Here's Why the Chevy Bolt is the Uncool Electric Car
What it is
Doug DeMuro reviews the 2017 Chevy Bolt, which has a $37,500 base price and 238 miles of range. He looks at why it sells poorly next to the Tesla Model 3, noting its quirks and narrow seats.
Why Hacker News recommends it
Cited as a thorough, candid review of the Bolt, particularly for its uncomfortable seats and uncool image.
- 1 people recommended it
- 1 different months
- 1 strong recommendations
- first 2017, last 2019
What HN commenters said
“Really really great review from Doug DeMuro here”
Deep review of the Bolt's quirks and oddities
whalesalad, 2017-10 · Strong recommendation · in “Chevy Bolt: the First Practical, Mass-Market Electric Vehicle”
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Topics: chevy bolt, doug demuro, electric vehicles, car review, tesla model 3
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