Used 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Consumer Reviews
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I (still) love it even more than I did at first!
Abbey, 01/29/2018
updated 08/06/2019
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
5/6/19 update: I still love it! I still just charge it in my garage (110) for all local driving. For distance, now, in addition to EVgo mentioned below, I ask check ChargePoint, PlugShare and Greenlots and plot my route allowing for charging about every 200 miles to be on the safe side and optimize stopping (and stretch breaks) time. Over 2 weeks recently, I drove from southeast VA to Atlantic City, then to Philadelphia, then Hoboken, NJ. Then on to Baltimore area and back home, visiting family. Found enough DC fast-charge stations to use without having to wait. A.C. uses more electricity like heater does... it's the blower, I'm told, that eats up charge. Traffic jams are good, actually, as you recharge, so I sometimes avoid GPS suggested detours! But truth to tell, now that I'm mid-60's and drive solo, I just booked my next trip to Hoboken to fly via EWR for $200. to save the driving time, mostly, & tolls. Did I say I still love my Bolt? You betcha! Note considering what I paid for it: got the Fed. $7500 tax credit, which made the price right for me. Maybe one day soon VA will start giving EV incentives. Initial review: Fast-charge (9 hr) rigging is NOT included. Dealers misled me about this, perhaps thru ignorance. I suggest reading the manual before purchasing (not offered!). Use mobile app to locate dc (direct current) fast-charging stations (not available for homes) before planning long trips. EV-GO works and is reliable. I am, however, quite satisfied just charging it with a 110 v regular outlet already in my garage. Charges only 4 miles/he so plan ahead. I keep it at least over 1/2 charged. 'Regen' paddle decelerates car quickly with some g-force effect so I don't use it. Now I always drive in low gear mode for best mileage. COLD TEMPS MARKEDLY REDUCE MILEAGE ESP WHEN USING HEATER so plan accordingly.Handled great on snowy/icy roads but it is lower riding than my 10 yr old RAV-4, which I just sold since I'm very comfortable with my Bolt now,
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Best deal EV
Stanislav Jaracz, 09/24/2017
updated 09/30/2024
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is absolutely amazing. As a first tier EV adopter, I can live with 100 mile range EV. So, the rated 238 mile range is totally luxurious for me. Five years of reliable use, battery was upgraded under a recall. The range is where it has never been. Formally 259 miles EPA. FYI, 190 miles at 70MPH in February (Moloughney test), 320+ under normal conditions in Summer. Chevy Bolt is now the best deal used EV. It has tons of power. The L drive mode is very comfortable as it brings the car to full stop smoothly, no jerking. Steering wheel heater does not overheat. Rear floor is flat all the way. Connectivity to smart phones is great for future proofing. Pros: Power, range, price-to-value, rear seats room, reliability, safety Cons: Front seats are too narrow for this model year. Cornering. 55kW max charging, base model lacks DC charge port (optional). no OTA updates update 9/29/2024: The vehicle is now compatible with Tesla Supercharger network with adapter. It can be equipped with aftermarket kit for autonomous driving. Efficiency: June 5.1 MPK, January 3.6 MPK
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Our first electric car. Incredible
Jake Snkae, 06/21/2017
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Incredible car, perfect range. We were waiting for a 200+mi electric under 50k and it does not disappoint. Haven't been to a gas station since purchasing. Powered by solar panels. Pays for itself. Front seats are remarkably uncomfortable. Hard to imagine how they make such a great car and have universally hated front seats.
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Time to Bolt
joe Van Gelder, 11/15/2017
updated 03/22/2021
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It really is time to move beyond fossil fuel cars. The Bolt is impressive, so fast! From 0-70 it will give just about any muscle car a real run for it's money. I have driven my car for four winters, just under 30.000 miles. This is a great car! and I now also have solar panels so this car runs on sun! No gas stations, no oil changes, no break jobs, no fuel or water pumps, no guilt, I'm part of the solution to climate change! No more appointments and waiting around at the repair shop for tune ups, and oil changes. The only thing I've done to this car is switch summer tires to winter tires and back! No problems whatsoever, great value! Plus I really like the hatchback and all the space when you put the seats down and of course the heated steering wheel, very nice. People ask me, "Don't you worry about running out of charge?" No, I only worry about my wife's fossil fuel car running out of gas, because she keeps leaving it on empty... Plus in the summer, I've been getting close to 300 mile ranges! I arrive home from a 50 mile commute with a couple hundred miles+ of charge left to go... I don't even have to charge it every day, once or twice a week is fine. I remember thinking buying an EV might not be a good idea, boy was I wrong. I will never buy another fossil fuel vehicle.
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Glad I bought it
Maggie Shea, 07/04/2017
updated 01/05/2018
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I don't recommend buying your EV from a dealer who has no experience or training from the manufacturer. Besides not knowing anything about charging EVs, I bought the car woefully ignorant of the effect of cold on the range. Heat uses a lot of watts.
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