The Chevy Volt and Chevy Bolt EV have been ranked as some of the best hybrid and electric vehicles to buy second-hand by the automotive experts over at Kelley Blue Book.
KBB recently put together a list of the ten best battery-electric and hybrid vehicles that can be purchased used for under $20,000 USD. The 2017 model year Chevy Volt ranked ninth on the list, while the 2017 model year Chevy Bolt EV was seventh.
The Chevy Bolt EV was also just one of two battery-electric models that appeared on the list – the other being the 2018 model year Nissan Leaf, which was ranked eighth overall. The rest of the vehicles on the list were all hybrids and included the 2019 Kia Niro Hybrid, 2015 Lexus ES 300h, 2015 Honda Accord, 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid, and 2017 Toyota Prius.
KBB says that used hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or all-electric vehicles represent “one of the most underrated deals,” in the second-hand car market.
“For starters, this is a great way to save money at the pump,” KBB says. “A hybrid lets you go further on a tank of gas before having to fill up.”
“These models are now well-established and have proven reliability,” the publication added. “There are also plenty of choices out there for buyers who are looking at a used model.”
While there’s no denying that a used Chevy Bolt EV is a great deal, a brand-new 2022 model year Bolt EV is also good value for money. Prices for the 2022MY Bolt EV start at $31,995 including destination – which is $5,500 less than the outgoing model. Buyers of new models receive an 8 year/160,000 km propulsion battery pack warranty, as well, and Chevy will also cover the cost of installing a Level 2 charging outlet in the buyer’s garage.
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Just remember to park it outside and away from any other vehicles unless you want those to burn also.
I´m owner of an Opel Ampera/Chevy Volt and it´s one of the best cars I ever had. It has over 250.000 kms on the odometer and zero problems and practically no maintenance. I´ve also driven the Opel Ampera-e/Chevy Bolt and it´s not even close to be as good as the Volt. When the time comes to trade my car, I´ll probably go for a Tesla Model S, since GM has now absolutely nothing to substitute the Volt. The Cadillac Celestiq could be an option, but I beleive it´s going to be much more expensive.
I bought a used Volt 3 years ago, I have been very happy. Drives great, work commute and around town is all on battery and out of town trips on gas. Battery miles run about 3 cents per mile. Very little maintenance.
I would avoid a 2017- mid 2019 Bolt until the fire issue is resolved. Even though it’s only been about a dozen fires out of around 50,000 vehicles. Stick with the later 2019 Bolts and newer, with the US made battery packs.
We had a 2018 Volt, bought new. It was a great car, but was recently totaled. We replaced it with a new 2021 Bolt. My sister’s 2016 Volt was also recently totaled, and she replaced it with a 2017 Volt from Carvana.
The Volt is just another example of GM not marketing a very good product or utilizing the powertrain effectively to bring out a crossover. The Bolt is a dumpster fire…. In more ways than one.
Yes a crossover would have been much more successful. And the Volt should have been marketed better. Fortunately, we like the form factor, and technically it is a great vehicle. I didn’t need marketing to tell me it would be a great car for us either.
The Bolt is a fantastic car for us, and at $25,185 for a brand new 2021 with 259 miles of range, a steal. We aren’t worried about the battery pack catching fire, since no newer Bolts with the US made packs have been implicated.
You obviously don’t own a Volt.
You obviously don’t own a Volt. I’ve owned 4 and I’ve yet to have a problem. It is arguably the best American product I’ve ever owned.
I agree with you. Our 2018 Volt was the best car I’ve ever had. It was totaled nearly a year ago, when t-boned by a 1996 Buick Roadmaster station wagon. My wife was fine.
Now our replacement car, a 2021 Bolt, is the new best car I’ve ever had.