As many different customers from various walks of life consult with us here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse about what their most feasible car choice is, 2023 has offered up one of the most budget-friendly and practical cars in the world! The Chevy Bolt EUV is the highest-rated electric vehicle under $35,000 after official ranking and test drives by Kelley Blue Book, along with the honors of being named the highest-rated electric vehicle under $35,000 by MarketWatch.
Perfect for the times and now offering 247 miles of range with a sticker price of under $30,000, drivers will also enjoy a roomier backseat to weather the journey than the standard Bolt. Rear passengers climbing out of the EV for a quick sales meeting or property showing will enjoy the expanded legroom, one of the major deciding factors for the choice of the EUV over its close relative. The Bolt EUV’s top Premier trim also offers up the availability of Super Cruise, GM’s convenient hands-free driving experience.
Multiple test drives from industry professionals have rendered the Bolt EUV sufficiently peppy and fitting for everyday driving situations that are heavy on the stop-and-go factor, thanks to conveniences such as one-pedal driving. The Regen on Demand feature offers up different intensities of brake energy regeneration, as the driver can simply click the shift paddle beneath the steering wheel to select their desired level. The EUV version is about 6 inches longer than the EV and boasts 16.3 inches of cargo space along with 56.9 cubic feet after the seats are folded.
Up front is the domain where technology and the latest features really count, as first impressions during a test drive are making or breaking many of the latest and greatest models being released. There is an 8-inch driver information display and a 10.2-inch infotainment touchscreen, with a flat-bottomed steering wheel that is simple to get situated above, and easily fit your knees under. Exterior styling has always been important in the auto industry, and when electrification was obviously going to become the norm, many engineers took a very close look at making the cars of tomorrow accessible and impressive.
The Bolt EUV maximizes the visual capacity of a much smaller footprint with shorter overhangs and wheels, along with an extra dose of utility courtesy of standard roof rails. This year’s model allows for the sweet cosmetic upgrade of the Redline Edition, which changes up the chrome exterior elements to gloss black while adding a different touch on the alloy wheels and righteously rounding everything off with a black and red accent.
One of the “favorite features” that all of us on duty here at the Powerhouse would recommend is the dual-level charge cord, which works with both 120-volt and 240-volt sources. The LT Trim starts things out at the entry-level with 17-inch alloy wheels, LED exterior lighting, automatic climate control, cloth upholstery, and a programmable Teen Driver key. The Premier Trim is the best means of getting upper-end satisfaction out of this efficient and savvy slice of futuristic prowess, with heated/ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera system, and rear parking sensors.
