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thanks. i'm not a big fan of cubic feet. i'll take the pip and a tape measure with me when i test drive the bolt.
not to pre judge, but prime is too small for me, so i don't hold a lot of hope for bolt.
that doesn't mean it won't sell, i just don't think it will have as big an impact as a larger vehicle might.

 

Just curious but I get the impression from the web ads that RV parks having the electric infrastructure still 'rent' a parking place for a day to get access to a plug. It strikes me they might do a little better business with a lower, hourly parking rate, to attract plug-in/EV users. Did I 'miss the memo?'

Thanks,
Bob Wilson

 

They would if owners of other plug in brands didn't have to lug around a Level 2 EVSE unit with a suitable plug. As of now, only Tesla supplies a portable EVSE with the car that could take advantage of a RV outlet.

 

It all depends on the RV Park.
Some are more than happy to let you charge at no cost if there is an open spot.
Others won't let you at all.
Most will charge, ranging from full cost rental of the spot, to a few bucks for electricity.

Time of season will change this as well. With RV parks, always best to call ahead.

 

Adapters are available, but the portable EVSE that comes with most plug ins is still just Level 1.

 

Wasn't there a thread claiming not much advertising for EVs?

Today's paper Bay Area News Group , eastbaytime.com .....

full 2 page ad for Bolt. I've seen full page ads for Bolt in paper before too. They are making effort to sell it.

 

The Bolt is actually quite roomy inside, I took one for a test drive last week. Plenty of headroom, and plenty of rear seat legroom.
If you get a chance, give one a try- you may be pleasantly surprised!

 

thanks, i plan to. it's the hatch space i'm concerned with. i don't often carry passengers.

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^ gotcha...
I did take a pretty good look at the rear cargo area when I was waiting for the salesman to find/attach the dealer plates for our test ride..
It's not as large as the Prius, but the rear seats fold down which makes the storage area quite large then.

Please try the Bolt in "L" on the shifter so you can experience true "one pedal driving" without the need for brakes... it's a blast!

IMO the Bolt got it's styling cues from the beloved Prius C, not the Fit....

 

Then you'll have the rear seats sown anyway. Cargo is no worry then.

Or maybe the Sonic.


Remeber, the Aztek had the kammback with split window before the Prius.

 

Still trying to forget that... that... thing!

 

no, i like the rear seats up, and the ability to fill the hatch without having to put them down unless absolutely necessary.
a car with a smaller hatch than pip is really going to have to wow me to get me into it. tbh, i like the pip too much, don't want to trade down.

 

When you look at the Bolt, be sure to check if the hatch floor pulls out. It does on the Sonic, and it is fully usable space about 4 inches deep, and not just space available around the spare on the gen2 Prius. It means the floor is below the door, but it gives more room below the top of the seat backs.

The lack of the hatch floor let the Sonic sedan trunk to rivaled cars a size up in space.

 

will do, thanks. the gen 2 had a full tray on top of the spare, and, i assume gen 3?

 

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Having grown up with mostly imported stick shift sports cars (MG's Triumph's and Fiats) I have adopted the 'straight arm' driving position in regards to the steering wheel. That makes me push the driver seat quite far back even in cars with telescopic steering wheels.
In my 2014 Volt... If I try to sit in the rear seat behind the driver seat in it's usual position for me driving the Volt... it's tight and very uncomfortable.

One of the first things I did in the Bolt was to place the driver seat in a comfortable position for my driving style- then walk around and sit in the rear left passenger seat. There was much more rear seat leg room in the Bolt vs. the 2014 Volt. I wouldn't be uncomfortable sitting back there if someone my height was driving the Bolt.

FYIW- NY State has finally released the details of it's EV Point-of-Sale Rebate Program that starts 4/1/17...

How the Drive Clean Rebate Works - NYSERDA


The Prius Prime qualifies for an $1,100 POS rebate from NY State.