If compliance means selling an EV with a range of over 200 miles at less than $40k, then everyone else is non-compliant.

Once locked, the knob drops flush into the door panel. I am concerned about this as a safety issue. If you fall into the river and your electrics are down there is NO way for you to mechanically open the door by pulling on the knob as it is not accessible. Imagine, your car is on the proverbial fir...

No, because there are no 200+ mile compliance cars. The Bolt advances EVs in terms of range and affordability.

I expect sales to be relatively strong here in Ontario, Canada and there's nothing here to comply with.

I don't think it's a game changer. But the Bolt/Ampera-e can't be ignored either. Everyone, including strong players Nissan-Renault and Tesla will be adjusting their previous plans based on the Bolt. That's significant. If Tesla gets the Model 3 out in reasonable time, and I hope they do, that will ...

A couple of posters at the GM-Volt forum say they've placed orders for a Bolt, meaning an actual order was placed through GM's system. However, there is still no pricing for some of the options.

That's a good list. I can't think of any other vehicles you haven't mentioned. I think of the Bolt as an upscale/premium subcompact crossover. No AWD, but it does have an elevated seating position. The EV powertrain and skateboard configuration should make the Bolt substantially quicker, with better...

The $35k probably won't include destination. Count on $36,200 for a Model 3.

I'm considering a Pacifica Hybrid as well but not because it's cool. It's still a minivan, after all.

If you want flash, go for a Tesla. But even that will be short-lived. Before long it will be just another Model 3.

With the Bolt, you are not getting a $37k vehicle. You are getting a $20k vehicle with $17k worth of batteries and electric motor (and a $7500 subsidy from the citizens of the USA). As far as amenities and technology, this is going to be more in line with a compact hatchback (Ford Focus, Mazda 3, T...

The i-MiEV and the i3 are both RWD.

FWD sells better in snowy climates. I'm not going to argue whether it is better, because we aren't going to solve that today.

Suffice it to say I'm happy that the Bolt is FWD.

Up until the last couple of weeks I think the hype around the Bolt has been rather subdued, actually, compared to the Model 3. But I think the range announcement surprised a lot of people. I was expecting something just a hair over 200 miles. 238 probably sends Tesla back to the drawing board for so...