The Chevrolet Bolt EUV is a bigger and slightly more upmarket version of the Bolt EV. It was first introduced in 2021 as a slightly larger and more practical version of the Bolt EV hatchback. Chevrolet also tries to work on some of the shortcomings of the Bolt EV in the Bolt EUV. Being bigger than its hatchback counterpart, it offers more room inside the cabin thus making it more versatile as a family car. It is very popular among first-time EV buyers as well as those looking for something comfortable and spacious enough for those office runs around town. This coupled with the attractive price tag allowed it to set the sales charts on fire. But, there is much more to the Bolt EUV that makes it popular and offer the best bang for your buck. Let's look at 10 reasons that make it special.
10 The Bolt EUV Offers The Best Bang For Your Buck
The Bolt EUV is a superb value-for-money proposition considering the amount of kit on offer. It starts at $33,500, which is a really good price for a loaded and well-rounded family car like the Bolt EUV. What makes the deal even sweeter is the fact that Chevrolet announced a price cut for the 2023 model year Bolt EUV with prices now beginning at $28,195. The Federal Tax Credit for EVs makes it an even sweeter deal. Although many optional extras might take the price above $40,000, honestly, the standard variants, too, are pretty well-equipped, and hence, one is not forced to get many optional extras. In fact, the lower sticker price allows owners to get a few optional extras of their choice while still keeping the final price in the ballpark of its main rivals.
9 It Has A More Than Decent Range
The Bolt EUV can travel a distance of 247 miles on a full charge. This figure is competitive with rivals despite having a lower sticker price. This makes it a really attractive buy. This range makes it perfect for those quick city runs as well as short to medium outstation trips with decent charging options en route. One thing to note is that the charging speeds in the Bolt EUV are comparatively slower than its main rivals. However, the more than decent range pretty much makes up for it. Also, the price tag is also in accordance with this limitation. It is among the cheapest EVs one can buy today and hence, there are bound to be some limitations. But, the Bolt EUV makes for a perfect package right from the price to the power as well as range.
8 It Is Surprisingly Fun To Drive
The Bolt EUV handles pretty decently as well. Despite being just a simple family car, it is actually fun to drive and its respectable 200 horsepower makes it pretty zippy in traffic, and out on the highway as well. The nimble size helps massively in making it very tractable and zippy around town. Add to this the light steering and easy-to-reach controls, the Bolt EUV makes for a fun-to-drive car. The Bolt EUV is pretty light on its feet and this makes it easy to dart in and out of traffic. Owners have come to love the zippy nature of the Bolt EUV and this trait has gained many fans over the years. Being an EV, it has the entire 266 pound-feet of torque available instantly and this makes it extremely light on its feet and hence, fun to drive.
7 The Bolt EUV Offers A Physical Button For One-Pedal Driving
The Bolt EUV offers a very usable physical button to activate single-pedal driving. It also offers paddles to regulate regenerative braking which lets the driver control the vehicle without using actual brakes to slow down the car. Offering one-pedal driving mode makes it much easier in bumper-to-bumper traffic for the driver to drive in a fatigue-free manner. At the same time, it allows for saving and recouping some of the battery power that would have been otherwise lost in braking. This helps in getting some energy back into the batteries, in turn allowing for some additional range. Mind you, this is something that even a Porsche Taycan doesn't get!
6 It Is Bigger Than The Standard Bolt EV
Being around 6.3 inches longer than the Bolt EV has liberated much more room in the cabin of the Bolt EUV. The wheelbase is also bigger than the Bolt EV by around 2.9 inches. This has resulted in more legroom for the rear seat passengers. This makes it roomier and practical for family use with four or five passengers. In addition to this, it also has an under-seat storage provision that enables smaller items to be stored away. The luggage space, too, is decent enough for a vehicle of this segment. This makes it suitable for short family trips and weekend getaways. The additional space inside the cabin also makes it much more comfortable over longer journeys as compared to its smaller sibling, the Bolt EV.
5 No Dearth Of Space And Comfort
The Chevrolet Bolt EUV is surprisingly comfortable to travel in. The value-for-money price tag might lead some to believe that Chevy might have compromised on the comfort aspect. However, that is definitely not the case. The Bolt EUV rides pretty smoothly and quietly on all types of roads, be it rough roads around town or the vast interstates. The suspension is pretty supple and absorbs small imperfections as well as larger potholes easily while keeping the passengers comfortable. The Bolt EUV also offers a pretty comfortable highway ride quality at higher speeds. It is pretty stable and offers a supple ride even at higher speeds. It takes all the imperfections on the freeways in its stride. Small undulations are not even felt inside the cabin and this raises its comfort quotient indefinitely.
4 GM Has Offered The Amazing Super Cruise Here
The Bolt EUV gets General Motors’ much-loved Super Cruise system, which is a welcome addition. In fact, at the time of its launch, it was the only non-Cadillac model in GM’s lineup to get this feature. It is basically a semi-autonomous driving assistant that aims to reduce driver fatigue by following lane markings and keeping the car in the lane and at a set distance from the car in the front. This definitely helps in reducing the stress levels of the driver over monotonous long-distance journeys. This also makes it much safer despite having an affordable price tag. More importantly, this feature actually works really well and makes long monotonous journeys a walk in the park.
3 A Rare, Affordable EV With No Wooden Brakes
Unlike many other electric cars that often offer a wooden or unresponsive brake pedal feel, the Bolt EUV manages to offer a very natural feeling brake response. This makes it easier for the driver to modulate the brakes and get accustomed to the vehicle more quickly. EVs use brake energy regeneration which makes the brake pedal feel weird as compared to usual IC engine cars. However, here in the Bolt EUV, Chevrolet has managed to modulate the brake pedal very nicely and hence, the brake pedal delivers an extremely natural feel. This makes it easier for newer EV drivers to transition from IC-engine cars to EVs that much easier.
2 The Bolt EUV Is Just The Perfect Size
The Bolt EUV, despite being bigger than the Bolt EV is just the perfect size to make it easy to drive around town in traffic while having enough space on the inside to offer decent space for five adults. This makes it convenient even for new drivers to drive in congested spaces. The perfect size also makes it an easy-to-drive vehicle for those quick office runs in congested urban suburbs. It's just the right size, not too big not too small. This factor has made it very popular among first-time car buyers and hence, it has climbed the sales charts in recent years pretty rapidly. In fact, the sales have picked up so rapidly that GM had to increase capacity at its plants to produce more and more Bolt EUVs. The surprising thing here is, the demand is rising despite newer entrants coming into the market with each passing day.
1 Useful Features Like A Clever Range Display Indicator
The range display in the Bolt EUV offers a clever solution wherein it displays both minimum and maximum range taking into account various driving styles. This allows the driver to take note of how much additional range will be available with efficient driving and thereby might even motivate the driver to drive in a more efficient manner. This feature is not offered by even some of the most expensive EVs. It is a really thoughtful and useful feature. Many owners have reported that this feature actually makes them drive the Bolt EUV more efficiently as the large difference between the minimum and maximum range keeps popping up in the instrument panel. Also, it must be noted that as per owners, these range indicators are pretty accurate as well, which makes them all the more useful in real world.