2020 Chevrolet Bolt from North America

Summary:

Nightmare EV

Faults:

Would never own a EV ever again!! Don't buy into the hype! This car got worse mileage than any vehicle I have ever owned!!! After months of horrible range, and error message trying to charge the EV that Chevy claims is about 260 range. I never achieved half that range! Unless you drive on a road with no traffic @ 30 mph. I never got close to that, and doubt many do.

Home charge will get 7 miles per hour. Public chargers are a nightmare!! People park in the EV charging spot for hours and never return or move their car, for you to charge yours!! Also forget about running the AC or heater, it destroys your range in half! Taking a trip more than a hour away is a nightmare! Finding a charging station for a Bolt and not a Tesla only station. The Tesla charger works on Tesla only! Please rent a Bolt before buying one! The resale on the Bolt EV is horrid! I bought it used for $16800 and 6 months later trade in value was $9900!!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 19th January, 2024

2020 Chevrolet Bolt LT Electric from North America

Summary:

Won't be confused with a Tesla and yet worth every penny... Commuter car PERFECTION!

Faults:

Absolutely nothing.

General Comments:

Bought the LT model with all available options except leather seating. Battery range in a typical urban environment is about 250 miles. Deduct about 20% if running the A/C; deduct about 30% if running heat. Uses lots of charge after crossing 55 MPH.

Gets from sitting still to 60 MPH in about 6 seconds, which is quite astounding for a car at this size and price. Top speed is 93 MPH.

Front seating comfort is fair for a guy who is 6'0, 230 lbs. Rear seating is about the same. GM could spend a little bit of money and make it much more comfortable.

Regenerative braking only helps establish our Bolt as best commuter car we've ever owned.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 9th June, 2022

12th Jun 2022, 01:46

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