Chevrolet Bolt EUV review: Bigger is better
Solid range and Supercruise make up for slow charging.
Chevrolet Bolt (2017)
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Chevy wanted to create an an affordable, long-range electric car without compromise but what it's done is actually a bit more ambitious: It's shown the world that Detroit is not only embracing the future; right now, it's the leader.
It’s a wonderful car that just happens to be electric.
Roberto BaldwinJanuary 27, 2017
Pros
- High EV range
- Just under $30k with tax credits
- Fun to drive
- Lots of space for friends and gear
- Available now
Cons
- DC fast charging is a $750 option instead of standard
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- 85AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE10 ReviewsMotor Trend902017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Long-Term VerdictIf you're ready to make the switch to electric, it's the best EV for the money you can buy today.Car and Driver1002017 Chevrolet Bolt EV reviewA pioneer among electric cars thanks to its affordability, practicality, and long driving range.PC Mag902017 Chevrolet Bolt EVThe 2017 Chevy Bolt EV is a fun, functional everyday vehicle that you can feel good about driving.CNET80The best EV you can buy this side of TeslaThe 2017 Chevrolet Bolt is an extraordinary EV built for ordinary people with class-leading range that nearly eliminates range anxiety and a price tag that most people should be able to afford.Cars.com802017 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Our ViewA model that could get by on its long range and relatively low price alone, the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV also happens to be an excellent car.Time80Driving the Chevy Bolt Turned Me Into an Electric Car BelieverFor consumers who have really been waiting for an electric car that’s both practical and affordable, the Bolt is the most convincing option so far.Edmunds90Edmunds' Expert ReviewThe 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV is the low-cost electric vehicle we've all been waiting for. You can drive a Bolt more than 200 miles on a charge, which is double the range of most rivals. Plus, it's functional, more spacious inside than it looks, and fun to drive.The Car Connection80The Car Connection Expert ReviewThe 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV could become the first mainstream electric car, with a 238-mile range and a base price in the high $30,000s before incentives.Los Angeles Times80Chevy's 2017 Bolt EV is an all-electric all-starIf I were buying a car, I’d be serious about buying this one.Digital Trends802017 Chevrolet Bolt EV reviewThe Chevrolet Bolt EV takes long-range EV driving out of the boutique and into the real world.
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