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My Bolt is awesome. I don't know how they would significantly improve it. Unfortunately it's a lease. Due to the upcoming glut of used cars, I'll probably sw

My Bolt is awesome. I don't know how they would significantly improve it. Unfortunately it's a lease. Due to the upcoming glut of used cars, I'll probably switch to a used hybrid when the lease runs out. I'll miss the Bolt and the full EV drivetrain though.

pmorici 4y ago
Is it the version GM recommends parking outside because it could spontaneously combust? That seems like an area they could improve on.
- MrMan 4y ago
  that was their battery supplier who screwed up
- 01100011 4y ago
  Formerly, thanks to a screw up by LG. Chevy replaced my 2019 Bolt's battery a couple months ago without charge. New models don't have the problem. The overall incidence of fires was extremely limited and never worried me though.
  - pmorici 4y ago
    Pinning all the blame on LG maybe over simplifying the problem. Bad cells are inevitable, GM doesn’t have a good system for isolating bad cells in the bolt hence why you see catastrophic failure when manufacturing faults happen. https://www.autoweek.com/news/a38252667/battery-experts-explain-chevy-bolt-fires/ https://www.autoweek.com/news/a38252667/battery-experts-expl...
dotancohen 4y ago
The Bolt is not available where I live. I'd love to hear your impression of it.
- 01100011 4y ago
  My biggest complaint is that the torque is too much for the tires, so it is way too easy to spin rubber when you want to make a quick move into traffic. Other than that, I find I like their implementation of 'one pedal' driving and use it exclusively. I can often get to where I'm going without touching the brake pedal. Range is fine for my Bay Area driving(<120 miles per trip). Some folks complain about slower fast-charging speeds but that doesn't bother me because I mostly use L1/L2. The seats could be more comfortable, but I hear that is fixed on newer models. The entertainment system gave me a few issues for a while but it seems to be working fine lately.
  - dotancohen 4y ago
    Great to know. I also almost exclusively use one-pedal driving (Model 3). That simple change makes driving so much less stressful, however, I'm afraid of loosing the "jump on the brakes" muscle memory if an emergency does crop up.
MrMan 4y ago
plus one for Bolt being a really great car, GM nailed it (if you can tolerate a small car)

pmorici 4y ago

Is it the version GM recommends parking outside because it could spontaneously combust? That seems like an area they could improve on.

MrMan 4y ago
that was their battery supplier who screwed up
01100011 4y ago
Formerly, thanks to a screw up by LG. Chevy replaced my 2019 Bolt's battery a couple months ago without charge. New models don't have the problem. The overall incidence of fires was extremely limited and never worried me though.
- pmorici 4y ago
  Pinning all the blame on LG maybe over simplifying the problem. Bad cells are inevitable, GM doesn’t have a good system for isolating bad cells in the bolt hence why you see catastrophic failure when manufacturing faults happen. https://www.autoweek.com/news/a38252667/battery-experts-explain-chevy-bolt-fires/ https://www.autoweek.com/news/a38252667/battery-experts-expl...

dotancohen 4y ago

The Bolt is not available where I live. I'd love to hear your impression of it.

01100011 4y ago
My biggest complaint is that the torque is too much for the tires, so it is way too easy to spin rubber when you want to make a quick move into traffic. Other than that, I find I like their implementation of 'one pedal' driving and use it exclusively. I can often get to where I'm going without touching the brake pedal. Range is fine for my Bay Area driving(<120 miles per trip). Some folks complain about slower fast-charging speeds but that doesn't bother me because I mostly use L1/L2. The seats could be more comfortable, but I hear that is fixed on newer models. The entertainment system gave me a few issues for a while but it seems to be working fine lately.
- dotancohen 4y ago
  Great to know. I also almost exclusively use one-pedal driving (Model 3). That simple change makes driving so much less stressful, however, I'm afraid of loosing the "jump on the brakes" muscle memory if an emergency does crop up.

MrMan 4y ago

plus one for Bolt being a really great car, GM nailed it (if you can tolerate a small car)