Video Summary
Here is the summary you requested about the electric car:- A 2022 Chevy Bolt EV is being reviewed.
- Average customer will never notice some interior flaws but it is important to educate the customer.
- The top part of the door panel is thermoformed with a skin wrapped over it.
- A $74,000 BMW uses similar technology on its upper door panel.
- This $35,000 electric car used similar capital equipment and technology to that in the $74,000 car.
- There is all “fake” stitching on top pad of dash. It is Roto Cast or Slush Molded. This is a technology that has been around for decades and allows many shapes. The drawback is that there can be inconsistent thickness, which only works if foam is added.
- The seats are not very comfortable and give a lack of thigh support.
- Seat area is 19 inches/49 centimeters, shorter than the vehicles Munro has already reviewed. The seat dimensions make a two-inch difference.
- The door panel for the rear is plastic from top to bottom and lacks comfort of some better material choices.
- An infotainment center and paint finish are the options for this electric car model. The paint finish is a $500 option.
- Given the price of the vehicle overall, the interior is very good.
- Value is the key question, where does the buyer find value in material, style or execution?
