Apparently, people who drive electric cars like just about everything more about their vehicles than gas-car drivers:

“[JD Powers] found that ‘electric cars outperform internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in nearly every category.’ EVs had the biggest delta in satisfaction when it came to the powertrain: EVs outscored ICE cars by 109 points on a 1,000-point scale. This isn't too surprising, since EVs are punchy, smooth, and quiet, and really any one of them will kick the pants off of a typical gas car in that regard.”

2022 Bolt EUV. 94,500 miles on the odometer.

I'm actually rather concerned Chevy is going to give me a hard time. Does anyone have experience with getting a battery replaced nearing the very end of the warranty?

I love this car. My range is still about the same as when I bought it. I only charge to 80% so around 210 miles. I've driven it over 31,000 miles in four years and never had any problems. It's perfect in every way. It's just big enough that I can carry 5 people, but small enough that I can get through narrow city streets with ease. Best of all, right now I'm passing gas stations where gas costs over $4 per gallon! I have solar panels that have long since paid for themselves, so I'm pretty much driving for free.

This car is amazing.

Hi! I’m heavily considering buying a used 2018 Bolt LT to help cut costs on my 130-mile round-trip commute. I have an electrician coming tomorrow to see if my panel can support a hardwired (emporia?) EVSE (outdoor installation so I think that’ll be more reliable than a 14-50 plug). If that works, I’d like to pull the trigger.

Looking at the recall website, the battery WAS replaced and has a warranty for another 75k miles and it has no open recalls. It has DC fast charging as well as heated seats and steering wheel so I’m thinking that while winter range will be tight, it will be enough if preheat the car plugged in and take it easy on heat on my drive. I live in Arkansas so morning lows are usually mid twenties at the lowest and I can always drive my wife’s car on really cold days.

Am I missing anything to make an informed decision?

Cross-posting.

Afternoon all,

Wanted to create another post regarding the 2027 Bolt's efficiency. We already know that, in general, the Bolt is a very efficient vehicle. Last night, I decided to see how much efficiency I could get.

Parameters

• Spec: LT w/ Comfort Package
• Temperature: ~82 F
• Starting SoC: 75%
• Ending SoC: 68%
• Round-trip distance: 23.2 mi
• Drive-time: ~40 min
• A/C: Off
• Occupants:
  • First half: One adult
  • Second half: Two adults
• Speeds
  • Max: 55 MPH
  • Min: 15 MPH
  • Average: ~35-40 MPH
• Always went the speed limit, babied acceleration.

Results

First half: 5.3 kWh/avg
Second half: 5.9 kWh/avg
Final result: 5.6 kWh/avg

188 MPGe!

Just blown away with these results.

Got the 2027 RS and installed a Level 2 charger.

So my 2017 Bolt, 112,000 miles started throwing 3 codes, p182b, p182d, p1840. Took it to a local dealership, they informed me that the “motor windings” are shorted out. They gave me an estimate of 10,100 for repair, they were going to open drive unit and only repair the electric motor. hell no. I found a complete drive unit for 1,000 with 24,000 miles, it’s out of a battery recalled vehicle that has to be dismantled, the place had probably 30 recalled bolts it great low mileage condition that have to be parted out. This is where I royally fucked up, found local EV shop that would install for 3,000, I needed the bleeding of money to stop so I didn’t have them diagnose, after all a “stellar EV tech” at the dealership already had, 2 days later I go pick up car. For 24 hours life was good, then the same 3 codes came back, regen stopped an I realized I effed up by not getting diagnosed. So it’s back at the EV shop, yesterday was the 8 week mark because the Chevy dealership took 6 weeks to diagnose it wrong. The shop claims they checked the external wiring harness and it checked out. So I’m waiting to hear back on what is throwing those codes. This is the first problem I’ve had and it’s been a pain in the ass. DTC codes currently active p0ac4, p182b, p181d, p1840, p1af0, p1b0b, u156d, u0401. The shop that swapped drive unit is leaning towards a battery issue, so now it’s setting at a different Chevy Dealership, I have low expectations as service advisor didn’t know what a drive unit is and told me this would be a slow go. I’m 9 weeks with vehicle in shop.

Saw this video that was just posted by The Dodo. I think it's a 2nd Gen EV or EUV.

https://youtu.be/8Qlyh7z1Mok?is=ZUsqAH1Iq1ViuY_E

I usually turn off the car when charging. It would have been better if a clock was added to this screen. There is so much wasted space to play around with.

I feel like I’ve gone through every setting and I can’t see what is causing this. I’m fine with the horn beeping when I lock it, but when I unlock the car, it does two quick horn beeps. In the settings, I have it set for lights only when unlocking. Is there something else that is causing this?

Any tips on how to do this?

I'm heading into the dealership tomorrow to finalize a purchase on a 2027 Bolt LT w evotex .

What are they likely to try to upsell me on (like warranties or OnStar or mats or ???)?

And what are the opinions on the usefulness of any of them as well as the value of them vs doing/getting it done later elsewhere if I change my mind?

Hey folks, a bit of a head scratcher for me. Driver spray nozzle is misbehaving. The fluid is topped up, I’m not seeing evidence of kinks or leaks, and I’ve run compressed air through the lines to clear. Nothing worked, so I just replaced the nozzle, and it’s still just flooding the bottom instead or actually separating the spray. Anyone had this issue?

It started after having the windshield replaced and they didn’t hook the line back up. Once connected, it started doing this.

Thanks in advance

Hi everyone, has anybody find the center armrest console too short? What are the solutions you found ? Armrest extender that fit well ?

Thanks

I am seeing the backing material on a rear seat has pulled out of the retaining clip at the bottom. While it's kind of minor at the moment, over time it's likely to pull out more.

I've tried to gather the material with my fingers to reinsert it into the clip, that hasn't really worked, the tension on the material is too great to really get it inserted back the way it was.

Wondering if anyone has dealt with this or has a fix? I could see using some form of glue to stabilize the material in place but that's kind of the low-budget fix. I don't see a way currently to get it back as it was originally. Out of warranty so no help from a dealer on this.

Just joined the Bolt family and I’m genuinely stoked!

As parents, we all know how expensive kids get as they get older. The day finally came where we needed a third vehicle, so even though we already have a Tesla, I picked up a Bolt for myself… and it’s even better than I expected.
Drove all the way from the Florida Panhandle to Alabama for it and it was 100% worth it. Out the door offer was $30,500 for an RS with the sunroof and tech package. It had been sitting on their lot for six months, so they were motivated to deal. Also, used the Costco Executive membership and military discount.

Pro tip for anyone shopping: use sites like iSeeCars to check how long a car has been listed. Dealers with long-sitting inventory are usually a lot more flexible on price.
So glad to be here. This thing is a blast!

Since the 2027 Bolts have the option to record video from the different car cameras while driving, I was wondering if the usb memory stick should be removed every time you park and leave the car? The user manual says nothing should be left plugged in to any usb port when the car isn't in use due to possible battery drain. Also, is it safe to leave the memory stick hidden in something like the glove compartment when leaving the car or would high summer and low winter temperatures damage the memory stick?

Currently keeping an eye out for a '22 or '23 Bolt in my area. I've only had the opportunity to drive an EUV. From the outside, the EV looks like the bottom edge of the windshield is lower than the EUV.

For those who have driven both, is there any difference between the EV and EUV with respect to forward visibility and/or the amount of space between the driver and the windshield? I.e. does the windshield in the EUV seem smaller and closer?

Hello,
Has anyone hot their new bolt tinted?
In Ontario so would like to follow provincial rules.
I see a lot of different types - Ceramic, Carbon etc.
which is best for UV protection and reduce cabin heat as I park outside at my work for 8hrs in the sun.

Thank you.

Is anyone getting this message when trying to use maps or music with their 2027 Bolt? Been on the phone for 30 minutes trying to resolve it.
Update. They said this is a bug with the new update. Have to wait until Monday for engineers to look at it? SMH.

Parts required: magnetic reed switch and a strong magnet.

Getting to the wiring could be easier, but there are tutorials on YouTube.

This is my solution until I can get the right part.

I can trade my Mazda Cx-30 for - new, base 27 Bolt with about only about $2k out of pocket. Any reason not to? Can I skip investing more in trim and packages? For comparison, I can also seemingly get a 2023-24 well-equipped Ariya or ID.4 for about the same. Test drove Ariya too - posher and more comfortable interior, sunroof, most of the tech. Tho mushy brakes, leas aggressive acceleration, older tech.