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Message: <blockquote data-quote="TwoSix" data-source="post: 9441052" data-attributes="member: 205">I've owned a Chevy Bolt EUV since November.  Extremely happy with the car.  A few details I've noticed/picked up.1)  You absolutely want to put in a Level 2 charger.  Getting a full charge from a 110V can take multiple days, it's just not feasible for everyday use. The charger ran about $600, and the install was about $2000.  To our benefit, our electrical panel was extremely close to the wall adjacent to the driveway; if the panel is situated away from where you need the charger, it might be more complex/more expensive.  IIRC, you're in MA; I'm in NJ, so I would expect roughly similar pricing.  There were plenty of electricians available able to do the work around here, I would expect MA to not be dissimilar.2)  Double check with your state for all the rebates you can find, and work with the dealership (assuming you're buying new).  In NJ, sales tax was waived for the car, and there was a $4000 rebate on top of that.  The $7500 federal credit is still running on the Bolt, I believe; that rebate will come off the top when you file your federal tax next year.3)  Watch out for potholes.  The extra weight of the battery of the tires blew one of my tires apart when I hit a nasty pothole.  It was deep, but I don't think my tire would have blown in my previous cars.4)  Electric acceleration is amazing and seductive, especially once you get into the higher speeds.  It's a major drain on the battery, though, so don't get carried away.  My son chugs through way more charge than I do because he drives like a 17 year old chucklehead and I don't. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />5)  Try to charge in large, public places with multiple chargers if you're away.  If you google for chargers and see a single standalone one in an out-of-the-way spot, it's extremely hit-or-miss if it will be functioning or accessible.   Large shopping plazas, malls, and big convenience stores with gas stations are your friends.6)  ChaDEMO/Class 3 chargers are very convenient and fast, but can damage your battery if overused, so don't rely on them.7)  Remember to keep the car at 80% charge max for normal use, bump it up to 100% for longer trips and charge the night before you leave.   Try to avoid driving at sub-20% charge and over 80% charge for extended periods.  But, max out the battery every 3 months or so and then use up the excess charge relatively quickly, this allows the car to calibrate the battery usage.8)  One pedal mode.  It takes a few hours to get used to and feels awkward as hell at first, but it saves a crazy amount of charge, at least 20%.</blockquote>

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