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2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

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Key specifications

Highlights
Electric
Engine Type
128 / 110
MPGe
238 mi.
Range
9 hrs.
Level 2 Charging
Engine
200 @ -TBD-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
266 @ -TBD-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Electric
Engine Type
Suspension
Semi-independent
Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Compound Crank
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Weight & Capacity
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,563 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Safety
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Stability Control
Entertainment
Standard
Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®
Electrical
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Brakes
Regenerative
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Notable features

All-new five-passenger compact EV
238-mile estimated range
Eligible for $7,500 federal tax credit
Standard 10.2-inch touchscreen
DC fast charging optional
Teen Driver mode

Engine

200 @ -TBD- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
266 @ -TBD- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Electric Engine Type

Suspension

Semi-independent Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Independent Suspension Type - Front
Compound Crank Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Weight & Capacity

N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,563 lbs Base Curb Weight
N/A Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

Standard Backup Camera
Standard Navigation System
Standard Stability Control

Entertainment

Standard Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®

Electrical

N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

Regenerative Brake Type
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
N/A Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)

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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Battery
8 years / 100,000 miles
Maintenance
2 years / 24,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection

The good & the bad

The good

Excellent range for the price
Spacious cabin
Quick acceleration
Adds 25 miles of range per hour (240-volt charging)
Packed with multimedia technology

The bad

Front-seat comfort
Busier ride quality than competitors
Modest cargo room
Low-resolution backup and 360-degree cameras
Regenerative handbraking is gimmicky

Consumer reviews

4.6 / 5
Based on 134 reviews
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Comfort 4.2
Interior 4.3
Performance 4.7
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.4
Reliability 4.7

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  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 5.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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EV is great, Chevy is not

I initially bought the car as a commuter at the end of 2017, and now have almost 70,000 miles on it. As a car, it has exceeded our expectations, and is now our primary vehicle. The ability to charge at home and very little maintenance makes the car far more convenient living out in the boondocks than a conventional vehicle overall. The EV drivetrain and packaging are really well done- the backseat fits a rear facing car seat far better than the wife's old BMW wagon, but the software is generally not good. The center screen sometimes freezes up, or gets stuck on the backup camera, and since the heated seats and cabin heat are both controlled from the screen, occasionally we are stuck without heat for several miles in below freezing temperatures until the stupid thing finally reboots. The real issue with the car is Chevy corporate, as well as a dealership network that generally just does not care. We recently had the battery recall done, and it was not a good experience. I knew that it would take time and planning to do, since there aren't any dealerships within a couple hours that work on EVs, but Chevy corporate almost gave up after a few weeks of searching around the state before they found a dealership that would do the work, where we could combine it with another planned trip. When I picked up the car after dropping it off for 3 days, it had a warning light. The dealership had run out of time, and had not gotten the coolant refilled properly. They quickly tried to redo it, as I had a 5 hour drive home that night, and the light went off until the end of the drive, but came back on. The coolant reservoir was low, and I was able to find the coolant locally to top it off for the time being, but the SOC meter was screwy, indicating that the software update for it was not done. I couldn't even get the recall paperwork from the dealership without contacting Chevy corporate again, as they were largely unresponsive. A couple months later, we were able to drop it off at a different dealership on another trip, and luckily this dealership (Ft Collins, CO) was actually competent, responsive, and got the thing fixed. The Ft Collins dealership also fixed the blind spot monitors, which had issues for over 2 years. The blind spot monitor issue is a known issue from the factory, and the problem showed up during the warranty period, but due to COVID and the fact that it took 4 attempts at 4 different dealerships over a period of 2 years before it was finally addressed, the warranty period expired. Chevy corporate's response was basically we don't care, we won't help you. It also took me 3 tries at different dealerships to get a software update for fast charging in cold weather before the Ft Collins dealership finally fixed everything and got it up to date. The bad news is that if anything does go wrong, most dealerships do not want to work on the car, and Chevy corporate basically does not care, they even told me that they do not have a process in place to help other than just say to go to the dealership, even if they are 200 miles away. It's really too bad that the car is let down by the terrible corporate structure that cares absolutely not at all after the car is sold, and any issues may take years to get fixed. For anyone who might be considering buying an EV from GM, I would recommend against it unless you have a good local dealership that will actually fix the car if something goes wrong. I'm not sure if any of the other automakers are any better, but Chevy is far worse than any others I've experienced to this point. Overall, the past almost 5 years with the car have completely sold me on EV's, but have also convinced me that I never want to own a car from GM again
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0
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2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV review: Our expert's take

By Joe Wiesenfelder

As I expressed in our First Drive of the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, much of this battery-electric hatchback’s appeal is evident in the numbers: 238 miles of EPA-estimated range, 9.5 hours to charge fully at 240 volts and a starting price of $37,495. (All prices cited include destination charges but not incentives, which should include a $7,500 federal tax credit.)

We like to round out our reviews with comparisons, but at this moment, close competitors are few. As we publish, Tesla has begun building the Bolt EV’s closest competitor, the Model 3, with a claimed 215-mile range (with the standard battery) and a price of $35,000 before incentives, but we haven’t driven one yet; our only exposure has been a few minutes riding along in a prototype more than a year ago.

Chevrolet is otherwise way ahead. Volkswagen’s 2017 e-Golf received an estimated-range increase of roughly 50 percent over the 2016 model, to 125 miles, but the year is half over and the 2017 model has yet to reach dealerships or be priced. (The 2016 was $29,815 with a range of 83 miles.) The first full redesign of the Nissan Leaf will be detailed in September (range unknown), so for now the 2017 Leaf soldiers on with an estimated 107 miles of range for $31,565.

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As I expressed in our First Drive of the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, much of this battery-electric hatchback’s appeal is evident in the numbers: 238 miles of EPA-estimated range, 9.5 hours to charge fully at 240 volts and a starting price of $37,495. (All prices cited include destination charges but not incentives, which should include a $7,500 federal tax credit.)

We like to round out our reviews with comparisons, but at this moment, close competitors are few. As we publish, Tesla has begun building the Bolt EV’s closest competitor, the Model 3, with a claimed 215-mile range (with the standard battery) and a price of $35,000 before incentives, but we haven’t driven one yet; our only exposure has been a few minutes riding along in a prototype more than a year ago.

Chevrolet is otherwise way ahead. Volkswagen’s 2017 e-Golf received an estimated-range increase of roughly 50 percent over the 2016 model, to 125 miles, but the year is half over and the 2017 model has yet to reach dealerships or be priced. (The 2016 was $29,815 with a range of 83 miles.) The first full redesign of the Nissan Leaf will be detailed in September (range unknown), so for now the 2017 Leaf soldiers on with an estimated 107 miles of range for $31,565.

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