Video Summary
Here are the key points from the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV review:- The Bolt EV is a good car that is a worthy successor to the EV1.
- It drives more like the Prius.
- It is well-mannered but has a high seating position, like a minivan or CUV.
- The zero to sixty mph time is 6.5 seconds due to a 150kW motor.
- It has a 60-kilowatt-hour battery pack that gives it a high ride height.
- The interior features a fully customizable LCD display in front, a 10-inch touchscreen, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
- The DC quick charge is a 750-dollar option in the entry-level model.
- Charging is 7kW onboard, which results in approximately eight hours to recharge.
- It has dual rear-view cameras, but the image is not high quality on the center console monitor.
- The adaptive steering feels too light.
- Its EPA-approved range is 238 miles; 200 miles is realistically achievable.
- In cold weather, resistive heating consumes six or seven kilowatts and is expected to affect range.
- It seats five adults and has a small trunk.
- The wheels are well behaved on twisty roads.
- One-pedal braking is a good feature.
- It might be a conquest car for Chevy, and is the only affordable long-range EV available now for under 40 grand.
