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Chevy make you pay for programmable charging ?
Benny, 02/27/2019
updated 08/29/2019
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Happy with the car accept the AC. There is no sensor inside the car. If the outside temperature outside is 65, inside the car is 80. If you set the AC at 72, it will heat the air and blow in more hot air. You just have to manipulate the AC to cool the car.
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Baby its cold out side
Zeke, 12/30/2017
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have owned cars for over 70 years. This is one hell of a great car, but, and it is a big but. It hates the cold and refuses to take the charge it took in the summer. In the fall its maximum mileage fell 30%. Now, in winter, it has dropped almost 50%. That means I can barely make my commute without concern that I might run out of energy. Dealers and GM tout this car, but do not prepare us for the severe drop in milage that even a mild drop in temperature can cause. If you live in the part of the country that experiences temperature changes, have a another car available that can run on gas. I do. It is a sin that we do not use the technology that has been available for years and could make electric and run for hundreds of miles. One day we will drive into a station, have the battery removed and replaced in less time that it takes to fill the car with gas. I would still buy this car again. As I noted, it drives extremely well, has great pickup, silent and a gift to our planet. It could use a much more comfortable front seats. But I learned to drive on a truck that had a double shift clutch and rattled along like a herd of elaphants. I still love this little brat.
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Fatal flaw in blind spot detection
Steven Boggs, 01/19/2018
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
If you look at the Mazda 3 or 2018 Leaf, if you turn the turn signal in a direction where someone is in your "blind-spot", you get an audio indication that you are about to do something likely cause an accident, as you should. However on the Bolt, you get no such indication and, at most, you have a light flashing at you from the relevant side view mirror but no immediate indication that just told the car you are planning to do something dangerous. From our (myself and my wife), this makes the blind-spot detection essentially useless for no other reason than that GM did not follow common common sense and common practice. It is also the only reason that we are not buying a Bolt!
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Gove me juice
Sb, 01/14/2019
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
The Bolt is an ok auto but there is no fast charging for those car in our area. For us it is only a commuter car as taking long trips will leave you stranded for hours and hours trying to get juice to get you home. Tesla did it right by having his Super Chargers and not relying on a third party. GM is going to sell you a car but to fill the batterys....well that is you problem. The other issue is GM is a mechanical car company and their out look on transportation os still frozen in the 19th century.
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The best EV available in 2017
Jeff Theisen, 05/31/2017
updated 12/09/2022
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Bolt comes with all the interior tech like ...steering wheel, window openers, radio that was proven reliable on 6 years of Volts so you can trust it. It has better visibility, it's faster and quieter than even the 2017 Volt...Very happy to have this car and very pleased to have basic no frills interior decor that is more functional than beautiful. The hard plastic is not as hard as it is to hear complaints on what is a really attractive and appropriate feature of this car.Chevy has done an extra ordinary job designing this car to be the best electric car on the market. I have had it now for 9 months and it has not needed any service...everything has worked flawlessly and I expect that to continue, now that it is winter I find I'm using precondition daily ...entering a warm and toasty car that is in my attached garage....this is a huge advantage.Miles of range has fallen 100 miles which now limits me because there are few charge stations in northern Wisconsin. This should change...not the car the people of the area..right…as of 2022 I now drive a PHEV as the political powers of Wisconsin have failed to evolve…we still have way too few dc fast chargers in northern areas. I drive a Volvo XC60 t8 recharge as it eliminates range issues here in Wisconsin.
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Great car, early concerns found unwarranted
Paul, 06/23/2017
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
First concern was front drivers seat. I am 6'2" 200 lb adult. When test driving I thought the seats tight and would give them a C grade. However, after 700 miles, the seats are far more comfortable and would give them a B grade. Adjustable lumbar and slightly wider would make the an A. Range was also a concern. Was worried empg was not accurate. However I found it to be very reliable. With full charge (at 8amps 120v) I got an estimate of 325/276/226. After driving 6 miles to drop my kids at school, (we live on the bottom of s hill) the estimate was 323/274/224.) more later
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Great Car; Horrible Seats
Mike, 09/10/2017
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have absolutely no idea what Chevrolet was thinking when they designed the seats on this car. I have had the car a month now; the the seats seem to be getting even more uncomfortable as time goes by. Did they not get anybody that is taller 5' 6" and weighing more than 125 pounds ride in this car to give them feedback before they went into production. Other than the seats, the car is worth 5 stars.
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Everything I wanted in an EV
Lawrence Gallagher, 09/17/2017
updated 09/18/2018
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
In a month of ownership, with a daily round trip commute of 30 mi plus weekend trips of 60+, I don't think the battery ever dropped below half charge, and I don't charge every day. Range anxiety is a thing of the past. The 110V connector meets my needs well - no need for me to pay for a 220V charging station (110V charges about 4 mi/hr, times 10 hrs a night more than meets daily needs). I'm also averaging about 4.5 mi/kWHr, or 270 miles on a full battery. Update after one year of ownership: I've only had one bad experience - a defect in the battery controller (which was under recall) stalled my car out before I could bring it to the dealer for a fix. Fortunately I was not on a busily traveled street! I chalk that up to being on the bleeding edge of new technology. The car continues to perform well at the 10,000 mile mark. I find the battery charge indicator accurate - I've taken it down to the one-bar charge range and was still able to complete my journey (no surprise drop-off in charge at the end).
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Chevy Bolt is Awesome
Judy Rotenberg, 11/12/2017
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Amazing vehicle!!
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Superior in every way to the i3
Jay, 12/07/2017
updated 12/08/2020
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Wow - I just came off a two year lease with the BMW i3 and the Chevy Bolt is superior in every way. The tires are normal sized, wear normally and are good in the rain and snow. Integrated Android Auto provides superior navigation. Doors unlock when the car is in park! Trunk space is double. Back seats are habitable by normal sized humans. Range is 3x. I could go on and on. And . . . it drives like a normal car. Test drive the Bolt - you won't regret it. Update 2020 - nearly 40,000 miles and the Bolt is still my favorite car. Everyone in the family enjoys driving it and riding in it. Just had the brakes serviced and they are wearing great. Tires are also good at this point. I love it. Test drive one today.
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Affordable. Entertaining. Sporty.
Mike Horsley, 03/12/2018
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've owned 3 Prius and an I-MiEV. (at the same time I've also owned Jeeps, BMWs, and a Porsche). I've owned my Bolt for 4 months, and I'm pleased. My wife and I fight over who gets to drive it. PROS: quick acceleration, one pedal driving. This alone will create a huge following. CONS: both the "Low" setting (for aggressive regenerative braking) and the sport button (for quick acceleration) both turn off when the ignition is turned off. They both have to be turned back on, after the ignition is turned back on. Perhaps someone can help me with a hack to leave these two features set as I like them (ON), until I turn them off. Other dislikes: The door buzzer chimes incessantly when the door is opened, even when in park, and with the parking brake is set (only turning off the ignition will kill it). Android audio likes your phone to be connected in a special order with the USB port, but it does work well. Your cell phone must save, and name, and delete, your destinations. The Bolt screen just projects them. The left half of the screen gives verbal directions (which my wife listens to, and reads), and the right gives a visual map display (I turn the female voice directions off). Who doesn't like the absence of oil and filter changes? I feel the suspension is too firm (harsher than it needs to be). I'd pay $250 a corner to retrofit something more compliant. Oh, and the floor mats seem a little on the cheap side.
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Outstanding car!
Tracy Mathews, 11/26/2018
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Traction control can't be truly turned off. It always backs off the power when you try to spin the tires. Of course, most people don't want to intentionally spin the tires unless they're still a kid at heart (guilty as charged). But seriously, the car is nimble, quicker than most cars I've driven. My wife and I took a road trip that lasted 3 days, charged at campgrounds with RV charging while we camped at night, had a fully charged battery the next morning and had little to no range anxiety. You get better range at lower speeds, so if driving 70+ is your thing, range will be significantly less. My driving habits have changed because I like to improve my range. I can drive to work (35 mile round trip) 7 days a week, charge one night and it costs me $5.00 in electricity. All month for $20.00.
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A Bolt from nowhere
Jeff L, 01/02/2019
updated 01/06/2021
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car is very roomy in front and back. I'm 6'3" and have no problem sitting behind myself. The front seats are a little narrow and aren't as comfortable as most. The car is very quick but feels a little twitchy. if you accelerate quickly from a slow speed "torque steer" is very noticeable. The small exterior size makes parking in the smallest spaces a breeze and the rear camera is also very useful. The Bolt corners very flat and fast with little body lean but is a bit harsh on any but the smoothest roads. The long milage per charge you get for the money is excellent. It's so good you may not need a level 2 charger. I charge from midnight to five AM with the provided 110v charger for the best rates and get through the week with no worries. I love this car. I've never had any mechanical issues, the car is lively and fast, gets over 200 miles per charge and has a very useful seating configuration.
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The Chevy Bolt EV is fun to drive & saves a ton $$
NTWARD, 09/19/2019
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The future is electric and so fun! It is hard to believe that I am also saving so much money by not buying gasoline! For every $10 not spent in gas, I am only paying about $3 in electricity! There are no oil changes and no spark plugs to mention a few other things that will save me maintenance costs. Range anxiety?!? Not in this car. We took it on a mini-vacation 115 miles one way and had lots of battery to spare. I love my Chevrolet Bolt EV!
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I'll never go back to combustion engines
Kelek, 03/17/2020
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great car. I especially love the low gear drive mode, in which I almost never have to use the brake pedal. I keep mine on Hill-Top assist mode so that my battery never charges to 100% (to prolong battery life) as I never require that much charge. I charge mine with a regular 120 volt charging port ( I rarely go beyond 30 miles a day) and give it time to charge up overnight and on the weekends with no lack of charge. The car is still a bit on the pricey side (about the same as a Tesla 3). The two complaints I would give about the car is the seat is a bit narrow (mind I'm 220lbs) but not uncomfortable and the "A" pillars somewhat obscure my view of pedestrians approaching from the side/front of me. Battery is warrantied for 8 years (I believe, though have not confirmed). Routine maintenance is brakes, tires (rotation, balancing, alignment) and passenger filter. I estimate it costs me approximately (not a hard figure) $30 a month on electricity. If you travel 50 miles + daily I would recommend a 240 volt charger that should cost you about $500-$1500. I drive like a grandpaw ( I am :)) and have a range of nominal 220 miles with max in the 310 range and low end in the 170 range. I average well over a 100 empg (equivalent miles per gallon). If you really have range anxiety go for a Volt (while you can -horrible mistake by GM to stop production on this model). The Volt is a Gas/Electric car (NOT HYBRID - big difference!) I had 3 leased Volts before I went with my Bolt and they broke me of the range fear. As is now I am planning on buying my current Bolt lease or perhaps trading up for a more tricked-out model.
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Love this car
Charlie, 10/29/2020
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great car to drive and I love charging at home now! Smoothest driving experience I've had in any car I've owned - would never go back to gas car
The answer to the problem.
Victor J Lockwood, 05/12/2021
updated 11/16/2022
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We love it. UPDATE: Quiet, smooth comfortable ride, Maintenance free and no Gas cost. Add my Solar array and it is a free drive. Living the Dream!
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Nice car for the price
ThatguyfromBuff, 07/23/2021
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I picked up a scratch and dent special at my local dealer I love the car and am planning on getting the euv when I am ready to upgrade.
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Lightening Strikes Twice
Tomas, 12/11/2021
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my first EV on August 4th, 2021. A 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier. I absolutely love this car. It's surprisingly large interior and trunk space, didn't make me think I was trading down to a smaller car. Connectivity is excellent. It's quick and fun to drive for a spirited driver such as myself. Great stereo! Front & rear heated leather seats. Heated leather steering wheel. Rear view mirror also a digital/HD camera rear view mirror. Loads of passenger leg room, head room, shoulder room, and hip room. The rear seat sits higher than most and is excellent in comfort. I can't believe this is a Chevrolet EV. One pedal driving with additional paddle for extra regen braking is amazing and aggressive. I charge as I drive. This is a quality automobile. I can't wait for more EVs from GM.
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The Bolt: lightning quick, eco-nomical, too
mdorsher, 06/18/2022
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
As quick as a Corvette for a quarter the price -- quieter and more comfortable, too -- the Bolt EV will pay for itself with lower fuel and maintenance costs in 8-10 years, less it gas prices stay up. Recharging every 200 miles is a problem if you're making a highway trip in a rural area where fast chargers are few and far between. But for zipping around any metro area, saving the planet and your pocketbook, this car can't be beat!
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Great peppy hatchback!
Mach3107, 08/26/2022
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love the car for it's room with a small family. Great head and leg room for 6ft tall people front and back. Hatch allow for great hauling room. Battery range is great, 250-300 miles in the summer, 200 - 250 in the Midwest winter. Does very well in snow.
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Extended Range of 258 with new Battery
mstad500, 02/20/2023
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love my 2017 Chevy Bolt. I bought it used at a huge discount thanks to original owners fear of the LG Chem battery recall. I had a brand new replacement battery within a week of buying the car. When I inspected the new battery, I got a nice surprise as the new battery capacity is 64kwh vs the orignal battery capacity of 57kwh. As a result of the new larger battery, the Bolt's range was increased from 238 miles to 258 miles. Needless to say , I was very pleased as I did not expect this free upgrade in range. The car handles and brakes very well, is very comfortable and there is essentially zero learning curve required to transition from any ICE to this EV as all controls are exactly the same as any legacy / ICE Chevy. I also have a Tesla Y which is probably the best of the best in its class, but there is definately a learning curve needed to transition to any Tesla as most controls are implemented in software vs legacy manual switches and knobs. The voice interface on the Y is great as it helps speed the transition. I also noticed that an Edmunds review gave the Bolt a con review on the lack of navigation. I would have given a pro review of the Bolts navigation due to its integrated Android interface that among other features, allows drivers to cast their phone's Waze App onto the Bolts screen. As the Waze navigation is far superior to most OEM's onboard navigation, it is definately a Pro vs a Con. Overall, I have been extremely impressed with features and quality of the Bolt and I highly recommend buying one as long as you don't plan to do any long distance trips over 250 miles. The reason is that the Bolt charges at a very slow rate at a maximum of 55kw at a DC fast charger. The primary reason for such a low charge rate is that the design team used smaller wires in the DC fast charge circuit that forces them to limit the maximum charge rate to 55kw ( Reference Sandy Monroe on YouTube). This means that drivers on a long trip can expect to spend 2 to 3 hours at each charging station they use along their trip. If users, like me, only plan to use the Bolt for less than 250 miles per day , the Bolt is an awesome choice. (Provided you have the ability to L1 or L2 charge at your place over night for 8 to 10 hours). For long trips over 300 miles, I use the Tesla which can charge at a rate of 250kw which means you can DC fast charge to about 80% capacity in 15-20 minutes at each charging station along the trip.
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Amped up Bolt
Bill, 07/26/2023
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Get car for shorter trips. Handles and accelerates great.
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Best utility vehicle I have ever bought
Mark, 05/30/2024
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Because I have my own solar array it cost me nothing but tires and insurance to use this vehicle. Bought used in 2021 for 14000 out the door and a year later Chevy put a new battery in it so it’s like a new car. Best decision I have made in a vehicle purchase.
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Bolt EV money well spent no complaints
Evron D, 01/18/2025
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Never thought I would end up in a Chevrolet all electric vehicle but although could have some more updated interior like needing at least a type c port instead only usb, could use somewhat more comfortable seats a good seat pad works wonders though but overall I have to say that this car is worth the money it has great safety options the range beats competitors and overall it’s the perfect example and definition of don’t let the size fool you type of situation but no complaints going just over 60k miles now and pedal response is great still getting used to the instant torque for an ev since it’s my first
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Best EV!
Sullivan, 06/14/2017
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Amazing tech, quick acceleration, smooth ride, long range, and a good price make a great EV!
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Bolt EV lemon
Keith, BERKELEY, CA, 01/17/2024
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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In 2017, I bought a Chevrolet Bolt (delivered on 3/18/17. I made this purchase at F. H. Dailey Chevrolet, 800 Davis Street, San Leandro, CA 94577-1512. Though I was initially pleased with the Bolt it has turned out to be a lemon. Unfortunately, the car has not performed well because of numerous recalls and different systems not working or lasting. For instance, in 2023 I had to have the power cord replaced ($800) and then later in the year the car would not go into reverse or drive and I had to have it towed to the dealership ($160). To have this problem analyzed it cost $253 plus $300 to have the small batter replaced so that further analysis could be conducted (total bill for this work $553.49). I do not see these problems being a result of anything that I did. The car has only been driven 39,839 miles. I wrote a letter to the dealership and GM Customer Care and Aftersales requesting (1) a buyback, (2) a car swap, or (3) being directly reimbursed for these expenses during 2023 (a total of $1,518.49). I heard back from GM and they turned down all three requests. They offered an owner loyalty certificate which would “knock a few thousand dollars off the price” but of course I would have to buy a new car from them. I did not hear from the dealership. Though I still strongly support electric vehicles I recommend avoiding the Bolt and GM. Poor product and poor service.
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Bolt love
Robin Goshorn, 01/22/2017
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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It takes awhile to charge.
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EV not quite ready
L. Rudmin, 07/24/2020
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 11 people found this review helpful
The charging networks in many parts of the country (including Virginia) appear to still be too patchy for convenient long-range trips. Lots of planning required, and various memberships with charging providers. Many EV owners have other vehicles too. This is not yet a good replacement for the minivan. We went with a 2020 Ioniq Hybrid instead as a stepping-stone until the EV charging network is well established.
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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Great EV car
Steve, 10/22/2017
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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I wanted a "everyday" EV and the Chevy Bolt is about the only one at a reasonable cost available today. The car handles well is and is very quiet--yet has useable range in excess of 250 miles. The included level 1 110 volt charger is a but weak but there are lots of options for 220 volt level chargers at reasonable prices.
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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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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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great car
T Bull, 01/07/2018
updated 07/09/2018
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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it's a great car. We hook it up to the solar panels on our roof and ride for free!
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Chevy Bolt
Sakina nawaz, 02/10/2018
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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Great car, eco friendly & comfortable
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Surprizingly quick. One pedal driving!
Doc, 01/08/2019
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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Hey, I've got solar. Free electricity for house and car. Can't think of a better way to be free. Sun has zero pollution, zero waste, zero cost, zero maintenance, 2 billion year timeline. Bolt gets 219 mpge. A month of mobility for $10 (if I was paying for it, but I'm NOT!) Try one pedal driving, and you'll be fighting over who gets to drive. Pair a Tesla Gen 2 Mobility Connector, and a Tesla Tap or JDapter Stub, and drive anywhere for free.
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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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Time to Bolt
jesse s, 10/15/2021
updated 10/18/2022
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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fun vehicle to drive, has more power than i expected.
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Loved it, but 2 years of recalls has ruined that
Ron Oblander, 12/18/2021
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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I loved this car for a year and a half, but 2 years of being under recall has me wanting to dump this car. Now we are told not to park in a garage, or near a garage or house, so I am stuck parking in the street. And there is no assurance of this being remedied in the near future. I'd rather GM bought the car back and I'd be able to go buy an E-Mustang.
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EV is great, Chevy is not
Jared Brin, 08/02/2022
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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I initially bought the car as a commuter at the end of 2017, and now have almost 70,000 miles on it. As a car, it has exceeded our expectations, and is now our primary vehicle. The wife even sold her BMW last year after we moved to a remote mountain town, as she likes driving the Bolt so much more, and the BMW felt like it was "towing a trailer" in comparison. Trips take some planning, as we live in a place that many people claim EVs cannot work and the charging infrastructure is spotty, but it is continually getting better. The ability to charge at home and very little maintenance makes the car far more convenient living out in the boondocks than a conventional vehicle overall. The EV drivetrain and packaging are really well done- the backseat fits a rear facing car seat far better than the wife's old BMW wagon, but the software is generally not good. The center screen sometimes freezes up, or gets stuck on the backup camera, and since the heated seats and cabin heat are both controlled from the screen, occasionally we are stuck without heat for several miles in below freezing temperatures until the stupid thing finally reboots. The real issue with the car is Chevy corporate, as well as a dealership network that generally just does not care. We recently had the battery recall done, and it was not a good experience. I knew that it would take time and planning to do, since there aren't any dealerships within a couple hours that work on EVs, but Chevy corporate almost gave up after a few weeks of searching around the state before they found a dealership that would do the work, where we could combine it with another planned trip. When I picked up the car after dropping it off for 3 days, it had a warning light. The dealership had run out of time, and had not gotten the coolant refilled properly. They quickly tried to redo it, as I had a 5 hour drive home that night, and the light went off until the end of the drive, but came back on. The coolant reservoir was low, and I was able to find the coolant locally to top it off for the time being, but the SOC meter was screwy, indicating that the software update for it was not done. I couldn't even get the recall paperwork from the dealership without contacting Chevy corporate again, as they were largely unresponsive. A couple months later, we were able to drop it off at a different dealership on another trip, and luckily this dealership (Ft Collins, CO) was actually competent, responsive, and got the thing fixed. The Ft Collins dealership also fixed the blind spot monitors, which had issues for over 2 years. The blind spot monitor issue is a known issue from the factory, and the problem showed up during the warranty period, but due to COVID and the fact that it took 4 attempts at 4 different dealerships over a period of 2 years before it was finally addressed, the warranty period expired. Chevy corporate's response- sucks to be you, we won't help you. It also took me 3 tries at different dealerships to get a software update for fast charging in cold weather before the Ft Collins dealership finally fixed everything and got it up to date. The good thing is that other than tires, maintenance is pretty much just cabin filters, washer fluid, and windshield wipers, so I hopefully won't have to visit a dealership for the next 5 years. The bad news is that if anything does go wrong, most dealerships do not want to work on the car, and Chevy corporate basically does not care, they even told me that they do not have a process in place to help other than just say to go to the dealership. The dealership is unresponsive and didn't complete work? They just say to contact the dealership, that won't get back to you. Couldn't get something fixed under warranty until 2 years later? Again, their response is sucks to be you, why don't you contact your non-existent local dealership and see if they will help. Not helpful at all. It's really too bad that the car is let down by the terrible corporate structure that cares absolutely not at all after the car is sold, and any issues may take years to get fixed. For anyone who might be considering buying an EV from GM, I would recommend against it unless you have a good local dealership that will actually fix the car if something goes wrong. I'm not sure if any of the other automakers are any better, but Chevy is far worse than any others I've experienced to this point. Overall, the past almost 5 years with the car have completely sold me on EV's, but have also convinced me that I never want to own a car from GM again.
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Good vehicle
KF Seattle, 04/24/2024
updated 10/25/2024
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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I bought mine used. While I did replace a couple parts it has held up well
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Great little commuter car
Matt PSU, 09/06/2024
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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I bought one during the "fire sale" and put 65k miles on it so far. Overall, I love the car. Once you get used to the instant torque and smoothness of an EV, you won't want to go back to ICE. I bought the car understanding the fire/recall situation, and I paid a price which reflected that. After 3 years, I'm still not used to having the smallest car in the parking lot though. The efficiency of the car is amazing and it's so cheap to run that I find it hard to believe that any car on the road is cheaper (when considering the purchase price and the energy costs combined). Good: The car is a tremendous value. I can commute to work for 3 cents a mile. It has a ton of power that kicks in instantly. It holds more cargo than you'd think. The new battery has 259 miles range. GM gave us a 100k mile battery warranty, so I get a battery warranty through 135k miles. The Bose stereo is pretty decent and the infotainment works fine. The car's "guessometer" range estimate is actually pretty accurate. bad: The car rides way too rough. The handling simply isn't good enough either. Explain this: why does the car handle better in dry weather with my snow tires mounted than it does with the OEM Energy Saver tires?? That should tell you how bad the OEM tires are. They are also loud. Stopping distances are not great. I've gotten multiple flats, even though they're self sealing (and the car has no spare). The heat/AC is very annoying. It blows cold air at you for no reason, then switches to blowing hot air. The thermostat just doesn't seem like it's accurate. On other cars, I'd set it and forget it. On this car, I fiddle with it many times per trip. The dash has serious glare issues due to the angle of the glass. The car loses a ton of range in winter. On hilltop reserve (charging the battery to 90%) the car only gets ~180 miles range in winter. That's a big big hit. Ugly: The OEM tires are AWFUL in rain. The torque of the Bolt spins the tires at nearly any speed when full throttle is applied in wet weather. The efficiency simply isn't worth the poor wet handling. The seats are rock hard. They lack padding, and you can feel the frame of the seat. GM fixed them in later years, but the 17s are terrible. GM was collecting driving data from Bolt owners via OnStar, and sold it to insurance companies behind our backs. As far as reliability, obviously the car had a new traction battery installed. The year-plus saga of charge limits and waiting for a battery was annoying. Besides that, I had the blind spot monitors fail (under warranty). I had a 1 year old 12v battery die without explanation, requiring a tow. Recently, I had a shudder at highway speeds, and realized that the brake caliper was seized. I had two other calipers sticking. I had to replace 3 calipers and of course all 4 sets of pads and rotors, even though the rotors were barely worn. It's a common problem with EVs, since the friction brakes aren't actually used much in routine driving. The car still has an odd vibration through the steering wheel that I haven't figured out the cause of. Hoping that I don't have the steering issues that early 17s have. Luckily, I have NOT had the issues with the infotainment that everyone else complains about. Android Auto works fine. I have never had to DC fast charge in the 3 years I've owned this vehicle, so I haven't had the charging issues that some complain about. If you can't charge at home on a level 2 charger, don't get this car. Overall, this is (so far) the best automotive purchase I've made. I just wish that GM didn't cut corners on a few things listed above.
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Niece EV, but soooooo expensive and hard to find
Sid Blair, 10/07/2017
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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I like the Chevy Bolt and would love to own one given its range and technology. However, the car is hard to find and people rarely purchase the LT since the Premiere is so superior. I am also given pause since Chevy has done nothing to promote the car. I tend to think that they created this car just as a poke Elon nd Tesla in the eye., but I have a sneaking suspicion that this car is not long for this world. I think of Chevy noticeably imepeds Tesla’s growth then perhaps they will keep making it, I just have my doubts. Also, Chevy serioulsy needs to consider a more competitive lease rate for this car given that the 2018 Nissan Leaf will be available soon and I think Nissan is going to wor’ harder at getting drivers into their EV. Overall, this is a terrific car and well work considering, but again...it is too rich for my blood and I recently found out that the lease offer is for the LT and that is most definitely not worth $327 a month.
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Little Pocket Rocket
Brian, 05/22/2022
updated 11/28/2022
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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This car has been a blast to drive. Will put you back in your seat. Fast and nimble. I put in a home charger so no worries about charging. Only downside is I go to my sisters about 35 miles away and it takes 140 miles to complete. Really sucks the juice at Highway Speeds, and with the heater on. AC not so much. Cold weather really zaps it also. I get about 200 to 250 on a charge in warm weather and only 135 to 189 during the winter. This is an awesome city car, but not a go far car. Love the ride, and I think the seats are just fine. Are they as good as my Escalade? No but they are just fine. In L don't need to brake most times, and it feeds back to the battery. Like I said I have been very happy with the car. I am getting rid of it, because I am getting the new Lyriq. I just hope its a bit better.
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