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The charging network will be just a bit more than "slightly" better. I already have a CCS enabled car, and hoooooooooo boy is that charging network sparse*! Always have to remember the Bolt does not have a gas backup like the Volt so this is a non-trivial difference. *Except California. Lots...

I don't think Tesla has ever made a "stripped" car in the same way that word is applied to say, Chevy. ;) That said, they also haven't made any cars that cost less than $60k, so we'll see late next year how it works out!

The only reason I ended up in an i3 is because BMW would let me try it out overnight. Chevy would be smart to do this also as it's pretty common knowledge in the industry that "butts in seats" is what sells EVs. The general public still seems to think they are only about cheaper refueling. Us...

You can usually save thousands by not buying the initial batch of any anticipated car, but I find this especially true for EVs that tend to get discounted very fast with how quickly the market changes each year. I think waiting just 3 months after release would save you thousands.

Duc, GM's actions have spoken. You can say what they are doing is all legal and fine, but that doesn't make it good for consumers or fair trade. It's slimy and gross. Lots of companies play slimy and gross games, but that doesn't mean some people don't see it and got with their wallets based on...

SmartElectric got it most accurate. GM doesn't want to play fair and simply let the best product win. They deserve the scorn they get for those anticompetitive actions. Completely un-American and frankly shouldn't be legal. Anyway, I say let the market speak. And Tesla feeling pressure by GM...

Plastic inserts? So glad they got rid of those. I can't imagine those would last long. Little plastic caps at the center seem to hold up ok, but one are much larger and likely that much more prone to breaking.

Fuel cell.... :lol:

Try convincing a typical consumer that a lower number = better. Not going to happen! :lol:

Yep, I'm expecting the Model 3 to be very late, but I'd rather wait 1 year late with a reservation that 2+ years late w/o. :) I think a Bolt lease would be an excellent option until the Model 3 actually comes out (of course completely dependent on what what Tesla actually releases).

Why did you post a pic of the early concept Bolt for comparison instead of the production model? The production Chevy Bolt looks quite different than that concept.

Waiting to see what's available in 2018 will likely mean adding a year or more wait time for a Model 3 compared with those that put down a reservation. Depending on what is shown, I am considering putting down a refundable deposit whether or not I end up deciding to get the Tesla. At least then...

I would consider RWD an advantage. As all EV drivers already know, these cars are torque monsters at any speed and RWD lets the car handle all that torque without adding nasty torque steer. Quite a fun combination. I know the drive train engineers try to minimize torque steer, but there's only...

I don't think the Bolt is going to do it for the folks currently buying CUVs and SUVs. Why don't they put the Voltec power train including the plug on something like the Equinox? I think that would easily be more popular than the Volt due to clear market preference for a CUV over a sedan, and...

I have yet to see an EV from anyone but Tesla that made sense to buy. I don't think it matters how long you plan on keeping it, because you can get federal/state rebates in the US with each new lease, the technology on these is changing extremely fast, and the residuals for most EVs are...

I'd pay for a Bolt over a Fit because of the EV driving experience like you, but also because the Bolt has about 10x the tech features as the Fit.

You were right! See video demo here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kqA_tG8yjvs When in "L" you can do true one-pedal driving without touching the paddle. AWESOME! I retract my previous rants. :D And for those that dislike this style, you can just use "D" instead.

I leased my i3 despite it's looks but I actually like it now, but by "like" I mean I don't think it's hideous, just very unusual. :P The Leaf however has not grown on me at all--Still think it's hideous. I'm not into the "Japanese catfish future" look. Same with the new Prius. Agree, not only...

Yep, I've seen tall people complain about a lack of headroom in the Model S. I'm used to my i3 seats, which are very thin. Hasn't even very noticeable to me, but seats are very subjective. I would expect some will definitely have a problem with the seats just like a certain percentage of people...

No, building it into the "L" on the shifter is the way to remove an objection, not adding a second braking input method. That's sheer madness! No one with max regen enable goes around sharply lifting off the accelerator to slow down. You make that motion gently, just like you wouldn't stab the...