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Back to the Future
Mic T, 01/02/2018
updated 01/03/2019
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The car is amazing! First I’d like to say to new owners, use the instrumentation screen to select Immediate Charging and 12 Amps. Took me 3 days to figure out this is the way to charge the car. Everything with this car from ride quality, acceleration, features is perfect. The car has sport mode and traction stability controls. I have beat mustangs and several 300 horse power cars off the line with my bolt. Instant transmission of power to the wheels. When the car slows down and brakes, it recieves energy in the form of miles back on the car. I have been able to drive several miles without Losing charge because of Regeneration. The driver and passenger seats heat up so I don’t need to blast the heater in this winter temperatures. I’m never going back to gasoline again. If you research google, there is probably a fast charging station near your home as there are 8 vehicle charging stations in my small town.
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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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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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Great car!
Dave V, 11/11/2018
updated 05/23/2019
2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Nov '18. So far, great car. Nice looks, good ride, very economical, averaging 4.4 miles per kWh @ $0.075 per kWh, but will go down now that winter has arrived. As a previous owner of a Chevy Volt, I'm very happy with PHEV's and BEV's, saving quite a bit by not buying gas. No range anxiety so far, gone as far as 170 miles on one trip, one charge. NO complaints so far. Apr '19. Great range, but you must plan ahead. Electric power grid is still in its infancy, but it's still much more than just a commuter car. Worst guestimate in dead of winter was 139 miles, and best in summer was over 300. I charge exclusively at home with a level 2 (240V) charger, over night is perfect. Nice ride, great handling, quiet, no problems driving in snow or cold. Total cost of electricity in almost 7,000 miles of driving, through a winter, is under $175. This is a guestimate, but close. That's about $0.025 per mile ($175 divided by 7,000 miles) of driving for "fuel". My last pure "ICE" (internal combustion engine) car got 30 mpg, but it did take premium, or ($950 divided by 7,000 miles) or $0.136 per mile for fuel. Not to mention, NO gas, NO oil, NO oil changes, NO oil filters, NO pollution. Great car. What's missing? A universal garage door opener. A pedestrian warning horn, ala the Chevy Volt Gen 1. More interior choices (let's see, gray leather, or gray cloth.)
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Great Car; Horrible Seats
Mike, 09/10/2017
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
2 of 2 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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My best car ever!
Lindy, 12/20/2018
updated 06/24/2022
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Edmunds has asked me for another update. It has now been 5 1/2 years since I bought my Bolt. I still love it. It has had absolutely no problems. Due to the battery recall, Chevy put a brand new battery in it a few months ago at no charge, so now I have a brand new battery with a 100,000 mile warranty, on a 5 year old car. Maybe this car will outlast me! Update: It now has been 4 and a half years since I bought my Bolt, and I still love it. Absolutely no problems, no maintenance, runs great, no rattles or squeaks, everything works great. Best car ever! I've had my Chevy Bolt for almost 2 years, and it is without question the best car I've ever had (I've been driving since 1964, so I've had quite a few cars in my lifetime). In 2017, I paid $38,000 for the car, minus $7000 trade-in for my Corolla. Then I had $10,000 in rebates ($7500 federal and $2500 California), so the car cost me $21,000; about $24,000 out the door with tax & license. Very affordable!! Some reviews of the Bolt criticize the interior comfort. I think it's the most comfortable vehicle I've ever had, after most recently owning a couple of Fords and a Toyota Corolla. The seats are plenty big for a normal-sized person. Here's what I love about my car: I sit up high and have fabulous visibility, especially with the big windshield that's like a picture window. For the first time, I have no blind spots. It's easy to get in and out of: not too high (like a pickup) or too low (like a sedan). It's really roomy inside: the hood area is very small since there's no gas motor, so I think the dashboard must have been pushed forward into that space, giving the car much more interior room while not increasing overall car length. For example, it is MUCH roomier than my Corolla was. It has a high ceiling and lots of head room, in addition to lots of leg room. My husband, who is 6'2", finds it the roomiest of any car he's had too. I love the dashboard layout and the computer screen set-up, which is integrated into the dash and doesn't stick out like on the Tesla Model 3 (which I think looks hokey, like it was stuck there as an after-thought). The car is peppy and powerful and really fun to drive. It handles curves like a sports car (probably due to the low center of gravity with the battery underneath the body). It has a regenerative braking lever on the steering wheel that you can use to slow down or stop; I hardly ever use the brakes. It charges up mountains as if we were on flat ground, with no loss of power going uphill or in the altitude (at Lake Tahoe, 6000 ft elevation). And coming home, going downhill, you watch the range increase as energy is restored to the battery. It maneuvers really well in tight spots. It gets great range: in good weather, I get over 250 miles/charge driving around town, including some short-distance (up to 1/2 hour) freeway driving. On road trips, it gets over 200 miles, driving at 80 mph with the A/C on full blast. I charge it at home in my garage (using the energy from my solar panels) and only need to charge it once or twice a month, unless I take a road trip. It requires zero maintenance. It costs me nothing. It has great cargo space. It's stylish and cute. It's really solidly made and the overall quality looks good to me. It has no rattles or squeaks. I can find absolutely nothing critical to say of this car (for the first time in my life). Buying it was the best thing I ever did!
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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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Cutting Edge Car, Cheap Interior
Doug the Airplane Engineer, 09/25/2018
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
I am VERY interested in purchasing one of these cars based on it's mechanical prowess. I'm a Mechanical Engineer who works on Airplanes. I'm having huge difficulties on the CHEAP hard plastic used in the dash and seats of this car. If I'm going to spend over $35K, I want something better than PLASTIC! After our test drive, we visited KIA to test drive a "hamster car HPEV". None to be found, but realized even a low rated KIA has a better interior than this car. WOW! What was GM thinking? The cheap plastic begs to receive greasy fingerprint stains resulting from normal use. Really GM? Dash pieces look like they came off a 3D printer! I think I'll wait and see if this gets fixed in the next models. I've even considered what it would take to have these ugly plastic pieces reworked by some aftermarket shop to make them acceptable.
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great car, terrible dealership and keyless remote
W P Dale, 06/01/2017
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
I very much like the car overall. But the salesman, Robert Zeravica, that I had the misfortune of dealing with, lied to me, and could not have been more manipulative and hard-sell. First thing I said was that the Bolt was the car I wanted, and wanted it with the fast-charge capability. He told me the only way to buy the Bolt with the fast charger was if I got the "Premium" package, which is much more expensive. This is despite the fact that the fast charger is an OPTION that can be ordered with the LT package. The dealership, Community Chevrolet in Glendale, CA, advertised the base model at $150mo., but Zeravica pressured me into leasing a MUCH more expensive package. He gave me the shortest of test drives, only showed me two Bolt models despite the fact they had dozens of them sitting on their lot. After a few minutes he shoved some papers in front of me and said something like, "Let's get started", and for the next hour or so I kept telling him I wanted some time to check things out. He kept acting like I was wasting his time, trying to make me feel guilty. I caved to his pressure. If I had had more time I could have found out I could have bought it as an LT without all the bells and whistles and could have gotten a discount through my employment as a driver. The day after I leased the car I had the "keyless" remote hanging on a lanyard around my neck with other keys, and the remote separated from its attachment and was lost, leaving only the emergency metal key that was still attached to the lanyard around my neck. That is a MANUFACTURING DEFECT. If the remote were more securely attached to its emergency key, it could never have come loose. I have had several such remotes for other cars such as the Nissan Leaf and Toyota Prius and never had such a problem, or even heard of anyone else losing a remote due to such a DEFECT. Community wanted me to buy a new remote for something like $150. Outrageous. Community refused to replace it.----- Buy the Bolt, but not from Community, and do something to make sure you do not lose your remote. Also, the car is supposed to be designed not to allow you to lock the key inside the car, but that "failsafe" did not work as designed.
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Excellent e-Ride
Mark Buensalido, 01/26/2017
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful
I used to drive a Nissan Leaf and I would always say that it was the best car that I've ever owned but the Bolt has taken that title. The car has a European sports car feel to it when you drive. Taut and feel everything ride. It's a big change from the Leaf but I like this ride.
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Bolt Out of the Blue
Billybolt, 06/08/2017
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I didn't intend to get a new car, but drove the Bolt at an environmental organization's EV fair. I was very impressed. I have so far not been disappointed overall. I wish Apple CarPlay enabled maps other than the standard Apple Maps for use on the large touchscreen. I wish the front seats were more comfortable, though I like the leather on mine. The safety features--lane warning, blind spot warning, front collision warning, backup camera and guide--are all excellent. (I should add that I have driven only a Prius Prime with similar features.) I do wish the left side of dashboard, white in my car, didn't reflect in the outside mirror so significantly. Overall it's a terrific car, one I hadn't expected of an American brand. Oh yes, I very much like the Arctic Blue Metallic exterior because it didn't cost extra as the deeper blue, the red, and the orange do.
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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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Seats too uncomfortable for me to recommend
Rob K, 09/20/2018
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I rented this car for a 5 day, 700 mile round trip up the coast of California and to Paso Robles back down to San Diego. The car came fully charged, and I was able to drive to Valencia before stopping to charge the vehicle at an EVGO station. It was either Valencia or Bakersfield, and I didn't want to push my luck so I chose Valencia. Having a battery that holds 200+ miles on a single charge is super amazing, but you still get a slight sense of range anxiety once you get to the central valleys past Los Angeles where there are fewer options. For example at the Grapevine, they ONLY have Tesla super chargers, NO DC Fast chargers for Bolt owners. There are L2 Chargers, but with a 60KW battery that would take far too long - but good if you need to do a few hours of shopping at the outlet malls! The other issue with FAST CHARGING. To protect the battery, they shut off after the battery hits 80% - or they slow down. At the Valencia location, it shut off. I re-activated the charger, but it was charging so slow, I figured it would be better to get back on the road and drain the battery down again, so we drove over the Grapevine. At that point, I had a tough decision to make. Go 15 miles out of my way to Bakersfield or try to make it all the way to Paso Robles. If I missed the mark, I would be stranded, so I elected to go out of my way and I drove up to Bakersfield to a Walmart and topped the battery back up to 80% at an EVGO Station there. The Walmart EVGO actually continued charging past 80% but slowed down tremendously so it wasn't really worth it at that point. Continuing on, I made it to Paso Robles from Bakersfield, with a decent charge left on the battery to get me around Paso. In Paso many wineries had free L2 chargers so that kept me going all weekend, but when it came time to leave, NO DC FAST CHARGERS IN paso. Cool Hand Lukes has one 25AMP Fast charger, so I plugged in there, and got the battery topped off. Really expensive at that charger. Anyway, let's talk more about the rest of the car. The seats SUCK. I'm not going to lie. I'm 6'1 and 200lbs, have plenty of head room in this car, but the seats are TOO NARROW for my body and are harder than a rock. Designed for thin people. I'm assuming if you get the upgraded model with leather, the seats are better, but not sure. Anyway, the seats really turned me off about this car. I think this is an amazing car. It has LOTS Of pep and go! Ride quality is comfortable other than seats, interior noise is minimal. This car rides better than my Lincoln MKC does. The stereo is also AWESOME, even on the base model, highs are crisp and plenty of bass.. LOVE THE STEREO in this car. Hooked my iPhone up via CarPlay, minimal issues there, a few lags on the display, i.e. a different song was playing than what was showing, but otherwise worked perfectly. Backup camera great, and large with the lines to help you back into a spot.. Remote keyless entry standard. NOTE: DC FAST CHARGING IS NOT STANDARD AND DO NOT BUY THIS CAR WITHOUT IT!!! I REPEAT GET THE DC FAST CHARGING OPTION! For $37,000 or more, I think Chevy could do better. I know the batteries cost a lot, but they could have put nicer seats. Everything is MANUAL in this car, i.e. the rear view mirror no auto dimming. No homelink garage door opener. No auto lift gate in the back. Cargo room.. I got a cooler, 2 suitcases, my bicycle (with the wheels removed), several cases of wine and a bunch of other small odds and ends in the car.. fit perfectly. Final closing thoughts... Overall the range anxiety created by electric even with a larger battery is not for everyone. Be prepared for electric chargers that are offline or don't work properly, and be prepared to wait to get a charger because some rude Uber driver who thinks that the charging stations are their own personal profit center and they hog them all day long. If you are patient and willing to deal with issues finding chargers or waiting for one to become free, do this. I love the ZERO EMISSIONS. I love not having to put gas in it. If we had taken my MKC the trip would have cost about $80 bucks. I think our total charging bill was around $30-40 for the whole trip.
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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)
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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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Extended Range of 258 with new Battery
mstad500, 02/20/2023
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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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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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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Bolt EV money well spent no complaints
Evron D, 01/18/2025
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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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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Awesome car
Jude Harrison, 10/19/2018
2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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Great value and fun to drive.
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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)
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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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Affordable. Entertaining. Sporty.
Mike Horsley, 03/12/2018
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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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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Great peppy hatchback!
Mach3107, 08/26/2022
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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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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Chevy Bolt is Awesome
Judy Rotenberg, 11/12/2017
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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Amazing vehicle!!
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Outstanding car!
Tracy Mathews, 11/26/2018
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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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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Great car, early concerns found unwarranted
Paul, 06/23/2017
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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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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A Bolt from nowhere
Jeff L, 01/02/2019
updated 01/06/2021
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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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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Best EV!
Sullivan, 06/14/2017
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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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.
Poor Quality
Jay1, 01/27/2020
2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 17 people found this review helpful
I have had multiple issues with the car. For an electric car I am disappointed on the build quality.
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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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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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