Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"Extremely rapid exceleration. One Pedal driving is awesome... handling is sport like..."
G M., NJ (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"This vehicle has incredible acceleration. You can zip around so quietly and smoothly like nothing I have experienced before in a car."
Jim O., CA (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"Acceleration is exhilarating (pushes you back in your seat). Steering is positive but cornering is hampered somewhat by the tires and vehicle weight."
Anonymous, CA (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"Acceleration is outstanding, instant, silent and smooth. Handling is phenomenal. One pedal driving is revolutionary and easy to learn. Fantastic car."
Steve S., ON (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"Great acceleration, especially in sport mode. Regenerative braking is implemented excellently. Front wheel drive and vehicle height lead to marginal handling. Turning radius is poorer than expected."
Anonymous, MD (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"easy, smooth and safe"
Anonymous, MA (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"Acceleration is very good. When you step on the accelerator, the car just goes. Handling is also very stable due to the low center of gravity with battery in the floor of the car, even though the car looks relatively tall."
Benson W., CA (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"Peppy and fun to drive"
Cherie M., TN (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"It has very quick pickup and is fun to drive."
Anonymous, MD (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"Using the "Low" mode allows one peddle driving (easing up on gas peddle activates regenerative breaking) that is both very smooth, saves on brake pads and so far has increased the range from 238 to 270 miles."
Andy C., CA (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"Instant torque and very good handling considering the low rolling resistance tires"
Tim J., BC (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"I like the one pedal driving, the instant and rapid acceleration. I like the firm European suspension and the way it corners. Can have some torque steer at times."
Anonymous, OR (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"It has great acceleration, handles great, and is fun to drive."
Anonymous, CA (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"Usual fast acceleration, as with all EVs. Good handling. Feels good driving in the city or on the highway."
Robert P., ON (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"The Bolt is a blast to drive. The stock tires aren't super-grippy (they're designed for LRR, not high-speed performance), but it's still great fun. They autocrossed this car against the Golf GTI, and it was pretty much neck-and-neck. Don't let the tall stature fool you, this is a fun, quick car that handles like a dream."
Quinton L., OH (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"I can't believe the acceleration - it's so fast."
Diane L., VA (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"Absolutely great acceleration and handling. I feel the road but without the vibrations and noise that usually accompany such feel."
David P., MO (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"It is fun to drive. Its acceleration and cornering are great."
A T., MA (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"Whisper quiet and strong acceleration with no lag or dead spots. Excellent cornering with little body lean and overall very stable handling."
Anonymous, CO (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"The 2 liter engine with the 9 speed transmission is very smooth and peppy."
Anonymous, WA (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"Very comfortable to drive using one pedal driving. Quiet. Air cooling very good. Quick acceleration. Very easy to park in close spaces."
Mary O., CA (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"This car is fun to drive. Zippy, sure footed, quick to stop. I almost always use the regen lever on the back left side of steering wheel to slow down and stop under normal conditions. This is a great feature as it puts electricity back into the battery pack."
Charles M., FL (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"Acceleration is immediate and strong. The low center of gravity due to the batteries helps handling curves."
Anonymous, CO (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"great acceleration than most of more expensive cars. Handling is great."
Anonymous, CA (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"This car is a pleasure to drive with a smooth ride and good acceleration. The one-pedal driving feature is much better than I would have expected. It takes a little getting used to, but quickly becomes very intuitive."
Anonymous, CA (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"Most fun driving experience I've every had."
Jim D., FL (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)"Being able to drive using only 1 pedal."
Stephen T., GA (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)
"It is kind of fun to drive... instant torque makes it like driving a go cart."
David W., TX (2018 Chevrolet Bolt)