2022 Chevy Bolt EUV - The Affordable EV You Need to Drive (POV Binaural Audio)
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2022
- How is it to live with and drive the 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV? This fully electric hatchback offers a lot for the price. But with one of the slowest charging speeds on the market can you live with it? Let's take it for a ride and see how it handles.
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Would you consider an EV daily driver? Have you use an EV on a long road trip?
I don’t have one
I’m still a kid
I drove one of these for a year at a job. They were great in a city, lots of torque, easy to park, good handling. The bad; seats were very uncomfortable, maybe that was because it was a fleet vehicle, and people kinda trashed them. The charge was always an issue, the older the bolt was, the more we had to charge it.
Hello. When are you going to drive the Ford GT?
@@jeshkam I did...video is on the channel
@@TedwardDrives 2016 GT?
I had a Model 3 for about a year approx 2 years ago. Liked it alright. I’d love a go in one of these. Not as pretentious, more utilitarian, waaay cheaper, and less fear of Chevy software-deleting features like Tesla has been doing lately. Thank you Tedward for this video. I’d love any more content you happen to have on this car.
We traded/sold our 2021 Model 3 LR for one of these with the Sun and Sound package in June of this year. Very happy with that decision so far.
If you still haven’t sold your Tesla, I wouldn’t recommend it. While Chevy EV is affordable, it has less mile range than Tesla. So if you already have a EV, don’t
Haha Tedward knows about that big Altima energy
Oh my Lord, you are so right about Nissan Altima drivers! They (and the newer Toyota Camry drivers that think they have a sports sedan) are the worst!
I‘ve read this before some time. What exactly makes those drivers so unpopular?
My rent car is currently a 2020 1.8L Artima. I can see why people would be tempted to drive it recklessly. It just seems to want that. It’s zips around town real nice.
Don't forget Honda Accord drivers!
Can I just say how nice it is to have a car reviewer correctly use the term moon- or sun- roof! Little details combined with great videos that make them perfect!
I make mistakes sometimes for sure but I try to keep the details correct
Thanks for the review, plan to get one with this same color soon. Test drove this recently just loved it.
2023 pricing is unreal, crazy that GM just slashed it down to 28k. EVs don't help us much unless they're accessible!
Yeah, but "as tested" is $43,000. It makes no difference what the "starts at" price is if they refuse to sell it at that price.
Crazy how I paid $26K for my WRX not too long ago, and that was for a nice car that doesn't suck. Now in today's market, more than 40K for a little crossover is getting people excited.
I bought a 2023 premier, without the supercruise and sun and sound package for $33k. Picked it up this week. So...it's totally doable
@@sh969 Was that drive off the lot price or wait for the rebate at tax time?
@@randyschiffer3265 drive off the lot price. As far as I know, no rebates apply to chevy until Jan.
@@Waccoon id argue this is a lot better than than the rev hang mobile
Lol love your explanation of the Low roll resistant tires. Its perfectly correct!
When I get one a bit later this year, I’m gonna put on a little more sticky tire. I can’t wait! I’m excited about this one.
Great video and review! Yes big downfall on this car is the quick Charging speed. But your average daily no problem just top off at the house. If you do a few long trips then it fine but if you regularly do travel far then you look elsewhere for an ev. Yes gm had been noted to have the better brake blending of regen and regular brakes. I confirm that as I have a volt for a number of years and brakes are awesome. Thanks for doing a regular car review
I own one of these and love it as a city car
We just bought a 2023 model and I can't wait to get into it more.
0-60 times have never been something I've cared about as I live in a city. No one is going 0-60 in seconds anyway
They couldn't use the word "Regen" in Germany as it means Rain xD
Love my 2017 Bolt LT, and if Chevy ever comes out with more of a hot hatch EV (which the Bolt almost is, it really just needs an LSD and some sportier tires & suspension), I would certainly buy it! Until then, my Bolt runs on high performance tires and coilovers and still manages to beat everyone at autocross :)
The bolt euv if you use the app u can set ur route and it will recommend charging stations and u can remote start and control ur car from app and check charging status and if u flip the lever on bottom of rearview mirror it will turn In To a camera. I think it was also worth mentioning the wireless Apple CarPlay
I love my Chevy bolt euv
nice tour.... but would like to have seen the back seats down to display the cargo area.
My ice-blue '23 bolt Lt2 euv is on order, and I'm looking forward to it a great deal.
I'm not concerned about the charge rate, as it'll be my commuter, will be charged mostly at home, and if we travel with it we'll know we have plan some extra time.
I've read that you can use the regen paddle while in 1-pedal mode for even more regen. But, use the hydraulic brakes sometimes to keep the calipers from seizing; on my prius I also did a yearly caliper service to keep the brakes free and not dragging.
i own a 2022 chevy bolt euv. Great car for the money Also some of the cars that dc charge faster have bad charging curves this makes them only finish about 10 minutes before the bolt when charging to 80%
Just got the 2023 EUV loaded as part of a battery recall msrp swap from a 2020 Bolt ev. Very different driving car and much more substantial feeling. I actually like freeway road trips with super cruise. If you can time charging with lunch, dinner, it’s a non issue. If your in a hurry the charging speed is a pain.
How much time does it take to charge to 80% when the battery is almost 0%.
Thanks for the review.
I thought the "sun and sound" package with nav gives you charging stations? Have a 2020, waiting for my 2023 EUV, great cars!
and just to correct you can do the same thing on the Chevrolet app (that syncs with car play)…it plans routes for you and let’s you know if you’d make it or not …it also suggests chargers along your route
When one peddle driving, the paddle on the left side of your steering wheel speeds up braking - without using the brake.
Ngl GMs new EVs look really good
i kinda like this EV steering wheel...i hope blazer ev coming up soon 😍
Nice to see some more base spec EVs for the everyday person! And were those 3 coolant reservoirs I saw? What are they for?
The three reservoirs each serve a unique function. One to cool the power electronics (inverter, or what drives the motor), one to heat/cool the battery (using either refrigerant to cool or resistive heating to heat), and one for the cabin heater (resistive heating).
The one to heat/cool the battery is a super important feature for an EV to have, as lithium batteries operate best in a certain temperature range. They can even become damaged and start to lose capacity without a cooling system in hot climates. Usually the battery cooling system on my Bolt kicks in a bit above 90F.
i have exactly the same like yours even the color. anyway, it would be nice if GM upgrades charging speed for the bolt euv.
I drive an EUV and love it. When the battery is exhausted it can be used for other electric storage and then recycled. Can't do that with gasoline or diesel can you.
How many years / miles do you expect the battery to last on the EUV?
I've been considering this on the short list for my next car, thanks so much for reviewing it. That 55 kW is the albatross of this car.
$28,000 you can get a miata Mx5 new for $27
@@jrag1000 not really a comparable car, no? Against this suv/crossover thing
@@jrag1000 isn't that miata a 2 door, not remotely family friendly car? I mean, sure you can get cheaper ice cars, but why would you compare a family car to a tiny 2 door sports car?
Have you seen how small these bolts are? They are ford fiesta sized, I didn't know you were looking for a family sized car, this ain't it... You said you were looking for a car, gas mileage wise the miata get 36 mpg highway, its got a small 2.0 liter engine. Just for general comparison. I wouldn't look at this for a family vehicle by any means.
You can hardly call the Chevy bolt an suv, you should see how tiny it is. Its about the size of a ford fiesta.
Looks like a promising choice to the EV commuter world. As soon as someone bothers to make an affordable EV sedan, I’m all in!
It’s affordable
@@phileasler5401 it's not a sedan
I plan on some day buying a Chevy Bolt "EV" once my little Chevy Spark is done sparking. Maybe in 3 to 5 years.
lol
BYD is doing some awesome electric cars, some cheap like the "New e2" and some expensive like the "Han", SUVs like the "Tang", Crossovers like the "Atto 3" and more, sadly they are not available in the USA
Thanks for the review, appreciate all the honest info and opinion on it, especially the nice POV of the interior while driving. I'm really eyeing up the 2023 Bolt EUV as it's potentially going to qualify for the $7,500 EV tax rebate that goes in effect January. At my price range it would bring the EUV from attainable to pretty much a no brainer, of course that's if it does end up qualifying. Still, definitely a contender to replace my old Sonata, and since on an average week I drive less than 100 miles total the slower charging speed should be a general non-issue.
Curious, I'm 6'3", do you think there's enough leg room to be comfortable?
It's most likely only going to qualify for the first half of the new tax credit because the battery materials are not yet sourced from the US or a trade agreement partner.
How much is the insurance for this car compare to similar other EV or ICE car?
It is cute and suv like but not too much cause its little. But its really all that I need and I'm not looking too hard for a reason to spend more cash than I have to for something that is pretty functional. And it has a Bose sound system and I love Bose speakers. Thats how shallow I am.
Reminds me of the Hyundai kona
Did Anthony send you to the cornfield? 😂
Actually, the Ioniq 5 peak charges at 350 kW, not 250. Now finding a charger that can actually DO that...
Does the shiny part at the top of the steering wheel mean this car has some autonomous driving features?
Supercruise. Yes
Ted, would you buy a Bolt for your everyday driver?
It would totally function for 80-90 percent of my needs.
Chevy lowering prices and the new EV credits as of Jan 1st will make the Bolt EV/EUV two super compelling options... comes in under $20k with the $7.5k rebate, insane! Hopefully Chevy markets that potential pricepoint well, would be a great push for affordable EVs for these to sell well and could shift the focus from the crazy power war that's been going on into development of cheaper/more efficient options instead
“I gotta tell ya it’s not too bad” setting my expectations low I see.
I suspect Level 3 charging speeds will jump signicanlty when this model is replaced with an Ultium platform model.
Even at 150kw this would be a maaaaajor improvement. Hoping for 250+ the next time around!
@@TedwardDrives seems only the big boy ultium packs that are 800v will see that anytime soon
Man i regret buying my nissan leaf. I know for a fact i would have been way happier with the chevy bolt.
I like this ev but I wish charging was more efficient. Other than that I would see myself purchasing one.
Wouldn't be horrible for daily driving 20-50mi commute, but definitely kills it for any kind of road trip scenario.
I took it on a 600mi road trip. That video Is coming soon! you can see the pros and cons haha
@@TedwardDrives Yes please! Can't wait!
Do they have a Chevrolet Bolt now? I thought Chevrolet's only electric car was the Volt.
Chevy is gonna sell a TON of these Snap up some GM stock
I feel like I’d want a hybrid (probably the accord hybrid) when the big shift to electric and hybrid cars becomes the norm. This is nothing to sleep on though, great review as always!
Chevy Bolts are nice little cars -- had a 2017 model for about 3 years before switching back to TESTOSTERONE FUELED, NATURALLY ASPIRATED V8 MAGNIFICENCE.
But one fun little quirk that nobody knows about that might still be in the Bolt is that, if you aren't wearing a seatbelt, the vehicle will idle -- it will roll forward without throttle. But when you buckle it, it will roll to a complete stop. Would love to know if it's still a feature.
"...other EVs make you go thru a menu..." Like - Tesla - which makes you go through a menu (and take your eyes off the road for a long time) for EVERYTHING, even ridiculous stuff like aiming the A/C vents or opening the glovebox.
I'd logically cross shop this with the Ioniq EV (not the Ioniq5), KIA Soul EV and the Niro EV. Hyundai is clearly going for Tesla with the new Ioniq sub brand.
i saw it and now i can't unsee it: why does the top of the steering wheel look like it has shift lights?
Super cruise
@@TedwardDrives it's a nice feature, but i swear it looks like shift lights 😆
I'm very confused as to why the EUV is a thing in the Chevy lineup.. Isn't it the same size as the regular Bolt, but heavier and with even less cargo room, acceleration and range? Why would anyone choose that intentionally?
Little longer (6"), more rear legroom (3"), the cargo space is actually a little more than the Bolt EV realistically but the way the government makes them measure its less, available sunroof and super cruise. And its not much more money. That's why people would choose it.
It has 3 inches more legroom in the back. If you have tall kids with long legs, the bolt is just not doable. That additional 3 inches though makes the EUV fit my kid well. And, it's still a small car, so easy for city driving.
No, completely different vehicle
is like its made for me but its a suv. can't believe i'm saying this but i like it.
OEMs can fix this charging problem VERY quickly and easily. INSTALL DCFC AT YOUR DEALERS. Problem solved. Especially FORD and GM. There are chevy and Ford dealers in practically every town.
The most talk about thing about this car is the staring price...can anyone shoe a receipt it a below 30k.. If the dealership mark it up to 40k the it wouldn't be a consideration to many just make the jump to tesla or other brands
I just paid 29k for my Bolt, excluding sales tax
@@benjibumble，，why buying a car w this hassle. Should just like going Starbucks n Walmart n check out. stealerships suck
How hard would it have been for Chevy to have added a faster charger in the Bolt? Seems like the only major drawback.
This is second hand, but I am under the impression that it was more or less a cost decision - it isn't the direct material costs but that some re-engineering would need to be done. If this car did, say, 120kw it'd be a workable road tripper.
@@forbesjeff Yep.....as is a great city car.
The biggest issue is the battery chemistry and the cooling system they chose, likely for cost. I believe the cells are only rated up to 70kW charge rate, if my memory serves correctly. 70kW is the highest amount of regen I've seen in my Bolt.
The battery's cooling system only cools one side of the battery pack, so it can only keep up with 55kW without overheating the battery during extended charging. If they opted for a cooler that cools both sides of the battery (top & bottom), it could have charged a bit faster at 70kW, like the Hyundai Kona that uses the same cells and likely a better (more costly) cooling system.
@@Catz0125 Thanks, that makes a lot of sense. Watched a video about the new AMG C63 S hybrid, the battery cooling tech was definitely something Mercedes had focused on.
The Bolt / EUV are decent cars if you're not going to use them for longer road trips very often. The price is very reasonable. They aren't very fun/interesting vehicles - I wouldn't personally buy one due to that. I don't need a sports car, but I do like a car with some redeeming dynamic qualities. Most people don't seem to care, though, and the Bolt kind of fits the same niche as the original Honda Fit - something that is very well suited for the urban world without being totally out of place outside of the city.
The charging speed is a big limitation if you're going to be driving more than 200ish miles in a day very often, but it'll work in a pinch. If I made weekly trips that required charging I would look at a gas car in this price range (Ok, I'd just get a Civic Si or Elantra N).
I got a Model 3 Long Range this year, and the long distance road trip cadence in it is pretty good -
90%->10% is basically 4 hours of driving. From there, you can:
Charge for ~5 minutes, to drive 1 hour (Pee break)
Charge for ~10-13 minutes to drive 2 hours (Just long enough for you to realize that you don't really have enough time to do anything) - This cadence is usually going to be the fastest for road trips.
Charge for ~20-25 minutes to drive 3 hours (Enough time to eat a meal at a fast casual place)
Charge for ~40+ minutes to drive 4 hours (Enough time to eat a meal at a quick sit down restaurant)
I haven't taken a truly long distance road trip in the Tesla, but I wouldn't hesitate to do it at all. It did great in a trip up Mount Washington, and it does longish day trips as well as a gas car does.
With the Bolt, it's more like:
Charge for ~20 minutes to drive 1 hour
Charge for ~40 minutes to drive 2 hours
Charge for ~70 minutes to drive 3 hours
With one stop along the way and destination charging, a Bolt wouldn't be too bad, but if you're doing a longer road trip those waits will pile up pretty quickly. Anything more than occasionally is too often. The compromise is real.
Not everyone one wants a Tesla…
@@phileasler5401 I made no such claim, I was simply making a comparison. There are several non Tesla EVs that have similar charging speeds, and many EVs that are slower, but still double to triple the charging speed of the Bolt.
I got into one of these at the Detroit Auto Show a few weeks ago. The seats were so uncomfortable I felt I needed a massage afterward.
Leave us Altima drivers alone 😂😂😂
I'd actually like to get one but I wouldn't get hardly any benefit from the tax incentives which makes it much less attractive. Lots of better ICE cars for the same money.
This is gonna go straight to the rental facilities. You can tell.
I REALLY looked into this car... and a Tesla 3.... I rented and drive the EUV for a day as well. Although I REALLY like this Bolt EUV... I had to go with the Model 3. Here are the THINGS I LIKED BETTER about the BOLT EUV:
1) The adaptive cruise is more aggressive.
2) The adaptive cruise paddle is great.
3) I like the more normal display. Everything is REALLY easy to get used to.
4) Apple Carplay and Android are here
5) Satellite Radio
6) A Sunroof that opens
7) Vented Seats
8) Supercruise is amazing. Full hands free on the right roads. Tesla isn't there (YET).
BUT I had to go with the Model 3 Standard Range because:
1) Bolt seats are very uncomfortable on long trips. I heard they made them better but still wasn't feeling great.
2) Charge time. NOT Range. The Model 3 is only about 30 miles more in range but I used A Better Route Planner to map some long trips and the Bolt is basically unusable. A trip from LA to Reno in Bolt requires 2 hours and 49 mins in stops and in Tesla long range only 57 mins. The charing is slow and outdated... one of the biggest things holding this car back.
3) The bolt won't be around long when the equinox comes out next year.
4) Nothing beats the Supercharger network. The other chargers take several tries to get a good one working.. the US will BE THERE with the other chargers eventually but right now, nothing beats Teslas network.
5) You can to to 100% charge on the Model 3 standard with the LFP battery!
6) Sound system is way better.. Bolt has a Bose system that's not great at all.
That's my thoughts... it WAS A TOUGH decision!!! And I am NOT getting a Tesla because I'm some sort of fanboy.... I want the car that's right and makes sense.. and it sucks giving up those great 8 features above not in Tesla.... but no way I can survive on that 55kw max (never really gets there) charge speed. Hope this helped someone.
Nice looking car, but still a little expensive for my needs. Once they drop to around $20,000 I'm all in. I'd even take 125 mile range for that, I don't need any more for my weekly commute.
With the federal and state (depending on where you live) incentives, they are going to be around 20k for the base model in the New Year. I just bought one as my commuter car and I couldn't be happier.
Lol... also buy a fire extinguisher rated for electrical fires. Keep it in the car, just in case.
This would be a great daily driver if you can't afford a Tesla or Mustang!
Too bad you spend $2100 for the Super Cruise option only to find out it works with a subscription. After three years it's going to cost you about $15 a month for it to keep working. What a deal breaker.
I didn’t spend anything 😂
@@TedwardDrives Not yet.....😁
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I'll be sure to use this word wisely
One of these parks at my gym and holy crap is it hideous in the same way that the Buick Encore is I hate it.
Do you think gasoline engines still have a future?
Actually yes. I think the idea of a smooth transition to EV is but optimistic. Companies will likely have gas options for a lot longer than the current conversion would have us think.
@@TedwardDrives Yeah I see what you’re saying. But with gasoline, you may not wake up to a full tank of gas, but how much farther will one full tank of gas get you vs having to recharge every night and having to pay the electric bill. I think you would spend more on the bill vs putting a full tank in every other week or so.
@@ethan-li3lp range is like 250 miles, so you don't really have to charge every night js. Unless you drive 200 miles a day but then you definitely aren't just refilling a gas tank every other week either. Charge time is too much if I was even in the market for me. Some days I drive more than the range this has.
@@ethan-li3lp most EVs have 200+ mile ranges so you don't need to charge up every night. Also it doesn't increase your power cost by that much it's cheaper than gas costs by a lot
@@ethan-li3lp and I know that because I use just as much power as it would take charge your car on a daily basis and it costs me literally nothing
The seats are uncomfortable on purpose so you will WANT it to charge slowly so you can recover...
It looks better at least... The first model looked like shit.
I want to know why the Chevy volt was cancelled! Not the currently named Bolt. Customer use and satisfaction was good with the Chevy Volt. Yet, Chevrolet recalled them all, and had them destroyed. I want to think the head of the Chevy motor division was under pressure by China. With no reason, all Chevy Volts were recalled, And customers were not allowed to keep them. Customers said they were getting good mileage and no break downs. To me, the Chevy Volt was great hope. And Chevrolet could have made a ton of money from production of these cars. From what I understand, they were reasonably priced. Cheaper than Tesla. From what I understand, this could have a been regular production car for the beginning of the electric car age. (It's hard to describe this.)
are you talking about the EV1 from 25 years ago? You can buy a Volt. Its an EV with an engine as a generator.
Screw EVs. IC engine only.
"Affordable". Monthly payments cost more than my mortgage. Not affordable at all.
It’s a 30,000 dollar car.
What do you pay for your mortgage? $200
@@bwofficial1776 meanwhile they just keep putting policies in place to make gas more expensive. Idiots.
@@TedwardDrives I realize that. $30k still isn’t cheap though. Not everyone likes to be in debt for 20 years on a car note.
@@CJBMAGGOT94 Where are they handing out 20 year car loans?