The Volt, I swear, was so advanced. I just recently drove the new Honda e and it's really nothing new except for more refined screens. The Volt was really very well made.
I like that too. There are so many cars today that I like the look of and then I see the interior and that stupid looking screen sticking up on top of the dash just turns me away from the car.
I'd rather have the Tesla 15 in. screen sticking out over the Bolt 10 in. buried any day. Great for maps, cameras, etc. Less squinting to see text when driving gives you only a spilt second to read.
The lowered price is a big deal. Getting closer and closer to the sub $25,000 mark, which will open up the whole Civic/Cruze/Corolla segment to EV competition.
@@creatineenjoyer7345 I'm sure you can get BMW/MB on thr cheap. Since the Bolt is assembled in Michigan, U.S.A. so the discounting is good and 2021 Bolts into US$18's!
Great review as always. Anyone looking for a new car should skip everyone else, and simply watch your reviews. So in depth. I don't think you missed anything.
The fact that you can get it serviced at your local Chevy dealer, and not ,in my case 6 hours away for the local Tesla dealer, is a winner in and of itself.
@@Nebula1701 And I think it's rather stupid this cars do it as well. I hope it's a trend that dies a horrible death as I think it's rather dangerous as we're used to seeing the taillights go on when we brake.
I like it but I am seriously concerned about the recent recall and buybacks of the 2017 - 2019 BOLTS. It demonstrates GM still has very serious quality issues.
The one pedal driving in the 2017 Bolt will hold you at a stoplight, but it seems that the brake lights turn off once you're stopped. So always put your foot on the brake while sitting at a light.
Chevrolet did a great job on the Bolt EUV & EV. It was a great idea to make a larger version of the Bolt EV. Finally, the Bolt EV received an update. I like the styling of both models, it has a sleek look. The Bolt EV is now more affordable. Great Job Chevrolet. GM is expanding Super Cruise to Chevrolet, Buick and GMC. Very excited for GM’s EV’s! Great review Sofyan!
@@Jag-leaper I meant if I was only allowed to pick one of two cars and those two were the only options, I’d choose the EUV. But honestly I prefer my 4 cylinder Camry.
They've done a good job improving the quality and looks, yet it needs more range and AWD to remain competitive. Also, I think some more color interior options would be nice.
Cheapest EV....longest range for most EV's and you want more range? Well with more range comes a bigger price tag, more weight for those extra batteries and let's face it...this is the perfect commute, around town vehicle. For the price there are no better options, at least for now.
Can you shift from Park to One Pedal directly? I just noticed the delete of the "sail" window near the A Pilar. Does the Bolt EV still have the "sail" window?
You like oil changes, belts and hoses, piston rings and the several thousand other fault point in an ICE. I'd rather just rotate tires, check brakes and coolant levels every once in a while
As a former gm car salesman the volt was amazing but it was killed to focus on battery only. The volt t shape battery system was about 900 ish pounds where the bolt was about 1000 ish pounds. To r&d a new system wouldn't meet gm goals of being 100% electric by 2035.
get it out on a really cool day and my 2020 has no issue ripping the front tires free, not as willingly as my 2017 volt, but it'll do it. Total swing and a miss on the fast charging front, i love the looks of the EUV, but if they don't significantly improve the fast charging speed by 2023 when my lease is up i'll be looking elsewhere. Miss too on no heat pump as well... the resistive heater is murder on the battery, cutting range up to half, making winter road trips mostly impossible for me. While AWD would be a nice option, not a must have. I had no issues romping through several inches of snow this winter. Heat pump and faster charging would be better upgrades that i'd rather pay for.
This an incredible value. 250 miles for under 34k. Self driving under 40k, no one else is able to do this, and these are no longer sold at a loss for GM. They are ahead of everyone but it’s just not as fun and sexy to point it out.
@@andrewmeehan6151 GM is either breaking even or selling at a small profit, with these cars. The Original Bolt sold at a loss for a long time. GM has gotten battery costs WAY down. If the cars sell at MSRP or close they will be profitable. I suspect incentives from GM though so probably just break even or make money from carbon credits offsetting sales of big trucks.
@@Icayn Tbh the only guys who will make money selling EVs probably are VW and maybe eventually Toyota. This is because of their high levels of vertical integration. Make no mistake, GM would be thrilled if Tesla went bankrupt, that's why they were on board with the Trump administration until just a month ago. And speaking of Tesla, those are sold at a loss too. GM outsources all of it's EV components which puts them at an enormous disadvatage compared to Tesla or VW. I do believe Tesla and Toyota will eventually be able to make money selling these but that could be years away.
No LED interior lighting? Dammit Chevy. Most of your cars have LED interior lighting. Why keep them halogen for the 2022 Bolt. But nice job on the Exterior lighting.
Nice review. Love the heated and cooled seats option. Charging is slower than the big guys however why would GM put all of their best tech (AWD, latest gen self driving tech etc) in their $5k cheaper than before Bolt's' leaving no incentive to buy the much more money making Cadillacs? "Marketing 101"
I prefer the styling on the new Bolt EV vs the EUV, but it's disappointing that the seats still aren't all that great. I guess my '17 Bolt EV will soldier on! Also, Chevy doesn't hasn't listed a tow rating for the new ones but my Bolt does great pulling my utility trailer and small boat.
I really dislike that Chevy followed the design ideas of some others and placed the turn signals in the bumpers instead of higher at eye level where everyone can actually see them activated which is actually safer since that’s where most drivers are looking for the drivers directional intentions.
@@XX-166 Japanese vehicles are sold in the US that is. See Out of Spec Motoring drive a Bolt following another in sunlight and you see how much brighter they are.
@@normt430 We are all aware Japanese cars are sold in the U. S. with obvious standards for each country which works for those specific people and the governmental agencies . It’s not about the brightness of a bulb it’s about the locations of the signals for overall safety.
I actually do like the front if the EV better with the connected headlights and fog lights. Chevy did a really great job. My biggest negatives are not frunk and I REALLY don't like that the brake lights/blinkers are so low on the back. Just doesn't seem safe and I don't see the point in having them so low. Just put them where they always are lol...
The most important thing to me is that Chevy designed their battery packs to be way safer then other EVs, Tesla for example. In a high speed accident, Bolt battery packs are much less likely to catch on fire. I believe they sacrificed some performance in favor of safety. Good call.
I'm glad Chevy stuck with it. Doing 0 to sixty in 2 sec. Is not important to me. But 0 to 60 in a reasonable manner with a longer range is what is interesting. Plus if you need something fixed you drive it there no waiting. Plus 7 hours charging time at home that's not bad. And things will only get better.
*I hope the seats go LOWER!* *I felt like I was sitting in a high chair in the previous model, seats were NOT sporty feeling at all.* Please GM give some RANGE to the seats!
The EUV is fine styling if you're embarrassed to be driving electric and want to look like every other gas vehicle with an engine under the hood. I see why people like it, because it's not different. I'm also really disappointed they didn't add more cargo room and instead added unnecessary leg room in the back. My son is 6 ft and easily fits in the regular Bolt although we could use more cargo space for groceries. In the end I see why they made the EUV look like all the rest. People like me will buy it for the features like the sunroof the Super Cruise etc. And people that don't want to stand out will buy it too.
@@bobfoss9446 I agree the EUV has more legroom, but the Bolt already had legroom for passengers well over 6 ft without touching the front seat, so now it gives people with a 44" inseam room to spread their legs. Also while the cargo room is technically larger in the regular Bolt, the cargo floor space is the same and the reduced cargo is really only in the fact the rear hatch is slightly slanted more in the EUV cutting a little over 1% of the volume out. And with the seats down it's only 0.17% smaller. Not something anyone would really notice or base a decision on (56.9 vs 57cu in).
I have a launch edition reserved. But I'll only complete the purchase if they reinstate the tax credit or Chevy discounts it $7,500. Otherwise there's better options for the price. But it looks great!
Same with the rear, with the blinkers in the bumper now. 19:30 you don't even expect the lights to light up there, we are used to looking at one taillight housing. But Kia/Hyundai started putting their sole lights like blinkers there (Audi has duplicates there) and now GM too.
@@richardnavratil9661 Doug Demuro has noted in several reviews that lighting feature is due to federal law requiring lights on non-movable panels rather than movable panels such as hatches. He has shown how some vehicles transition blinking lights from hatch to bumper when the hatch is being opened to meet the law while others just have them on the bumper all of the time.
According to GMs website the EUV starts at 34k there’s 3 comfort packages that top out at $3,085. (Heated/ventilated seats, parking sensors) There’s no mention of super cruise or panoramic sun roof Next trim up is $38,495. Now you have the option for Sun roof, premium audio and embedded navigation for $2500 Super cruise is $2200 for a total sticker price of $43,200 roughly the same price of a standard range model y. And $6000? more than a model 3. You’d get faster charging, more range, faster 0-60 a frunk, full glass roof comfier seats and ride, sentry mode. Just things to think about
Please test drive a bolt. They drive so darn good you will forget about the looks. IMO a bolt drives better then any luxury gas car. With 20 new electric vehicles coming out over the next few years I’d say gm is a great investment if you like stocks
Dorks rule! LOL. 2017 Bolt driver here with a love of wedge-shaped cars. Haha. I also prefer the more old-school front lights on the previous models. The skinny line with the split lights looks so Nissan Juke to me, and not super-modern. But hey, to each their own! Great review. 👍🏻
Wonder if they will change the warning chime?Noticed when started it up it had the old GM bong. Something about the looks of it doesn’t do it for me, and I usually like the looks of GM vehicles.
Hhmmmm... The seats may be a deal-breaker for me. I noticed the rear seat headroom is quite reduced with that sunroof. I just don't get how they do a half-baked improvement. Brake lights (small ones too) on the rear bumper??? The car has fairly nice taillights, you might as well use them for turn lights and brake lights! I'll seat and wait for the Ioniq 5. By the way, as always, a great review.
This is a very good EV It's about 50 miles and an AWD system away from being great Has the same range/performance as most Ford Mach-E's but at a lower price
Range will get better; Ford's Mach-E should have around 300. Personally, I'm glad AWD is not an option on the Bolt but if I got the GT Mach-E, it would be standard, but of course impact range.
Your "50 miles" doesn't matter to me, or a ton of other people. My '17 Bolt already has way more miles than I need even in winter. The big change will happen in two or so years when GM and others new battery tech arrives in cars that the non-rich can afford.
There is more cargo room in the EUV but the way the SAE Standards are it's measured from the axel up and the roof of the EUV slopes down at that point so it's not as tall. Thus the lower rating even tho it is still longer and can hold more cargo.
@@bobfoss9446 they are using the SAE numbers but the EUV actually has about 20% more cargo room. The SAE numbers are from above the axle to the roof. That’s where it is lowest on the EUV but the actual cargo room is larger.
As someone who just bought a leftover Kia Niro HEV, I can totally see myself driving the EUV in a couple years as my daily driver. I’d rather have something like the Mach-E, but price and practicality wise, the Bolt EUV will probably be easier to get ahold of, assuming something totally different doesn’t catch my eye by then.
Bolt euv he was driving is $43,490. If you want to spend less you lose sat nav ,sunroof, bose sound, and super cruise. And the price drops to $38,495. But if you opt for the base LT model, you'll get everything you expect in a base version of a chevy cruze. That's the $33,990 one.you don't even get basic safety features like blindspot monitoring/detection.
@@count783 the base Cruz didn't have a large touchscreen or (dual zone) automatic air conditioning, nor the second row space of the EUV. That said, no one pays sticker price for a Chevy. I pretty much guarantee they will be selling for at least $5k below sticker in Austin, Texas (where I'd be shopping) in the next year or two.
You can still grab a base tesla for $39k. It's rwd and 244 mile range but you don't lose any other features. That's what made me finally pull the trigger. It was a decision based on cost and equipment and the best combo offered at this point. Plus tesla didn't kill the EV1 like GM did.
I need about 400 miles before I’d want to buy an EV. I live in Vegas and hike in Death Valley every few weekends. 120ish there and just as far back. So I can make it to the park but then can’t drive at all if I want to make it back. Accounting for range loss using the AC and I’d be out of juice before I made it home.
@@NadeemAhmed-nv2br Those ranges are highly exaggerated especially from Tesla. It's been proven time and time again that Tesla's test cycles favor to be on the higher end when in reality it's not as much as they claim. Also that car is six figures, not really a comparison. I bet if you put a 90 or even 100kwh battery in one of these it can go a minimum of 450 miles seeing that people are exceeding 300 miles in city driving on the standard pack.
"When I finally parked it(Bolt) at my home charging station, it had gone 322 miles on a single charge. Not bad for a car rated at 238 miles per charge. Even more impressive was the fact that I didn't really try very hard to get that many miles out of it. I spent plenty of time in traffic, which helped, but there were a few sections that I was moving along at 65-70 mph as well. No matter how you look at it, 322 miles out of a Bolt is pretty impressive." - Ed Hellwig Edmund's
I live in Vegas too and I agree, but fortunately, my commutes are less than 50 miles a day. for the Death Valley trips, I'd rent a gas burner, but for 95% of driving, I'd use the EV.
Thanks for your detailed reviews! As a family guy, factors such as price, reliability, built quality, bigger size, and way better look than previous model make this car something to consider. Yes, sadly, the push to start, traditional key, way less tech (at least on the prototype), and way slower speed are probably factors most enthusiasts focus on, including myself. Does anyone know if the upcoming tax credits can somehow still be applied?
About time Chevy. For all the talk from M Barra regarding the billions in e-investments it seems like it has taken forever for them to upgrade the Bolt. Still seems like they’re behind the competition unfortunately. Cheaping out w/only one rear seat pocket and no rear seat vents. Kudos for Super Cruise.
The engine in the Volt only charges the battery during mountain mode...and then it only gives 20% to assist the car up a mountain. If the engine always charged the battery, the MPG would suffer greatly. That was not the mission of the car. It's meant to be plugged in to charge the battery.
GM wisely ditched the Volt to concentrate on EVs...especially since China is moving forward with EVs. The Volt is a great hybrid but it is still a gasoline vehicle...which is not in GM's plans.
GM does the data collection for adding new streets. I use to sell gm cars and on the older Cadillac ct6 with super cruise it got the the over the air updates for new roads. Keep in mind it requires a onstar subscription around $30 a month. The first 3 years are free for onstar.
@@Cakebattered The Mach E is eligible for a $7500 tax credit and various state credit's. Where I live after the tax credits the Mach E is cheaper. With 100kw charging, AWD and better range the Mach E is way ahead.
I have run out of gas a few times in my life, especially when I was younger. It shouldn't happen, but it does. What happens if someone runs out of power while on the highway?
Same as a breakdown. Call a flatbed to drop you off at the next charge point. But as you mentioned, running out of any fuel is entirely pilot error. But with an EV you don't have to go to a special place, you leave home every morning with a full tank having done nothing but sleep.
Running the battery down and running out of gas...what's the difference..I'm simply not following your line of thought, an EV goes into limp mode near the end so if anything the shut off is far less sudden and safer than an ICE car.
@@Montu4g63 When my friend ran out of gas a couple of months ago he called me up and asked me to bring him a can of gas. I went to the station, put three bucks worth in the can and brought it to him. Pretty simple. If you have AAA they will do the same for you. So, while running out of fuel shouldn't happen, it does happen. And I was just wondering how much of a hassle it would be with an EV.
@@Ktheodoss gotcha, your only gas can option is someone bring a generator and let it charge the car for a while LoL...but really just get it towed ..like you mentioned AAA or even the free road side that's included with so many new cars now in days
Not sure where you came up with the $31,000 base price for the EV. I checked with Chevrolets build it site and nowhere did I see 31,000 even after their 8500 discount.
@@dillonh321 rear passenger space, and more features including Pano roof, regular EV is a more budget hatch option, whereas EUV is a more premium option with SUV/Crossover look.
Why do SUV driving losers expect AWD in such a crappy car when you never even go offroading??? The most SUV people go off road is in grocery store lots & over curbs. Nobody demanding AWD does anything worth the additional cost & complexity if adding AWD!!
Perhaps Jeep was only the first to do it, but did not execute it the best. This design language can be found across GM’s global lineup though so something tells me this has been in the world for them. Bolt EUV certainly looks better than the first gen. Jeep Cherokee.
One big area of concern is NO Heat Pump for us winter climate drivers. Slow DC charging is unacceptable. I like the car but GM has missed a few important points. I like the push toward and electric future and here in Salt Lake City they are critical. Our air quality is unhealthy much of the year. My other car is Colorado 2.8L diesel. It's exhaust is cleaner than the intake air & its paid for.
I actually like the styling more than I did after seeing press photos. Have a much better sense of the size and proportions seeing you stand next to it
19:30 it seems that the different light modules surprised you in real driving, even after you specifically reviewed/commented on them. I don't understand this trend. Kia/Hyundai do it a ton on most their SUV models now (Audi on some of the Q7, but that's a secondary module). I think as drivers we've been used to look for lights etc in one spot/module, to split them is not great design. And now Chevy topped it with the dumb North American trend of brakelights/blinkers being one and the same in different housing than taillights. WHY?
the blue looks good and shows off the lines in the daylight, as such the choice is simple: if you want All-Season FWD PRACTICALITY...? buy the Bolt or the EUV. if you want TECH/LUXURY...? buy Tesla or Mach-E. however on your way to those dealers, just don't forget the B.M.W. mantra of "Bring-My-Wallet" (which is no big deal as both of those are also significantly cheaper than say...? a Taycan or Audi E-Tron).
Affordable? Maybe for people making $75K a year, but for the average guy that works a 9-5, no overtime and only 5 days a week, it’s hella expensive, idk why these things are like $18K in California but where I live in Georgia I can’t find them for below $28K Note: I am really only interested in the 2020-2022 models, the 2017-2019’s are still a bit iffy for my tastes
For the sake of clarity, heated seats come standard in the Model Y. Just no ventilation. I know you know that lol but the wording made it sounds like the Y had neither. I agree that's a nice feature to have and it definitely gives the EUV an advantage in hotter climates!
I have a 2020 Bolt, the inside of both the 2022 EV and EUV are almost exactly the same with the same electric motor and battery as mine. The only differences are external. In fact the EUV has less range and is slower 0-60.
Every comparison video I've seen between the bolt EV and the bolt EUV show both vehicles and they never really tell you which is which and they look so similar I can't tell which one they're talking about. It really should be more clear. Put one car on one side the other car on the other side and make sure you tell the listener which one you're looking at!
The regular Bolt is cheaper, more range, and slightly more cargo room. The more expensive EUV Bolt has a more curving roof line, giving less cargo space.
Redline Reviews made a slight error. According to Edmonds, there is one less cu ft of cargo space in the larger Bolt, due to its roof style. Also, unfortunately, the range is less as the battery is the same size but the vehicle is heavier. Finally, it cost more than the regular Bolt.
The range is only about 8 miles difference which can be made up in driving, and the Bolt typically exceeds EPA rating anyway. It only starts at $2K more.
Lol they top off where competitors start. I'm super cruise is 2200 option a bose sound system with sat nav cost 2400. I get auto pilot, premium sound, 12 way power adjustable driver and passenger seat, all glass roof, 15" infotainment Memory settings for the driver's profile.
Wish this launch included a proper 3rd gen Volt (RIP), but I'm really happy with what they did here. Cheaper EVs that aren't cheaply made are needed.
The 2021 Bolt is down in the $18's!!
THAT part! And wish they made the Bolt EUV in an AWD dual motor version as well (with towing capacity!)
The Volt, I swear, was so advanced. I just recently drove the new Honda e and it's really nothing new except for more refined screens. The Volt was really very well made.
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@@mike_t_007 The 0lbs "official" towing capacity is a disgrace. I guess you gotta sell some overpriced 15mpg Silverados...
And the screen is integrated into the dash! Well done!
I like that too. There are so many cars today that I like the look of and then I see the interior and that stupid looking screen sticking up on top of the dash just turns me away from the car.
Yes...no ugly dust-catching tablet stuck on the dashboard. My 2017 Bolt had a nice, integrated screen too.
I'd rather have the Tesla 15 in. screen sticking out over the Bolt 10 in. buried any day. Great for maps, cameras, etc. Less squinting to see text when driving gives you only a spilt second to read.
Very underrated feature lol. Hate the glued on iPad look
@@bobfoss9446 lol
The lowered price is a big deal. Getting closer and closer to the sub $25,000 mark, which will open up the whole Civic/Cruze/Corolla segment to EV competition.
That's when things will get exciting! At least for the folks that can reliably recharge when they need to.
Tesla will probably get there first. Model 2
The 2021 Bolt is already below $19K. How low do you think it should go?
@@normt430 depends where you are from. Where im from the Bolt is 24 000 euro...
@@creatineenjoyer7345 I'm sure you can get BMW/MB on thr cheap. Since the Bolt is assembled in Michigan, U.S.A. so the discounting is good and 2021 Bolts into US$18's!
Great review as always. Anyone looking for a new car should skip everyone else, and simply watch your reviews. So in depth. I don't think you missed anything.
EUV looks modern and interesting. Also less dorky. GM did a good job here.
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The reviewer did a better noticeable job in my view. He stated the range right on the thumbnail.
The fact that you can get it serviced at your local Chevy dealer, and not ,in my case 6 hours away for the local Tesla dealer, is a winner in and of itself.
LOL...in three years my Bolt "service" was tire rotation, and an exterior wash. There is really very little service compared to a gas burner.
@@bobfoss9446 but, if something went wrong, it was at least local.
The regular Bolt does offer a camera in the rear view mirror as they always have. I have a 2017 Premier with this feature that I love.
That is the best feature I found on my 2017 Bolt. I have two greyhounds that block my view, and the camera always came in handy.
It was only offered in the premier to be clear
I average 310 in my 2019 EV unless I use the heater, then it drops considerably. I am driving in L, and getting all the regen I can gain.
At least they are not stupid enough to name it camaro.
“ No Mary, we can’t call it the Camaro EUV”
*replaces* the camaro
Hold on, I'm sure an electric Camaro will arrive at some point. Or they'll just drop that name.
Ford...
I can't compete with mustang mach e. Two cars aren't the same because they both use gas. When they both use a battery instead doesn't mean same thing
Not my cup of tea by a long shot, but this one does look tons better that the old model inside and out..
Definitely looks a ton better now.
Prefer the taillights of the prev gen. Kind of retarded how the taillights only work as a light and not as a brake light.
@@naughtysauce4323 The Bolt isn't the only one that does this. I've seen several other small CUVs from other manufactures do the same.
@@Nebula1701 And I think it's rather stupid this cars do it as well. I hope it's a trend that dies a horrible death as I think it's rather dangerous as we're used to seeing the taillights go on when we brake.
I like it but I am seriously concerned about the recent recall and buybacks of the 2017 - 2019 BOLTS. It demonstrates GM still has very serious quality issues.
The one pedal driving in the 2017 Bolt will hold you at a stoplight, but it seems that the brake lights turn off once you're stopped. So always put your foot on the brake while sitting at a light.
I rarely make long trips - especially now. That much range would do me fine for the 65 mile trip to the nearest large city and back.
Even on standard 120V household electricity, I recouped over 60 miles overnight, so it would do well. (4 miles per hour is the standard gain on 120V)
Chevrolet did a great job on the Bolt EUV & EV. It was a great idea to make a larger version of the Bolt EV. Finally, the Bolt EV received an update. I like the styling of both models, it has a sleek look. The Bolt EV is now more affordable. Great Job Chevrolet. GM is expanding Super Cruise to Chevrolet, Buick and GMC. Very excited for GM’s EV’s! Great review Sofyan!
Between the two cars, I'd choose the Bolt EUV.
Same here. I do want to see the Ioniq 5 and some of the other EVs coming out.
Nice car....
Between the two cars.....I'll walk 🚶♂️
@@Jag-leaper I meant if I was only allowed to pick one of two cars and those two were the only options, I’d choose the EUV. But honestly I prefer my 4 cylinder Camry.
@@bradleymeyer9775 4 cyl Camry's are awesome
I honestly don't understand why you don't have 5X more subscribers. You've been the best car reviewer for very long!
Not to discredit anyone here, but my favorite is savagegeese for the camera work.
They've done a good job improving the quality and looks, yet it needs more range and AWD to remain competitive. Also, I think some more color interior options would be nice.
No it doesn't.
Most EV commuters may not need or want AWD. I know here in the desert, many dealers only special order AWD as it is not popular here with many.
Cheapest EV....longest range for most EV's and you want more range? Well with more range comes a bigger price tag, more weight for those extra batteries and let's face it...this is the perfect commute, around town vehicle. For the price there are no better options, at least for now.
Can you shift from Park to One Pedal directly?
I just noticed the delete of the "sail" window near the A Pilar. Does the Bolt EV still have the "sail" window?
A non-powered rear tailgate is a HUGE bonus to me. I can open one manually 5x faster than any electric tailgate.
Good review as usual, but it was annoying not having both the Bolt EV & EUV facing the same way for comparisons.
Seeing supercruise in action is pretty awesome. Definitely a very good selling point.
Have you seen autopilot?
@@count783 autopilot requires a hand on the wheel
@@xchamp1442 technically it requires mild steering input every so often. You don't have to out your hands on the wheel at all times.
@@count783 At what price again?
RIP Volt!!! I wish they still made it!
You like oil changes, belts and hoses, piston rings and the several thousand other fault point in an ICE. I'd rather just rotate tires, check brakes and coolant levels every once in a while
We love our Cadillac CT6 plug-in with Voltec. We go months without using gas and 3,000 miles on a tank!
The Volt was a great hybrid, but GM saw the handwriting on the wall, and decided to go with pure electric rather than a gas/electric car.
As a former gm car salesman the volt was amazing but it was killed to focus on battery only. The volt t shape battery system was about 900 ish pounds where the bolt was about 1000 ish pounds. To r&d a new system wouldn't meet gm goals of being 100% electric by 2035.
get it out on a really cool day and my 2020 has no issue ripping the front tires free, not as willingly as my 2017 volt, but it'll do it.
Total swing and a miss on the fast charging front, i love the looks of the EUV, but if they don't significantly improve the fast charging speed by 2023 when my lease is up i'll be looking elsewhere. Miss too on no heat pump as well... the resistive heater is murder on the battery, cutting range up to half, making winter road trips mostly impossible for me.
While AWD would be a nice option, not a must have. I had no issues romping through several inches of snow this winter. Heat pump and faster charging would be better upgrades that i'd rather pay for.
ppl whining at hyundai/kia about putting singal lights so low, chevy is putting the break lights down there lol.
Rear head room on the EUV looked tight. He was just about rubbing his head on the ceiling and he is relatively short.
It is...one less cu ft than the regular Bolt, plus less range, but more expensive.
Excellent review. We just ordered a 22 launch edition . Your comments were very helpful and informative. Thanks
The wave of ev is heading our way 🌊🌊
This an incredible value. 250 miles for under 34k. Self driving under 40k, no one else is able to do this, and these are no longer sold at a loss for GM. They are ahead of everyone but it’s just not as fun and sexy to point it out.
It's an ok value they finally doing something with evs
@@Computerlegacy well, I mean for an EV
These are sold at a loss usually
@@andrewmeehan6151 GM is either breaking even or selling at a small profit, with these cars. The Original Bolt sold at a loss for a long time. GM has gotten battery costs WAY down. If the cars sell at MSRP or close they will be profitable. I suspect incentives from GM though so probably just break even or make money from carbon credits offsetting sales of big trucks.
@@Icayn Tbh the only guys who will make money selling EVs probably are VW and maybe eventually Toyota. This is because of their high levels of vertical integration. Make no mistake, GM would be thrilled if Tesla went bankrupt, that's why they were on board with the Trump administration until just a month ago. And speaking of Tesla, those are sold at a loss too. GM outsources all of it's EV components which puts them at an enormous disadvatage compared to Tesla or VW. I do believe Tesla and Toyota will eventually be able to make money selling these but that could be years away.
Can't wait to get bolt euv premiere for 17k used in 2025. 😁
So true. I do the same.
The 2021 Bolt is already in the $18's on autotrader.
Hell yeah. I'm waiting for the stop sale to be lifted so I can get a first Gen right now for $13k
Yes, and you'll still have a 5 year warranty on the batteries (8 years total).
Or lease a brand new 2020 bolt for like $200mo w nothing down
suggest you talking about how golf bag fit in when you introduce any car.
No LED interior lighting? Dammit Chevy. Most of your cars have LED interior lighting. Why keep them halogen for the 2022 Bolt. But nice job on the Exterior lighting.
Nice review. Love the heated and cooled seats option. Charging is slower than the big guys however why would GM put all of their best tech (AWD, latest gen self driving tech etc) in their $5k cheaper than before Bolt's' leaving no incentive to buy the much more money making Cadillacs? "Marketing 101"
The 2021 is crazy priced with discounting to $19K!
I prefer the styling on the new Bolt EV vs the EUV, but it's disappointing that the seats still aren't all that great. I guess my '17 Bolt EV will soldier on! Also, Chevy doesn't hasn't listed a tow rating for the new ones but my Bolt does great pulling my utility trailer and small boat.
I really dislike that Chevy followed the design ideas of some others and placed the turn signals in the bumpers instead of higher at eye level where everyone can actually see them activated which is actually safer since that’s where most drivers are looking for the drivers directional intentions.
Allot of Japanese turn signal housing bubble outward and washed out by the sun.
@@normt430 that may be great for Japan but not for the U. S.
@@XX-166 Japanese vehicles are sold in the US that is. See Out of Spec Motoring drive a Bolt following another in sunlight and you see how much brighter they are.
@@normt430 We are all aware Japanese cars are sold in the U. S. with obvious standards for each country which works for those specific people and the governmental agencies . It’s not about the brightness of a bulb it’s about the locations of the signals for overall safety.
@@XX-166 Bolt still has 3rd mounted light up high.
Want to see the almost twin to the Bolt? Search Buick Velite.
I actually do like the front if the EV better with the connected headlights and fog lights.
Chevy did a really great job. My biggest negatives are not frunk and I REALLY don't like that the brake lights/blinkers are so low on the back. Just doesn't seem safe and I don't see the point in having them so low. Just put them where they always are lol...
Apparently the back in euv is bigger but the standard measurement is from wheel up which makes euv seem smaller
Only cargo area.
The brake lights down low looks like a safety issue.
I’m liking the size on this. I don’t really want to go back to the big Pathfinder SUV. And we get to keep our Northern Lights viewing roof!
🧑🏼🎄 45F is springtime in Anchorage Alaska… I just laughed out loud when you said it was cold
The most important thing to me is that Chevy designed their battery packs to be way safer then other EVs, Tesla for example. In a high speed accident, Bolt battery packs are much less likely to catch on fire. I believe they sacrificed some performance in favor of safety. Good call.
I want to challenge all you "Redline Reviewers" to give this video a thumbs 👍🏾up!!! Sofyan gives us the best reviews!!
Are you his mother?
@@rzu7120 no.
How can they not have improved the DC fast charging? Neither of these things can go on long trips at 55KW max charging...
Not what it's made for. This is an affordable EV that's still riding on the prev gen platform with a new shell.
No one can charge faster or go +300 miles than a2021 Bolt at $18K range on cars dot com.
Nice review. I'll consider it as I wait for the Subaru electric at the end of the year.
I'm glad Chevy stuck with it. Doing 0 to sixty in 2 sec. Is not important to me. But 0 to 60 in a reasonable manner with a longer range is what is interesting. Plus if you need something fixed you drive it there no waiting. Plus 7 hours charging time at home that's not bad. And things will only get better.
*I hope the seats go LOWER!* *I felt like I was sitting in a high chair in the previous model, seats were NOT sporty feeling at all.* Please GM give some RANGE to the seats!
Yup the seats in the old Bolt are what kept us from buying one. To high and to narrow. Hopefully this is fixed now.
@@fvvfvbbbb i wish some video would comment on that. People get mad at me for speaking this truth, but the fact is not everyone is 5'2"!
I've heard this before and agree and i'm a midsized woman. I felt like a white knuckler in those super high seats.
Edmund's eked out 321 miles and still had some juice remaining.
The EUV is fine styling if you're embarrassed to be driving electric and want to look like every other gas vehicle with an engine under the hood. I see why people like it, because it's not different. I'm also really disappointed they didn't add more cargo room and instead added unnecessary leg room in the back. My son is 6 ft and easily fits in the regular Bolt although we could use more cargo space for groceries. In the end I see why they made the EUV look like all the rest. People like me will buy it for the features like the sunroof the Super Cruise etc. And people that don't want to stand out will buy it too.
With my two dogs, I'd hold out for the regular Bolt, as it has a bit more cargo room than the EUV, but the EUV has better legroom for rear passengers.
@@bobfoss9446 I agree the EUV has more legroom, but the Bolt already had legroom for passengers well over 6 ft without touching the front seat, so now it gives people with a 44" inseam room to spread their legs. Also while the cargo room is technically larger in the regular Bolt, the cargo floor space is the same and the reduced cargo is really only in the fact the rear hatch is slightly slanted more in the EUV cutting a little over 1% of the volume out. And with the seats down it's only 0.17% smaller. Not something anyone would really notice or base a decision on (56.9 vs 57cu in).
I have a launch edition reserved. But I'll only complete the purchase if they reinstate the tax credit or Chevy discounts it $7,500. Otherwise there's better options for the price. But it looks great!
the normal Bolt's single peice headlight assembly must be expensive af to replace.. even w a minor fender bender
Many cars are like that now, can be up to $2000 for a module in a lot of different vehicles, and you have to remove most of the front to do it.
Same with the rear, with the blinkers in the bumper now. 19:30 you don't even expect the lights to light up there, we are used to looking at one taillight housing. But Kia/Hyundai started putting their sole lights like blinkers there (Audi has duplicates there) and now GM too.
@@richardnavratil9661 Doug Demuro has noted in several reviews that lighting feature is due to federal law requiring lights on non-movable panels rather than movable panels such as hatches. He has shown how some vehicles transition blinking lights from hatch to bumper when the hatch is being opened to meet the law while others just have them on the bumper all of the time.
@@kbklc528 It's just the brake lights that can't be on the opening piece.
According to GMs website the EUV starts at 34k there’s 3 comfort packages that top out at $3,085. (Heated/ventilated seats, parking sensors) There’s no mention of super cruise or panoramic sun roof
Next trim up is $38,495. Now you have the option for Sun roof, premium audio and embedded navigation for $2500
Super cruise is $2200 for a total sticker price of $43,200 roughly the same price of a standard range model y. And $6000? more than a model 3.
You’d get faster charging, more range, faster 0-60 a frunk, full glass roof comfier seats and ride, sentry mode.
Just things to think about
Please test drive a bolt. They drive so darn good you will forget about the looks. IMO a bolt drives better then any luxury gas car. With 20 new electric vehicles coming out over the next few years I’d say gm is a great investment if you like stocks
Dorks rule! LOL. 2017 Bolt driver here with a love of wedge-shaped cars. Haha. I also prefer the more old-school front lights on the previous models. The skinny line with the split lights looks so Nissan Juke to me, and not super-modern. But hey, to each their own! Great review. 👍🏻
I agree prefer the front and back on the old model but I love the updated interior.
The Bolt EUV is so much better. I'm not really a GM fan but the price makes it very intriguing.
For some it will be. Some will prefer the advantages of the regular Bolt.
What is the best used 2017 - 2019 AWD sporty sedan or coupe under $40k. I am looking for best bang for your buck with automatic transmission.
Hope they launch a all wheel drive option.
Wonder if they will change the warning chime?Noticed when started it up it had the old GM bong. Something about the looks of it doesn’t do it for me, and I usually like the looks of GM vehicles.
Do you recommend buying one, Sofyan? Know anyone with one? I wonder if insurance skyrockets like it does with a Tesla?
I much prefer the look of the basic Bolt, as it gets to the hi-tech Eurohatch look.
With some SS badging, better tires, and it's own "Ludicrous mode" it could really shake up the Hot Hatch category.
Chevy should make a electric version of the blazer
Hhmmmm... The seats may be a deal-breaker for me. I noticed the rear seat headroom is quite reduced with that sunroof. I just don't get how they do a half-baked improvement. Brake lights (small ones too) on the rear bumper??? The car has fairly nice taillights, you might as well use them for turn lights and brake lights! I'll seat and wait for the Ioniq 5. By the way, as always, a great review.
Wait for the Nissan Ariya.
This is a very good EV
It's about 50 miles and an AWD system away from being great
Has the same range/performance as most Ford Mach-E's but at a lower price
Range will get better; Ford's Mach-E should have around 300. Personally, I'm glad AWD is not an option on the Bolt but if I got the GT Mach-E, it would be standard, but of course impact range.
Your "50 miles" doesn't matter to me, or a ton of other people. My '17 Bolt already has way more miles than I need even in winter. The big change will happen in two or so years when GM and others new battery tech arrives in cars that the non-rich can afford.
@@davidmccarthy6061 Whatever helps you sleep at night. Don't speak for other people.
There is more cargo room in the EUV but the way the SAE Standards are it's measured from the axel up and the roof of the EUV slopes down at that point so it's not as tall. Thus the lower rating even tho it is still longer and can hold more cargo.
Edmonds says the EUV has 1 cu ft less cargo room than the regular Bolt, and less range. But the EUV has more rear passenger legroom.
@@bobfoss9446 they are using the SAE numbers but the EUV actually has about 20% more cargo room. The SAE numbers are from above the axle to the roof. That’s where it is lowest on the EUV but the actual cargo room is larger.
As someone who just bought a leftover Kia Niro HEV, I can totally see myself driving the EUV in a couple years as my daily driver. I’d rather have something like the Mach-E, but price and practicality wise, the Bolt EUV will probably be easier to get ahold of, assuming something totally different doesn’t catch my eye by then.
Bolt euv he was driving is $43,490. If you want to spend less you lose sat nav ,sunroof, bose sound, and super cruise. And the price drops to $38,495. But if you opt for the base LT model, you'll get everything you expect in a base version of a chevy cruze. That's the $33,990 one.you don't even get basic safety features like blindspot monitoring/detection.
@@count783 the base Cruz didn't have a large touchscreen or (dual zone) automatic air conditioning, nor the second row space of the EUV. That said, no one pays sticker price for a Chevy. I pretty much guarantee they will be selling for at least $5k below sticker in Austin, Texas (where I'd be shopping) in the next year or two.
You can still grab a base tesla for $39k. It's rwd and 244 mile range but you don't lose any other features. That's what made me finally pull the trigger. It was a decision based on cost and equipment and the best combo offered at this point. Plus tesla didn't kill the EV1 like GM did.
@@sgregorybird bro where can I get a zl1 or c8 below sticker?
@@count783 who can complain about 2021 Bolt for $19K.
Recognized the area you were driving in. Rt. 46 to Rt. 80 in NJ. How often do you test cars in NJ?
when will these be available to buy?
Really thorough review. Thanks Sofyan.
I need about 400 miles before I’d want to buy an EV. I live in Vegas and hike in Death Valley every few weekends. 120ish there and just as far back. So I can make it to the park but then can’t drive at all if I want to make it back. Accounting for range loss using the AC and I’d be out of juice before I made it home.
Then an EV isn't for you my dude. Stick to hybrids until the tech gets better.
@@naughtysauce4323 plaid+
@@NadeemAhmed-nv2br Those ranges are highly exaggerated especially from Tesla. It's been proven time and time again that Tesla's test cycles favor to be on the higher end when in reality it's not as much as they claim. Also that car is six figures, not really a comparison. I bet if you put a 90 or even 100kwh battery in one of these it can go a minimum of 450 miles seeing that people are exceeding 300 miles in city driving on the standard pack.
"When I finally parked it(Bolt) at my home charging station, it had gone 322 miles on a single charge. Not bad for a car rated at 238 miles per charge. Even more impressive was the fact that I didn't really try very hard to get that many miles out of it. I spent plenty of time in traffic, which helped, but there were a few sections that I was moving along at 65-70 mph as well. No matter how you look at it, 322 miles out of a Bolt is pretty impressive." - Ed Hellwig Edmund's
I live in Vegas too and I agree, but fortunately, my commutes are less than 50 miles a day. for the Death Valley trips, I'd rent a gas burner, but for 95% of driving, I'd use the EV.
Thanks for your detailed reviews! As a family guy, factors such as price, reliability, built quality, bigger size, and way better look than previous model make this car something to consider. Yes, sadly, the push to start, traditional key, way less tech (at least on the prototype), and way slower speed are probably factors most enthusiasts focus on, including myself. Does anyone know if the upcoming tax credits can somehow still be applied?
About time Chevy. For all the talk from M Barra regarding the billions in e-investments it seems like it has taken forever for them to upgrade the Bolt. Still seems like they’re behind the competition unfortunately. Cheaping out w/only one rear seat pocket and no rear seat vents. Kudos for Super Cruise.
This is just a refresh for now. Thr kicker is these are well below $20K for a 2021 Bolt.
I like the idea of the Bolt EUV, but I still think the Volt platform is so much better! Having an engine to charge the battery is amazing!
The engine in the Volt only charges the battery during mountain mode...and then it only gives 20% to assist the car up a mountain. If the engine always charged the battery, the MPG would suffer greatly. That was not the mission of the car. It's meant to be plugged in to charge the battery.
@@sammy169169169 Thanks for the info! I’m surprised they didn’t go a step further. Sounds like a hybrid might be better in colder climates!
GM wisely ditched the Volt to concentrate on EVs...especially since China is moving forward with EVs. The Volt is a great hybrid but it is still a gasoline vehicle...which is not in GM's plans.
@@bobfoss9446 Thanks for input, it sounds like EV’S are the future! Now, I just have to get away from this cold climate!
Will the Super cruise update itself and add more eligible roads as it collects more data?
GM does the data collection for adding new streets. I use to sell gm cars and on the older Cadillac ct6 with super cruise it got the the over the air updates for new roads. Keep in mind it requires a onstar subscription around $30 a month. The first 3 years are free for onstar.
- This Chevy is going to sell a lot of Mach-E's.
Exactly.
Not a Mach-E competitor
I highly doubt folks will look at the EUV, then say, "Nah, I'm gonna spend an extra $8k"
@@Cakebattered The Mach E is eligible for a $7500 tax credit and various state credit's. Where I live after the tax credits the Mach E is cheaper. With 100kw charging, AWD and better range the Mach E is way ahead.
@@RezandJen Chevy gives huge manufacturers discounts on bolts/
I have run out of gas a few times in my life, especially when I was younger. It shouldn't happen, but it does. What happens if someone runs out of power while on the highway?
Same as a breakdown. Call a flatbed to drop you off at the next charge point. But as you mentioned, running out of any fuel is entirely pilot error. But with an EV you don't have to go to a special place, you leave home every morning with a full tank having done nothing but sleep.
Running the battery down and running out of gas...what's the difference..I'm simply not following your line of thought, an EV goes into limp mode near the end so if anything the shut off is far less sudden and safer than an ICE car.
@@Montu4g63 When my friend ran out of gas a couple of months ago he called me up and asked me to bring him a can of gas. I went to the station, put three bucks worth in the can and brought it to him. Pretty simple. If you have AAA they will do the same for you. So, while running out of fuel shouldn't happen, it does happen. And I was just wondering how much of a hassle it would be with an EV.
@@Ktheodoss gotcha, your only gas can option is someone bring a generator and let it charge the car for a while LoL...but really just get it towed ..like you mentioned AAA or even the free road side that's included with so many new cars now in days
It goes to a crawl mode and then you will know!
Not sure where you came up with the $31,000 base price for the EV. I checked with Chevrolets build it site and nowhere did I see 31,000 even after their 8500 discount.
Or get a 2021 Bolt on autotrader for less than $19K!
Here in Atlanta, Rick Hendrick has an LT bolt with unlisted miles, 2020 year, just under $20,000 on AutoTrader.
@@yahtzeejimbob that is crazy good deal for almost 300 miles of range.
Is it AWD? If not, it should be labeled as a hatchback instead of crossover. I’ll watch the full video later to see more about it.
it isn't. I believe Chevy came out with a statement that they don't believe an Suv needs to have AWD to be labeled an SUV. AWD would be nice though.
@@gaelguilloteau3179
Then what is the actual difference between the bolt and bolt euv other than the headlights?
@@dillonh321 rear passenger space, and more features including Pano roof, regular EV is a more budget hatch option, whereas EUV is a more premium option with SUV/Crossover look.
Why do SUV driving losers expect AWD in such a crappy car when you never even go offroading??? The most SUV people go off road is in grocery store lots & over curbs. Nobody demanding AWD does anything worth the additional cost & complexity if adding AWD!!
The ID.4 review coming soon?
He previewed it a few months ago...
Yup! It will go live on Weds or Thursday!
I like the look of both but lean towards smaller cars that have fold down back seats to increase cargo room. Would provably get the EV.
Lol the only thing I like about it is the super cruise feature.
Now that Honda and GM are partnering together for awhile, here's to Honda bringing the Fit back as an EV using the Bolt as a template.
How does the car know if you're looking out on the road behind the shades?
I used to live near that airport. Redline review your in Fairfield NJ
Why the old GM chime? Lol I hope that's not final because the old GM chime sounds sooo dated.
I find it funny that when Jeep finally removed the ugly two level headlights on the Cherokee, everyone else is putting them on all of their cars.
Perhaps Jeep was only the first to do it, but did not execute it the best. This design language can be found across GM’s global lineup though so something tells me this has been in the world for them. Bolt EUV certainly looks better than the first gen. Jeep Cherokee.
One big area of concern is NO Heat Pump for us winter climate drivers. Slow DC charging is unacceptable. I like the car but GM has missed a few important points. I like the push toward and electric future and here in Salt Lake City they are critical. Our air quality is unhealthy much of the year. My other car is Colorado 2.8L diesel. It's exhaust is cleaner than the intake air & its paid for.
Heat pumps get less efficient as thr temperature drops and would have been useless in Ohio this winter. That is until they don't work in bitter cold.
It's two inched shorter than my Focus hatchback. Should be easy to park.
I actually like the styling more than I did after seeing press photos. Have a much better sense of the size and proportions seeing you stand next to it
19:30 it seems that the different light modules surprised you in real driving, even after you specifically reviewed/commented on them. I don't understand this trend. Kia/Hyundai do it a ton on most their SUV models now (Audi on some of the Q7, but that's a secondary module). I think as drivers we've been used to look for lights etc in one spot/module, to split them is not great design. And now Chevy topped it with the dumb North American trend of brakelights/blinkers being one and the same in different housing than taillights. WHY?
great review ... i will def test drive the car around september 2021
Thanks for the early look & info.
the blue looks good and shows off the lines in the daylight, as such the choice is simple: if you want All-Season FWD PRACTICALITY...? buy the Bolt or the EUV. if you want TECH/LUXURY...? buy Tesla or Mach-E. however on your way to those dealers, just don't forget the B.M.W. mantra of "Bring-My-Wallet" (which is no big deal as both of those are also significantly cheaper than say...? a Taycan or Audi E-Tron).
Wonder how quick they will catch fire?
So the Ford Mustang Mach-E has been shortened to just “Ford Mach-E”? I guess even reviewers have their preferences regarding the nameplate.
True. But it seems with reservations pretty full, they'll do well with this second "revolutionary" Mustang.
i was excited when isaw the preview of this.. but eh.... thanks for the in-depth look
Affordable? Maybe for people making $75K a year, but for the average guy that works a 9-5, no overtime and only 5 days a week, it’s hella expensive, idk why these things are like $18K in California but where I live in Georgia I can’t find them for below $28K
Note: I am really only interested in the 2020-2022 models, the 2017-2019’s are still a bit iffy for my tastes
For the sake of clarity, heated seats come standard in the Model Y. Just no ventilation. I know you know that lol but the wording made it sounds like the Y had neither.
I agree that's a nice feature to have and it definitely gives the EUV an advantage in hotter climates!
I have a 2020 Bolt, the inside of both the 2022 EV and EUV are almost exactly the same with the same electric motor and battery as mine. The only differences are external. In fact the EUV has less range and is slower 0-60.
This is my top EV choice. Wish our congress got their shit together and continued with the credit so these cars get into the civic and Corolla ranges.
“It’s a GM, it’s ok, you get a pass” 😂
And that was the last GM Sofyan was ever allowed to review. I kid.
I wish Sofyan was unbiased.
I think it was because it was an American car and they're not used to testing them
I like the dorky one.... the other is like everything else. Dorks rule!
Every comparison video I've seen between the bolt EV and the bolt EUV show both vehicles and they never really tell you which is which and they look so similar I can't tell which one they're talking about. It really should be more clear. Put one car on one side the other car on the other side and make sure you tell the listener which one you're looking at!
The regular Bolt is cheaper, more range, and slightly more cargo room. The more expensive EUV Bolt has a more curving roof line, giving less cargo space.
Great job! Love this review! Thank you!
Redline Reviews made a slight error. According to Edmonds, there is one less cu ft of cargo space in the larger Bolt, due to its roof style. Also, unfortunately, the range is less as the battery is the same size but the vehicle is heavier. Finally, it cost more than the regular Bolt.
The range is only about 8 miles difference which can be made up in driving, and the Bolt typically exceeds EPA rating anyway. It only starts at $2K more.
Lol they top off where competitors start. I'm super cruise is 2200 option a bose sound system with sat nav cost 2400. I get auto pilot, premium sound, 12 way power adjustable driver and passenger seat, all glass roof, 15" infotainment Memory settings for the driver's profile.