I was wrong about the Chevy Bolt... - Chevy Bolt EUV

Chevy's new Bolt EUV may not turn any heads when you're driving down the road, but it looks like it could be a good fit for most people... depending on your budget. There's a lot of competition in the EV space now, does the Bolt stand out?

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CHAPTERS
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0:00 I was wrong
0:16 Exterior impressions
2:34 The interior makes sense!
4:36 Sponsor - Vessi
5:08 How it feels to drive
5:58 Super Cruise self-driving
8:00 Trying out Sport Mode
8:44 These speakers are BASSY.
10:25 Thoughts on the range, pricing and overall thoughts
13:08 Outro

[lukemckenna]

This is the sort of car I'm excited for. Nice and basic, it'll come down in price on the second hand market (eventually), it's a good sign that EVs are still moving into the non-luxury market.
Solid review. Thanks Alex.

[kylernyhagen]

This is the kind of EV I'm hoping kicks a main-stream market. It's not absurdly overpriced, and has the bells and whistles that day-to-day drivers actually want. Nice!

[danielray]

It looks like this is a 2022 model, and it appears that the 2023 models are getting a price reduction, and on top of that, I believe that they qualify for the US EV Tax credit again. Also, still would love to see a video on the ID. 4 and ID Buzz from Volkswagen when you can get your hands on them :)

[Neoxon]

At least we're getting lower-priced EVs outside of the Tesla Model 3 or Y, even if this specific car doesn't do enough to justify its price.

[jazzbuchla]

I got to give these kudos. I have a 2020 and am about to upgrade to the 2023 EUV. I know the prices vary a bit from US to Canada but in the US, this actually starts at $28, 000. The Ionic starts at $40, 000 and you get more range with the EUV. The boring is good with me and it does drive really nice. I think it's the best value EV right now.

[unabletochoose]

I love the format of "this particular thing on the car is awesome. This other one is sh..t". Most car reviewers either love the car or hate it, and they present the whole car accordingly. This review seems like it comes from someone who has good opinions, can look at a car objectively, and doesn't care if car makers will hate them for something they might say. Keep up the good work!

[EdwardGarrenMFT]

I bought a Bolt EUV, partially because of videos like yours, people are not rushing to buy them, so I got a good deal. The car itself is great, particularly the headlights, and the auto dim/bright feature. The car is quiet, comfortable, and I've taken it on a 400 mile road trip, no problems. The car looks like what it looks like, so I never understand criticism about how a car looks. The car is VERY quick. I went up the infamous "Grapevine" Tehon pass over the mountains north of Los Angeles going UPHILL, a 6% grade for six miles, at 85 MPH, passing every other car. So I don't get al;l the negative stuff, but I presume you realized what a great car the Bolt EUV most drivers. I put a set of Michelin "Cross Climate" tires on it, they are winter tires, ice rated.  If you take the time to go into the settings, you can turn off the beep when the car self locks, or turn off the self locking feature. I'm glad you discovered you can adjust the sound system, go in and adjust the settings to punch or diminish the treble/bass, etc. Also, you're testing the Premier, top trim level, so the price is very good for a premium trim car with EVERY feature, including the self driving that actually WORKS !!
So I'm glad you decided the car was "worthy" of your consideration. Enjoy !!

[TheBabaloga]

One thing I'd really like to see in car reviews like this because I think it can inspire positive change is discussion of the turn signals. The new Blot EV and EUV ditched the amber rear turn signals of the previous model in favor of brake lights that double as turn signals, which studies have repeatedly shown is less safe.

I know that's not the kind of flashy, exciting thing you usually cover in these reviews, but I feel like awareness of this practice could help make it less common.

[human_brian]

I have the 2020 regular Bolt. The acceleration when in sport mode is just shocking compared to something like a Civic Si which was my previous car. They have about the same HP rating but they feel nothing alike. I'll be replacing the Bolt with another one very soon and I couldn't be happier. This isn't a road trip car but you could do it with patience.

[hanstubben]

At least it's not a stupid "Look I'm an EV" with finicky only centre screen operation. This one has normal buttons and a good infotainment, as you said, it's a sensible car good for most users, but little bit pricey too. I would dig this as my wife's car, which mainly is to get around town.

[linad]

This probably plays right into my confirmation bias but I'm so happy to see Alex happy about this car! I got my 2022 Bolt LT at the beginning of October (2022) and it's been a great car so far! I totally agree that all their models should come with at least adaptive cruise control which would've been nice, but the normal cruise as it is is actually pretty good. It keeps great speed and has near instant response to changes if you need to fiddle. I definitely enjoy it being more of a "car" than a "computer on wheels" that other EVs seem to go for in terms of looks. It just feels like it was designed by someone who ACTUALLY uses a car every day.

I can't say the same for everybody, but pricing was actually pretty good for me. Looking around I think I managed to get mine pre-markups, but the dealership I bought it at had a manufacture's rebate which put sticker price around $36K (USD). I chose to put a down-payment so managed an out the door price of around $31K (USD). Still the most I've ever paid for a car, but that price to get into my first ever EV was awesome! Especially considering the state of the car market right now.

I just really hope the Bolt is a huge success as I think it absolutely has the potential to show other manufacture's that they can make less-luxury style EVs that anyone would be willing to consider as their next purchase.

[Devon]

ITS MY BABY oh man I've been excited for this video coming out. Loved coming down and seeing the operation! If anyone has any questions about my little ripper, let me know!

[johncaswell]

I'm definitely considering a Bolt. I've been without a car for over a year as I blew the turbo on my WRX and the price of parts vs. what a mechanic wanted to fix it made it a no brainer to fix myself, as long as I could get by without having my own car, which it turns out I can. I've been getting by just fine using my motorcycle for daily transportation with only 3 days in the past year that I needed a car a the same time my wife was using hers, so I think that an EV will work for me just fine, and I've come to realize I don't need WRX performance in a car (I like it, but I don't need it) and I'm willing to trade off for reduced maintenance. Besides, I still have the bike if I want "exhilarating."

[RyanBancroft]

This is the first of ShortCircuit's car videos I've seen, and it's quite impressive. Alex's fluency with cars makes this a joy to watch and extremely educational. I saw another video on this particular car and am intrigued.

One thing, though, I'm a bit puzzled by the comparison to the Honda Civic concerning adaptive cruise. Isn't the main reason the price point on the Bolt is so much higher that it's an EV? Adaptive cruise seems incidental. I assumed the 2023 Civic must be an EV as well given how the comparison was presented in this video, and was pretty excited about that $24k USD starting price point. I had to look it up (not being observant enough to see the 2.0L for the engine in the image within the video, though, as someone not that well-versed in gas engines, I guess it's not too surprising I'd miss that without more thought) and since it's not I don't know if that's a really compelling comparison. Now I'm left kind of confused about whether or not this is a good price for adaptive cruise. But I'm a major beginner in such things, so that could be more the problem here.

[cthomas]

The Bolt EUV makes me excited to see what they do with the Equinox.

[Enhydra_l]

I have a 2017 Bolt EV I got used for $21K before COVID hit. It’s a fun little car, drives kinda like a hot hatch, gets me from A to B really well and has saved me an insane amount of money during the crazy gas prices. Not a perfect car, but it does a lot well for the price used.

[hudsonhollow]

As a lifelong mechanic, I choose the simplest cars that I expect to have to maintain the least. As an around town car, I think the Bolt may be the best available at this time. As long as you don't get it stuck in park, it should be many miles between problems, and it's generally the driver's fault if you get stuck in park and can't get it out on your own. I plan to order one next Spring for my wife to drive around town. I never plan on driving it across country or charging anywhere but my garage. Just good, reliable run around car. The simpler the better. I will choose the base model as stripped of goofy, useless crap as a car can be today. My current go to car is a 2001 Cherokee. I mainly want to get my wife an around town car so I can put less miles on the Cherokee and keep it forever. Indestructible.

[Klilley]

The price drop on the 2023 makes this a great value car especially if you’re looking at the ev over the euv

[OperationDarkside]

I want more cars in the spec range of this one. I wouldn't mind less range and prefer less height, but all else equal, looks pretty good.

[felix.laak]

Nice review. Even though it does to little to really justify its price, still a nice car.
Also I would love to see a review on a VW id3, id4 or the id buzz. In general, please more car reviews, their awesome.