[Ian W.]

I have a 2017 Premier purchased used about 15 months ago and my wife recently got a 2023 1LT (the only model offered in Canada). Having had the new Bolt for 3 weeks, I thought I'd provide readers with a comparison of the two models.

The two Bolts are essentially the same EV with the same pathetic "fast" charging but there are some important differences which I will now describe.

Appearance - The new Bolt is definitely sharper-looking with the front end being more stylish and modern looking. My Premier alloy wheel covers are still nicer-looking the than the alloy 2023 ones.

Interior - While my 2017 is gussied up with leather and nice ambient lighting, the 2023 is way sharper with a larger infotainment screen,
lots of soft-touch materials and WAY better seats. The uncomfortable seats of the 2017 have been improved to a regular width and are now nicely padded with lumbar support (and are powered on the driver's side). The Canadian 1LT, like my Premier, also has front heated seats and a heated steering wheel, a must for Canadian winters.

Drive - The new Bolt drives much like the older one, pretty smooth and very peppy. The controls have changed with the new Bolt having push and pull buttons for driving. Personally, I like these buttons better than the older shifter. There is now a button for one-pedal driving with no more "L" but a one-pedal icon on the screen.

Safety - The new 1LT comes with standard important safety features the my older Premier lacks like lane- keep assist and collision warning. Both models still puzzlingly lack adaptive cruise control.

There you have it. My wife and I love our Bolts and they are, without a doubt, the best EV value to be found.

Ian (Toronto)

 

[stangbat]

I'm in a similar situation. I have a 2019 Premier and we added a 2022 2LT EV with adaptive cruise for my wife. I'll add some things to the comparison. This is basically a direct comparison between a Premier and the current equivalent to the former Premier model.

Appearance - On 2022 the chrome strip at the bottom of the door is gone and the plastic is all black (I like this).
The LED turn signal indicators on the front of the side mirrors are gone.
2019 Premier has roof rails, no more roof rails in 2022.

Interior - 2019 has a soft middle arm rest that is adjustable front and back. 2022 has a hard armrest that is not adjustable. There is also no tray for the armrest cubby hole.
Rear heated seats are gone (this is one reason I got a premier model, I like this feature).

Drive - One pedal (L mode on Premier) stays on between driving sessions. No more having to engage L mode each time.

Safety - Reverse and surround view camera is much better in the 2022.
Rear view mirror camera is no longer available in 2022.
2022 has auto high beams, not available in 2019 AFAIK.
Rear hatch tail lights on the 2022 are no longer brake lights (negative for safety, discussed a lot elsewhere on the forum).

Misc - 2022 has a metal bracket that covers the positive post on the battery. Don't know why this is there, maybe so people can't try and jump start the car or use it to jump start. I removed it.
The unlock buttons for the rear doors are gone on the 2022, and I think some other models prior to 2022 (they are on my 2019).
Mounting a hitch is more difficult as Chevy removed the bolts that were available for mounting on the 2017-2021.
Pedestrian speaker sound is different on the 2022 (better sounding) and the speaker is located in a different place.

 

[beeguz]

I miss my 2017 I liked the car more than I like my 2022.

I liked the chrome strip down the side and on the back bumper.

I preferred the shifter over the buttons.

I also preferred my 17's locking buttons on each outside door handle.

I like the interior in my 22, 2 lt over the white and gray of the 17.

I would go back to my 17 if it was possible.

 

[ArizonaJon]

I have gone from a 2019 EV to a 2022 EUV - both premier. With this the only thing I lost was the rear door locking button. But the seats, camera mirror, etc. are great improvements.

 

[usedBolt]

I miss my 2017 I liked the car more than I like my 2022.

I liked the chrome strip down the side and on the back bumper.

I preferred the shifter over the buttons.

I also preferred my 17's locking buttons on each outside door handle.

I like the interior in my 22, 2 lt over the white and gray of the 17.

I would go back to my 17 if it was possible.

If you really want a 17, you can have one. Used. I just got one that was nearly a clone of the 17 that was totaled. 44K miles, $25K (+tax & license) in California; several others were being offered for <$30K at the time, while new ones at the time were unobtainium (since then, a few 23s have arrived for stock at the local Chevy place). Haven't seen the annual registration yet, so I'm not sure whether being old it's still exempt from the EV tax at registration time (new ones have to pay an extra couple hundred$ a year). Has the new battery, installed in July, and otherwise is in very nice shape. Moral of the story, look around a bit, and don't limit your search to Chevy dealers (got mine from a Jag/Land Rover place).

BTW, I kind of prefer the lighter-colored interior of the old one. Yes, the 22-23 models have supposedly nicer seats, but you can have any interior color you want as long as it's black (per the Chevy configurator website and the ones recently added to dealer stock). Most of the year is pretty hot around here.