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2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV consumer reviews

$36,620 starting MSRP
side view of 2017 Bolt EV Chevrolet
(134 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.7
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Very Cool Car

Was what we were looking for in a second car. Size of car, economical to operate, great for the environment. Very fun to drive, great get up and go, more than most gas engine cars by far.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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SO FAR ITS BEEN A GREAT CAR

Its my first EV and im very happy so far , but performance was a little short of the specifications. You have to drive 57 mph on freeway to get the 240 miles per charge Chevrolet advertized , I drive 75 so lost about 30 percent of the range.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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We love our Bolt

We bought the 2nd one in our state. It is everything we'd hoped for. Love the practicality and nearly zero maintenance. We enjoy driving it. It's our main family car and does everything well. It's been with us 3 years and we plan on keeping it at least 10.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent Value for Money, Comfort and Convenience

Very comfortable, quiet, safe and gives the range as expected. Lot of room in the trunk area and once the rear seats are folded, you can carry 70 Inch TV Box.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Exceeded expectations

I made the jump from an ICE vehicle to a Chevy Bolt EV with the premium trim and I could not be happier. This car far exceeded my expectations in both comfort and quality of the ride. If you have never driven an EV you owe to yourself to try it out.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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maintenance free vehicle

this car has been reliable and no maintenance except for tire rotations, wiper blades and cabin filter . very quiet and great acceleration and the chevy bolt has 240- 260 mile range depending on outside temp

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun to drive

I really love this car. It is incredibly fun to drive, great off the line speed, great range for an affordable ev. Doing the right thing and having fun doing it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Issues with blind spot detection

I love the range of the car. It can go over 200 miles without any issues. There is enough leg room for passengers in the back. Eagle view from the camera is very useful when parking close to another car or object. I bought the premiere model specifically for the tech package. The blind spot detection is flaky. Sometimes it turns on when no car is present, and remains on for a very long time (Usually happens every time you start the car). Lane detection seems ok.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Easy EV experience - great for getting around.

I was looking for a used EV and there is a short list of options with the range I required. The Bolt is well thought out - if not on par from a status perspective with Tesla, it meets all my practical needs - good range, easy to park, smaller than the larger options and cheaper to operate (more efficient AND lower cost on insurance).

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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First full EV

Will not go back to a gas car. Has everything you would want in a small hatch back. Very quick off the mark 0to 60 in 6.5 seconds

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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