The savvy and deep-digging staff of Inside EVs
took the liberty of showing a video on their page with a drive test of
the 2019 Chevy
Bolt Premier this past week: the model had some cool upgrades like the
mosaic black and contrast rims, and the driver reflected that at first
appearance, it definitely looks like a “fun little hatch.” Not as bulky as the
Equinox or sworn competition Toyota RAV4, all of us here at O'Rielly Chevy recognize that the Bolt
still has a bit of an appearance that immediately categorizes it as from the
electric camp.
As the years progress, we believe that development
and design teams will definitely produce models that will have a bit more
natural or rugged feel about them, as the electric car category is just now
embracing its own identity. Coming from way up North in Canada, the test drive
of the new Bolt
was in the snow, where it would definitely have to prove its ability to
maneuver in the most demanding of conditions. The intro on the infotainment
screen once you get in is quite cool: much akin to the beginning of a movie in
a theater, blue hues, and lush digital wizardry let you know right away that
you are in a high-performing car that is on the modern side of the spectrum!
The touchscreen in the test model was about two or
three inches larger than the traditional 8-inch or so version, and it appeared
to really help evoke a futuristic touch. As the driver pulls off the lot, he
laments that this is the first non-Tesla electric vehicle he has driven, and
his first impression was that he was very surprised with the amount of
peppiness and power the Bolt
provides off the line. It was also noted that the seats are pretty small, perhaps
even smaller than what you'd find inside the Camaro, but they are incredibly
well-fitted, and a very good example of how a car with electric power in no way
has to feel like it is trapping you in a box!
The large screen did not provide a sense of technical
overkill that can sometimes plague any newer car, and does a great job of
making you feel like you are driving a car that is in all ways technically
equipped to do more than just get you from A to B. Many other reviews of the Bolt
have claimed that when the true quickness of the car is noticed is when you are
at speed, at say maybe around 50 mph on the interstate. When he hit a clear
patch of traffic, the driver checked out this claim, and you can really see the
result of his getting quickly down on the accelerator.
The highest level of surprise came from the amount
of fun he had driving the Bolt: as soon as he switched to Sport mode when he
had ample space, all he could exclaim after lurching forward was “Wow!” Check
out the benefits to you and your family of electric car ownership this year,
and prepare to have your opinions drastically swayed towards the side of the
fence with power derived from spark rather then fuel!
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