[Inteliquest]

Are you saying Bolt is not fun to drive?

Although, I must admit - 500e was way more engaging and feisty.

Well it is fun, but the styling does not say fun/flashy.... a super aerodynamic sporty looking futuristic style is what I would like....
But it is cool to slam by the "so called" fast cars.... it is funny to watch the look on their face... LOL

 

[NortonCommando]

..... a super aerodynamic sporty looking futuristic style is what I would like....

A lot of EV makers think that's what is wanted. Some outrageously so...

Me? I need a hatchback.

 

[PLP]

So, speaking of styling...
Bolt is too tall for me. I bet if it was shorter, energy use would be better (lower).
I would be find with something like Golf shape, but eGolf had too small battery.

For me, small car, but zippy, like 500e, or Spark would be OK. With 60 kWh battery.
I need a small hatchback, 4 doors, and range of 200+ miles.

So far all new EVs coming to the market are larger and larger.

 

[Lefthandthreadedbolt]

60 mph and being able to get 6.2 m/kWh? No way. It must be a very short highway or slipstreaming.
Then, all other speeds must be below 40 mph.

I did similar challenge just yesterday.
No faster than 40 mph, no heat or anything. It felt so awful. Yet, I got 4.7.
Nice, considering other days 3.5 or less. Sure, MI cold days do not help.

I am DONE with this.
I can have my own challenge - 120/20. I will have blast from driving it. Hard take offs and let it coast.
I did not buy this car to move like a turtle. I have 200 HP and over 250 lb*ft and I want to use them.
Tires? Oh well... Electrons? Oh well...

I am glad, though, to know that my car is capable of getting over 6 miles to kWh. Or in my route - almost 5.
Good luck on 20/20 adventures.


EDIT.
One thing I wanted to add here.
The other day I wanted to see how the car rolls. It coast in N beautifully.
Having said that - for the challenge, or just for the best results - let it coast in D. Not L. Avoid any regen at all. Regen by default is 70% efficient as driving, so if one can predict where the coasting will take them, that is the best way to get to higher numbers.
Funny, but that also applies, to much greater extent - in ICE cars. Not the acceleration matters as the stopping - give it a good accel and then let it coast to stop. It will be better than gentle accel and grind the brakes.

Yeah! You told him.

 

[Lefthandthreadedbolt]

My best efficiency is a rolling start from 20mph. I then smash the E pedal to the floor. As I try to keep from grinning, my eyes start watering as I desperately try to take a peek at the power meter of 155kW h flashing at me. Once I reach my top speed of 95 mph, I release the E pedal and drool because of the amount of regeneration I am now receiving. Then I wake up from my dream and just wish my Bolt could do that.

 

[NortonCommando]

So, speaking of styling...
Bolt is too tall for me. I bet if it was shorter, energy use would be better (lower)....

By how much, if the roof line was ~ 3" lower?
Some like the seat height while getting in and out of the car, the 'H' spec?
I find it so high I have to sit and scooch on the left side bolster and it will wear out first.

But what're you gonna do? The Bolt is a bargain long range EV!

 

[Inteliquest]

The bolt is well designed, maybe not the prettiest but very handy (love mine)... but if I want to do some "sporty" type driving it just lacking in some details.
currently I just plain commute in it.... 80 mile highway driving (if I had self drive I would take a knap) so just cruzing and seeing how much I am saving not buying gas is really awesome!

In 8 years (when I get my second retirement) I want to buy an electric Truck and pull a trailer and travel the country and enjoy my last days here on the planet. My wife like this idea also.

So let's face it... different strokes for different folks. Electric is here to stay, unless the Hydrogen guys can get their act in gear like right now....

 

[Inteliquest]

If chevy could make more comfortable seats, better wheels, shed some more pounds- this Bolt will be a money maker for sure.... I am not doing the 20/20 any longer just doing normal "EV" driving
this mornings charge status was 277 miles at 83%... now take that to the bank!