Recent content by mbepic

Yes, but need to know what actually occurs during the 'fast charge' cycle that tends to degrade battery cells; also makes me wonder about the Tesla fast charging? I would try to avoid it if you don't really need it. Back in 2012 when I test drove a new Leaf, the sales person was...

JeffN, your reply was a bit more technical than I was looking for and I do understand the degradation factor when allowing completely discharging or completely charging a Lithium battery on a regular basis. In conclusion, I will take your word for it that the GM or LG engineers have set a...

Relative to your last sentence, I think owners should know that there is a 'buffer' at the top and at the bottom so they don't fret about charging with 'hilltop reserve' off all the time or should they turn it on to preserve the battery. Same with discharging the battery. I'm not...

Do you know of anything from GM tech that explains the 'battery management' specifically for the BOLT?

I come across this article that may be helpful for us all. http://www.plugincars.com/eight-tips-extend-battery-life-your-electric-car-107938.html Just this past week-end, I had to take an extended trip with my 1 month old Bolt EV and I turned off 'Hilltop Reserve' when doing the advance...

Just a very expensive 'divorce lawyer' will do the trick. :mrgreen:

Read the owners manual on this subject.

Nope, working on both sides of the problem but some phones are not compatible and that is what I suspect is the problem; I have learned today that 'wireless charge cases' are available for some phones that don't work as they came from the factory. I haven't been able to prove that my phone...

I should have said "I'm surprised that no lane correction or blind spot 'AUDIBLE' warning/alert on this car". The visual is there but not the audible.........not an option according to sales guy.

I don't think this was mentioned on other responses; it is part of the Confidence Package II 'safety' option; maybe only available on Premier model but not sure.

Hello Bolt Specialist I have Premier model with Infotainment Package option and have tried charging my Huawei cell phone in the wireless charging port, as per Owners Operating Manual; it is not working and I can't find the list of compatible phones to use with this feature. Any...

I'm also interested in what occurs when you have turned off Hilltop Reserve mode but you end up going down a steep hill; does that 'regen' energy just vanish, cause any battery problems, degrade the system???

No audible warnings on the Premier model (somebody asked); I'm surprised that no lane assist or blind spot warning on this car; I thought maybe I had not come across that setting yet. Of course, would never be a deal maker for me..........much bigger priorities, ie battery range.

If I were you, I would petition your municpality, county or state government for road improvements; there is nothing wrong with the BOLT suspension.

Canadian owner here.