GM axing Chevy Bolt

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Anonymous wrote:Does Koons Chevrolet still have the $5k dealer's markup on the Bolts? We're interested in this model but absolutely refuse to pay over MSRP; in fact, we're somewhat insulted and have looked elsewhere.

OP here. This is the main reason we haven't bought it, actually.

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Anonymous wrote:They haven't stopped making them yet though. You can still "pull the trigger".

Just don't like buying something that's already obsolete... we keep cars for a long time.

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Anonymous wrote:https://www.chevrolet.com/electric/equinox-ev

The Equinox coming out is best EV coming out. It is main Reason Tesla is lowering prices. It is a well equipped SUV with next generations batteries at a 30k price point.

How much bigger is the equinox than the Bolt EUV?

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Anonymous wrote:Makes sense. American car companies make SUVs and trucks.

The biggest EV car companies in the world will be the US ones. It is doubtful in the long run anyone including Tesla can keep up.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Makes sense. American car companies make SUVs and trucks.

The biggest EV car companies in the world will be the US ones. It is doubtful in the long run anyone including Tesla can keep up.

GM is building a massive battery plant in US right near where the new 2024 Electric models will be built.

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Anonymous wrote:We were very strongly considering a Chevy Bolt EUV, just hadn't pulled the trigger yet.

Not sure what we'll do now.

Wouldn't buy a Bolt, just google "Bolt catching fire" and you'll understand why.

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Anonymous wrote:We were very strongly considering a Chevy Bolt EUV, just hadn't pulled the trigger yet.

Not sure what we'll do now.

Wouldn't buy a Bolt, just google "Bolt catching fire" and you'll understand why.

That is not the current car. That problem was fixed.

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Anonymous wrote:We were very strongly considering a Chevy Bolt EUV, just hadn't pulled the trigger yet.

Not sure what we'll do now.

Wouldn't buy a Bolt, just google "Bolt catching fire" and you'll understand why.

Like PP said, that was fixed-and gas cars catch fire regularly as well! People act like a car never burned until ev's were invented, lol.

I actually strongly considered a Bolt recently, it's a cute little thing but I wasn't ready to go full ev so got a used Chevy Volt-thanks Chevy for making the names SO similar! 'it's Volt, with a V' haha

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Anonymous wrote:GM is getting ready to launch their EV Ultium platform that will be used in the coming years for the Blazer, Equinox and Silverado.

The Bolt platform is a couple of years old, which is a long time in the EV world. Having the model phased out may give some price breaks. Maybe.
I'm still looking for a nicely priced used Chevy Volt.

https://jalopnik.com/chevrolet-bolt-ev-euv-production-ends-1850372521

I just got a nice used Volt, a 2017. There is a 4k tax credit on used hybrids (with certain perimeters, see the IRS site) which made it even nicer. I love it so far! I used to fill my old car's tank ever 4-5 days, I've had the Volt for almost 3 weeks and filled it once (I have a long commute). It costs me less than $1 to charge to full, but of course that varies depending on utilities.

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The Equinox EV is nearly identical to the Bolt EUV. Just a touch longer in the back. So presumably a little more cargo space in the hatch.

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BTW we love our EUV. I highly recommend that for 2023 or the new Equinox EV in 2024.

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The bolt uses older battery tech that GM is moving on from

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Anonymous wrote:Does Koons Chevrolet still have the $5k dealer's markup on the Bolts? We're interested in this model but absolutely refuse to pay over MSRP; in fact, we're somewhat insulted and have looked elsewhere.

We ordered our 2023 Bolt EUV from Sport Chevrolet with no mark-up. We did have to wait a couple of months, but we got exactly what we wanted with no mark-ups -- just straight MSRP (plus taxes). After having gone to an absolutely dreadful dealership in VA, Sport was super-refreshing.

I have no regrets about buying the 2023 Bolt even if Chevy is going to discontinue it. It's a great little car for the everyday commuting/running errands/schlepping kids.