Used 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Hatchback Consumer Reviews
Love my Bolt (2nd one)
I recently purchased a 2010 Bolt EV Premier, after having leased a 2017 for three years and driving 46K miles. This is a fantastic car all around. I drive about 90 miles per day round trip, and occasionally 150-200 miles for visits to friends/family in the state. The car has fantastic visibility, the range is extremely reliable (quite is 238, but I usually get 240-250 on the highway and 270+ in local driving). One of the positive surprises with the EV is the extremely limited amount of required maintenance. Other than tire rotations, wipers, windshield fluid and cabin air filter, there is really no service to perform. I still had good tread on my car after 46K miles, due to teh LRR tires, and using one peddle driving I never had to replace the brake pads. The one area for improvement would be the interior. I find it a bit plasticy and the seats are not the most comfortable (I use a cushion which dramatically improves comfort). An upgraded interior option, and also a sunroof would be great additions.
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The greatest car I have driven
After my 2017 Volt came my 2017 Bolt. What a car. The future is here now for electric cars. Bolt is here now. my new 2019is my dream come through. Feels and looks better than my old 2017. I have owned about 40 brand new cars and the Bolt is the best yet. No gas expense and my electric bill has not increased. The car, 2017 Bolt, held is value. I recommend it with all my heart.
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- LT 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $8,998460 mi away
- Premier 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $15,995141 mi away
- LT 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $12,340409 mi away
Great Drivetrain, Chincy interior
This is a great car from an engineering perspective. It has awesome power, fantastic, all-electric drive-train. It accelerates quickly (as most electrics do, since all the torque is available instantly). It's fun to drive, as it's extremely quick off the blocks. We have gotten about 225 mile range in mixed driving in the 2 weeks that we've had the car. We added the DC fast-charge capability, though we have only used it once for 5 minutes at a EVgo stop. We charge using a home 240 Volt charger. Charging time is good at home. As some have said, the interior is cheap. There is a lot of really hard plastics all over the place. There is curiously NO garage door Homelink controls (even the cheapest rentals have this...) I don't even think there is an option group that includes this. The seats are just not that great to sit in over a long trip, and again, they feel cheap. Also, at this price point, is it too much to ask for to have electric seat controls? What's next, windup windows? Come on GM! I didn't get the premium option, but on the LT, the radio is not really all that powerful (I'll have to find an aftermarket solution.) I still haven't been able to find the fader controls...
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Love my Bolt
We are 6 months into ownership and loving that we don't have to visit the gas station anymore. Love the cargo space when folding the rear seats. For us, it took very little time to adjust to driving an EV. Depending on where you live, heated seats are essential. We like the style and design of the car, but we are finding the quality of the "cosmetic" parts less than desirable. Pieces of exterior and interior trim, plastic covers, etc. have come loose, and/or broken. Everything under warranty so far, and the dealership has taken care of fixes and replacements quickly, at no cost. Driving performance has been great, so overall we're extremely happy. Lots of get up and go with the electric motor and handles very well.
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Bolt to the Future!
Range anxiety is gone with the Bolt. Peppy and fun to drive in city and on the highway and fits my lifestyle perfectly. Love "one-pedal driving - very intuitive and automatically regenerates range. Going 'ev' just requires an adjustment of how you think about a 'full tank'. This is definitely the wave of the future. Drove hybrids for years before buying the Bolt and only wish I'd gone electric sooner.
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