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Could have been great but
Matt, 07/08/2017
updated 01/11/2019
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
I sold this car because I couldn't take how cramped and uncomfortable the seats were. The resale value was abysmal but was glad to be rid of it. Upon reflection, this car was lackluster in every way. Bad seats, a big screen that was only made useful thanks to Android Auto the built in functionality was marginal at best, and no value for the money. The premier edition is a 42K car you can get a RWD Tesla Model 3 for $44k. I actually got a AWD Model 3 and it's like comparing hot dog to a steak. Even the mide range RWD Model 3 has more range, better acceleration, the same interior as my AWD (full glass roof, power seats, actual padding in the seats, soft touch surfaces, a vastly superior sound system, a much better integrated screen with functional UI, etc., etc.) which blows away the hard touch plastic nightmare that was the Bolt. Buy the Tesla 3 with confidence and avoid this at all costs.
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My Bolt review
Adam B, 01/17/2018
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Overall the car is a great value for someone looking to go EV without spending 40k or more. You can get one of these fully loaded with the EV tax credit for around $30k. If you are expecting this vehicle to be a super high end car similar to a Tesla or Lexus, you will be disappointed. Chevy spent time and effort making the car very practical and cost effective as opposed to using high end interior components. The goods: one pedal driving, the “birds eye view” while backing up, storage, and interior room. The low points are the narrow seats which aren’t that bad although I’m fairly thin, the stiff suspension, and the highway range. I feel like the 238 miles GM says the car gets per charge assumes stop and go driving with regen braking. On the highway cruising at 65 mph with temps around 30 deg F and no climate control, I’m averaging about 150 miles. Maybe that will change when the temperature warms but I was expecting closer to 200 available miles. In conclusion, excellent car and the best value vehicle for those of us that don’t have $50k plus. Recommend buying one earlier rather then later to take advantage of the $7500 EV tax credit which in my opinion, makes this car a way better value than a model 3. Not necessarily a better car but a better value since you won’t get that tax credit if you ordered a model 3 at this point.
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Great Commuter Car for every day use
Richard_A, 06/05/2019
updated 05/27/2020
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2017 Bolt Premier in 2019 that had been returned from a 2 year lease. I've owned it 3 months and it is a perfect car for in-town trips and the occasional longer weekend drive. I had previously leased a Nissan Leaf, but turned it in due to its limited range. My Bolt charges completely overnight on 95 % of the days I use it using the standard electric charger, and I've never even come close to depleting the battery. The regenerative braking mode truly allows one pedal driving and is vastly more effective at recharging than the Leaf. It can extend the city driving range a lot. Where the Bolt suffers most is its highway range. Driving at 60 - 65 just drains the charge relentlessly, and that coupled with the spotty charging infrastructure along highways makes me leery of trying a long road trip, so if that's your thing you might want to think twice, it takes a lot of advance planning. Running the heater or A/C will add to the drain on the battery reducing the range some more. Also, don't even think about towing a camper or boat with the Bolt, it probably ain't gonna work. For most people, the Bolt is perfect for 90 % of your driving needs, but I also own a conventional car for the occasions where the Bolt isn't a realistic option.
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EV that does it all
Gary Aulfinger, 07/07/2018
updated 07/10/2019
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
EVs are always smother, quieter, more responsive, and more reliable. The Bolt EV is also open and upright - spacious and friendly inside, practical for family drives and fetching cargo. It is the most affordable model with the kind of range that makes long distance drives possible, even where charing infrastructure isn't built up yet. With a little planning, I have been able to do 690 miles with an overnight stay.
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First Electric Car
Neil, 01/08/2018
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is so much fun that we fight over who gets to drive. Nevertheless, it is not a fancy car. The seat padding is a bit thin, and depending on your build the seats are a little narrow. All of this is to keep the weight down. That said, it goes like stink and is a blast to drive around. I’ve especially enjoyed the “one pedal driving“ feature, which allows you to reclaim energy when you take your foot off the “gas” pedal. It’s quite spacious inside, and storage behind the rear seats is pretty generous even before you fold the seats down. The greenhouse is a enormous and visibility is excellent. The upside of the large batteries is the terrific range. The downside of large batteries is the amount of time it takes to charge them. You have to have a 220 V charger, it comes with a standard 115 V charger, but it will take about a day and a half to charge from empty. With the 220 V charger, you can plug it in at night and be ready to go in the morning with a full “tank“. As a commuter car, we are charging the car about once a week. Obviously electricity cost money, but it’s definitely less than gas. The car is great around town, and the range gives you plenty of confidence. If you’re going to take a long road trip, you had better plan carefully, this car does not work with Tesla chargers and compatible chargers are few and far between on the certain major highways, even in Southern California.
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