Bolt Consumer Reports

 https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/chevrolet/bolt-euv/2023/overview/ 

Chevrolet updated its all-electric Bolt hatchback for 2022, and in the process created an additional version called the EUV (electric utility vehicle). The freshening brings a nicer interior, more comfortable front seats, and an easier-to-use infotainment system.

The EUV version we tested also benefits from a comfortable ride, a roomier rear seat, and easy access. Some might find that the Bolt EUV falls short of its promise because it lacks key SUV attributes, such as increased ground clearance, extra cargo space compared to the standard Bolt, and available all-wheel drive.

The front wheels are powered by the same 200-hp electric motor that made the original Bolt feel so lively, but the EUV isn't quite as quick because it's heavier. Its 0 to 60 mph time was 7.2 seconds, almost a half-second slower than the original Bolt. It still feels snappy and responsive off the line, though, to the point that drivers may find it rather easy to spin the front tires when accelerating from a stop out onto a fast-moving road. As is typical of EVs, the Bolt's power is delivered in a smooth, linear, and quiet fashion.

The EUV has a 247-mile EPA-rated driving range (12 miles less than the regular Bolt), but unlike some EVs the car's displayed range prediction routinely proved to be nearly spot on. Charging its 65-kWh battery took more than eight hours from near-empty on a 240-volt connection, typical for an EV.

Compared with the regular Bolt, the EUV is noticeably more comfortable and less choppy over bumps, though the ride is still fairly firm. While we appreciated the suspension's extra compliance during regular driving, the EUV's increased body roll through turns—along with overly-light steering—contribute to a feeling of diminished agility vs. the regular model.