By Darlene Donloe
When it comes to electric cars, GM has been a leader in modern electric vehicles. This review is on the 2018 Bolt EV Premier. I drove the premier trim, which is the more expensive of the two that Chevrolet offers. There is also the LT version. Chevy calls the Bolt EV Premier a crossover. OK!
The Bolt is easy and comfortable to drive. It’s also sporty. The steering is phenomenal. It’s affordable! This is a FUN car.
Ok, to be fair, I didn’t drive 230 miles to see if Chevrolet’s claim that it has a 230-mile range on each charge is true. I did drive the car with the nightfall gray metallic exterior and dark galvanized sky cool gray car for a week and didn’t have to recharge.
You don’t have to worry about the car stopping on you on the side of the road because there are several energy pages that will tell you how much energy you’re using and how you’re using it. You can also see how many miles you’ve driven. In short, nothing will creep up on you that could potentially leave you on the side of the road.
The mirrors are black and heated. The sun visors now extend. The interior is deceiving. From the outside, it doesn’t look like the Bolt is roomy, but it is. Legroom: 41.6-inches, Headroom: 39.7-inches. The high-tech interior has an interesting design. You can get leather seats on the premier and cloth on the LT. The manual seats are adjustable six ways. The sound quality is first rate. The 10.2 touchscreen is easy to maneuver. The rear seat reminder system is on point.
Recharging a traditional outlet will take some time. Twelve hours of charging will add 30-40 miles. The 220-volt outlet will add 25 miles an hour. Charging it up overnight is doable.
I drove this car for a week and enjoyed every minute.
VEHICLE AT A GLANCE: Electric engine, 200 hp, 266 lb-ft of torque, MPG:128/110/119, auto climate control, LED headlights, heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, surround vision camera, rear park assist, blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert. 10.2- touchscreen, Apple Carplay, electric drive unit, electric parking brake, power steering, electronic precision shift, airbags: frontal and knee for DR. & FRT pass, head curtain and seat-mounted for all outboard seat positions, tire pressure monitor system, StabiliTrak-stability control, system with traction control, brakes 4 wheel, antilock, r when disc, rear camera mirror, daytime running lamps, roof rack, side rails, wheels, 17” ultra-bright machine painted aluminum, keyless open and start, remote vehicle start, seats, leather-appointed, front bucket seats, 6 way manual, driver and pass adjust, driver and front passenger heated seats, heated rear seats, OnStar services capable, 4G LTE WI-FI® hotspot capable, air conditioning, USB ports, false cargo floor.
MSRP: $40, 905 (standard) - $43,510 (total vehicle price)
FUEL ECONOMY: 128/110
THE DRIVE: Pleasant!
Darlene Donloe is a seasoned entertainment and travel journalist whose work has appeared in People, Ebony, Essence, LA Stage Times, LA Watts Times, Black Meetings and Tourism, This Stage, Los Angeles Sentinel, EMMY, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Grammy, BlackVoices.com and more. Contact her via dcdwriter@aol.com
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