Video Summary
Here's a summary of the video review of an electric car:- The car has reached 15,000 miles after one year.
- The lifetime miles per kilowatt-hour is 3.8, which is the EPA estimated average.
- Better range is obtained in the spring and fall due to temperature, worse in the winter, and slightly less in the summer due to climate control use.
- All electric car range is affected by driving style, speed, and terrain.
- Since a recent trip, the car is averaging 4.1 miles per kilowatt-hour.
- For a 65-kilowatt battery, that's approximately 266-267 miles, exceeding the EPA estimate.
- The car's initial price was a major factor in buying it; it was an unbeatable deal in America in 2022 given incentives and credits.
- Total price paid was 17,302 out the door with a GM employee discount.
- An EVgo gift card with $500 was a bonus that was used 8-10 times and $400 remain.
- Electric powertrains are enjoyable, offering smoothness and regenerative braking capabilities.
- The price of ownership is low, and charging is cheaper than gas in New Jersey.
- As a GM employee, this person chose a Chevy due to affordability and personal choice and would buy one again.
- The rear seat has plenty of room for passengers of various sizes.
- Ceramic coating helps keep the black car clean and easy to wash, minimizing swirl marks.
- There is an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty covering the battery.
- The Ultium tech is what GM uses for a better battery.
- EV features include a quietness while driving, smooth transitions, no shifting gears and using regenerative features for better breaks.
