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Originally Posted by Tvflguy
Yep this is the Bolt EV / EUV you’re referring to. This is the one that had battery fires and was banned from parking lots etc etc. I’m a member of their Facebook site since I may …possibly… buy an EV, prospect in the future. There are some other EVs, but more $$$ that are rated much better. The Bolt had that jellybean shape - uggg. And has its share of issues.
GM will be conducting a recall of Bolt EVs (2017-2022) and Bolt EUVs (2022) to address the risk of battery fires in these vehicles. Out of an abundance of caution, GM will replace defective lithium-ion battery modules in Chevrolet Bolt EVs and EUVs with new lithium-ion modules.
There are 7 fuel/propulsion system complaints, 5 powertrain complaints, 3 that relate to service brakes, and 2 to do with steering. Airbag, lane departure, suspension, tires, and vehicle speed control issues also feature.
Also, batteries catching on fire isn’t the only issue with batteries. Bradley Berman, who writes for Autoweek, says he leased a Bolt for three years. During that time, his battery pack was replaced three times due to cell failure. The car didn’t go up in flames, it simply stopped on the road leaving him stranded!
Oh by the way batteries come from China. So a purchase profits our ‘enemy’ and probably worker abuse etc etc. yes, be good to the next generation and fund China even more…
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OK. I can accept ALL the DETAILS of that post. Please accept that I wrote a GENERAL framework and philosophy of the BENEFITS of EV ownership, which I note you also see as a possible path forward. So, we agree about that GENERAL principle. Chevrolet has never (since 1957) been a PARAGON of quality control. After 1957 they decided that STYLE sold cars and since then I have realized that Japan and Germany produced better quality vehicles.
I merely said that the Chevrolet EV has a REASONABLE price or $ 40 K, which I believe is true. I have NOT myself been researching the details of ANY or all EVs. With my current budget, I have purchased an E-bike and I am considering buying an electric golf cart. I don't have the budget for a full size vehicle - if and when I do, I will research the full size EVs. EVs and their development are in their INFANCY - even some Teslas have exploded or caught fire - ICE vehicles catch fire often, also! There are many people in TV Land that can afford a Tesla or BMW or Japanese EV. Perhaps they should take the advice of the poster that recommends that Chevrolet EVs be avoided.
I stand by my post because it suggested that EVs, whether large or small or at whatever price point - are worth considering because of the general principles and advantages that I posted. EVs with their REVOLVING electric motors have theoretical and inherent advantages for RELIABILITY and LOWER operating costs over their RICIPROCATING piston ICE vehicles.