Used 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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DC fast-charging is not optional.
Danny MB, 09/04/2018
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
For some strange reason Chevy decided to make the DC fast charging capability optional. Make sure the vehicle is equipped with DC fast-charging before you buy.It is a must for long trips otherwise you will have to rent a car. You will know if it has DC fast-charging by checking the charge port for the additional Orange cap covering two additional holes under the regular j1772 port.
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Chevy Bolt Never Seems to Disappoint
Doug, 08/18/2017
updated 08/27/2018
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
My second car is a Nissan Leaf. We bought the Bolt for its long range. It does exactly what it claims and more. One pedal driving is best way to greatly exceed the 238 EPA rated mileage, I routinely see 263 to 283 miles range. The Bolt is a joy to drive. Drive home from work, plug in, if needed or wanted, and next morning you have a full "tank." No more engine tune-ups or need to replace oil, filters, belts, coolant, transmission oil, and on and on. One pedal braking means virtually no wear or tear on brakes. Love this car.
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Love Driving Into the Future
Jim, 04/30/2018
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
Have to admit up front, my wife and I are passionate about a fossil carbon-free lifestyle, and the Bolt nearly brings our household energy use to this goal, particularly because we "fuel" the Bolt from our home solar PV system. Kudos to Chevrolet. Took delivery on Feb 13, 2018, and with a vengeance Bolt met the winter of north central Minnesota, including driving in temperatures as low as -14F and heavy snow, Performance was excellent. Now 3800 miles later and finally with the arrival of Spring, the Bolt retains its excellence. We live in a rural area and local driving involves round trips to towns and small cities within a 150 mile range. The major reason we picked the Bolt was that we believed, hoped for, the Bolt would meet 100% of our local driving requirements, even in winter. That means at least 150 mile range in very cold, snowy weather, with comfortable security range remaining - the Bolt met this goal. And finally in April with temperature warm-up and disappearance of snow, combined with reasonable driving habits, the Bolt already has provided a range well beyond its rated 238 miles, reaching close to 300 miles. The biggest learning curve was locating and using the various push buttons and controls, headlights, radio, heating/AC fan system, etc. We have been Toyota owners since the early 1980's, and many of the controls are in different places. But, even at my mature age of 71, I have mastered the controls, and I now have found them to be nearly intuitive. One hangup is the cruise control. Nearly every time I engage it initially or reengage, I have to look to find the button. I doubt I will ever find this control to be intuitive to the point of not having to take my eyes off the road. As for driving, acceleration from a stop is better than great, acceleration to pass at highway speed is great. This car really goes. The suspension provides a comfortable ride with very little sway on curves, the seats are comfortable, visibility is very good, the rear view camera screen is really good, the blind space alerts on the outside mirrors are very welcome and safety important, the headlights are the best I've ever had on a car, and all-in-all, I have no complaints about the Bolt. I love to drive this car, no gas or oil change expense, and the only maintenance so far is adding some air to the tires to keep them at 40 psi and filling the washer tank. Although the tires are self-sealing, I did get a lug wrench and jack, with a donut tire I already had, to change a flat, just in case. I bought through the dealer, at a price to match competition, a Level 2 - 240V/32A charger to charge the Bolt at home, and set the charger to complete the charge by 4:00 am so that the Bolt is always ready for an early start day. I have used public DC fast chargers three times just to make sure I know how to use them, in the event the Bolt will take us on a longer journey. In a couple of words, yes, I would buy a Bolt again, unless the next Chevy EV, perhaps a Jolt, has a much longer range with towing capacity.
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Range Issues
J Dixon, 01/04/2019
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
There are a number of issues I don't see addressed in other reviews. GM installed a software update in August 2018 that cut my (consistent) range from 235 mi to 185 mi. Their explanation was that weather, and my driving habits had changed. I drive in So Cal, and had 2 months of very warm weather, followed by 1 month of mild weather, followed by a month of cooler weather. I understand battery conditioning for extremes takes a toll in mileage, and I purposely waited through seasonal changes to see if there was an effect, but to date, my range has not returned to the 235+ miles I had before the update. A 2nd trip to the dealership dropped the range further below 185 miles, and I am considering legal action, as GM refuses to address my complaint. In addition, software updates are pushed to the car when driving. I have driven during software updates when the backup camera, and entertainment and navigation functions do not operate for up to 10 minutes - the length of the update. For $37K, the interior of the Bolt wouldn't be passable on a $25K car, hard plastics, hard seats, low-fidelity stereo, low resolution backup camera. The rear cargo cover is little more than a fabric wrapped spring. Panel fit is an afterthought, I was told my Bolt was one of the first 500 production models, and it looks it. I had previously leased a BMW i3, which was not without fault, but it never failed to deliver the range I expected, during hot and cold weather. Driving the i3 for 2 years gave me the experience to fully understand range limitations and how weather and driving habits can affect an EV. I purchased the Bolt because it had a 235 mi range that I enjoyed for 1.5 years before GM's software update decided to cut 50 miles from my range, and it has significantly negatively affected my perception of the car and GM.
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Best EV in it's Class
Laura Aleana, 06/14/2018
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Best EV I've ever driven! Impressive battery, the top range I got was 328 in the summer. Handles and drives like a dream. The ride is smooth, quiet and agile with great center of gravity that hugs the road. Theres a lot of body roll but, if you drive in Low mode it eliminates all of that. It costs me about $22/month to charge. No other maintenance costs besides maybe needing new tires in a few years. There's three ways of braking and they all help regenerate the battery. This car is amazing. Once you go EV Bolt you will never go back!!!
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