you very much!
We just bought a '17 bolt this week!(to go with our '17 volt) I thought I had run out, then this one pops up! Thanks, and welcome back!
Congratulations on your new Bolt EV. Thank you
I was just looking at your channel earlier today seeing if you had released anything lately. I was 3 hours too early. My ‘17 Bolt continues to be flawless.
Thanks for sharing!
I always send people to this video to show how simple the drive train is. I love how you made the wooden cradle to hold everything.
Excellent overview professor! Glad to see you back! I own two 2017s and find these videos educational to say the least.
Glad you like them! Thank you
Excellent! Very clear, complete, and concise. While I'm waiting for my new Bolt 2LT to arrive, I get to learn how it is made and how it works. Thanks very much for producing and posting this!
Same here. Waiting for my 1LT.
@@jp107msPicked up my Bolt on Feb 4th. Drove it home from the dealer 260 miles through wintry and wet roads. I'm loving it!
Boys and Girls this is how a real teacher teaches. He is not like most of the rest of the educational system. He teaches and does it expertly.
Thank you very much
This is the best 40mins of TH-cam. Thank you for teaching us for free.
I actually have seen videos on youtube where they said: "You only need to replace wiper blades, tires and charge the batt. and you are good to go".
Stumbled on your video on accident.
I REALLY enjoyed it!
Thanks for making it!
Thank you
Wow.... I never thought such a high quality video exists on YT. I am definitely impressed how well all the information are organized and articulated. Hats off to you, sir! I just bought a 2023 Bolt EUV, and this video has been very helpful in understanding how my car works. I also have a Tesla Model Y LR, and I'm sure a lot of the info presented here will be somewhat applicable to that also. You've earned another subscriber! I just hope I can find enough time to go through all your other content...
Watching you from the middle east, You are just brilliant! Thank you for this so much information
Thank you
Thanks professor. As usual, very thorough yet so easy to keep up with you. Love the Bolt, but I can't wait to see the new one. We bought out 2017 Volt after your tear down many years ago. And you were right. Superbly engineered and it has been a totally flawless car for our family. Thank you again and keep up the work. We are honoured to listen to you!
Thanks for watching!
So glad to see you're back making videos, we were getting worried about you there, Professor.
Thank you very much
I have been researching the purchase of a Chevy Bolt, and was interested in specifics on how the powertrain worked. This was the most educational, informative, and useful video I could have asked for! Thank you so much for your time and commitment to explain the workings in a simple and clear manner. I will be sure to check out your "deep dive" videos too on the specific Bolt components!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video! Takes (most of) the mystery out of the EV system.
Thank you
Gear-heads rejoice. The automotive EV revolution (though on a bit different reach) brings more intrigue and never ending fascination to us, the eternal Gear-heads. Thank you Professor Kelly, your explanations are awesome. After you learn, you transfer the knowledge of what you find, and we learn. Your enthusiasm for knowledge is contiguous; thank you Professor...j
Thank you very much
I really start to worry when the channel stop uploading videos. And now I'm glad the professor is back.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for your videos on the Bolt. I placed an order for one in January and will probably get it in May. I have learned so much from you about electric cars. You are brilliant!
Relieved to see that you are back!
Thank you, it is good to be back
Just bought a 2020 bolt (Premier), I have a traditional ICE mechanical background. This video was (is) an excellent concise explanation of the systems. Job well done!
Made a donation to the WSU Automotive Scholarship fund as a 'thank you'. Thanks for posting the link.
Thank you very much!
Glad to see you back, been following you for a few years now. Best instructor on TH-cam. Hope you and the Mrs. Have a good and happy holidays !
Thanks, you too!
Woohoo, the prof's back!
Thank you
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That smooth "slide-in" was super cool. ;)
Amazing! Prof Kelly Sir. You are a gift to the automotive world. You are so calm, collected and articulate and exact in your explanations. Please continue to do this work and may God bless you with good health, happiness and enthusiasm.
Had been a while! Glad you are OK Sir
Thank you
Welcome back, I've been watching old videos about the Bolt as a refresher lately.
More to come! Thank you
I hope he's spawning a slew of independent EV repair shops
Same!
This is fascinating. I love the Chevy Bolt EUV.
First, let me echo the other posters and say, “welcome back”. You are an inspiration!
Again, I’m happy to see the use of prime numbers where possible in the driveline gears.
Do you ever plan to take a look at the Tesla Drive train? Mind you, Sandy Munro has already shown a lot, but from a completely different viewpoint
Call me cynical, but wouldn’t the “maintenance requirements” be a sop to the dealership network?
Thank you. I have several Tesla powertrain videos coming soon
Yes I was surprised by the maintenance requirement comment on a bev, we don’t want that rubbish creeping into the new era of electric cars, kudos to Tesla and their team for no service no dealership, except by exception, driving by car parks of new cars was just daft, and like leaving them in the docks for a long time not great for the cars longevity either, have never liked dealership sales or service by marque
You are a fantastic teacher. I love watching and listening to you explain how things operate. You make it very easy to understand. Keep up the good work, sir!!
_"Simplicity is the hallmark of genius..."_
Thanks for watching
Welcome back Professor. Missed your awesome videos.
Wow, that Bolt drive system is extremely simple...I imagine the electronic portion of the car is what gives the most problems. Thanks for taking the time to dissect all these vehicles for these really interesting videos.
Thank you very much
Great video John. In the future, I would like to see a Tesla Model Y series of videos, especially on the heap pump system.
Noted, Thank you
Thank you so much, John! That was awesome. I had a 2006 and a 2007 Honda Civc Hybrids and Honda decided that the batteries were cycling too much. They reprogrammed them to only discharge to 50%, which made it very difficult for us to drive up the hill to our house without gunning our little 1.3 liter engine. Even with these changes we went through three battery packs after they failed to hold 20% of their capacity.
Thank you. Honda certainly has a problem with those. I am sorry to hear that.
welcome back. you are an amazing teacher
Wow, thank you!
Happy to see you back, and excited to watch a new video. I always get concerned when any content creator has a gap in uploads.
Your videos are always helpful to this Chevy dealer technician.
Thank you, I appreciate that!
Glad to see you post again.
Thank you
EXCELLENT!! I especially appreciated the shots of the disassembled components (gears, etc.). Your explanations were very clear and thorough (no wonder you're a professor!) And now I know what's under the hood.
For any EV the charging features (fast/super/normal : AC/DC) are important. So additionally tell us about it, please. Good Video, thanks.
Noted! Thank you
Really great that you provide this in depth information to us and use it train the next generation of mechanics.
Glad it was helpful!
is there any reason why the manufacturers do not design the coolant system so that the heat is recovered for heating the cabin when required rather than using electrical power only for heating the water for the heater core?? - other than cost?
Teslas do, but it adds to cost, complexity, weight, and subtracts from reliability. Electric vs gas cost ratio is already great with 60-80% savings. Not worth the pain to gain a little more efficiency?
Hi Johm. You are just fantastic to explain how this things work. I am an 72 year old Danish mekanic, and i understand ewerything that you explain.
Thank you so much.
Thank you very much