Should We Buy A Used Chevy Bolt EV? Under $25k EV Buyers Guide - Ep. 1

In part one of this ongoing series, Max looks at a 2019 Chevrolet Bolt LT to see if it's a good choice for a less than $25k used EV!

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0:00 Intro
0:46 Walkaround
8:09 Driving and Impressions
18:10 Used Buyer’s Advice

[evtrekker]

New replacement packs are 65 kWh's for a 259mi range. Last July I drove my 2020 from Anchorage, AK to Austin, TX, the extra DC charge time allowed me rest/sleep to continue driving for 3-3.5hrs. Also since it charges at 53kW I was able to choose free chargers in the area even though there may be an EA station and those were usually 62 or 120 kw. Absolutely 0 issues for the entire 10, 979 miles.

[XToXiCSQUIERLX]

The 2023 EV and EUV are 26k and 28k respectively so I can't imagine a scenario where you would want to buy a used 2019 bolt for 26k. Obviously the used market is awful right now and supply of new cars and finding one at msrp is another factor but for anyone looking for a Bolt I'd recommend waiting for a new one unless you find a great price

[suvivorteen]

I got my 2017 Bolt EV in 2020 and now I commute 100 miles a day for work. It saves me a lot in fuel and it's fun enough to drive. I've put 50k miles on my since I purchased it and 30k miles since I got the new battery. I've had no issues with it and I plan on driving it into the ground before replacing it. For the price, it's a hard to pass up if you need a good commuter car. Road trips do suck but it is achievable.

[seanplace]

4:00 - The old battery was 60kWh, the replacement batteries are 65kWh. So any pre-2020 Bolt that had the battery replaced gets the new battery specs.

[rodneymiedema]

We have two 2017 Chevy Bolts, one is a Premier and one LT. We love both but the LT is actually our favorite. We are satisfied owners and both have their batteries replaced. We have traveled long distances and it actually charges fairly quick with FC. I recommend this car for anyone!!!! LOVE IT!!!!

[PhatPhrankInChicago]

Great eco car. I love my hot hatch but she was born with 3 fixable problems via the Bolt EV forum: 1. Worst is tires in snow or rain, fix with snow tires on OEM rims and get LS contact tires on Chevy Cruze Eco Rims. 2. Heater drains battery, fix is to install efficient PTC heater through inverter or direct 12 V hookup. 3. Front seats get uncomfortable within an hour or sooner depending on body type and health, fix is a seat cushion or sliding some foam under the upholstery.

[totaled]

It’s all about matching use case and budget.
My use case is commuting with free charging at work for employees and a 330 mile one way road trip around 4 times a year. That’s 4 DCFC a year, no need to pay more for fast charging when I use it so infrequently.

I’m loving the heated seats and steering wheel.

If you’ve got more disposable income than the average person, get an ID.4 or Ionic 5 or similarly priced EV. My wife has the XC40 recharge and both of us love that vehicle, even with the reduced range compared to all other EVs. Her use case is fulfilled perfectly with that vehicle.

[lukasz]

Just picked up sub $10k Fiat 500e with 26k miles on it. Even with short range and slow charging I couldn't be happier.
Great commuter car with plenty of power and cheap to buy. When I need to venture out of town I still have my ICE vehicle on standby.

[evtrekker]

Go for the premier if you want the tech. 360 cameras rearview mirror camera with washer, front/rear collision avoidance, leather, rear heated seats with cupholder armrest (not in LT). The heater is a ceramic resistive type that is fairly efficient that gets quite hot.

[auctionwheels]

As a owner of a 17 bolt premier and a Ioniq 5 se I can tell you the bolt is a fantastic car for the money. You can absolutely road trip the bolt as we drive it everywhere. Yes it takes awhile to charge but if your not in a hurry it is great! The bolt has things the Ioniq 5 SE does not. Heated steering wheel, leather seats, front camera and 360 view. Home charging is easy and always charges overnight for Pennies.

[philipcurtis]

The Bolt is absolutely the best value EV on the market right now. The amount of range you get for the price is great especially after the battery replacement. I have a 2019 Bolt I bought used for 23k a couple of years ago and I can easily get 270 miles of range using one pedal diving.

[augsu]

I have 120K on my 2017 Bolt and I love it. Range drops to 180 with winter tires in nw Montana at -30. Just had to do it's first repair, leaking seal on the passenger output, 12 dollar part and my local shop did it in an hour.

[Necrotron]

As a Bolt owner, HELL YES. The range is competitive, you get really good cargo space with the seats down, and while the slower DC fast charge isn't great it's still good enough for road trips upstate. I wouldn't take it across country, but intrastate? It's perfectly fine.

[lindawhite]

Please note: if you're buying a used bolt from a chevy dealer the battery will have been replaced. They can't sell them with the old pack.

[wassiswallylokhankin]

I've had my 2019 Premier since brand new and still love it. It came so natural to me that it's not even a car - it's a set of wings over my shoulders.

[peterwright]

I had a 2017 bolt and now drive a 2020 Bolt here in the San Francisco Bay Area with pretty mild winters. Range decreases about 20% in the winter when running the heater.

[amenhotepavoskin]

I've had my 2019 Premier since brand new, including 4 Canadian winters. Love it and plan to keep it for as long as possible. GM has created a masterpiece.

[nickoverton]

Hey Max as a part of this series, you should go into getting a EVSE or an outlet installed. That would follow the narrative of new owners getting a used car and getting the charger setup at home.

[WestCoastChicano]

I plan on getting a 2023 Bolt. I'm not a road tripper but if I do a couple of road trips in the future I have no problem hanging out at the charger for about an hour or so because I love watching movies and TV shows on my phone. So slow charging won't be a problem for me. I'm nearly 💯% sure you'll be getting the Bolt. Gr8 vid as usual. 🚙 🇺🇸

[GabeKassel]

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