Many Americans have a hard time picturing life without a gasoline-powered vehicle. There’s absolutely no denying the internal combustion engine offers convenience at almost every intersection: a fueling station.
However, one North Bend, Oregon family cut ties with gasoline and purchased not one, but two 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EVs. They sent their story to Green Car Reports, and it tells an overwhelmingly positive tale.
Not only does the family have zero issues charging both Bolt EVs—they use a regular 120-volt outlet in their garage or take advantage of a handful of level 2 stations—they’ve found it’s an incredibly practical vehicle for life’s daily happenings.
The Bolt EV’s small footprint means it fits in plenty of places, but the cargo room fits everything from the kids’ sports gear, to suitcases, to musical instruments for various extracurriculars undertaken.
As for the driving experience, it’s been pleasant as well, according to the family’s notes. One pedal driving is now the norm (thanks, regenerative braking!) and the interior components and infotainment system are laid out ergonomically.
Overall, the family says “so far, so great” regarding its pair of Bolt EVs. It will be interesting to hear more stories like this as the Bolt EV rolls out nationwide at the end of the summer.
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This type of owner feedback is what GM needs to promote more Chevy Bolt EVs nation wide.
Good one here GM. Credit where due!
New Bolt or New Camaro 1LE V6… Want both so I will buy both of them.
Our local Holden dealer had one of these as a test rig but for $80,000 it was up against small gasoline vehicles in the $18K to $30K, and all Prius models $50-60K. Think GM/Holden well and truely missed the price point here. And before you say what about the gas savings and incentives? Well small cars with 1.6L 4cyl gas engines typically run $2500-$2800 a year and there are NO govt incentives for buying electric here. So 4 years gas running is $11,200. Discount that from $80K is $68,800 – that’s a really expensive electric small car. Price it right for the market and they shall come…
The Bolt is mid-30K after incentives… Where are you getting 80K from? Looking at a Hellcat or something?
Not US market here and not US$.
Instead of a world class EV it will probably only do well in the US/Canada markets. As an Opel Ampera-E it will be interesting to see how well it does in Europe.