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Steve (not verified)    June 13, 2019 - 9:23PM

In reply to by Eric (not verified)

Most of this was covered in the article, but I'm happy to restate for clarity:

1. Compared primarily to the Kona and Niro, yes, which are the current (non-Tesla) standard. If they can reach higher charge speeds and offer more range from that faster charge, that's an aspect that current buyers are going to focus on. 10 minutes might not seem like much over one stop, but on a longer road trip and 3-5 charging stops, it quickly adds up.

2. From the article: "The reality for Bolt EV owners is not nearly as exciting. Although the car can receive updates in this way, software enhancements from GM have been few and far between."

3. Take your pick: Leaf, i3, even the Kona and Niro offer power seats with ventilation (don't get the latter myself, but perhaps some folks like to cool their derriere). I don't think GM has loads to do here, but for me some of the cheap rental car elements need to be upgraded.

And again, from the article: "Some elements of the Bolt EV’s interior could be described as tech-forward..."

I think the UI is generally well done and I love the advanced display on the dash more than any of the competitors I've seen. I later referred to the Model 3 as overly minimalist precisely because I miss our Bolt's driver dash info whenever I drive the Tesla. The jarring feel of manual seat adjustment (and other aspects where I understand Chevy had to cheap out on the interior) just conflicts with the things I love about the cabin, hence wanting to see some small improvements.

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