If they start giving the EUV's away in 3 yrs when I current lease is up, then I may go that route. But too soon to tell since there will be so many new options to choose from 3 yrs from now. For now, I am keeping the Ioniq 5 in my radar.

 

I test drove ID4 this past weekend, just to get a sense of options. I was clear to them I had no immediate intentions, explained I am waiting to hear what GM does (they actually own Chevy and VW dealerships right next door to each other). I was impressed, and created an account on a sister forum to get a pulse from current owners. I see a lot of issues VW is struggling with in software, glitches that sound a bit familiar to those we have all experience with Bolts. One user complained of a sudden, dramatic drop in range along the line of the 2017 Bolt battery recall issue.

I intend to test drive a Mach-e as soon as I can arrange it. I will probably do the same (forum) research on it as well.

I get the sense the grass may not be so green on the other side. But, I remain open to options.

 

I get the sense the grass may not be so green on the other side. But, I remain open to options.

I think this is a wise reaction. Each brand is mostly embarking on new ventures and each brand will have its issues or weaknesses. I think it's great if people want to switch but remain realistic about each model's strengths and drawbacks. But let's hope that drawback isn't random combustion.😏

 

A feature high on my want list is a tow rating. While not necessarily a deal breaker, the Bolt doesn't have it. The ID.4 has it and it may be tough to beat. The Mach-E does not. Maybe an F-150 Lightning?

 

I'd love some towing capability as well. The ID.4 AWD is rated for 2700 lbs with electronic braking and the Model Y is rated for 3500 lbs. The Bolt EUV is definitely short on the utility aspect of its name.

 

I have a 2017 Bolt and am mostly happy with it, except for the DC fast charging speed. I just bought a Mach E, and already took it on a road trip, Phoenix to Grand Canyon. Was able to add 161 miles in 25 minutes on a 350KW charger. Way better than the Bolt. Still have the Bolt, my wife drives that but will sell it once I can get my Hummer.

 

Noooo! Not a Hummer😫

 

If tax incentive goes through, probably a Tesla, soon. If not, I'll probably have the Bolt until I get whichever fully autonomous car that has the most comfortable seats.

 

Cadillac Lyriq for me

 

Love my Bolt and it suits my needs, but I suspect I'll be trading it for a Cadillac Lyriq one day. Probably the second year they are available as I am reluctant to buy a first year of production vehicle.

 

Depending on what GM comes up with, we may have to get rid of our Bolt. I will be really bummed if that is the case. The only option for us right now would be a RWD, 200+ range M3. I really don't want a sedan, but I don't see any CCS cars I would buy at this point.

 

I leased mine, thinking that what I really want (small, affordable, AWD, EV crossover with a bit of ground clearance) doesn’t exist yet, but there will likely be at least a few choices in 3 years. However, as I approach my first year, I’m thinking just keep it and turn it into a hot hatch (handling mods, decent tires, etc) would be less expensive, a lot more fun, and I’d still have the Forester for snow days.

 

Model y rwd was closest but now with awd model and $10k price hike, there isn’t one affordable crossover that I would consider. Bolt is hard to beat, I hope GM does us right.

 

Each new purchase must have something worth upgrading toward. Self driving and/or V2H/G are my interest.

Microbus?

VW Wants to Be a Cultural Icon Again With the ID Buzz

Rather than relying on mundane crossovers to win back America, VW is leaning into what the country loves.

www.thedrive.com

 

Hopefully a westfalia version...

 

Kia EV6. That is a hot looking car.

 

After my 2017 Bolt lease was up, I bought a 2020 and plan to hold onto it for a while, meaning until some EV that really catches my eye comes along.

However, my wife will probably get a Mach-E at some point within the next year or two after they have been on the road long enough to see what some of the initial problems look like.

 

You know, with the issue of battery life in heat, if the Nissan Ariya with liquid cooling comes with lizard packs, I am now leaning toward this.
Nissan also pioneered the 360 view and will have Propilot for hands free highway driving.
Looking at $50K for self driving Ariya vs $60K for self driving Model Y.

 

Not ending a lease, but when my buyback is all said and done I'll be driving around a SR+ Model 3.

 

Welp, life threw a curveball and now the next car I pick up after GM buys back my Bolt may be... a Bolt (EUV)! The EUV has seemingly finally been outfitted with the missing microprocessor and is now in the process of being shipped to the dealer. I now have to decide whether to still go ahead with the Model 3 delivery or decline it again and keep the EUV.

 

Silverado EV would look good next to the Bolt. ⚡

 

My two-car family just added a Honda Clarity PHEV Touring. Highest EV range in its class at 47 miles.

Unfortunately, like the Volt, Claritys are stopping production (next month).

 

My wife and I currently own 2 Bolt EVs and will be replacing them with 2 Bolt EUVs. We have enjoyed our Bolts and prefer not moving to the next shiny new thing that another manufacturer entices people with. New vehicles usually come with new problems that haven’t been thought about. Tesla, GM, and even Nissan have done electrics for a long time and even they have had issues. While other manufacturers are just starting their EV journey, I would rather not be the experiment for the newest kid on the block. Bolts have been good to us, we’ll stay the course but move to the EUV for a little more rear leg room.

 

I'm probably going back to an ICE vehicle for the next decade or so which will hopefully give me enough time to drive those vehicles that I've wanted for many years. I already have two other ICE vehicles that get only about 15mpg so what's another I've got to do this before EV's completely take over and hopefully by then batteries, charging availability and speed will improve. The Bolt is fun, but it's got another 15 months left until it's turned in.

 

I recently replaced my Bolt of 3.5 years with a Mach-E. It was hard to find a replacement because we've all been spoiled with the Bolt (up until the fire recalls). Fire recall aside, the Bolt was problem free, quick, had good software (even in 2017), had a dealer network and had no fit/finish issues.

So everything I was looking for had to have a 0-60 in at least 6.5 seconds... then since I was upgrading I also wanted semi-autonomous driving. Just those two things alone left me with the EUV, Mach-E, Model 3/Y. Factor in the tax credit and it was a no-brainer. If I could've waited, though, I was also looking at the Q4 e-tron quattro, Lightning, EV6, Ariya e-4orce, ID.4 GTX or I would've waited for the Tesla credits to come back.

 

Early adapters get off on being early adapters.

We knew back in 2014 we wanted an EV, but there just wasn't the right combination of features, range and price so we waited. When the 2017 Bolt came along, it was overpriced, but everything else was right, so we overpaid, but are continuing to enjoy it.

That there are soon to be new bright shiny things doesn't change that the Bolt continues to do everything we need done. It could be our first, last and only EV.

jack vines, who's not married to the Bolt; just happy cohabitating with it.

 

Yahoo Lifestyle: World’s First Flying Motorcycle Aces Successful Test Run.

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/world-first-flying-motorcycle-aces-160936865.html

 

For those ditching EV, no one would want to get the Ford Maverick hybrid truck?

 

I'm in no rush (pending the outcome of the current battery issues) and I would prefer to get a EV truck as my next vehicle. Right now I am leaning towards a Cybertruck, I like the wild design of it. However since I am not in a rush I am going to wait a few years and see how all the upcoming EV trucks shake out.

When it comes time to replace my wife's minivan we will likely get her one of the crossover/small suv style EVs. Model Y, MachE or another, not sure yet because that is also a few years off.

 

There will be lots of interesting EVs coming out next year to look at. Price is important and I'm hoping prices go down so I don't have to pay MSRP (and certainly not higher) but that may not happen until 2023. I'm also looking to see if tax credits come back for manufacturers that lost them.

I'll be looking for AWD, fast charging times, and light towing (to replace my pickup with a small trailer). I'd also like to see well over 300 miles range, but very fast charging would help make up for extra range.

 

I was planning to stick with the Bolt for a while but given the battery issues (I have a 2019 with a Korean pack) I am looking closely at alternatives now. I'm most interested in the ID.4 as it will soon be offered with AWD at an attractive price point (plus tax credit).

[If I had money to burn I'd step up into a Rivian or Ford Lightning.]

 

I have a 2019 with an LG pack

All Bolts, including 2022 have LG packs. The recall and fire issues are concentrated on Korean made packs, the production shifted to MI in mid-2019 model year (probably around the first part of calendar year 2019).