Used 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Consumer Reviews
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EV that is dog friendly
Swimmer Guy, 11/25/2017
updated 05/29/2018
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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I tote my two dogs around and the hatchback and flat rear cargo area is what I wanted and got in the Bolt EV. I had to figure out how to keep the deck hatch from flipping up, but once I did it is a great ride for the dogs. It's taller than most cars in its size class due the batteries underneath, but that is a good thing. Amazingly peppy -- no compromise from my BMW 3it in pick up and go. It's ride is in the smaller car class, but is great for my "town car". Range is exactly as advertised of 220 miles per charge. I've barely gotten it below half. At nearly 10,000 miles I am still very pleased with the car except for the annoying recalls, two so far, and a manufacturing flaw in the rear hatchback. The window squeaked when going over bumps. It took three trips to the dealer, but the problem was fully fixed by removing and reinstalling the window. I put this down as first model year challenges, but the dealer has been good about providing a free loaner car because of the hassles.
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Nevr Thought I'd Drive a Chevy Again
Hencat, 05/04/2019
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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My last Chevy was my Dad's old 65 Biscayne. The Bolt, though, is a hoot to drive. Quick, stable and pretty comfortable (the seats aren't so bad and I'm a bigger guy. It's got push back in your seat acceleration like a V8. You'll easily leave a patch of rubber if you floor it from the line. Have to be careful with torque steer on hard acceleration and lane change. Smooth ride, great visibility and the car has been flawless over 31000 miles. No service; rotate tires and changed cabin filter for $40 bucks. On my wife's Bimmer that will be $300 mine herr. With $4.50 gas in Cali, driving this the Bolt is cheap, about $60/mo vs $250+ for gas, if I charge at night off-peak. No pollution, no oil from unfriendly lands. Wish GM made a bigger version, but looks like Caddy will be the e-vehicle brand for GM. A shame.
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Very fun drive
Charles H, 07/12/2017
updated 07/19/2018
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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July 19, 2018 update - Having driven the Bolt now for a little more than one year, I have to say that it has really changed my enjoyment of driving. I look forward to getting in the car everyday. Haven’t had any problems with the car. The technology is incredible and a sign of things to come. I am getting mileage way over the rated 238 miles per charge, during the summer. In the winter, I am finding the range reduced. Highly recommended. Original review - Just a really fun, high tech car to drive around. Very zippy and I love seeing the 'miles left to drive' run in the opposite direction as I am braking or coasting. Great car!
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Cheating at the wheel with the all-electric Bolt
ZBolt, 12/20/2017
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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It's clear why this 2017 model, in spite of being the first year out, won Car of the Year. Everything works perfectly and does exactly what it's supposed to do. It has changed my whole view of driving. While I only need to charge the car once every two weeks, I didn't even need to install a home charger; there's one at my office - and its use is FREE. I feel like I'm cheating: the car has a bumper to bumper six-year warranty (eight on the batteries) and its electricity is free. It's a super-weird feeling when I now pass gas stations; they look like relics from an earlier century and all the cars around me appear to me as environmental gluttons. I have only had the car for ten days so maybe it will fall apart (it's an American car, after all), but it has been a joy to ride so far. For me, what locked in the sale is that my mountain bike (I' obsessed) fits into the back when the rear seats are folded. Spatially, the car is absolutely fabulously thought out. My sons and I are all over six feet tall and we all fit into the car very comfortably. I got both additional packages of extras, including the fast-charge module. My only criticism of the car so far is that the cup holders in the front are too narrow for my Thermos. And between state and federal tax incentives the car was about $10,000 cheaper than the sale price (which I had bargained down on Black Friday!) Highly recommended.
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Love this car!
AC, 12/30/2017
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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I've only had this car for 45 days, but I love it. My main purpose in buying this was for environmental purposes. I feel great every time I drive this. We've got solar panels as well, so we're driving on sunshine. The car has allowed us to reach our goal of no fuel being used, but has also provided some other perks. For a small efficient car, it has remarkably good pickup. It has great acceleration which makes it fun to drive. It also handles very well. It also handles pretty well with fairly tight steering. I've previously owned a Porsche Boxter...and this is no Boxter for sure. But we recently owned a CR-V and a Prius, and this car definitely has more acceleration and better steering than either of these. The range is very good so far. My wife drives 100 miles round trip and it's all freeway. At 75 mph, this is taking up an estimated 55% of the battery per trip. However, if we drive locally, I'd roughly estimate we could get close to 275 miles on a charge. Now this is without using the AC, and I'm a careful driver to maximize the battery life, so keep that in mind. The $7500 federal rebate will really help with the price. Very happy with this purchase.
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