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Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Says Chevrolet Bolt EV Is One Of His Favorite Tech Toys

Steve Wozniak knows a thing or two about cool gadgets. As the second man behind the behemoth that is Apple, the Woz still likes to comb through the latest technology to see what he likes the most.

Shockingly, he’s a huge fan of the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV and it sounds like he likes it more than his Tesla Model S, too.

“Tesla is a fine car. It’s just high price,” Wozniak said on CNBC’s Squawk Box.

He also went on to say he likes the spaciousness of the 2017 Bolt EV more than his Model S and he thinks the sound system is of higher quality to listen to music. He went on to critique one aspect of his Model S in particular compared to the Bolt EV: the center touchscreen.

“I hate [it],” said Wozniak of the Model S’ massive center screen. “I am sure a lot of accidents have been caused by people just trying to hang up their phone and hit the right button on that big screen. A nice little knob like in Mercedes or something to get through menus even while you are driving.”

The Woz purchased his own 2017 Bolt EV at the beginning of this year after he originally said he and his wife agreed on a second Tesla. However, the Bolt EV has become his preferred daily driver and he feels the 238 miles of range is plenty to get him where he wants to go.

In addition to the Bolt EV, Wozniak also said he adores his Apple Watch, too.

“I just love it. I love every time I use it. It helps me. I love it so much,” says Wozniak. “Not having to grab a phone out of a pocket. I don’t like to be one of those people who pulls phones out of pockets.”

Former GM Authority staff writer.

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  1. I posted on an electric car site that the Tesla iPad screen is a no go. You couldn’t GIVE me the car. Teslafanboys ripped me one left and right. How DARE I agree with —

    — Steve Wozniak. lol

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  2. As a fellow electrical engineer, I understand how Steve Wozniak sees and feels about electric cars, and why the 2017 Chevy Bolt EV is superior over the Tesla Motors Model S. I bet he wouldn’t change that Bolt for a second Model s or for a Model 3.

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  3. Couldn’t agree more with the Woz – my Bolt is the most feel good car I’ve ever owned – sort of like your friend the natural athlete, who is simply good at everything, and charming while it does so – and even though a Tesla may be prettier, it’s actually less refined, and every time I get in the Bolt, I think, “man this car is a DEAL for what I’m getting!”

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  4. The Bolt is fantastic for cruising around the Bay Area, perfect range, spacious headroom, room for plenty of things and fits easily in any parking lot. We like ours. That said, I would prefer a car with a longer wheelbase on long highway trips away from the bay.

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