Used 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Hatchback Consumer Reviews
First EV I was attracted to.
This is a very nice EV, though not luxurious. I live in central Indiana and I can get to any part of the state without recharging. i would need a recharge for the trip back. I can get to 8 different state parks or recreation areas and back without recharging. The regenerative braking is outstanding, and "one pedal" driving is easy. I love the hatchback design and the higher driving position. I would not have wanted a sedan type auto. I have yet to try to get a bicycle in the back with the seats down and the front wheel of the bike off. I plan to use this vehicle for camping and around the state driving. It is not a longer distance road trip vehicle at this time in the EV charging infrastructure. I would warn those fellow Hoosiers that our state charges $150 extra dollars with annual registration to drive an EV to cover road taxes not paid buying gasoline. I calculated that I would have to drive 16,000 miles or more to buy enough gasoline to pay $150 in Indiana fuel tax. I guess Indiana wants us to burn coal in our autos. Cold weather driving does limit the range of a battery charge because of energy consumption for battery conditioning and heat.
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What’s missing ...
Outside of no gas bills or oil changes there is: no exhaust, no transmission, no fuel tank, no bulky internal combustion engine, barely any moving parts, and no guilt about ruining the planet. Nice.
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- LT 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $18,88914 mi away
- Premier 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $16,590In-stock online
- LT 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $15,590In-stock online
Perfect for me
Since I don't take long trips (>200 mi), this was the perfect car for me. I chose it over a Model 3 due to true one pedal driving, satellite radio, Android Auto, 360 camera, easier ingress/egress, and having acccess to Chevy dealerships. I couldn't be happier. The Bolt is downright quick even if not surprisingly quick like a Tesla. If you take longer trips and want fewer charging delays on the road, the Model 3 is probably a better option.
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No more gas or oil
The car is very impressive. Great acceleration, great handling and great range. Yes the interior is not close to the Lincoln MKS I traded for it, but it is perfectly acceptable. There is no going back to a gas engine after owning an ev.
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Great Pricing, Great Range
Picked up a 2019 LT a few weeks ago. $10,000 off MSRP means this car with the federal tax credit will cost me around 25k. I usually drive less than 20-30 miles per day with a short 2 mile commute to work. EV is perfect for my lifestyle and I only wish I did EV sooner, but glad I waited due to the HUGE discount. I see that the 2020 Bolt will now come with a 259 mile range which is better than the entry level Tesla Model 3. I don't think you can get a bigger bang for the buck right now.
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