Unfortunately, when I called the local Chevy dealership, they had no clue about the "mass price cuts." It was deer in the headlights syndrome. The problem for all car brands in the US is the pipeline in sales/delivery/service is funneled through the dullard staff of dealerships who range in efficacy from incompetent to sleazy.
I have had the same experience with Concord Chevy in California this past week. And I do not believe we will be seeing these price cuts actually implemented any time soon with the supply constraints. All cars are still being sold above msrp. The price cut announcement from Chevy means nothing if the dealers do not even acknowledge it. Why would they, all selling prices are still inflated.
I believe this is for the 2023 model year which are not in production yet, though very little is changed. I read something about preorders in July. Also nowhere around me or anywhere in my state has been marking them up more than slight dealer upgrades. Might just be parts of the country
Bypassing dealerships is the big thing Tesla has going for them. I really wish other autos would get rid of the dealership model, but there is just simply too much money to be made through them and dealerships already got most states to pass laws protecting their business, so we are stuck with them. Avoiding dealership headaches and over charging is one of the main reasons I only buy used from private sellers.
@@JEP-Tech While Tesla has fixed pricing going for it, it essentially did the same gouging by raising the price of its cars significantly over the last year. And legacy automakers would love to sell direct, they can't in most states.
I can confirm the price cut applies to the 2022 Bolts. I reserved one in May at $40k ish out the door. I take delivery this Saturday and the price was adjusted to $34k ish.
Thanks for another high quality review! Nice to see an affordable EV. It seems most EV's are over $50k-$70k. The Bolt EUV makes a strong case for a commuter vehicle .
I just got my Bolt EUV LT and you all need to know this: The new battery recall upgraded the range to 300-375 miles. 0-60 in 4.3 seconds DC Recharging is slower than advertised. But because of the upgraded battery. It’s 100% worth it. Highway driving is very energy costly. It seems to burn 2e:1 miles going 70+ miles an hour. But i have not done a full road trip yet. It’s much better on city streets. Doing about 1e:2 miles If this get a lot of likes i will post a 0-60 for proof as well as charging it to 100% to show you the full range potential.
Are you saying that the recalled/replaced batteries on 2022 will have a higher range than the 2023 new models? I have a 2022 on hold for battery but they are encouraging me to take the new model which is arriving soon and no telling when battery will come in. I'm in no hurry.
@@45carolsantos the new model is going to have the same battery. All bolt form 2017 to 2023 euv and ev will be the same battery. The EV will have more range, in the 400s because it’s lighter. Wait for the new battery and do not get the new model it’s only slightly different. With the redline. For some reason they aren’t advertising how good the battery is. When you first get the car you it will say 248 as advertised but i drove 40 miles until 1 miles when down. You will need to run it down to like 10-25% for it to recalibrate to around 285 miles at a 80% charge.
I'll give GM big props...by dropping the MSRP on the Bolts $6K in today's world of markups and $5+/gallon gas, they've got just about everybody looking their way. At the new price I could see my family buying a Bolt, and that's saying something...
Try calling any of your chevy dealers regarding this price cut. You will not get any of them to acknowledge it. Everything is still marked up past the old msrp and these price cuts from Chevy mean nothing if the dealers are not acknowledging them. If you really want to give Chevy some kudos, ask them to stop the dealer mark ups. Ford is going in the right direction with their electric division moving to all online sales with no mark ups and firm non negotiable prices.
@@MrFoxfire510 last I heard, ford’s lightning was seeing markups around half the value of the vehicle from dealerships. They’re required by law to sell through dealers bc of lobbyists so unless politicians somehow stop getting paid off that’s not going to change. As of right now, you order a lightning and when you show up to pay/pick it up the dealer gives you an enormous markup because they can. The price you see online is very much *not* non-negotiable
@@cjrreid Apparently The Electric only Vehicle site is not up yet for Ford. It may be a separate website from their regular Ford site and will have non negotiable prices like Tesla’s website. They also separated the Electric vehicles into a new company called Ford Model e, which will be different from Ford Blue that sells only ICE vehicles. The markups on the lightnings right now is the dealerships last chance to rip off the customers, and a reason Ford is making this move in the first place. I am hoping CEO Jim Farley follows through because dealerships are a pain in the butt. Remote order and delivery was what he mentioned.
Fantastic video as always! At $28k this is the first EV I would say is truly "affordable", I know we've had the Leaf forever, but it never had the range until recently and now they've raised the price. Kudos to GM for giving us what we need, an EV people can actually afford!
Try calling any of your chevy dealers regarding this price cut. You will not get any of them to acknowledge it. Everything is still marked up past msrp and these price cuts from Chevy mean nothing if the dealers are not acknowledging them. If you really want to give Chevy some kudos, ask them to stop the mark ups. Ford is going in the right direction with their electric division moving to all online sales with no mark ups and firm non negotiable prices.
Thanks to your reviews, I went from a manual everything -- transmission, windows, door locks -- car to a 2020 Bolt EV, and I couldn't be happier. I bought it just before I started on a new job with a 32-mile one way drive every day. The one expense to keep in mind is that older homes -- my circa 1972 home is an example -- that have a 100 A service may need to upgrade to a 200 A service in order to install a 230V charger in their garage.
@@GHinWI Most of the 62 miles per day are highway miles. With 120V charging, the car wouldn't recharge completely each day and I kept losing miles each day, making it necessary to install a 230V charger.
@@GHinWI 110v outlet will get you around 60 miles overnight. For a 70mi/day commute, it'd be recommended to get a 220V charger. However even if you have 100A service and are concerned about it, you can install a 16A (3.8kW) charger that can get you around 120 miles on an overnight charge. Also the extra that you don't drive will accumulate, up to the maximum range of the car, so by the end of the week you'll have a full battery to go somewhere on the weekend.
@@Ashquacks if the EV were the main load in my house, I agree I wouldn’t need to upgrade to 100 A. However, I have an electric dryer and several heaters, which put me at the edge of 100 A draw.
Bolt EV owner for 5 yrs, nothing but good experience and wow how much $$ I saved! Looking forward to EuV or maybe the Blazer when my kids inherit the Bolt. If you want conspicuous consumption buy a Tesla, if you want EV value Bolt is a good option.
That's awesome they're lowering the price massively! So stoked. Definitely getting one now. At first I thought you had misspoken when you said the EUV would sticker for sub 30k...
I dont think it's actually them 'lowering' prices. But it was priced higher before considering they still had the 7k tax rebate.... and now that 7k isn't available
@@Sir...... there's certainly some truth to that, and that's the balance you have to strike when incentivizing new technology that isn't yet price competitive with ICEs. Well now we're getting pretty darn close and that is awesome. Make no mistake, the Bolt was expensive for GM to produce and it is great that the price is coming down.
@@Sir...... Yes and no - this is actually the SECOND price drop for the Bolt family. When the Bolt EV launched in 2017, the base started at $37,500 in order to hit the goal of $30k when accounting for the $7,500 tax credit. GM's tax credit eligibility expired in 2020. When Chevy refreshed the Bolt EV (and introduced the EUV) in 2021 for the '22 MY, they dropped the price to compensate for the lost tax credit, with the Bolt EV starting at $32,500 (not quite putting it at the credit-adjusted $30k before, but close). THIS price drop is new for the '23 MY and according to GM, it's to 'better reflect the average current transaction price' - as they're now heavily discounting the Bolt family in the wake of the bad press from the battery fire recall. The Bolt EV now starts at just $26,600, WELL below simply compensating for the tax credit. This pricing change is less about the tax credit, and more about jumpstarting interest in the Bolt family post-recall.
@@ChristopherBrunk ... yep, I just thought I had to mention it since the video title implies they are kind or something.... nope, they got bailed out big time around 2008 so they definitely are watching numbers on everything since then
@@_cjmcculloughNah, Alex talks too much & I don't like his split screen. Inside EV's is not consistent on their layout of content. Tom just flows naturally & flawlessly.
@@whatchuwant77 Alex is more in-depth and is my go to for everything for new cars. He actually talks about things that matter and doesn’t leave a bunch of fluff in between. Alex is literally the best out there. InsideEvs isn’t for everyone definitely, but for EV’s, he’s the most in-depth and most technical that gives you full proof, without a doubt, thorough knowledge to make a great purchasing decision. Unlike gas cars these things like charging speeds, 70mph range tests in the real world, charging curves, and all the other tests they do are really important to get the most out of your EV. Inside EV’s is literally one of the only ones going as deep into every electric car as possible. Tom is definitely great if you’re looking for a great general view on a car absolutely. I love his reviews with a little of everything broken down in a short concise video. He’s perfect for someone who’s never heard of the car before but for in-depth knowledge and real world testing Alex and InsideEV’s are the go to RUclipsrs.
The Bolt is a great EV. 👍 That REGEN feature is pretty amazing. I watched a guy drive his Bolt down a mountain road with the REGEN engaged. He was able to add 10 miles of range. Now that Chevrolet has decreased the price, they are more affordable.
@@keithwiebe1787 I have it on my 2013 plug in Prius, but it's not as strong/effective as the Bolt. I drive down a 12% grade daily, and could use more electric motor braking/regen like the Bolt has, and the Prius does not.
Great review and doing it with fair realistic criticisms. I foolish took the buy back on my 2020 Bolt EV. I replaced it with a RAV4 Hybrid. After owning the RAV4 Hybrid for 6 months I have decided I like just about everything in the Bolt better. Yes, I well know the differences hybrid, PHEV vs BEV. The Bolt is better designed, drives better, uses it space smarter, better interface, better technology, better brake regen, I prefer the Bolt Bose vs RAV JBL. The two things I like better is RAV, is faster road trip refill and more cargo space. Had to do it over again, I would go back to a Bolt. Shame on Toyota for the very poor backup camera!
Tom, I just heard of a fellow that was waiting for a replacement battery on his Bolt - later model I believe - and GM instead gave him a new 2022 Bolt plus a chq for $6,000 to cover the price drop recently announced! Happy camper, I’d like to think.
So many complain about the lack of affordable EVs. I think it’s great that Chevy is doing this price cut. You can get the smaller Bolt for well under $30k, or load up the EUV with Premiere and sun/sound package (minus Super Cruise) for $36k. If GM can crank up production, and buyers take the chance given the LG battery pack issue, they could have a hit. I wonder what will happen to both Bolts when Chevy launches the planned $30k Blazer EV. Maybe they keep the regular Bolt and ditch the EUV to make room in the lineup. That would solve the two-Bolt model issue.
The Bolt only exists IMO for Fleet Sales while the EUV is more targeted to the consumer. Both are available at dealers but I think GM wants Dealerships to push the EUV to the average buyer.
Currently in a 2015 golf TDi and this is basically my new dream car. Love the compact outer size and interior bigger interior space. I think the cargo loss is bc of the rake of the rear hatch being more steep. If it was more squared off then would be even more practical. Thats literally all i can find as a negative. Charging is competitive for its price. Love the pano-roof, super cruise, ventilated seats, and larger rear door/legroom. Chevy owns the value fleet/single user EV market with regular Bolt. Now it owns the value EV market for needing a car seat or kid hauling. Amazing job. Everybody will copy GM no doubt...
I have the original 2017 model Bolt and I LOVE IT. Charging at home is ridiculous easy. And isn't a just WONDERFUL thing to not pay for gas at this time?? Oh, yeah. I imagine that the quoted savings of around $10k / 5 yrs will need to be readjusted given the current reality of energy prices. And, as I've never owned a luxury car, sitting in a cabin as QUIET as the Bolt's is life-changing. I'll never go back!!
I now have over 23k miles on my 2020 Bolt EV, and it’s the best car I’ve ever owned. My wife and I must be nerds, because we prefer to drive the Bolt on trips, choosing it over our Prius even though it takes a little longer due to charging along the way. It’s fun, zippy, and roomy enough for four. With our home solar installation, this is an incredibly cheap car to operate. The battery recall is actually a plus for us, since we’ll be getting a brand new battery at some point, which is almost like getting a new car. Thanks, GM!
I purchased a base model EUV, 1 year ago and have found it to be an excellent vehicle. This is my first electric vehicle and I can say with confidence I definitely would never go back to an ICE car. I live in a condo with an electrical panel that doesn't have the capacity for Level 2 charging, so all the charging is done with 110V and it's never been a problem for me. I like to keep the battery topped up, so when the car is parked at home it's plugged in. But if I had a major daily commute charging this way probably would not be practical and I would have to go through a permitting process to upgrade the main electrical supply. My only complaint is the roof rack. First, the Thule rack is pricey, but my major complaint is the fixed location of the rack mounts on the roof rails. Why GM couldn't have located the rear rack mounts at least 6" further back is beyond me. I often put 8' long lumber on the rack, and while it works, a slightly longer spacing would have been nice. That said, I have no regrets making the purchase. I'm also still waiting for the replacement battery but haven't had any issues or concerns.
The Bolt might not be the fanciest EV on the market, but that's actually a very good thing. One of the biggest problems in the EV industry seems to be a serious lack of simple, practical, attractive, entry level vehicles. Most EVs on the market now are hyper expensive and so jewel-like in appearance that they seem to be going after the upper class markets while thumbing their noses at the majority of the car market. A vehicle like this offers most folks a great gasoline free alternative to the small crossover SUVs that are so popular now.
Nice review. We tried to test drive this car about 6 months ago, but the recall/battery fire issue prevented that. We ended up buying a Nissan Leaf sv plus as our second around town car. We also live in the Pacnw, so battery degradation from extreme heat doesn’t seem to be an issue. Doing an on-line search, I only found one documented Leaf battery fire in 2015. I know ice cars can also burn, but not spontaneously while parked in your garage overnight. We rented a Leaf and a first generation Bolt on Turo for 3 days before deciding. Our road trip car is a 2014 Subaru, the official car of the Seattle area. I hope you patented your TP test!
@@yangchennlhamo we ordered it 4-5 months ago, arrived 2 months ago. We shopped hard and paid msrp. Would be much easier to get a non plus model, even leasing one. The car is much better than I expected.
@@MechayaAlta your leaf came Early? May I ask which location you had ordered from? We have been shopping for EV for about 3 months and now looking into Camry hybrid (same issue here) because it’s almost impossible to find new sv plus. Looking back I wish we could have just ordered it. Thank you for your help.
@@yangchennlhamo I have no magic answers for you. Try a buying service like Costco or Consumer Reports, try through the internet sales departments as well. I think Nissan was having good prices on a 2 year lease for non plus models. Some dealers advertise that they will not sell a car over msrp. Honda Accord hybrid may be more available than a Toyota Camry. A Corolla is closer in size to the Leaf, and also comes hybrid. The Bolt may be the sleeper deal now, or a Used Prius. I personally refused to pay over MSRP, and was willing to hold onto our 22 year old Subaru Forester till we found a Leaf.
First review I’ve seen from this channel, I really like your style and for sure will be watching more videos. One small correction, the Bolt EV got an upgrade to 11.5kw *on board* charging, fast charging stayed at 55kw from the last model.
Enjoyed your review--surprising amount of neat tech on the EUV. [interesting to see Martin's reaction to the SuperCruise; I also haven't driven a vehicle with this type of technology]
I checked out the Bolt and it is everything I want in a EV. Too many (most) EV's are luxury based cars that I've no use for. The problem is the dealer. While they are refusing to let the cars be sold directly, they give no support to EVs in my area.
Yes I agree the dealers so far are horrible when it comes to buying this car. Spoke with 3 dealerships in my area and I got three different answers as to how long the wait is once ordered. Pathetic if you ask me. Chevy hits a home run but the dealers won’t let them run the bases.
I tried to buy one from a local chevy dealership in Delaware last week and they informed me there was still a "stop sale" order due to the battery recall. They even have one on the lot they can not sell. The informed me they had one on order for 8 months and still have not recieved it from GM. I told them I was interested in one and to let me know when the can sell them again.
I hope the price helps drive down prices for Ioniq 5 and EV 6. Makes the Bolt competitive. Just can't find any EV right now in Los Angeles and everything is marked up. Bolts can't even be sold because they need batteries swapped and they are doing current customers first. And Ioniq/EV6 are marked up $3k to $5k. Just no inventory now. Fingers crossed.
Bolts will do nothing to bring down prices of Mach-E, Ioniq 5, Model Y, etc. It's possible that it might do something against Kona Electric or Niro EV, but LEAF is already cheaper after the federal tax credit.
Great review! Can you link me a source that GM is lowering price/offering incentive on the 2022's now with the 23 price cut? I was planning on transferring my deposit on a 22 being built to a 23, but if the price gets dropped the 6k then I'd happily take a 2022 a bit earlier. I haven't been able to find that info though. Thanks!
I90 Factoria, Ballard Fred Meyer, Sodo Costco. All places I frequent. I saw you at Magnolia's fisherman's terminal once before I knew who you were. Good videos. Keep them coming!
It’s just good enough and cheap enough that I’ll be selling my Chevrolet Volt for one. I’ve been waiting for a car that gets 250 miles and is not crazy expensive or ugly. This will be perfect and a great value
Well, got a Bolt EUV. Honda dealership paid me $7000 to buy out my lease (I know they'll make a lot on it) and the Bolt was $6k lower than previous... with every other vehicle marked up and thousands of $$$ of accessories I don't want, this was really an amazing deal, especially given this market. So far really liking the car!
This video took a lot of planning and effort to produce. It gave a lot of information on the Bolt EUV which I am researching on. Thank you sir, very well done!
Although the bolt EUV is one of the cheapest EV’s in Canada it is still pricey and very hard to find since the recall. I was told 8 to 12 months if you order a new one. No discounts here. Great review! Keep up the good work.
Very shrewd of GM to drop the price right when Electric Vehicles are looking the most appealing. A lot of people who would not have considered an EV are going to be very interested.
I like the EV over the EUV for the driving I do. I really don't need super cruise, adaptive CC will be all I need. And it's typically just me in the car on my commute. The EV is perfect for that, it's cheaper and has slightly better range.
Love the Bolt and EUV. Recent price cuts make them the obvious choice when comparing them to the LEAF. Niro and Kona EVs are very good, too, but I think I'd still go with the Chevys.
A really nice design, not nearly as goofy as its stable mate. I rarely see the EUV on the road so I hope they will sell well. Chevy is going all out on high-end EVs now and the new Silverado EV is stunning as well as the Hummer and new Caddy. Nice to know they are somewhat committed to the cause and hopefully we will see more mid-range EVs coming from them soon for the rest of us. Can't believe they offer supercruise on this! Wow.
Equinox EV starting in the low 30's, and Blazer Ev starting in the high 30's will be coming to market in about a year. Both will be shown this fall, and reservations taken.
I have an 09 Focus with 57k miles that is running just fune. I was never interested in buying an EV until I saw this Bolt PRICE CUT!! I am seriously considering getting a 2023 model!! The markup better not be crazy, or I'll just stick with the Focus.
Well you know I like the idea of the price cut for those types of vehicles I mean the Chevy bolt EV being cut as far as the price is concerned down to $28,195. And what I like about that idea is very simple. I think what we are seeing is very much what I'm hearing now and the reason why the price is being cut to that price is simple it's because of high demand. And by the way just to let you people know basically they're also be coming out with those same type of cars that will have self driving capabilities. So basically these EVS are going to end up becoming a hot commodity before too long. There will be a lot of people wanting them. And game shows like The Price is Right and The wheel of Fortune will probably most likely be giving those away to some lucky contestant. Or contestants to be exact. So you might say there's going to be a high demand for the bolt euv.
Spoke to 6 dealerships yesterday. Half of them are doing MSRP+ sales. So the trick to getting a Bolt/Bolt EUV is to find a dealer which doesn't charge over MSRP and also doesn't add dealership mandatory options, then custom order one from them. The dealership I finally decided would get my business said it would take 1-2 months to have a custom order delivered.
I think dropping the Standard Bolt in favor of the EUV and lower the price a bit more would make this a model that could sell well for GM until they have the Equinox EV up and going. I'd honestly look at the Bolt rather than the EUV IF they offered ventilated seats in the basic Bolt, but they don't. Ventilated seats with our 100+F summers that last May to October are a must in an electric car else you lose a huge chunk of your battery to cooling the interior, especially in all of those full glass roof models without shades.
Thanks for the concise and thorough review. This has narrowed the new car search down to either the Maverick hybrid or the Bolt EUV for me. Both of them are what I’d call “99 percenters” as I’d still need a half-ton truck about four times a year, but either would do great for daily urban driving.
We like our 2nd Bolt, and the only things that bother us are the rough ride and the small platic parts which fall off; Sun visor cosmetic plate and rear cargo screen attachment points; dealer said they're not covered by warranty...because we don't have the parts...because they fell off! I avoid backroads because the ride is hard on my internal organs! The rough ride is why we'll eventually get a different EV. I'm 6'5" and still don't need to put the seat all the way back; lateral space is more limited but not uncomfortable. Also, my understanding is GM will replace battery modules they deem susceptible, NOT entire packs, which may mean we'd then have unbalanced modules, since we're already 10k miles in on this pack.
Seems like an amazing car. I just wish the DC fast charge rate was faster. 50kw is slow compared to other EVs. Maybe GM is trying to protect the battery.
It is a well known fact, that with current (pun not intended!) battery tech, charging at a lower rate is easier on the battery. A lesser amp rate over a longer time peroid is preferred, over a higher rate and less time.
Very informative review, Tom. I'm just starting to consider an EV due to some range anxiety. I'm looking into something on the lower end of the price scale. How do you think the Bolt EUV and the Kia Niro EV compare (cost, value, range, charging time, build quality, etc.)?
As always very informative review! Since you have reviewed both the Bolt Euv and Ioniq 5 do you think it’s worth it the almost $20,000 difference in price for top trim level (in Canada) for Ioniq 5 ? Most of my drive is in the city, slow speed charging for Bolt Euv doesn’t affect me too much. Thanks
Only you can figure that out Stefan since I really don't know your wants and needs. The Hyundai is definitely more spacious, charges faster, goes farther and uses better materials. But yeah, it's more expensive.
I have a reserve EUV Bolt 2022 there total with convenience package was $37,459 what would be a good price to negotiate? According to dealer they did not know if they where going to mark up estimation was 3-5k since vehicle was in transit
I just bought my 2022 Bolt EUV Premier last week. They happen to get one in that was not reserved. I paid sticker price, plus received the $6300 rebate.
Tom, Another great review. Tried using your quote service. After leaving my name, e-mail address and number, got an e-mail that someone will be reaching out to me. One of the dealers called and stated updated me the price drop was only on the 2022. I replied I would wait for the 2023. His response was a shocker. He said the 2023 won't be as good as the 2022 as they will cut somewhere to drop the price. LOL. Never got a pricing or quote on the Bolt. Looking at the 2023 Mitsubushi Outlander plugin.
That's not true. My source at GM says there's little to know difference between 2022 and 2023 models. And you should ask about the incentives and rebates that are supposed to lower the price of the 2022 models.
@@DrivenCarReviews I got a bad saleperson. I'm in california. Same saleguy said any Bolt delivered is sold within days. No discount offered. I have a deposit on a ID4 and the Ariya. ID4 is at MSRP and the Nissan dealer has not contacted me.
As someone who doesn't travel much outside of a daily commute, I like that I don't have to pay out the nose for a fast charge system that I'll never use.
Dealer markups in the Cincinnati area for these and 2022 models seem to range between 6000 - 15000 over MSRP right now (August of 2022), at least according to autotrader listings. It's no Blazer "market adjustment" but goddamn!
Where I live in Ohio, dealers are advertising the bolt and bolt euv but when inquiring about them, they have not been fixed as part of the recall. Basically they advertise something they can't sell. They all say they have some on order and want a deposit. I had a bolt but got tired of waiting on the recall and I traded it in.
Great review Tom (and evil twin 😉). I’m seriously considering one of these. One thing I’m curious about though. Do the brake lights come on when slowing down using one pedal driving or the regen paddle?
I really wanted an EUV when it first came out, but the seats were... well a milk crate would have been an upgrade. Maybe the refresh fixed it. When my current EV is ready to replace I'll give it another look.
I was very fortunate. I just purchased the 2022 EUV Premier today and the dealer immediately knocked off 7.7K off the MSRP which included the 6300 price reduction and other incentives.Looking forward to many motoring miles.
@@MrFoxfire510 I purchased mine in San Diego. The dealer said Chevy has authorized all dealers to apply the 6300 rebate towards the 2022 EUV, plus other incentives (military, educator, health care worker, etc). I was lucky because they had received 5 that morning and by the time I got there, they had already sold 3.
@@Peter-rq4xn I don’t know what to say about Concord Chevy here in the Bay Area. I went there on Tuesday June 7th and the salesman there said there is no price reduction and eta for 2023 models is over 1 year away. I don’t have nice words to say about him right now. He did not offer to take my name down or look into it either.
@@MrFoxfire510 they’re not being honest with you. Neither was my local dealer and claimed they knew nothing of this, which is why I ended up driving to San Diego .
Good tip about buying used! I am driving a VW GTI, and I really want an electric car that handles. Maybe I should keep the GTI for road trips and buy a Bolt for city driving?
Liked your video. I have a 2020 Bolt. Still waiting for a battery replacement. When I spoke to my dealer they said they are not doing any battery replacements. Looks like the only way to get a new battery is to get a new Bolt.
15:23 - GM DID'NT "STEP UP" they played the blame game as the cars were burning down. They limited owner usage of the car battery without a resolution for months- Even during the lengthy recall customers COULDNT sell the car either! And GM paid $2 BILLION for this blunder Not to owners mind you, just for the fix it and cover-up.
The used Bolts are NOT cheap. In my market 2017s still needing the battery recall are going for $20k, about $6k more than a year ago. Shop around on the new ones. They are hard to find, and GM seems to only be building the EUV at the moment. You can get them at MSRP if you try. Don’t worry about that $7500 tax credit. You have to have enough taxable income to end up getting that, and many people don’t. It’s not like a rebate. Definitely check what your state offers.
Great video as always, Tom. I went to your quotes site to get a price. It requires me to enter info including phone and email. I don't want that and don't want anyone calling me non-stop for the next several weeks. I won't use that system. Can I un-consent to them contacting me? I just want a price.
Another great review Tom. Between Volt EUV and Kona EV which would you recommend for a 6' 4" guy coming from a BMW i3? Looking mostly for comfort between the two.
Great video Tom! After watching I thought it would be nice to see what you thought of the Tesla Model 3 or Y. I was surprised that I couldn't find a review of these vehicles from you (maybe I'm overlooking them). If you have not reviewed them, is there a reason why? I really enjoyed your take on the Bolt and really would like to know your opinions of Tesla.
Call me weird. But I have some favorite fit tests. Golf clubs rear seats up. 29" mountain bike rear seats down. 190mm snow skiis. General sports enthusiast stuff.
Just looked at Chevrolet site and base price for 2022 Bolt EV is $31,500. For EUV is $33,500.(Wouldn’t let me see 2023) Excluding shipping. Guess they didn’t get the memo on price reduction.
Good for local drive not high way I don’t recommend auto driving because when you hit traffic in front of you it won’t reduce speed until you almost hit the front car ! I almost caused car accident, I finally stop at the emergency lane I was freak out
Here's the problem though... No one is buying the 2022 version because Chevy dealerships won't discount them, and everyone knows the 2023s will be significantly cheaper. So, potential customers are happy to wait a few months, instead. You'd think Chevy dealerships would do the smart thing. Apparently not.
It's a major bummer, if this announcement had come out a week earlier I would have waited but happened to buy my 2022 EUV prior. It would have been really nice to pay a lower cost but I am still very happy with the vehicle. What timing...
How much did you buy your 2022 EUV for? All the Chevy dealers I have checked so far in Bay Area California have not acknowledged the price cuts and are still selling with mark ups to the old msrp for the 2022’s. They said 2023 will not be in inventory for another year.
I haven’t been able to find out when the dealers are starting to take 2023 orders. I did a chat with Chevrolet website and said it started this week. I’m afraid dealers will play games and buffer price and add their junk fees. Wish Chevy would take orders online
Great review! I’ve put a deposit on a Bolt EUV Premier because it has the style and comfort features you mention. I/we want to be comfortable around town but also on occasional 200 Mile trips to Charlotte. I’m trading in a Honda Fit and keeping the CRV for the time being. I want to compare and see how much I really like the EV. I’ve been waiting now for almost 2k months with no words when our Bolt will be here which has given me a lot of time to think…. I wish I could drive both the Bolt and Equinox to compare. The equinox will have the Ultium battery which sounds very attractive because it’s charges faster. Does this mean that my Bolt will be obsolete next year? That has made me think that leasing might be better than buying. That way I could trade up in 36 months with a guaranteed trade value. I’m starting to think of this like an iPhone where the technology moves so fast you want to upgrade every year or so. I know it will come down to the actual numbers in the final deal but do you have any thoughts about Leasing vs Buying? Thanks again!
I agree Tom, they need to ditch the regular Volt. The EUV is a nice EV and you get a lot for the price. Chevy would do well to use all that ad money to highlight this car , one of the few low priced EVs available in North America , unlike Europe and China where there are dozens of cheap EVs on the streets. Why drive an old gas car that will cost you more money the longer you have it when you can drive gas and almost maintenance free.
I'm still waiting for Chevrolet to put out the E-Ray Corvette with the two electric motors up front and the 6.2 L V8 Petroleum powered in the back!! I'll only go hybrid at this point.
Chevy says the range of the Bolt EV is 259 miles. What is the realistic range on the Texas intestates, where the speed limits are normally 75 mph, with the exception of TX 130 and some sections of Interstate 10, where the speed limits are 80 and 85 mph?
I have a long-standing and bitter hatred for GM products. Less so with Cadillacs, but every other GM product I’ve ever been in felt like an expensive rental car, plus I’ll never forgive the brand’s history of working hard against public transport, their weird pricing structure meant to make dealers look good, and the fact that American tax dollars bailed them out in 2008 when Ford seemed to come out of it fine without a dime, and making, to my eye, better products. All that said, they made the best PHEV (Volt) and the most cost-effective and range-sensible EV (Bolt) before anyone else did. They deserve props for it. I’d think about buying one, right before I decided to wait out in my GTI for the other brands to bring something to the 30k price point with competitive range. If Ford totally revamped the Ecosport or Jeep brought a Renegade type vehicle at this price point, I could get a lot more excited about it.
Unfortunately, when I called the local Chevy dealership, they had no clue about the "mass price cuts." It was deer in the headlights syndrome. The problem for all car brands in the US is the pipeline in sales/delivery/service is funneled through the dullard staff of dealerships who range in efficacy from incompetent to sleazy.
I have had the same experience with Concord Chevy in California this past week. And I do not believe we will be seeing these price cuts actually implemented any time soon with the supply constraints. All cars are still being sold above msrp. The price cut announcement from Chevy means nothing if the dealers do not even acknowledge it. Why would they, all selling prices are still inflated.
I believe this is for the 2023 model year which are not in production yet, though very little is changed. I read something about preorders in July. Also nowhere around me or anywhere in my state has been marking them up more than slight dealer upgrades. Might just be parts of the country
Bypassing dealerships is the big thing Tesla has going for them. I really wish other autos would get rid of the dealership model, but there is just simply too much money to be made through them and dealerships already got most states to pass laws protecting their business, so we are stuck with them. Avoiding dealership headaches and over charging is one of the main reasons I only buy used from private sellers.
@@JEP-Tech While Tesla has fixed pricing going for it, it essentially did the same gouging by raising the price of its cars significantly over the last year. And legacy automakers would love to sell direct, they can't in most states.
I can confirm the price cut applies to the 2022 Bolts. I reserved one in May at $40k ish out the door. I take delivery this Saturday and the price was adjusted to $34k ish.
Thanks for another high quality review! Nice to see an affordable EV. It seems most EV's are over $50k-$70k. The Bolt EUV makes a strong case for a commuter vehicle .
I just got my Bolt EUV LT and you all need to know this:
The new battery recall upgraded the range to 300-375 miles.
0-60 in 4.3 seconds
DC Recharging is slower than advertised. But because of the upgraded battery. It’s 100% worth it.
Highway driving is very energy costly. It seems to burn 2e:1 miles going 70+ miles an hour. But i have not done a full road trip yet. It’s much better on city streets. Doing about 1e:2 miles
If this get a lot of likes i will post a 0-60 for proof as well as charging it to 100% to show you the full range potential.
How long did u have to wait for one?
Are you saying that the recalled/replaced batteries on 2022 will have a higher range than the 2023 new models? I have a 2022 on hold for battery but they are encouraging me to take the new model which is arriving soon and no telling when battery will come in. I'm in no hurry.
@@45carolsantos the new model is going to have the same battery. All bolt form 2017 to 2023 euv and ev will be the same battery. The EV will have more range, in the 400s because it’s lighter. Wait for the new battery and do not get the new model it’s only slightly different. With the redline. For some reason they aren’t advertising how good the battery is. When you first get the car you it will say 248 as advertised but i drove 40 miles until 1 miles when down. You will need to run it down to like 10-25% for it to recalibrate to around 285 miles at a 80% charge.
I'll give GM big props...by dropping the MSRP on the Bolts $6K in today's world of markups and $5+/gallon gas, they've got just about everybody looking their way. At the new price I could see my family buying a Bolt, and that's saying something...
BOLT is a Garbage car with ZERO demand.
Try calling any of your chevy dealers regarding this price cut. You will not get any of them to acknowledge it. Everything is still marked up past the old msrp and these price cuts from Chevy mean nothing if the dealers are not acknowledging them. If you really want to give Chevy some kudos, ask them to stop the dealer mark ups. Ford is going in the right direction with their electric division moving to all online sales with no mark ups and firm non negotiable prices.
@@MrFoxfire510 Unfortunately this is true. I seriously hate car dealerships so much
@@MrFoxfire510 last I heard, ford’s lightning was seeing markups around half the value of the vehicle from dealerships. They’re required by law to sell through dealers bc of lobbyists so unless politicians somehow stop getting paid off that’s not going to change. As of right now, you order a lightning and when you show up to pay/pick it up the dealer gives you an enormous markup because they can. The price you see online is very much *not* non-negotiable
@@cjrreid Apparently The Electric only Vehicle site is not up yet for Ford. It may be a separate website from their regular Ford site and will have non negotiable prices like Tesla’s website. They also separated the Electric vehicles into a new company called Ford Model e, which will be different from Ford Blue that sells only ICE vehicles. The markups on the lightnings right now is the dealerships last chance to rip off the customers, and a reason Ford is making this move in the first place. I am hoping CEO Jim Farley follows through because dealerships are a pain in the butt. Remote order and delivery was what he mentioned.
Fantastic video as always! At $28k this is the first EV I would say is truly "affordable", I know we've had the Leaf forever, but it never had the range until recently and now they've raised the price. Kudos to GM for giving us what we need, an EV people can actually afford!
Try calling any of your chevy dealers regarding this price cut. You will not get any of them to acknowledge it. Everything is still marked up past msrp and these price cuts from Chevy mean nothing if the dealers are not acknowledging them. If you really want to give Chevy some kudos, ask them to stop the mark ups. Ford is going in the right direction with their electric division moving to all online sales with no mark ups and firm non negotiable prices.
I just bought a Bolt EUV, no markup and got all the rebates.
@@mindysmith3388 That is good news, which dealer was it from?
A dealership in Phoenix, AZ.
@@mindysmith3388 how much is the rebates mindy?
Thanks to your reviews, I went from a manual everything -- transmission, windows, door locks -- car to a 2020 Bolt EV, and I couldn't be happier. I bought it just before I started on a new job with a 32-mile one way drive every day. The one expense to keep in mind is that older homes -- my circa 1972 home is an example -- that have a 100 A service may need to upgrade to a 200 A service in order to install a 230V charger in their garage.
But at 70 miles/day, it would be enough to just plug that into a regular 110v outlet, wouldn’t it??
@@GHinWI Most of the 62 miles per day are highway miles. With 120V charging, the car wouldn't recharge completely each day and I kept losing miles each day, making it necessary to install a 230V charger.
You do not have to upgrade your 100A service to install a 32A EVSE.
@@GHinWI 110v outlet will get you around 60 miles overnight. For a 70mi/day commute, it'd be recommended to get a 220V charger. However even if you have 100A service and are concerned about it, you can install a 16A (3.8kW) charger that can get you around 120 miles on an overnight charge. Also the extra that you don't drive will accumulate, up to the maximum range of the car, so by the end of the week you'll have a full battery to go somewhere on the weekend.
@@Ashquacks if the EV were the main load in my house, I agree I wouldn’t need to upgrade to 100 A. However, I have an electric dryer and several heaters, which put me at the edge of 100 A draw.
Bolt EV owner for 5 yrs, nothing but good experience and wow how much $$ I saved! Looking forward to EuV or maybe the Blazer when my kids inherit the Bolt. If you want conspicuous consumption buy a Tesla, if you want EV value Bolt is a good option.
That's awesome they're lowering the price massively! So stoked. Definitely getting one now. At first I thought you had misspoken when you said the EUV would sticker for sub 30k...
I dont think it's actually them 'lowering' prices. But it was priced higher before considering they still had the 7k tax rebate.... and now that 7k isn't available
@@Sir...... there's certainly some truth to that, and that's the balance you have to strike when incentivizing new technology that isn't yet price competitive with ICEs. Well now we're getting pretty darn close and that is awesome. Make no mistake, the Bolt was expensive for GM to produce and it is great that the price is coming down.
@@Sir...... Yes and no - this is actually the SECOND price drop for the Bolt family. When the Bolt EV launched in 2017, the base started at $37,500 in order to hit the goal of $30k when accounting for the $7,500 tax credit. GM's tax credit eligibility expired in 2020. When Chevy refreshed the Bolt EV (and introduced the EUV) in 2021 for the '22 MY, they dropped the price to compensate for the lost tax credit, with the Bolt EV starting at $32,500 (not quite putting it at the credit-adjusted $30k before, but close). THIS price drop is new for the '23 MY and according to GM, it's to 'better reflect the average current transaction price' - as they're now heavily discounting the Bolt family in the wake of the bad press from the battery fire recall. The Bolt EV now starts at just $26,600, WELL below simply compensating for the tax credit. This pricing change is less about the tax credit, and more about jumpstarting interest in the Bolt family post-recall.
@@ChristopherBrunk ... yep, I just thought I had to mention it since the video title implies they are kind or something.... nope, they got bailed out big time around 2008 so they definitely are watching numbers on everything since then
Tom is the BEST and when it comes to another EV review, nobody comes close. Thanks.
Except for Alex on Autos and Inside EVs but yes Tom is definitely very good as well
@@_cjmcculloughNah, Alex talks too much & I don't like his split screen. Inside EV's is not consistent on their layout of content. Tom just flows naturally & flawlessly.
@@whatchuwant77 Alex is more in-depth and is my go to for everything for new cars. He actually talks about things that matter and doesn’t leave a bunch of fluff in between. Alex is literally the best out there. InsideEvs isn’t for everyone definitely, but for EV’s, he’s the most in-depth and most technical that gives you full proof, without a doubt, thorough knowledge to make a great purchasing decision. Unlike gas cars these things like charging speeds, 70mph range tests in the real world, charging curves, and all the other tests they do are really important to get the most out of your EV. Inside EV’s is literally one of the only ones going as deep into every electric car as possible. Tom is definitely great if you’re looking for a great general view on a car absolutely. I love his reviews with a little of everything broken down in a short concise video. He’s perfect for someone who’s never heard of the car before but for in-depth knowledge and real world testing Alex and InsideEV’s are the go to RUclipsrs.
This market segment is fast-changing: THANKS for keeping us up-to-date!
The Bolt is a great EV. 👍 That REGEN feature is pretty amazing. I watched a guy drive his Bolt down a mountain road with the REGEN engaged. He was able to add 10 miles of range. Now that Chevrolet has decreased the price, they are more affordable.
Yes but regen features have been on all Hybrid and EV vehicles for years now.
@@keithwiebe1787 I have it on my 2013 plug in Prius, but it's not as strong/effective as the Bolt. I drive down a 12% grade daily, and could use more electric motor braking/regen like the Bolt has, and the Prius does not.
Great review and doing it with fair realistic criticisms. I foolish took the buy back on my 2020 Bolt EV. I replaced it with a RAV4 Hybrid. After owning the RAV4 Hybrid for 6 months I have decided I like just about everything in the Bolt better. Yes, I well know the differences hybrid, PHEV vs BEV. The Bolt is better designed, drives better, uses it space smarter, better interface, better technology, better brake regen, I prefer the Bolt Bose vs RAV JBL. The two things I like better is RAV, is faster road trip refill and more cargo space. Had to do it over again, I would go back to a Bolt. Shame on Toyota for the very poor backup camera!
Tom, I just heard of a fellow that was waiting for a replacement battery on his Bolt - later model I believe - and GM instead gave him a new 2022 Bolt plus a chq for $6,000 to cover the price drop recently announced!
Happy camper, I’d like to think.
Yes, I'm starting to hear those stories as well.
@@DrivenCarReviews look fwd to your vid, Tom! 👍🏼
Makes sense. Local lots are backlogged with Bolts waiting for battery swaps.
I have a 2021 Bolt. That sounds like a sweet deal. I would take a new car plus a rebate. You have any more details?
@@TheGerm24 Call the Bolt help line and tell them you want to trade up, its usually MSRP for MSRP swap.
So many complain about the lack of affordable EVs. I think it’s great that Chevy is doing this price cut. You can get the smaller Bolt for well under $30k, or load up the EUV with Premiere and sun/sound package (minus Super Cruise) for $36k. If GM can crank up production, and buyers take the chance given the LG battery pack issue, they could have a hit. I wonder what will happen to both Bolts when Chevy launches the planned $30k Blazer EV. Maybe they keep the regular Bolt and ditch the EUV to make room in the lineup. That would solve the two-Bolt model issue.
The Bolt only exists IMO for Fleet Sales while the EUV is more targeted to the consumer. Both are available at dealers but I think GM wants Dealerships to push the EUV to the average buyer.
The battery issue is a big deal. The fire risk has put many folks off anything EV.
Currently in a 2015 golf TDi and this is basically my new dream car. Love the compact outer size and interior bigger interior space. I think the cargo loss is bc of the rake of the rear hatch being more steep. If it was more squared off then would be even more practical. Thats literally all i can find as a negative. Charging is competitive for its price. Love the pano-roof, super cruise, ventilated seats, and larger rear door/legroom. Chevy owns the value fleet/single user EV market with regular Bolt. Now it owns the value EV market for needing a car seat or kid hauling. Amazing job. Everybody will copy GM no doubt...
Eltrc e golf bater
I have the original 2017 model Bolt and I LOVE IT. Charging at home is ridiculous easy. And isn't a just WONDERFUL thing to not pay for gas at this time?? Oh, yeah. I imagine that the quoted savings of around $10k / 5 yrs will need to be readjusted given the current reality of energy prices. And, as I've never owned a luxury car, sitting in a cabin as QUIET as the Bolt's is life-changing. I'll never go back!!
I now have over 23k miles on my 2020 Bolt EV, and it’s the best car I’ve ever owned. My wife and I must be nerds, because we prefer to drive the Bolt on trips, choosing it over our Prius even though it takes a little longer due to charging along the way. It’s fun, zippy, and roomy enough for four. With our home solar installation, this is an incredibly cheap car to operate. The battery recall is actually a plus for us, since we’ll be getting a brand new battery at some point, which is almost like getting a new car. Thanks, GM!
Low key the best car review channel on RUclips, I don’t know how you do this all by yourself Sir but I’m a fan of your work
Just an outstanding review, Tom. ¡Thank you for your keen insight(s)! All the best to you and your family.
I purchased a base model EUV, 1 year ago and have found it to be an excellent vehicle. This is my first electric vehicle and I can say with confidence I definitely would never go back to an ICE car. I live in a condo with an electrical panel that doesn't have the capacity for Level 2 charging, so all the charging is done with 110V and it's never been a problem for me. I like to keep the battery topped up, so when the car is parked at home it's plugged in. But if I had a major daily commute charging this way probably would not be practical and I would have to go through a permitting process to upgrade the main electrical supply. My only complaint is the roof rack. First, the Thule rack is pricey, but my major complaint is the fixed location of the rack mounts on the roof rails. Why GM couldn't have located the rear rack mounts at least 6" further back is beyond me. I often put 8' long lumber on the rack, and while it works, a slightly longer spacing would have been nice. That said, I have no regrets making the purchase. I'm also still waiting for the replacement battery but haven't had any issues or concerns.
The Bolt might not be the fanciest EV on the market, but that's actually a very good thing. One of the biggest problems in the EV industry seems to be a serious lack of simple, practical, attractive, entry level vehicles. Most EVs on the market now are hyper expensive and so jewel-like in appearance that they seem to be going after the upper class markets while thumbing their noses at the majority of the car market. A vehicle like this offers most folks a great gasoline free alternative to the small crossover SUVs that are so popular now.
Nice review. We tried to test drive this car about 6 months ago, but the recall/battery fire issue prevented that. We ended up buying a Nissan Leaf sv plus as our second around town car. We also live in the Pacnw, so battery degradation from extreme heat doesn’t seem to be an issue.
Doing an on-line search, I only found one documented Leaf battery fire in 2015. I know ice cars can also burn, but not spontaneously while parked in your garage overnight. We rented a Leaf and a first generation Bolt on Turo for 3 days before deciding. Our road trip car is a 2014 Subaru, the official car of the Seattle area. I hope you patented your TP test!
Have you recently purchased leaf sv plus? We have been in market for over 3 months and have no luck finding a new. Thank you
@@yangchennlhamo we ordered it 4-5 months ago, arrived 2 months ago. We shopped hard and paid msrp. Would be much easier to get a non plus model, even leasing one. The car is much better than I expected.
@@MechayaAlta your leaf came
Early? May I ask which location you had ordered from? We have been shopping for EV for about 3 months and now looking into Camry hybrid (same issue here) because it’s almost impossible to find new sv plus. Looking back I wish we could have just ordered it. Thank you for your help.
@@yangchennlhamo I have no magic answers for you. Try a buying service like Costco or Consumer Reports, try through the internet sales departments as well. I think Nissan was having good prices on a 2 year lease for non plus models. Some dealers advertise that they will not sell a car over msrp. Honda Accord hybrid may be more available than a Toyota Camry. A Corolla is closer in size to the Leaf, and also comes hybrid. The Bolt may be the sleeper deal now, or a Used Prius. I personally refused to pay over MSRP, and was willing to hold onto our 22 year old Subaru Forester till we found a Leaf.
I could see this as the biggest selling car in the world in a few years . I'm not a GM fan but this is a home run for them .
deserves an award just for the "Toasty Tiller" description :-)
First review I’ve seen from this channel, I really like your style and for sure will be watching more videos. One small correction, the Bolt EV got an upgrade to 11.5kw *on board* charging, fast charging stayed at 55kw from the last model.
Enjoyed your review--surprising amount of neat tech on the EUV. [interesting to see Martin's reaction to the SuperCruise; I also haven't driven a vehicle with this type of technology]
I checked out the Bolt and it is everything I want in a EV. Too many (most) EV's are luxury based cars that I've no use for. The problem is the dealer. While they are refusing to let the cars be sold directly, they give no support to EVs in my area.
Yes I agree the dealers so far are horrible when it comes to buying this car. Spoke with 3 dealerships in my area and I got three different answers as to how long the wait is once ordered. Pathetic if you ask me. Chevy hits a home run but the dealers won’t let them run the bases.
I tried to buy one from a local chevy dealership in Delaware last week and they informed me there was still a "stop sale" order due to the battery recall. They even have one on the lot they can not sell. The informed me they had one on order for 8 months and still have not recieved it from GM. I told them I was interested in one and to let me know when the can sell them again.
I hope the price helps drive down prices for Ioniq 5 and EV 6. Makes the Bolt competitive. Just can't find any EV right now in Los Angeles and everything is marked up. Bolts can't even be sold because they need batteries swapped and they are doing current customers first. And Ioniq/EV6 are marked up $3k to $5k. Just no inventory now. Fingers crossed.
It won't. Kia and Hyundai will have trouble meeting demand for years.
Bolts will do nothing to bring down prices of Mach-E, Ioniq 5, Model Y, etc. It's possible that it might do something against Kona Electric or Niro EV, but LEAF is already cheaper after the federal tax credit.
You guys are screwed..no electricity, ridiculous gas prices. Move outta there
New Bolts should be rolling into CA dealerships now, the factory has been cranking them out faster than ever the last month.
@@joegondo7985 Electricity is readily available, but gas prices are certainly nuts [parts of LA have gas approaching $8/gal].
Great review! Can you link me a source that GM is lowering price/offering incentive on the 2022's now with the 23 price cut? I was planning on transferring my deposit on a 22 being built to a 23, but if the price gets dropped the 6k then I'd happily take a 2022 a bit earlier. I haven't been able to find that info though. Thanks!
I90 Factoria, Ballard Fred Meyer, Sodo Costco. All places I frequent. I saw you at Magnolia's fisherman's terminal once before I knew who you were. Good videos. Keep them coming!
It’s just good enough and cheap enough that I’ll be selling my Chevrolet Volt for one. I’ve been waiting for a car that gets 250 miles and is not crazy expensive or ugly. This will be perfect and a great value
Well, got a Bolt EUV. Honda dealership paid me $7000 to buy out my lease (I know they'll make a lot on it) and the Bolt was $6k lower than previous... with every other vehicle marked up and thousands of $$$ of accessories I don't want, this was really an amazing deal, especially given this market. So far really liking the car!
Continuing to be the best car review channel on RUclips. 👏🏼🙌🏼🤘🏼
This video took a lot of planning and effort to produce. It gave a lot of information on the Bolt EUV which I am researching on. Thank you sir, very well done!
Glad it was helpful!
You're so right about modern cars lack of visibility, it's so annoying. Automakers, listen!!!
Although the bolt EUV is one of the cheapest EV’s in Canada it is still pricey and very hard to find since the recall. I was told 8 to 12 months if you order a new one. No discounts here.
Great review! Keep up the good work.
Yeah. Disrespecting Canadian customers yet again GM.
Very shrewd of GM to drop the price right when Electric Vehicles are looking the most appealing. A lot of people who would not have considered an EV are going to be very interested.
And also very disappointed. It will be at least sometime next year before they can take delivery. I'm waiting until the frenzy dies down.
The delivery time isn’t that long. Ordered one mid-July and it’s scheduled for build next week with delivery in early September.
@@BicyclingDad Scheduled.
Holy crap! Kilometers! Love it Tom, I've turned the bell on in here for that alone. Well done.
Thanks for the insight, Tom. Great review as usual. I really like and appreciate your work.
The Bolts are a great deal and very practical for most people.
I like the EV over the EUV for the driving I do. I really don't need super cruise, adaptive CC will be all I need. And it's typically just me in the car on my commute. The EV is perfect for that, it's cheaper and has slightly better range.
I leased a 2022 a few months ago. Perfect for driving to work in Chicago. What more do you need
Love the Bolt and EUV. Recent price cuts make them the obvious choice when comparing them to the LEAF. Niro and Kona EVs are very good, too, but I think I'd still go with the Chevys.
A really nice design, not nearly as goofy as its stable mate. I rarely see the EUV on the road so I hope they will sell well. Chevy is going all out on high-end EVs now and the new Silverado EV is stunning as well as the Hummer and new Caddy. Nice to know they are somewhat committed to the cause and hopefully we will see more mid-range EVs coming from them soon for the rest of us. Can't believe they offer supercruise on this! Wow.
Equinox EV starting in the low 30's, and Blazer Ev starting in the high 30's will be coming to market in about a year. Both will be shown this fall, and reservations taken.
As a 2020 Bolt owner, looking forward to getting a brand new battery free down the road.
I have an 09 Focus with 57k miles that is running just fune. I was never interested in buying an EV until I saw this Bolt PRICE CUT!! I am seriously considering getting a 2023 model!! The markup better not be crazy, or I'll just stick with the Focus.
Well you know I like the idea of the price cut for those types of vehicles I mean the Chevy bolt EV being cut as far as the price is concerned down to $28,195. And what I like about that idea is very simple. I think what we are seeing is very much what I'm hearing now and the reason why the price is being cut to that price is simple it's because of high demand. And by the way just to let you people know basically they're also be coming out with those same type of cars that will have self driving capabilities. So basically these EVS are going to end up becoming a hot commodity before too long. There will be a lot of people wanting them. And game shows like The Price is Right and The wheel of Fortune will probably most likely be giving those away to some lucky contestant. Or contestants to be exact. So you might say there's going to be a high demand for the bolt euv.
Your reviews are always top notch.
Spoke to 6 dealerships yesterday. Half of them are doing MSRP+ sales. So the trick to getting a Bolt/Bolt EUV is to find a dealer which doesn't charge over MSRP and also doesn't add dealership mandatory options, then custom order one from them. The dealership I finally decided would get my business said it would take 1-2 months to have a custom order delivered.
Smart. It's worth it in the end.
Great car for a great price! And as always great review!!
Great video thank you for sharing Tom, a lot of useful details about the now (second considering the Bolt EV) cheapest EV in the market!
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I think dropping the Standard Bolt in favor of the EUV and lower the price a bit more would make this a model that could sell well for GM until they have the Equinox EV up and going. I'd honestly look at the Bolt rather than the EUV IF they offered ventilated seats in the basic Bolt, but they don't. Ventilated seats with our 100+F summers that last May to October are a must in an electric car else you lose a huge chunk of your battery to cooling the interior, especially in all of those full glass roof models without shades.
Thank you for the information. I think you've changed my mind about this automobile. Thank you for providing the resource on purchasing this vehicle.
Great review, thanks. Agree about making just the EUV model...
Thanks for the concise and thorough review. This has narrowed the new car search down to either the Maverick hybrid or the Bolt EUV for me. Both of them are what I’d call “99 percenters” as I’d still need a half-ton truck about four times a year, but either would do great for daily urban driving.
We like our 2nd Bolt, and the only things that bother us are the rough ride and the small platic parts which fall off; Sun visor cosmetic plate and rear cargo screen attachment points; dealer said they're not covered by warranty...because we don't have the parts...because they fell off!
I avoid backroads because the ride is hard on my internal organs!
The rough ride is why we'll eventually get a different EV.
I'm 6'5" and still don't need to put the seat all the way back; lateral space is more limited but not uncomfortable.
Also, my understanding is GM will replace battery modules they deem susceptible, NOT entire packs, which may mean we'd then have unbalanced modules, since we're already 10k miles in on this pack.
I purchased a 2022 bolt EUV in June no rebate for me it had a $6300 rebate but the dealership marked up the $6300 on the price
Seems like an amazing car. I just wish the DC fast charge rate was faster. 50kw is slow compared to other EVs. Maybe GM is trying to protect the battery.
It is a well known fact, that with current (pun not intended!) battery tech, charging at a lower rate is easier on the battery. A lesser amp rate over a longer time peroid is preferred, over a higher rate and less time.
Thanks, Tom!
Assure Martin he won’t be replaced by Super Cruise 😎
Just saw the regular Bolt drive by in the same color and it was amazingly nice looking. I want one now!
Very informative review, Tom. I'm just starting to consider an EV due to some range anxiety. I'm looking into something on the lower end of the price scale. How do you think the Bolt EUV and the Kia Niro EV compare (cost, value, range, charging time, build quality, etc.)?
bring them to UK please.. they'd do really well!. thanks for another great review. 👍
Wow, those are fire-sale prices. Hot deals!
Thank you Sir -- really helpful review!
As always very informative review!
Since you have reviewed both the Bolt Euv and Ioniq 5 do you think it’s worth it the almost $20,000 difference in price for top trim level (in Canada) for Ioniq 5 ? Most of my drive is in the city, slow speed charging for Bolt Euv doesn’t affect me too much.
Thanks
Only you can figure that out Stefan since I really don't know your wants and needs. The Hyundai is definitely more spacious, charges faster, goes farther and uses better materials. But yeah, it's more expensive.
I have a reserve EUV Bolt 2022 there total with convenience package was $37,459 what would be a good price to negotiate? According to dealer they did not know if they where going to mark up estimation was 3-5k since vehicle was in transit
Is super cruise available with the LT model?
I just bought my 2022 Bolt EUV Premier last week. They happen to get one in that was not reserved. I paid sticker price, plus received the $6300 rebate.
@@jeffnorris2454 thank you ,what state did you purchase the vehicle from?
I work for Walker Chevrolet in Franklin, TN and the Bolt EUV’s are selling like hotcakes! Very fun to drive too!
Tom, Another great review. Tried using your quote service. After leaving my name, e-mail address and number, got an e-mail that someone will be reaching out to me. One of the dealers called and stated updated me the price drop was only on the 2022. I replied I would wait for the 2023. His response was a shocker. He said the 2023 won't be as good as the 2022 as they will cut somewhere to drop the price. LOL. Never got a pricing or quote on the Bolt. Looking at the 2023 Mitsubushi Outlander plugin.
That's not true. My source at GM says there's little to know difference between 2022 and 2023 models. And you should ask about the incentives and rebates that are supposed to lower the price of the 2022 models.
@@DrivenCarReviews I got a bad saleperson. I'm in california. Same saleguy said any Bolt delivered is sold within days. No discount offered. I have a deposit on a ID4 and the Ariya. ID4 is at MSRP and the Nissan dealer has not contacted me.
As someone who doesn't travel much outside of a daily commute, I like that I don't have to pay out the nose for a fast charge system that I'll never use.
Charge time and range is an issue stressed about by first time EV buyers, in practice it's not much of a big deal for many like yourself.
Dealer markups in the Cincinnati area for these and 2022 models seem to range between 6000 - 15000 over MSRP right now (August of 2022), at least according to autotrader listings. It's no Blazer "market adjustment" but goddamn!
Where I live in Ohio, dealers are advertising the bolt and bolt euv but when inquiring about them, they have not been fixed as part of the recall. Basically they advertise something they can't sell. They all say they have some on order and want a deposit. I had a bolt but got tired of waiting on the recall and I traded it in.
Great review Tom (and evil twin 😉). I’m seriously considering one of these. One thing I’m curious about though. Do the brake lights come on when slowing down using one pedal driving or the regen paddle?
Yes.
EXCELLENT QUESTION, and one I've wondered about also.
I really wanted an EUV when it first came out, but the seats were... well a milk crate would have been an upgrade. Maybe the refresh fixed it. When my current EV is ready to replace I'll give it another look.
I was very fortunate. I just purchased the 2022 EUV Premier today and the dealer immediately knocked off 7.7K off the MSRP which included the 6300 price reduction and other incentives.Looking forward to many motoring miles.
Good hear that the dealer is handing over the incentives and rebates. Sounds like you got a good deal, hard to do these days.
WOW you are lucky. What dealer did you get it from? I am having no luck in Bay Area California
@@MrFoxfire510 I purchased mine in San Diego. The dealer said Chevy has authorized all dealers to apply the 6300 rebate towards the 2022 EUV, plus other incentives (military, educator, health care worker, etc). I was lucky because they had received 5 that morning and by the time I got there, they had already sold 3.
@@Peter-rq4xn I don’t know what to say about Concord Chevy here in the Bay Area. I went there on Tuesday June 7th and the salesman there said there is no price reduction and eta for 2023 models is over 1 year away. I don’t have nice words to say about him right now. He did not offer to take my name down or look into it either.
@@MrFoxfire510 they’re not being honest with you. Neither was my local dealer and claimed they knew nothing of this, which is why I ended up driving to San Diego .
Good tip about buying used! I am driving a VW GTI, and I really want an electric car that handles. Maybe I should keep the GTI for road trips and buy a Bolt for city driving?
Put some better tires on the Bolt and tune the suspension and it would be an awesome city car. Would lower the range though.
Liked your video. I have a 2020 Bolt. Still waiting for a battery replacement. When I spoke to my dealer they said they are not doing any battery replacements. Looks like the only way to get a new battery is to get a new Bolt.
15:23 - GM DID'NT "STEP UP" they played the blame game as the cars were burning down. They limited owner usage of the car battery without a resolution for months- Even during the lengthy recall customers COULDNT sell the car either! And GM paid $2 BILLION for this blunder Not to owners mind you, just for the fix it and cover-up.
The used Bolts are NOT cheap. In my market 2017s still needing the battery recall are going for $20k, about $6k more than a year ago. Shop around on the new ones. They are hard to find, and GM seems to only be building the EUV at the moment. You can get them at MSRP if you try. Don’t worry about that $7500 tax credit. You have to have enough taxable income to end up getting that, and many people don’t. It’s not like a rebate. Definitely check what your state offers.
I kinda dig this car and that it is just a "boring" car.
Is just a cheap vehicle that not required oil change 😂 i need one for a city commute
Great video as always, Tom. I went to your quotes site to get a price. It requires me to enter info including phone and email. I don't want that and don't want anyone calling me non-stop for the next several weeks. I won't use that system. Can I un-consent to them contacting me? I just want a price.
Another great review Tom. Between Volt EUV and Kona EV which would you recommend for a 6' 4" guy coming from a BMW i3? Looking mostly for comfort between the two.
Too many variables Dan. Butts in seats is the best way for you to decide. Plus you need to know how it looks, feels and drives.
Great video Tom! After watching I thought it would be nice to see what you thought of the Tesla Model 3 or Y. I was surprised that I couldn't find a review of these vehicles from you (maybe I'm overlooking them). If you have not reviewed them, is there a reason why? I really enjoyed your take on the Bolt and really would like to know your opinions of Tesla.
Nice review! I have always been interested in this vehicle!
Call me weird. But I have some favorite fit tests. Golf clubs rear seats up. 29" mountain bike rear seats down. 190mm snow skiis. General sports enthusiast stuff.
Just looked at Chevrolet site and base price for 2022 Bolt EV is $31,500. For EUV is $33,500.(Wouldn’t let me see 2023) Excluding shipping. Guess they didn’t get the memo on price reduction.
Apparently the price reduction is through incentives and rebates on 2022s according to GM. Monroneys can't be changed. Visit a dealership.
Good for local drive not high way I don’t recommend auto driving because when you hit traffic in front of you it won’t reduce speed until you almost hit the front car ! I almost caused car accident, I finally stop at the emergency lane I was freak out
Here's the problem though... No one is buying the 2022 version because Chevy dealerships won't discount them, and everyone knows the 2023s will be significantly cheaper. So, potential customers are happy to wait a few months, instead. You'd think Chevy dealerships would do the smart thing. Apparently not.
It's a major bummer, if this announcement had come out a week earlier I would have waited but happened to buy my 2022 EUV prior. It would have been really nice to pay a lower cost but I am still very happy with the vehicle. What timing...
At least you got one
How much did you buy your 2022 EUV for? All the Chevy dealers I have checked so far in Bay Area California have not acknowledged the price cuts and are still selling with mark ups to the old msrp for the 2022’s. They said 2023 will not be in inventory for another year.
I haven’t been able to find out when the dealers are starting to take 2023 orders.
I did a chat with Chevrolet website and said it started this week. I’m afraid dealers will play games and buffer price and add their junk fees. Wish Chevy would take orders online
Great review! I’ve put a deposit on a Bolt EUV Premier because it has the style and comfort features you mention. I/we want to be comfortable around town but also on occasional 200 Mile trips to Charlotte. I’m trading in a Honda Fit and keeping the CRV for the time being. I want to compare and see how much I really like the EV. I’ve been waiting now for almost 2k months with no words when our Bolt will be here which has given me a lot of time to think…. I wish I could drive both the Bolt and Equinox to compare. The equinox will have the Ultium battery which sounds very attractive because it’s charges faster. Does this mean that my Bolt will be obsolete next year? That has made me think that leasing might be better than buying. That way I could trade up in 36 months with a guaranteed trade value. I’m starting to think of this like an iPhone where the technology moves so fast you want to upgrade every year or so. I know it will come down to the actual numbers in the final deal but do you have any thoughts about Leasing vs Buying? Thanks again!
Is there a very long wait for purchasing one?
Go Chevy! Looks like a great value. Nice to see! Finally!
I agree Tom, they need to ditch the regular Volt. The EUV is a nice EV and you get a lot for the price. Chevy would do well to use all that ad money to highlight this car , one of the few low priced EVs available in North America , unlike Europe and China where there are dozens of cheap EVs on the streets. Why drive an old gas car that will cost you more money the longer you have it when you can drive gas and almost maintenance free.
I'm still waiting for Chevrolet to put out the E-Ray Corvette with the two electric motors up front and the 6.2 L V8 Petroleum powered in the back!! I'll only go hybrid at this point.
Solid review. With the price reduction, my interested is piqued.
The website keeps saying oops we can't find the page you're looking for 🤷🏻♂️
Chevy says the range of the Bolt EV is 259 miles. What is the realistic range on the Texas intestates, where the speed limits are normally 75 mph, with the exception of TX 130 and some sections of Interstate 10, where the speed limits are 80 and 85 mph?
I have a long-standing and bitter hatred for GM products. Less so with Cadillacs, but every other GM product I’ve ever been in felt like an expensive rental car, plus I’ll never forgive the brand’s history of working hard against public transport, their weird pricing structure meant to make dealers look good, and the fact that American tax dollars bailed them out in 2008 when Ford seemed to come out of it fine without a dime, and making, to my eye, better products. All that said, they made the best PHEV (Volt) and the most cost-effective and range-sensible EV (Bolt) before anyone else did. They deserve props for it. I’d think about buying one, right before I decided to wait out in my GTI for the other brands to bring something to the 30k price point with competitive range. If Ford totally revamped the Ecosport or Jeep brought a Renegade type vehicle at this price point, I could get a lot more excited about it.
You need to look into the government bailout of GM and Chrysler in a more detailed manner. It's much more complicated than casual observers realize.
Guess you could say the Bolt is having a Fire 🔥 Sale ! 🤣