BOLT

Started by MrH, March 25, 2023, 03:11:41 PM

MrH

Well, I didn't think it would happen, but it did.

The current tax credit rules will likely change this month.  You can order a Bolt, but dealers have no idea how long it'll take to get.  Some people are taking 9-12 months to get one.  All the cars showing on Chevy's website are pre-sold typically.  I called some random dealership in Bellefontaine, OH late Friday and for some reason, they had the one showing on Chevy's website.  Drove up, got $28,500 for the Outback, and got the deal done.  Now I desperately need get a Level 2 plug installed in the garage.  Chevy is supposed to pay for it through QMerit.

The paint color is really strange.  It's silver, but it shifts from warm gold to cool purple.  It was one of my top 2 choices for exterior color.  The interior is not my first choice.  It's light gray and dark gray, but hey, beggars can't be choosers.  Small price to pay to get in on the $7500 tax credit still. Payback on the whole deal will be less than 2 years, I don't have to stop to fill up for gas anymore, and now I have SUPER CRUISE.  I just mindlessly stare into the abyss and it will shuttle me to work.



2023 Ford Lightning Lariat ER
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD
2023 BRZ Limited

Previous: '02 Mazda Protege5, '08 Mazda Miata, '05 Toyota Tacoma, '09 Honda Element, '13 Subaru BRZ, '14 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0, '15 Toyota 4Runner SR5, '18 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0t, '01 Honda S2000, '20 Subaru Outback XT, '23 Chevy Bolt EUV

Eye of the Tiger

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Morris Minor

Congrats Mike, it's awesome and I love the color, inside & out!
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CaminoRacer

Nice! Did it come with the level 1 charger or is that optional now?
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

MrH

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 25, 2023, 03:26:24 PM
Looks like a car

The paint is kind of unique looking. But when it's dirty, it'll be the most nondescript, cheap looking commuter ever. Perfect.
Quote from: Morris Minor on March 25, 2023, 03:27:11 PM
Congrats Mike, it's awesome and I love the color, inside & out!

Thanks. When are you joining the EV party? I know you're flirting with the idea :lol:

Quote from: CaminoRacer on March 25, 2023, 03:51:23 PM
Nice! Did it come with the level 1 charger or is that optional now?

Came with a level 1/2 charger! I just need a 240 volt outlet added to the garage, 1 foot from the main panel. It should be the easiest install ever for Qmerit.
2023 Ford Lightning Lariat ER
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD
2023 BRZ Limited

Previous: '02 Mazda Protege5, '08 Mazda Miata, '05 Toyota Tacoma, '09 Honda Element, '13 Subaru BRZ, '14 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0, '15 Toyota 4Runner SR5, '18 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0t, '01 Honda S2000, '20 Subaru Outback XT, '23 Chevy Bolt EUV

Laconian

Great! Your ridiculously long commute is perfect for electrification but that L2 charger is a must!

How much will your fuel bills drop by? For our gas/electricity prices, the cost per mile goes down by 80%.
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MrH

Should be around $175/month in gas savings.

$2600+ a year in gas to <$600 a year in electricity.
2023 Ford Lightning Lariat ER
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD
2023 BRZ Limited

Previous: '02 Mazda Protege5, '08 Mazda Miata, '05 Toyota Tacoma, '09 Honda Element, '13 Subaru BRZ, '14 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0, '15 Toyota 4Runner SR5, '18 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0t, '01 Honda S2000, '20 Subaru Outback XT, '23 Chevy Bolt EUV

MrH

Where can I get the highest quality Yosemite Sam mudflaps and Calvin peeing on Ford logo decal?

Also, I need truck nuts, but in green. Since you know, EV
2023 Ford Lightning Lariat ER
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD
2023 BRZ Limited

Previous: '02 Mazda Protege5, '08 Mazda Miata, '05 Toyota Tacoma, '09 Honda Element, '13 Subaru BRZ, '14 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0, '15 Toyota 4Runner SR5, '18 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0t, '01 Honda S2000, '20 Subaru Outback XT, '23 Chevy Bolt EUV

Laconian

#8
What are your driving impressions? You haven't had a chance to try an EUV before, right?

What trim level is yours?
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Laconian

Quote from: MrH on March 25, 2023, 04:45:44 PM
Where can I get the highest quality Yosemite Sam mudflaps and Calvin peeing on Ford logo decal?

Also, I need truck nuts, but in green. Since you know, EV

I have a friend who got drunk one night and Jeeped out his white Model Y. The license plate frame says "IT'S A JEEP THING/YOU WOULDN'T UNDERSTAND". Lots of tacky stickers. He waves at Wranglers when they pass by. It's funny.
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Eye of the Tiger

You should get a wooden bead seat cover.
2008 TUNDRA (Truck Ultra-wideband Never-say-die Daddy Rottweiler Awesome)

Laconian

A panoply of disgusting, WRX-grade waifu/ahegao stickers.
Kia EV6 GT-Line / MX-5 RF 6MT

MrH

Quote from: Laconian on March 25, 2023, 04:46:41 PM
What are your driving impressions? You haven't had a chance to try an EUV before, right?

What trim level is yours?


I drove a used one a month or two ago.  It's pretty great.  It's just very small.  I can sit perfectly normal in the driver's seat and touch the passenger door :lol:
2023 Ford Lightning Lariat ER
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD
2023 BRZ Limited

Previous: '02 Mazda Protege5, '08 Mazda Miata, '05 Toyota Tacoma, '09 Honda Element, '13 Subaru BRZ, '14 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0, '15 Toyota 4Runner SR5, '18 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0t, '01 Honda S2000, '20 Subaru Outback XT, '23 Chevy Bolt EUV

Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: MrH on March 25, 2023, 06:01:55 PM

I drove a used one a month or two ago.  It's pretty great.  It's just very small.  I can sit perfectly normal in the driver's seat and touch the passenger door :lol:

I can't reach TUNDRA's center cup holders without leaning.
2008 TUNDRA (Truck Ultra-wideband Never-say-die Daddy Rottweiler Awesome)

MrH

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 25, 2023, 06:13:12 PM
I can't reach TUNDRA's center cup holders without leaning.

2023 Ford Lightning Lariat ER
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD
2023 BRZ Limited

Previous: '02 Mazda Protege5, '08 Mazda Miata, '05 Toyota Tacoma, '09 Honda Element, '13 Subaru BRZ, '14 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0, '15 Toyota 4Runner SR5, '18 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0t, '01 Honda S2000, '20 Subaru Outback XT, '23 Chevy Bolt EUV

Eye of the Tiger

2008 TUNDRA (Truck Ultra-wideband Never-say-die Daddy Rottweiler Awesome)

MrH

This thing absolutely dunks on the Outback's infotainment.

- like 4x the resolution
- Much more usable landscape orientation
- Much faster and responsive
- Brighter and more contrast on the screen
- Wireless carplay

It makes the Outback feel so old.
2023 Ford Lightning Lariat ER
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD
2023 BRZ Limited

Previous: '02 Mazda Protege5, '08 Mazda Miata, '05 Toyota Tacoma, '09 Honda Element, '13 Subaru BRZ, '14 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0, '15 Toyota 4Runner SR5, '18 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0t, '01 Honda S2000, '20 Subaru Outback XT, '23 Chevy Bolt EUV

Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: MrH on March 25, 2023, 06:47:41 PM
This thing absolutely dunks on the Outback's infotainment.

- like 4x the resolution
- Much more usable landscape orientation
- Much faster and responsive
- Brighter and more contrast on the screen
- Wireless carplay

It makes the Outback feel so old.

TUBDRA's CD player can play mp3 files.
2008 TUNDRA (Truck Ultra-wideband Never-say-die Daddy Rottweiler Awesome)

CaminoRacer

Quote from: MrH on March 25, 2023, 06:01:55 PM

I drove a used one a month or two ago.  It's pretty great.  It's just very small.  I can sit perfectly normal in the driver's seat and touch the passenger door :lol:

Narrow but a surprising amount of legroom
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

MrH

Quote from: CaminoRacer on March 25, 2023, 08:11:07 PM
Narrow but a surprising amount of legroom

Yeah. Feels fine space wise with 2 people across. I fit really well driving it, and would even be fine in the back for awhile. I don't know why they even bothered with 3 seatbelts across the back seats.
2023 Ford Lightning Lariat ER
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD
2023 BRZ Limited

Previous: '02 Mazda Protege5, '08 Mazda Miata, '05 Toyota Tacoma, '09 Honda Element, '13 Subaru BRZ, '14 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0, '15 Toyota 4Runner SR5, '18 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0t, '01 Honda S2000, '20 Subaru Outback XT, '23 Chevy Bolt EUV

Morris Minor

Quote from: MrH on March 25, 2023, 04:08:25 PM

Thanks. When are you joining the EV party? I know you're flirting with the idea :lol:

Haha, yup I will be.
But here's a weird thing. My wife has been accumulating various health issue since she turned 66 (I had a heart attack in 2020.) So we've brought forward our heavy travel plans and that's where the budget will be going this year, bearing in mind the "60s Go, 70s Slow, 80s No"' travel adage. I've pushed off replacing the Infiniti until 2024.

What charging station will you be going with? Also any thoughts on cable management? (I've been wondering if an overhead tool retractor/balancer would be worthwhile.)

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AutobahnSHO

Congrats! Jelly here. Our breaker is right next to the garage, I already know where the cord will go "some day". Wifey says no for now....
Will

MrH

Quote from: Morris Minor on March 26, 2023, 05:33:56 AM
Haha, yup I will be.
But here's a weird thing. My wife has been accumulating various health issue since she turned 66 (I had a heart attack in 2020.) So we've brought forward our heavy travel plans and that's where the budget will be going this year, bearing in mind the "60s Go, 70s Slow, 80s No"' travel adage. I've pushed off replacing the Infiniti until 2024.

What charging station will you be going with? Also any thoughts on cable management? (I've been wondering if an overhead tool retractor/balancer would be worthwhile.)



Yeah, travel is more important.  I don't have time to travel much, might as well make the commute slightly less painful.

Charging station is just going to be the included one with the car.  You can plug it into a 120 or 240 outlet.  It should be able to do 0 to 100% in 7 hours or so once I get the 240 volt outlet in the garage.



Cable management is going to be easy.  Charge port is on the front fender, which is definitely my preference.  I can just pull normally and plug in.  I'll probably get something like this to mount to the wall to hold the connector and cord.  I did have to switch garage spaces with the BRZ.  BRZ moves to stall 1, Bolt goes to stall 3 because the electric panel is right in front of stall 3.

2023 Ford Lightning Lariat ER
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD
2023 BRZ Limited

Previous: '02 Mazda Protege5, '08 Mazda Miata, '05 Toyota Tacoma, '09 Honda Element, '13 Subaru BRZ, '14 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0, '15 Toyota 4Runner SR5, '18 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0t, '01 Honda S2000, '20 Subaru Outback XT, '23 Chevy Bolt EUV

veeman

Congratulations!!


giant_mtb

#24
It's so easy to wire up a 240V outlet if your panel is right there.

Side note: Electricians must be making a killing these days installing $15 240V breakers for people that have never thought about electricity before.

Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: giant_mtb on March 26, 2023, 11:50:29 AM
It's so easy to wire up a 240V outlet if your panel is right there.

Side note: Electricians must be making a killing these days installing $15 240V breakers for people that have never thought about electricity before.

I should take the test and get certified or whatever. I've done it all before. I've wired entire cell towers with 240VAC, 120VAC, 48VDC, and 24VDC systems all working together, including dangerous live wire installations because you can't turn off the whole tower or people will have dropped calls = end of world.
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Laconian

Oh man the demand for installers is MASSIVE here.
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Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: Laconian on March 26, 2023, 12:01:04 PM
Oh man the demand for installers is MASSIVE here.

West coast things. I see a few Teslas around here, and I've seen one Bolt. I don't think I'm close enough to NYC or Boston for that fancy stuff.
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Soup DeVille

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 26, 2023, 11:58:45 AM
I should take the test and get certified or whatever. I've done it all before. I've wired entire cell towers with 240VAC, 120VAC, 48VDC, and 24VDC systems all working together, including dangerous live wire installations because you can't turn off the whole tower or people will have dropped calls = end of world.

Depending on the state, you may need 8000 hours under a certified electrician before you can take the test.
Maybe we need to start off small. I mean, they don't let you fuck the glumpers at Glumpees without a level 4 FuckPass, do they?

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Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: Soup DeVille on March 26, 2023, 12:11:35 PM
Depending on the state, you may need 8000 hours under a certified electrician before you can take the test.

Well, you reminded me why I never got around to it.
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