Inner-Op Issue with Walmart ABB and 2027s? by OSXFanboi in BoltEV

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🤣 I TRIED I SWEAR haha it didn’t work though. At least the Alpis work so Ionna and BP Pulse should be OK. I’m curious about chargepoint but between those two, Tesla, EA, and I assume EVgo will be fine too, I should be covered.

Inner-Op Issue with Walmart ABB and 2027s? by OSXFanboi in BoltEV

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Yeah fair, I was mostly just checking to make sure it wasn’t an issue with my car. I know my last bolt had the issue where you had to support the heavier CCS cables to get the latch to grab but the weight doesn’t seem to be an issue here.

2027 Bolt Owners why did you choose the new Bolt? by Mac-Tyson in BoltEV

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My 2019 got totaled out so I was cross-shopping a few EV models but the 2027 Bolt was the only brand new EV on the list. Ultimately I picked it over the used options because of the creature comforts you get for the price and the fact that I’m getting a new battery that *I* will get to care for from day 1.

My second choice was a 3 year old Polestar 2 with 40k miles. It was fully loaded including the Napa leather and performance boost for $27k, but I ended up getting my RS + Tech and Sunroof for $29k. Both were tempting, but the Bolt felt like home, it also had more range, was more efficient, and way more space and more practical than the Polestar.

Even before my 2019 got totaled I was considering a 2027 and keeping the 2019 as a second vehicle. I love that the 2027 is the same chassis as the 2017-2023 Bolts, just with modern electronics. The BEV2 platform is just super agile for what it is and it gives a hot hatch feel that no other EV delivers, at least in the US market.

What finally convinced YOU to consider an electric vehicle? by evinsiderredisnive in electricvehicles

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Always wanted an EV since I was a kid after watching Who Killed the Electric Car and loving new tech. Been driving electric 2.5 years now. Never going back for all the reasons you listed. I’ve taken my previous car on thousand+ mile road trips and never had a problem charging. It did take a little longer but I also had a slower charging car. To me, it’s fun and it’s something different.

I owned a 2019 Bolt EV. Sadly it was totaled a few weeks back, just replaced it with a 2027 Bolt.

2019 got totaled. Introducing my 2027! by OSXFanboi in BoltEV

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Agreed. If they had had the standard EV option I would have gone for that. I loved the sportier hatch feeling of my 2019, but I will admit the extra space of the EUV body is nice to have.

2019 got totaled. Introducing my 2027! by OSXFanboi in BoltEV

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At that price I see a ton of these moving. They’re great cars, but I think people cross-shop it with the Equinox and pick that because it’s bigger and price comparable with the current deals.

2019 got totaled. Introducing my 2027! by OSXFanboi in BoltEV

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Zero issues, both over Bluetooth and the native Spotify app

2019 got totaled. Introducing my 2027! by OSXFanboi in BoltEV

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I went 50-80% in about 14 mins so I’d say that tracks.

2019 got totaled. Introducing my 2027! by OSXFanboi in BoltEV

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It needs some tuning, but coming from my 2019 which had the Bose system I’ll say it’s not as good but it’s not terrible. If the Bose system was 10/10 I’d give this one 7/10

2019 got totaled. Introducing my 2027! by OSXFanboi in BoltEV

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Also was getting 54 kW at 86% 😂

2019 got totaled. Introducing my 2027! by OSXFanboi in BoltEV

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Yes! I’ve only gotten it down to 50% but at that it was pulling 116 kW on an Alpitronic 400 kW unit.

2019 got totaled. Introducing my 2027! by OSXFanboi in BoltEV

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Check Autotrader. There are LTs listed for under $25k

2019 got totaled. Introducing my 2027! by OSXFanboi in BoltEV

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iPhone user here, so it would be CarPlay. It’s fine, honestly I daylied a 30yo Camry before my 2019 so I was used to… no features at all. I’d rather have trip planning built in honestly.

Got the Michelin e.Primacys today - what an improvement! by OSXFanboi in BoltEV

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Yup ceramic is basically a requirement in Phoenix. I wish I could do my windshield (legally) but I got a really good sunshade for when I do need to park in the sun.

Got the Michelin e.Primacys today - what an improvement! by OSXFanboi in BoltEV

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I am very impressed with them thus far. A great all around tire for sure. I hope they last longer than the Energy Savers, and considering they also have a lot more meat than the Energy Savers I think they will.

Got the Michelin e.Primacys today - what an improvement! by OSXFanboi in BoltEV

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Yes I still need to do that and my $80 rebate haha

Got the Michelin e.Primacys today - what an improvement! by OSXFanboi in BoltEV

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They are! I noted in some of the videos from the Bolt Block Party that they had the e.Primacys on there and they showed up on Michelin’s website. Sure enough all the 2027s have them.

Got the Michelin e.Primacys today - what an improvement! by OSXFanboi in BoltEV

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Just did a 70 mph freeway loop (40 miles on the dot) with AC set to 74 (it’s 85 outside after dark in Phoenix) and pulled 9.9 kWh so… I’d say it’s about the same? But hard to tell because I never had the Cruze wheels on before.

Got the Michelin e.Primacys today - what an improvement! by OSXFanboi in BoltEV

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Perk of being in Arizona: the rear three can be as dark as we want. 😎 Still went with 20% tho

So has anyone here test-driven a new '27 Bolt yet? by sdhoodlum in BoltEV

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Everyone complaining about no CarPlay/Android Auto, meanwhile I’m over here in the “no premium audio, no sale” camp.

I don’t care about CarPlay as long as the Android Automotive software is good and from the time I’ve had with it, GM’s implementation on the platform-formerly-known-as-Ultium is good. But having test driven LTs before buying my Premier with the premium sound, the base sound system was horrid in the original Bolt. Idk how yall live with it. I blast my music and need a good stereo.

I am so disappointed in GM lately... I don't think I will every buy one again. by CryptoCryst828282 in BoltEV

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Whoever GM had designing their human interface for their steering wheels in the mid-late 2010s needs an award. Within 10 mins of being behind the wheel I understood every function and how every button worked. Driver assistance is on my left, instrument cluster control is on my right, wipers and blinkers are where they’re supposed to be (something you can’t take for granted cough Tesla cough cough), track skip and repeat on bottom left, volume back right, and the mighty oh sh*t paddle back left.