2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV | CarGurus Test Drive Review

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Chevrolet’s 2017 Bolt EV aims to reset expectations in at least two ways. By offering a range of well over 200 miles at a price just under $37,500 - or just under $30K for anyone who qualifies for the full $7,500 tax credit - the Bolt hopes to provide a new benchmark for EV cost-effectiveness. And by driving very, very much like a gas vehicle, it also hopes to prove EVs don’t have to reveal their “alternative” nature by providing a radically different driving experience.
The Bolt EV’s instrumentation is distinctive. Its dashboard shows speed, range, and efficiency information clearly, but it’s fully digital and looks very different from that in most cars. And its 10.2-inch infotainment screen offers more data on the electric powertrain and supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which is a good thing, because the Bolt does not offer navigation. And buyers will definitely want a 240-volt home charging station, because without it, fully replenishing the battery will take a long time. Read more on CarGurus: cargur.us/gRbP9
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@SnapHost 7 жыл бұрын

From my experience, home charger is not needed. 110V during evening hours plus overnight would charge the battery up about 80 miles. If your typical daily driving is less than that then no 220V charger needed. For rare occasions you can charge on public Level 2 and DC stations. There are plenty of them. Many are free. If you are a taxi driver or delivery guy then you might need level 2 charger.

@philatomic5380 6 жыл бұрын

Great review and acccurate. Best decision I ever made buying this car...laughing all the way to the bank. The Bolt is the perfect commuter car. Practical, easy to live with, reliable and extremely fun to drive. Range anxiety is pretty much non existent in this car. Have 26,000 on mine with no noticable battery degredation observed. 0 trips to the dealer. This is NOT the Chevy I remember. Costs me almost nothing to run...

@pedinomefaux 3 жыл бұрын

Best ever car made by GM. I drive a 2018 Chevy Bolt and I love it. Fun to drive. One pedal driving, great range and handling. Fast and Super low maintenance cost. Best thing I have done for a long time.

@patandkarastephens2638 2 жыл бұрын

Approaching 5 years since this video was published, and it still holds up. The casual presentation of information is a bit misleading...the comments are very well-researched, accurate, and insightful. I have been educating myself about the Bolt for quite a while, and I still learned some new things from this 4 1/2 year old video. Well done!

@Mr5Stars 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for including backseats confort, space and feedback on your trip

@williechaney3278 6 жыл бұрын

The programmable Siemens VersiCharge Level 2 charger costs $550 online from Home Depot, works wonderfully wired to a 30 amp breaker like your electric dryer and plugs into a NEMA 6-50A receptacle, can be programmed to start charging during off peak hours and be completed by or before a departure time which the driver sets. The car also chooses Charging amperage, 8- 12 amps. Also, the Leaf uses standard CHAdeMO while the Bolt EV uses SAE J-1772 Level II connector. Well worth the purchase. Wired a NEMA 6-50A to my electric dryer circuit breaker which I don't use anymore having purchased a natural gas dryer. My thinking is that if one replaces large electric appliances (dryer, stove, water heater) with natural gas, charging an EV during off peak hours should be a wash. The savings in in Gas purchase will pay for the appliances over time and offset the car payment.

@chrissorreda4982 7 жыл бұрын

That's an extremely good city runabout car/daily.

@joshbotelho1994 4 жыл бұрын

There isn't adaptive cruise control? I couldve sworn some have it

@BulletSpoung 6 жыл бұрын

I wonder what the total cost would be for driving the car 100,000 miles compared to a Honda civic gas. Including the price you sell both cars for after you're done with them.

@peteb1854 6 жыл бұрын

Thank the motoring gods that New Zealand has not only 95 and 98 octane gas, but 240v domestic power supply as standard as well. Good job Chevy. Looking forward to seeing it come down-under.

@knutgit 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that great Video and best wishes from Germany. I get my Ampera E / Bolt in 2 Weeks.

@CMCNestT 7 жыл бұрын

You don't need Chevy branded home charging equipment. It is in fact a very poor value. A Clipper Creek HCS 40 is $565 and typically cost $250 to install in a typical home. That would require 8.5 hrs to recharge a Bolt from empty to full overnight. If your home requires upgrades to handle charging a Bolt you should make those upgrades regardless of whether you get an electric car or not.

@4N2IN0JA 4 жыл бұрын

Do the brake lights come on when you use the paddle or one pedal driving?

@SC707V8 6 жыл бұрын

Nice review. I am thinking of getting one

@BTC909 7 жыл бұрын

You didn't show the rear view camera or the cargo area. Sell the tires when new & get the windows tinted.

@Equatis 2 жыл бұрын

So strange GM would include 4G LTE link but they can't push all of the updates they're needing in 2021. You still have to take it to dealer every single time.

@juschill7 6 жыл бұрын

Chris should review blenders, toasters, washer & dryers. He would be awesome!!

@ianalexander2017 6 жыл бұрын

Looks good

@cpF01 7 жыл бұрын

Premier has heated front AND rear seats, and heated steering wheel.

@saqibnawaz5139 4 жыл бұрын

Great vry concise review of bolt,i myself & somebody else can b vry comfortable to put deir young teen learning drivers on seat of bolt due 2 vry safe one pedal regenerative braking on top of GM "onstar" teen drivers safety check system