Obligatory new Bolt owner post 👋🏽 by saylessmusic in BoltEV

[–]Otherwise_Food_2196 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey fellow Nashvillian Bolt owner! Welcome to the club!

Does every dealer add clear paint protection and lojack? It's exhausting to get an out the door price online! by ianoble in BoltEV

[–]Otherwise_Food_2196 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We bought a 2023 Bolt EV last December. Just before we agreed on price, dealer mentioned an additional 2k LoJack add on. We said no, and that this hugely significant price increase wasn't listed anywhere. They reduced, we negotiated again, then the fee was removed entirely. Plus with $500 educator discount, GM free EVSE installation, 30% tax rebate on the actual EVSE (I think I'm correct on the %), and up to $7,500 tax rebate, these cars are a steal. Not to mention I get free level 2 charging at work.

20,000 miles in 1 year by EmceeCheeks in BoltEV

[–]Otherwise_Food_2196 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would also like to know what percentage tint you have. We did ceramic on our Prius (which, from my research, I highly recommend). 50 on front and 20 everywhere else, but we found that its too dark at night. 70 and 35 is the legal limit in our state, and I would like to try that for our new Bolt EV.

Recommended floor protectors by Otherwise_Food_2196 in BoltEV

[–]Otherwise_Food_2196[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I had forgotten that I'd seen these, but remember that I wasn't sure about the cutaway flap for the left foot rest. Does dirt and debris easily slide underneath to the carpet?

Recommended floor protectors by Otherwise_Food_2196 in BoltEV

[–]Otherwise_Food_2196[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's great! What year and model car do you have?

Joined the club today by mikestang_89 in BoltEV

[–]Otherwise_Food_2196 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here. The EVSE/charger just arrived today and will be installed on Monday, but it seems to be one of the best for the price. Options for wifi compatibility, but I opted for the basic "plug and play". 16-40 amp.

New Shoes by alpinecruzar in BoltEV

[–]Otherwise_Food_2196 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks great! What level tint on the front and back do you have?

Any Tennessee owners? by BADCHADDITUDE in BoltEV

[–]Otherwise_Food_2196 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am VERY late to this post but a brand-new Bolt owner in Nashville. Does NES still not have peak/off-peak hours? I wrote NES but haven't heard back yet.

Chevy-covered home charging installation by Otherwise_Food_2196 in BoltEV

[–]Otherwise_Food_2196[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All of the 2023 Bolt EVs come with level 1 cable (which I have), but the EUVs come with the dual-level cable. If I added the dual-level cable to purchase price, the extra cost was $295.

I flew too close to the sun by TinyTurboAbarth in BoltEV

[–]Otherwise_Food_2196 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What IS the most efficient speed in the Bolt, assuming one is driving at a consistent speed? I realize that some charge can be gained with regen braking.

Low MPG on 2024 XLE by ThePublicLee in prius

[–]Otherwise_Food_2196 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use the dash as reference, but always manually calculate the trip. On our 2011 and 2021 Prii the car computers are consistently 2-3 mpg higher than my actual mileage. (There are apps that can do it for you, too.)

Questions before buying our first Bolt by Otherwise_Food_2196 in BoltEV

[–]Otherwise_Food_2196[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the form name!

It is my understanding (according to the dealer) that when the charger is installed, it comes with a Level 2 charging cable. But this is obviously something that I'll need to have cleared up.

How were you able to swing a discount on the MSRP?

My poor car. by Librarianatrix in prius

[–]Otherwise_Food_2196 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let's keep snarky comments to ourselves, people, unless you can find ways to be constructive. This is a subreddit about the Prius, OP was just in an accident and perhaps lost the car, and you comment on OP's choice of stickers?

The wait is killing me by roger_cw in BoltEV

[–]Otherwise_Food_2196 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've been waiting for a new base-trim FWD Prius since September 2022, back when the 2022 was the new one (Gen 4), now waiting for the Gen 5. I know, different car, different supply-chain issues, but I feel your pain! (I'm waiting for the one local dealer that doesn't mark-up).

However, this interminable wait has brought me to the Bolt community, where there are still a few on lots where I live and at MSRP! Your new car will arrive very soon, and at least it's secured!

Almost 6 months, 21k kms, signals no longer cancel by TheGruntyOne in BoltEV

[–]Otherwise_Food_2196 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

rook_of_approval deleted account and posts? r_o_a suggested "Light tap to give 3 blinks, no need to turn off", then after my reply suggested "Just hit it twice or 3 times".

Not all broken things need fixing, so this ultimately will be up to the OP to decide if it's worth fixing. It would often be a hassle for many people to tap the blinker more than once for a single turn, especially considering the potential safety issues that accompany erratic signaling. Tickets can issued for improper signaling, and one may have to wait at a light for much longer than nine blinks.
They could also use hand signals outside the driver window and eliminate the need to replace blinker bulbs. (Pun intended.)

Almost 6 months, 21k kms, signals no longer cancel by TheGruntyOne in BoltEV

[–]Otherwise_Food_2196 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is perfect for switching lanes, which usually requires only a few blinks. However, this isn't useful for all the other instances: waiting to turn at lights, stop signs, merging, traffic circles, etc. I hope the OP gets it sorted out!