The Chevy Bolt has some amazing Tesla-beating numbers: $37,500 base price for 238 miles of range. But inventories are piling up and nobody’s buying it. I’m reviewing a 2017 Chevy Bolt to find out why it isn’t as cool as the Tesla Model 3.
WHY? because it can be optioned up to 43,000 bucks! it looks like a chevy spark costing less than half. – its not a bad car. just badly promoted and priced
In Canada the Bolt sells for $5000 less than the Tesla Model 3. I was actually considering the Bolt but the bad press it gets finally turned me away. The thing is the Bolt isn't that bad and owners generally seem happy with it. Thing is, a good car that's unpopular can be a bargain when they try to get rid of the stock – a cheap way to get into an EV.
I want lots of miles per kilowatt, nothing else matters. The point is to use the least amount of energy to get from A to B. Teslas are wasteful nonsense, give me small, give me efficient and I will buy your vehicle.
I think most people are angry at the planned obsolescence and poor value from the the American automakers . And now they want us to believe that all of a sudden they are going to make great cars because it’s made in America (which btw a lot of it is not). They are only making these ev vehicles because Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Volkswagen, Tesla and many more are making them. Hmmmm I think Americans now have a real option to vote vote with there hard earned dollars .
A TON of people leased these when they came out in 2017. These lease returns are now on sale for around $20k with less than 36k miles! I bought one and it's a really fun car. My favorite thing about it is the massive amount of head and legroom! I'm 6'6'' 230 and have plenty of room. My big Superduty diesel pickup has far less head and legroom. For 20 grand, it's an amazing value. I highly recommend it.
There are several issues limiting sales. 1. GM is asking $40k for a car with an interior of a $15k car. 2. GM's reputation for build quality isn't great, so the recent news about the Bolt catching fire isn't surprising. 3. This can't be your only vehicle if you do any traveling. My grandmother lives 250 miles away. This ain't getting me there. Even if it did, I'd be staying a while as it would take two days to fully charge from a 110 outlet. If I want to drive from my home in NW AR to Dallas, NoLa, or even just Memphis, looks like I'll need a rental. Even if I could find charging stations between here and there, no quick charge is anywhere near as quick as refueling at a gas station. . EVs can make great daily drivers if you never plan to road trip in them. However the technology just isn't there for these to be an only car.
Chevy ignored badge appeal and pays for it. Honda knew better and created Acura. VW didn't and superb excellent Phaeton flopped. I'm no Tesla fan but Chevy badge says budget an makes people reconsider.
~imagine this~eh?~maybe electric vehicles should come with liability insurance from the companies that make them~
~50,000 Chevy Bolt EVs Recalled; Owners Told Not to Park in Garages, Near Houses~or maybe not anywhere in fact~would you want to park next to one in a parking lot or parking garage or even a campsite or airport valet?~
~human technology seems there is always a bright side then a dark side~humans that live always in a cause to an effect live both yin and yang as well~no one can ever reach a higher consciousness through this and their ego in a dualistic world in such suffering from desire and attachments~
The main selling point of the Tesla to me is the supercharger network. It allows them to travel where no other electric vehicles can. Even though supercharging eventually won't be free for anyone.
This car can be fixed at any chevy dealer, and there are plenty of them, and can get body work at most body shops, not something that can be said about Tesla…..
I would buy this car instead of a Tesla right now if I was in the market for and electric car. The manual seat adjustment rather than electric gives you more driving range so I wouldn't complain.
I know you don't really do these kinds of videos, but maybe on More Doug DeMuro you could make a video driving a few electric cars like the bolt or maybe something like a Hyundai Kona.
WHY? because it can be optioned up to 43,000 bucks! it looks like a chevy spark costing less than half. – its not a bad car. just badly promoted and priced
Is tax incentive the saem a tax credit?
Atleast the Bolt does looks way better than a PRIUS!!
In Canada the Bolt sells for $5000 less than the Tesla Model 3. I was actually considering the Bolt but the bad press it gets finally turned me away. The thing is the Bolt isn't that bad and owners generally seem happy with it. Thing is, a good car that's unpopular can be a bargain when they try to get rid of the stock – a cheap way to get into an EV.
Thank god you cant put your brake lights on your hood… I was just about to do that!
Is this the primer?
I like the look pour France.
Everything about it is awesome, except the styling, people think it's ugly. It kind of looks like a mini Pontiac Aztec
lol doug is the type of guy to borrow one of his viewers cars and review them and call them uncool but I think they agree…. sometimes
Doug is a american car hater.
I want lots of miles per kilowatt, nothing else matters. The point is to use the least amount of energy to get from A to B. Teslas are wasteful nonsense, give me small, give me efficient and I will buy your vehicle.
It also has to do with the fact that Tesla sells directly to the consumer rather than to a dealer/middle man
I think most people are angry at the planned obsolescence and poor value from the the American automakers . And now they want us to believe that all of a sudden they are going to make great cars because it’s made in America (which btw a lot of it is not). They are only making these ev vehicles because Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Volkswagen, Tesla and many more are making them. Hmmmm I think Americans now have a real option to vote vote with there hard earned dollars .
Now on my 3rd one. Best car on the road. You can now buy them new for under $25,000 net.
That gear shifter makes me so irrationally angry WHY CANT IT JUST WORK NORMALLY??!???!!!
If it didn’t look like a mom mobile it would be better
Looks matter a lot
7:18 I was holding my phone with my left hand horizontally and I try to switch my hand before Doug sprayed the water.
A TON of people leased these when they came out in 2017. These lease returns are now on sale for around $20k with less than 36k miles! I bought one and it's a really fun car. My favorite thing about it is the massive amount of head and legroom! I'm 6'6'' 230 and have plenty of room. My big Superduty diesel pickup has far less head and legroom. For 20 grand, it's an amazing value. I highly recommend it.
0:27 lol
please review the Solo three-whee
There are several issues limiting sales.
1. GM is asking $40k for a car with an interior of a $15k car.
2. GM's reputation for build quality isn't great, so the recent news about the Bolt catching fire isn't surprising.
3. This can't be your only vehicle if you do any traveling. My grandmother lives 250 miles away. This ain't getting me there. Even if it did, I'd be staying a while as it would take two days to fully charge from a 110 outlet. If I want to drive from my home in NW AR to Dallas, NoLa, or even just Memphis, looks like I'll need a rental. Even if I could find charging stations between here and there, no quick charge is anywhere near as quick as refueling at a gas station.
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EVs can make great daily drivers if you never plan to road trip in them. However the technology just isn't there for these to be an only car.
This is so stupid. A bumper should be used to BUMP… things
Chevy ignored badge appeal and pays for it. Honda knew better and created Acura. VW didn't and superb excellent Phaeton flopped.
I'm no Tesla fan but Chevy badge says budget an makes people reconsider.
Maybe it has something to do with the name. Bolt. Really? What is the Buick cousin, the Nut?
~imagine this~eh?~maybe electric vehicles should come with liability insurance from the companies that make them~
~50,000 Chevy Bolt EVs Recalled; Owners Told Not to Park in Garages, Near Houses~or maybe not anywhere in fact~would you want to park next to one in a parking lot or parking garage or even a campsite or airport valet?~
General Motors and Chevrolet have decided to voluntarily recall select 2017-2019 model-year Chevrolet Bolt EVs with high voltage batteries produced at LG Chem’s Ochang, Korea facility that may pose a risk of fire when charged to full, or very close to full, capacity.
https://my.chevrolet.com/how-to-support/safety/boltevrecall#:~:text=General%20Motors%20and%20Chevrolet%20have,very%20close%20to%20full%2C%20capacity.
~human technology seems there is always a bright side then a dark side~humans that live always in a cause to an effect live both yin and yang as well~no one can ever reach a higher consciousness through this and their ego in a dualistic world in such suffering from desire and attachments~
The bolt liked Doug and thought he was great, giving him a bolt score of 4 out of 10
The main selling point of the Tesla to me is the supercharger network. It allows them to travel where no other electric vehicles can. Even though supercharging eventually won't be free for anyone.
A cool car, indeed.
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I've concluded the worst, that the Sun Belt/coasts is the Axis grandchildren moved stateside. They won't buy from GM.
the wrx was never that slow. 2004 0-60 was 4.87 according to motor trend.
Nerd alert
I don’t like it this thing is not cool at all . But I would buy one!!! 230 mile rang that’s pretty cool.
wasn't a Mitsubishi imiev an actually golf cart?
This car can be fixed at any chevy dealer, and there are plenty of them, and can get body work at most body shops, not something that can be said about Tesla…..
BTW , Great video! People need to see this.
I would buy this car instead of a Tesla right now if I was in the market for and electric car. The manual seat adjustment rather than electric gives you more driving range so I wouldn't complain.
Doug is the type of guy who never wears panties.
I know you don't really do these kinds of videos, but maybe on More Doug DeMuro you could make a video driving a few electric cars like the bolt or maybe something like a Hyundai Kona.
I love Chevy specially the bolt.