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It is great fun to drive. It's quick, and it feels even quicker than it really is owing to the instant response (no downshifting required), and silent accelerat
by DamnInteresting 9y ago
It is great fun to drive. It's quick, and it feels even quicker than it really is owing to the instant response (no downshifting required), and silent acceleration. The heavy raft of batteries on the bottom gives it a low center of gravity, so it doesn't lean back much when you punch it.
I also really enjoy the one-pedal-driving enabled by the "L" mode, which tells the car not to mimic an automatic, rather to use regenerative braking as aggressively as possible. I can drive all over town without touching the brakes.
I haven't driven a Leaf myself, but I know people who have, and they much prefer the Bolt EV.
I'll try to keep an eye on this thread if you have any specific questions.
- Baeocystin 9y agoThanks for the response. I've done a little more searching about, and the general opinion is that the Bolt is genuinely a better vehicle. That L mode sounds interesting. Are there any negatives you've come across?
- DamnInteresting 9y agoThere are a few downsides, mostly minor. For one, it doesn't come with a spare tire or jack (probably to save weight and improve range). It uses special tires to reduce the likelihood of a flat, but a blowout would require roadside assistance unless you add a jack and tire. For another, it's small inside, especially horizontally. It's not a big deal for me, but two large people side by side would be quite close together. The gauge cluster screen is a bit boring, it seems like it could be more attractive and interesting. But that's a minor quibble. Nothing else comes to mind, it's mostly been an excellent car so far.
- Baeocystin 9y agoIf that's it for negatives, it sounds like a heck of a car. Thanks again.