I don't recommend buying a 2023 Bolt like I have. Well, to start with. You won't know what to do with that extra $10 to $20 thousand you will save buying that EV. Next, you will fill guilty everytime you pass a gas station. Oh, and you won't have the fun of spending $5 to $15 thousand more on a home charger. My Bolt charges on 110 and 220 outlets. The biggest drawback is seeing these poor car companies that want to sell you an expensive EV, crying that you didn't buy one. Finally, do you really want that 2023 Bolt that outperformed even a Tesla? See how guilty buying one will make you feel!!!!
Where on earth are you getting the cost of 5000-15000 for a home charger? I had a NEMA 14-50 outlet put in my garage for $250, picked up a Autel Maxicharger from Amazon for $459.
Picked up my 23 EUV I’m November 22. 17k free miles later and still loving it, saves needless miles on my truck and will extend the life of that by many years.
I was going to wait for the new Equinox EV but found out it will be made in Mexico so it would qualify for the tax credit. So I found a new 2023 Bolt EUV last week and now she is sitting in my garage.
I may trade in my Bolt for the newer one. With the problems GM has faced lately like the workers strike and moving EV releases later in 2024 I believe the new Bolt will be introduced in 2025 like at the LA Auto Show or the one in Detroit, but will actually go on sale in 2026. It seems highly unlikely that Bolts will be sold in 2025. Another gr8 video as usual. 🚙🇺🇸🔌🌩️
I am currently looking at gretting a 2023 Chevy Bolt EV as my first ev this week. Chevy is still offering to assist setting up a level 2 charger at my house and getting the tax break.
I bought a 2020 Bolt Premier that just had its battery replaced. My advice don't wait. There are some experts think that 2025 Bolt will be a no show. My 2020 Bolt Premier is the best car I ever own.
If I were in the market I would pick up a Bolt EUV for sure. But, my 2017 Volt is serving me well and I really like the car. Maybe in a couple years when the new Bolt EUV comes out it will be in my plans.
I bought a 2023 EUV because that's what the dealer had in stock, and my previous car had just got t-boned. With a decent insurance settlement and the tax rebate it was the proverbial offer I couldn't refuse. For anybody considering whether to go with the EV or EUV, note that the EUV has just enough room in the back--if you remove that false floor--for a full 17" spare tire+wheel to lay flat, and it's a perfect fit so it won't bounce around. I live in a remote rural environment with lots of dirt roads and sharp rocks, so having a real spare makes for real peace of mind.
I bough my 2023 Chevy Bolt last year because the design has been through its teething phase since production in 2016, and had some big problems that had to be solved in the pre 2023 models. The new Chevy Bolt coming out in 2025 or 2026 will have a totally new bleeding edge design and likely many problems. Once I have seen reviews and reports of predecessor years having gone through 100,000 miles and what problems they have, only then will I consider it. I want reliablity and minimal maintiance above all, I don't buy cars to try to resell it or worse fininace it 3 years later, instead I buy so I can have a car I can drive into the ground past 200,000 miles and get my money's worth.
I think I'd rather stick to my beloved 2019 Premier and wait for the newer Bolt to see if it's any better... IF they ever really roll it out as Mary Barra promised.
I have a 2023 bolt with 8000 miles. I wanted to sell but didn’t realize it depreciated so much in the year and a half I owned it. Not only that but the NYS tax incentive I would owe back . (800.00)Do you think the bolt will depreciate anymore than it has? 16,500 was the dealer offer. I’m not sure if I should just keep it or take the loss. I would never buy new again.
I’ve been researching to buy my first ever EV and your channel has been the best resource out there. The deal I’m looking at is for a new 2023 EUV PREMIER REDLINE for $28K. Think that’s a good deal?
Question? Since the Bolt has the slower charging speed is also the one with the less degradation in the battery pack when DC charge? By the way good content .
Don't do it. The battery and drive train in the 2023 Bolt is identical to the previous models with the same abysmal charging system. I have a 2020 Bolt, it is now winter, and I will not get better than 40 kW charging rates and it drops to about 12 kW between 70% and 80%. Unless you do all your charging at home and only drive around town or no further than 160 miles round trip (the most you will get in winter unless you use no heat in the cabin) in the winter, wait for other options with faster charging. By the time the new Bolt comes out there will be a lot of better options.
There is NOTHING that can be improved on my 2022 EUV PREMIER that would cause me to change which is why I think GM discontinued the model. If didn't get dated, out of style or become technically obsolete . . . it just achieved the pinnacle of perfection and had nowhere elsewhere to go. My advice, if a buyer finds a new or used one that suits, grab it. You can thank me later.
I'm looking at buying a used 2023 EUV LT from Hertz. Does anyone know which federal tax credit it qualifies for? At first I thought it was the $4k credit for used EVs, but then read the requirements for the $7.5K credit, and it seems like it qualifies too. Great video! Thanks for making them.
It won't qualify for the the $4k unless: a) it costs less than $25k and b) the model year (i.e., 2023) is 2 or more years older than the current calendar year.
Maybe I'm just hopeful, but I don't see why a NACS upgraded charging port/system can't be a thing for existing Bolt/Bolt EUV's in the next year from Chevrolet. If not, maybe sever years down the road from a 3rd party.
Musk has claimed that the robust Tesla charging infrastructure will be available to all EVs this year. I don't know if he's followed through on that yet, but it occurred to me that it would be wise to order a NACS DC fast-charge adapter for my 2023 EUV to enhance my charging options on the road. And there is one company already making them, called A2Z EV in Canada. They've just sent me email that mine's been shipped. So I guess they got the necessary clearance for it from Tesla. Note that this is not the same as the Tesla "destination charger" adapters already out there--that's only level 2.
@@KR-ll4dj hi, I'm a new Bolt EUV owner. What's the max amp for a destination charger with adapter vs the new one you are having shipped? Seems like Tesla has a good setup for chargers compared to the half dozen different companies out there, a long with the cheapest rates (35¢/kWh vs 42¢-52¢/kWh), as long as you don't idle at a charger of course.
I have been searching for a 2023 Bolt EUV but I am finding that no Chevy dealership near me is interested in getting one for me. I have said I will pay to have it transported and asked about dealer trades and have been ghosted by 5 different dealerships. Really upsetting. If you work at a dealership and know of a way I can get one to Denver I would greatly appreciate it as I hage bewn ready to move on one for over a month now. Thanks Metz
I am debating the EV or EUV. What is a good price for a 2023 Bolt EV 2LT? I hear the turning radius is tighter on the EV. My insurance would go up by $60 per month for a Bolt EV vs. my VW Golf R which is crazy.
I would say in the 24-25k range after the tax incentive is a good price. I find the turning radius perfectly adequate on the EUV as well, though i haven't directly compared them.
As you may know, Hertz is selling off their EV cars. I test drove a 2023 Bolt EUV LT with 11k asking 20k price tag. I would prefer the model with the sunroof, but I think I could live without it. My question is, any thoughts on buying an EV that was being used as a rental? Or if I do decide to buy it from Hertz, is there anything I should check before buying, or maybe just wait for the 2025? Thanks
I would just do a thorough walk around. Check for scratches, dings, issues with the carpet in the cargo area etc. people are unkind to loaner cars. Outside of that I don’t think there is anything wrong with buying from hertz
Would you say a 2022 EUV Premier from the GM buyback is a good buy? There's 3 in Louisville that's all priced the same with really low miles, but they were all buybacks from the battery recall (i'm assuming from the recall #).
Yes. Bc they will have either replaced the batteries if need be, or at the very least had the new software update that monitors your battery until it’s deemed safe to fully charge again. About 6200 miles
So Louis after your lease is up what will you be getting next? I may have mentioned this before on one of your videos but I bought a slightly used 2023 Premiere with S & S and SC 2700 miles for $31k OTD. It is my third Bolt ('17,20, and now the EUV) My dealer just bought all the Bolts EUVs from a dealer in Brunswick GA and they do not have any upcharges on their cars. I'm in the Atlanta metro. Hopefully GM will put the brake lights where they belong, paint the top portion of the rear bumper and connect the top rear bumper better to the car. I looked at a few EUV's and they all have a disconnect where the top of the rear bumper meets (or should meet) to the hatch area. Pretty poor build/design. Also, who knows how much the '25 Bolt will cost when it releases. Or the Equinox for that matter. Oh and they just received a Blazer EV. It looks good but like I said before, there's no way I'm driving a Chevy EV with the word Blazer on it! 😬🤪
Just read a review on the 2024 Blazer EV test drive in California which was a disaster, software crashed and was well over $40K. About to pick up my 23 Bolt EUV Red Line with leather for $29,775 (a few dealers are discounting last week of December, my favorite time to buy). So less than $23K after the $7.5K Fed tax credit was too good to pass up.
You need new friends. Of course they discourage you from buying because them you will have a ride oceans better than the POS they're probably driving. It's called jealousy, a human behavior older than the trees.
Not worth vehicle , this vehicle is good for a young boy just got license and 4 other kids age between 10-15 years space wise. still many things are manual, shaky when break at 55 mph, more plastic used to in its build. Butts will blast after sitting 2 hours in driver seat itself not sure other seats comfort. Low quality Bose speakers , suddenly increasing speed when you set adaptive cruise control ...etc .Except(infotainment,corgo space with down style) some features its more are less equal to a car worth of $15K-20K.
The only thing that I don't like is the next one will not have Apple CarPlay and Android auto. I think that's a huge mistake for Chevrolet to take that out
I don't recommend buying a 2023 Bolt like I have. Well, to start with. You won't know what to do with that extra $10 to $20 thousand you will save buying that EV. Next, you will fill guilty everytime you pass a gas station. Oh, and you won't have the fun of spending $5 to $15 thousand more on a home charger. My Bolt charges on 110 and 220 outlets. The biggest drawback is seeing these poor car companies that want to sell you an expensive EV, crying that you didn't buy one. Finally, do you really want that 2023 Bolt that outperformed even a Tesla? See how guilty buying one will make you feel!!!!
Where on earth are you getting the cost of 5000-15000 for a home charger? I had a NEMA 14-50 outlet put in my garage for $250, picked up a Autel Maxicharger from Amazon for $459.
I think John was being facetious
@mowcowbell I had a $500 coupon and it still cost $1200! You are talking to a tech designer who has a son that is an electrical engineer.
And Tesla doesn’t have CarPlay !
@@phil32757 not needed at all.
Picked up my 23 EUV I’m November 22. 17k free miles later and still loving it, saves needless miles on my truck and will extend the life of that by many years.
Always good advice not to buy unless you have to, but I would not buy the 2025 Bolt because GM needs a year or two to iron out the bugs.
Love my 23 Bolt especially the price I paid with the rebate
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I just bought a 2023 Bolt EV ....it only has 8000kms (4800 miles). It's in showroom condition.... Not a scratch anywhere. I love it ....
Awesome!
I was going to wait for the new Equinox EV but found out it will be made in Mexico so it would qualify for the tax credit. So I found a new 2023 Bolt EUV last week and now she is sitting in my garage.
I may trade in my Bolt for the newer one. With the problems GM has faced lately like the workers strike and moving EV releases later in 2024 I believe the new Bolt will be introduced in 2025 like at the LA Auto Show or the one in Detroit, but will actually go on sale in 2026. It seems highly unlikely that Bolts will be sold in 2025. Another gr8 video as usual. 🚙🇺🇸🔌🌩️
I am currently looking at gretting a 2023 Chevy Bolt EV as my first ev this week. Chevy is still offering to assist setting up a level 2 charger at my house and getting the tax break.
I bought a 2020 Bolt Premier that just had its battery replaced. My advice don't wait. There are some experts think that 2025 Bolt will be a no show. My 2020 Bolt Premier is the best car I ever own.
If I were in the market I would pick up a Bolt EUV for sure. But, my 2017 Volt is serving me well and I really like the car. Maybe in a couple years when the new Bolt EUV comes out it will be in my plans.
My Son has 49,000 miles on his 2023 Bolt Euv. , he loves it ,
I bought a 2023 EUV because that's what the dealer had in stock, and my previous car had just got t-boned. With a decent insurance settlement and the tax rebate it was the proverbial offer I couldn't refuse. For anybody considering whether to go with the EV or EUV, note that the EUV has just enough room in the back--if you remove that false floor--for a full 17" spare tire+wheel to lay flat, and it's a perfect fit so it won't bounce around. I live in a remote rural environment with lots of dirt roads and sharp rocks, so having a real spare makes for real peace of mind.
Great points!
Excellent video. This is exactly where I am at right now.
I bough my 2023 Chevy Bolt last year because the design has been through its teething phase since production in 2016, and had some big problems that had to be solved in the pre 2023 models. The new Chevy Bolt coming out in 2025 or 2026 will have a totally new bleeding edge design and likely many problems. Once I have seen reviews and reports of predecessor years having gone through 100,000 miles and what problems they have, only then will I consider it. I want reliablity and minimal maintiance above all, I don't buy cars to try to resell it or worse fininace it 3 years later, instead I buy so I can have a car I can drive into the ground past 200,000 miles and get my money's worth.
I think I'd rather stick to my beloved 2019 Premier and wait for the newer Bolt to see if it's any better... IF they ever really roll it out as Mary Barra promised.
I have a 2023 bolt with 8000 miles. I wanted to sell but didn’t realize it depreciated so much in the year and a half I owned it. Not only that but the NYS tax incentive I would owe back . (800.00)Do you think the bolt will depreciate anymore than it has? 16,500 was the dealer offer. I’m not sure if I should just keep it or take the loss. I would never buy new again.
I’ve been researching to buy my first ever EV and your channel has been the best resource out there. The deal I’m looking at is for a new 2023 EUV PREMIER REDLINE for $28K. Think that’s a good deal?
YES! I would snag that so quick. Such a great value and the perfect entry EV!
Thanks for the kind words, Nicholas!
28k after rebate?
No just yeah but HELL YEAH.
The 1st-gen Bolt is old tech now, but a great deal; I'm glad I got my '23 euv Lt.
Question? Since the Bolt has the slower charging speed is also the one with the less degradation in the battery pack when DC charge? By the way good content .
That’s an interesting theory. It would make sense. I’m not entirely sure though
Don't do it. The battery and drive train in the 2023 Bolt is identical to the previous models with the same abysmal charging system. I have a 2020 Bolt, it is now winter, and I will not get better than 40 kW charging rates and it drops to about 12 kW between 70% and 80%. Unless you do all your charging at home and only drive around town or no further than 160 miles round trip (the most you will get in winter unless you use no heat in the cabin) in the winter, wait for other options with faster charging. By the time the new Bolt comes out there will be a lot of better options.
There is NOTHING that can be improved on my 2022 EUV PREMIER that would cause me to change which is why I think GM discontinued the model. If didn't get dated, out of style or become technically obsolete . . . it just achieved the pinnacle of perfection and had nowhere elsewhere to go.
My advice, if a buyer finds a new or used one that suits, grab it. You can thank me later.
I'm looking at buying a used 2023 EUV LT from Hertz. Does anyone know which federal tax credit it qualifies for? At first I thought it was the $4k credit for used EVs, but then read the requirements for the $7.5K credit, and it seems like it qualifies too. Great video! Thanks for making them.
It won't qualify for the the $4k unless: a) it costs less than $25k and b) the model year (i.e., 2023) is 2 or more years older than the current calendar year.
I'd love to get the 25 model premier but I'm also interested in the 24 equinox ev 3L
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The 2025 Bolt should have the NACS charging, right? A huge advantage if travelling is a concern.
Yes. Will be huge especially with increased charging speeds
Maybe I'm just hopeful, but I don't see why a NACS upgraded charging port/system can't be a thing for existing Bolt/Bolt EUV's in the next year from Chevrolet. If not, maybe sever years down the road from a 3rd party.
Musk has claimed that the robust Tesla charging infrastructure will be available to all EVs this year. I don't know if he's followed through on that yet, but it occurred to me that it would be wise to order a NACS DC fast-charge adapter for my 2023 EUV to enhance my charging options on the road. And there is one company already making them, called A2Z EV in Canada. They've just sent me email that mine's been shipped. So I guess they got the necessary clearance for it from Tesla. Note that this is not the same as the Tesla "destination charger" adapters already out there--that's only level 2.
@@KR-ll4dj hi, I'm a new Bolt EUV owner. What's the max amp for a destination charger with adapter vs the new one you are having shipped? Seems like Tesla has a good setup for chargers compared to the half dozen different companies out there, a long with the cheapest rates (35¢/kWh vs 42¢-52¢/kWh), as long as you don't idle at a charger of course.
I don’t think the new Bolt will come out as a 2025 model but I’ve heard it will be a 2026, available in late 2025.
I have been searching for a 2023 Bolt EUV but I am finding that no Chevy dealership near me is interested in getting one for me. I have said I will pay to have it transported and asked about dealer trades and have been ghosted by 5 different dealerships. Really upsetting. If you work at a dealership and know of a way I can get one to Denver I would greatly appreciate it as I hage bewn ready to move on one for over a month now. Thanks Metz
Go online. Try Car gurus. It's how I found mine.
I am debating the EV or EUV. What is a good price for a 2023 Bolt EV 2LT? I hear the turning radius is tighter on the EV. My insurance would go up by $60 per month for a Bolt EV vs. my VW Golf R which is crazy.
I would say in the 24-25k range after the tax incentive is a good price. I find the turning radius perfectly adequate on the EUV as well, though i haven't directly compared them.
Shop insurance. Companies prices are different
As you may know, Hertz is selling off their EV cars. I test drove a 2023 Bolt EUV LT with 11k asking 20k price tag. I would prefer the model with the sunroof, but I think I could live without it. My question is, any thoughts on buying an EV that was being used as a rental? Or if I do decide to buy it from Hertz, is there anything I should check before buying, or maybe just wait for the 2025? Thanks
I would just do a thorough walk around. Check for scratches, dings, issues with the carpet in the cargo area etc. people are unkind to loaner cars. Outside of that I don’t think there is anything wrong with buying from hertz
Would you say a 2022 EUV Premier from the GM buyback is a good buy? There's 3 in Louisville that's all priced the same with really low miles, but they were all buybacks from the battery recall (i'm assuming from the recall #).
Yes. Bc they will have either replaced the batteries if need be, or at the very least had the new software update that monitors your battery until it’s deemed safe to fully charge again. About 6200 miles
J town, stand up!
Not everyone have a house.. or a charger .. charging outside is for someone with that scenario.
Correct
The 2025 won’t have Apple CarPlay
Unfortunately, true.
So Louis after your lease is up what will you be getting next? I may have mentioned this before on one of your videos but I bought a slightly used 2023 Premiere with S & S and SC 2700 miles for $31k OTD. It is my third Bolt ('17,20, and now the EUV) My dealer just bought all the Bolts EUVs from a dealer in Brunswick GA and they do not have any upcharges on their cars. I'm in the Atlanta metro. Hopefully GM will put the brake lights where they belong, paint the top portion of the rear bumper and connect the top rear bumper better to the car. I looked at a few EUV's and they all have a disconnect where the top of the rear bumper meets (or should meet) to the hatch area. Pretty poor build/design. Also, who knows how much the '25 Bolt will cost when it releases. Or the Equinox for that matter.
Oh and they just received a Blazer EV. It looks good but like I said before, there's no way I'm driving a Chevy EV with the word Blazer on it!
😬🤪
Just read a review on the 2024 Blazer EV test drive in California which was a disaster, software crashed and was well over $40K. About to pick up my 23 Bolt EUV Red Line with leather for $29,775 (a few dealers are discounting last week of December, my favorite time to buy). So less than $23K after the $7.5K Fed tax credit was too good to pass up.
Under 30 with leather? That's incredible. I am shopping in NY , on Long Island and not finding any deals. Where are you located? Thanks@@Captain_Aubie
@@robcomp Ft Payne, AL
@@Captain_Aubie That's about $4k off sticker. Incredible.
Most likely a Model Y or Model 3
But the new Bolt will not have android car nor CarPlay. Get the 2023 while you still can!
you should buy a model 3, not a bolt lol
a friends of mine completely regrets buying a Bolt. Cheaply made,
You need new friends. Of course they discourage you from buying because them you will have a ride oceans better than the POS they're probably driving. It's called jealousy, a human behavior older than the trees.
Not worth vehicle , this vehicle is good for a young boy just got license and 4 other kids age between 10-15 years space wise. still many things are manual, shaky when break at 55 mph, more plastic used to in its build. Butts will blast after sitting 2 hours in driver seat itself not sure other seats comfort. Low quality Bose speakers , suddenly increasing speed when you set adaptive cruise control ...etc .Except(infotainment,corgo space with down style) some features its more are less equal to a car worth of $15K-20K.
Obviously written by an individual without a measurable IQ.😮
The only thing that I don't like is the next one will not have Apple CarPlay and Android auto. I think that's a huge mistake for Chevrolet to take that out
You should wait and you should only buy when you absolutely need to. Then, buy a Tesla instead. No joke.