Thoughts?
Good. There are enough EV SUVs out there, but not enough small car EVs. The Bolt slotted in nicely in the price range I think most buyers are looking for.
I assume next-gen bolts won’t have Apple Carplay or Android Auto. Might be a deal breaker for some.
Likely. I think all companies will be doing their best to create their own software & subscription ecosystems, along with data collection, to generate revenue streams since most EVs should be low maintenance and companies will need to find other ways to bring money in.
Why do you assume that? Is that a thing now?
Yes GM came out and said they are going with Android Automotive with a custom installation for their infotainment, and will not support CarPlay or Android Auto.
They’re going to move to a subscription model for the built in features, with the first 8 years free currently.
Well at least they’re using Google Maps. Not excited about yet another subscription in my life, but honestly, just putting Google Maps in the car directly is the right move. I don’t want to use Android Auto if I don’t have to… it’s a buggy piece of crap… but the Maps is so much better than anything the car mfrs put out that it’s impossible not to use it.
Isn’t that a GM policy? Did Chevrolet do the Sam’s?
Probably not, but they will have Android automotive which will allow you to use android apps similar to Polestar. It should have built-in Google maps including a trip calculator similar to a better route planner.
I think it will be popular to be honest although you will have to pay fees like you do with Teslas annual connectivity fee.
One of the reasons I bought a Tesla over a bolt was it was ending production (charging speed and all of the fun stuff was the rest.) This is nice to see, as it was a compelling package.
Good move. We’ve been very happy with our Bolt EUV and I imagine there’s a decent amount of folks who just want a compact EV for everyday driving.
Not surprised that they’re replacing the Bolt with something similar but new. Don’t really care what they call it as long as they manage to keep the value proposition.
I think a lot of people will seriously consider this car as their first EV. An AWD option would be nice, but I don’t know if that makes sense for this model.
I think at a $26,000 price point, all wheel drive is not necessary. That’s what the Blazer and equinox are for.
I’ve been driving a bolt since 2020, and it was snow tires it’s a beast in the snow and ice. Sure, not as good as all-wheel drive with snow tires, but still very good.
The bolt is like the ultimate econo box car. Too many features will raise the price too much.
Mary did say that they had to reengineer it for Ultium.
