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At the moment the Buick envision and all polestar cars are built in China for North America. Polestar cars are all electric, but the parent company is Volvo and they get a pass. Buick gets a pass for the envision. And the new Cadillac optiq EV will be built in Shanghai and Mexico

At the moment the Buick envision and all polestar cars are built in China for North America. Polestar cars are all electric, but the parent company is Volvo and they get a pass. Buick gets a pass for the envision. when the pole star three comes out it’s going to be built in the US

Except Tesla did not partner with any China company.

You numbers for charging fuel costs are spot on with mine. It's nice to see accurate information out on the interwebs. I really hate fast charging our bolt euv on road trips paying 4x the price of home electricity and basically being in parity with ice cars. I also hate no one seems to point this out to folks when they are giving the pro's and cons of going electric.

Generally agree with some of your points but the Polestar 2 is made in mainland China and the Volvo EX30 will be too. Geely is able to do this because they export Volvo SUVs that are made here.

Great video... Loved it.... really good useful information.. I have a 2020 Bolt EV 46K on it. I have put 34K on it in the last 7 months., For long road trips to places I have never been, I use ABRP to look at the overall route... But then check those locations with plugshare. On long road trips.. your a bit at the mercy of EA... really the only choice across long trips where I live. I do find the GOM is pretty accurate... Agree the mapping is not as crisp as Google maps. It does seem to get the state of battery correct. People ask about my EV all the time.. how i like it... I tell them straight up.. If you can charge at home.. they are great. If you can't Buy a Toyota Hybrid. Also... If you road trip a lot.. Buy a Toyota Hybrid. The costs for EV vs ICE you mentioned seem reasonable.. But would be lower on a Hybrid.. My previous car was a 14 year old Prius with 425,000 miles... My TOTAL cost per mile was 7-10 cent per mile.. Fuel, All maint performed by me, and tires. My cost in my EV is now 3-4 cent per mile. You saved $20 over the price your wifes car would cost.. A Hybrid would be a little less than you paid for charging in your EV.. and what about the TIME spent at those chargers. Just need to do all the calculations, and are sure of the use case for the vehicle.

I have a 2014 BMW i3 Rex, average kw is 5.4. very efficient. I need the Rex because winter is brutal here

THERE ARE OVER 2000 AMERICAN COMPANIES OPERATING IN CHINA. THEY HAVE A COMBINED GROSS INCOME OF AROUND 480 BILLION DOLLARS. LETS LOOK AT THE NUMBERS. 100 CHINE'S MANUFACTURERS IN THE U.S AND AROUND 2000 AMERICANS COMPANIES OPERATING IN CHINA.

CHINESE EV COMPANIES ARE NOT GOING TO EITHER BE FORCED OR ARE GOING TO FORM A PARTNERSHIP TO GAIN ACCESS THE AMERICAN MARKET. 1 THEY DO NOT NEED THE AMERICAN MARKET AND 2 IT WILL BE STUPID FOR CHINE'S COMPANIES TO RELOCATE INTO A MARKET THAT IS WAGGING AN ECONOMIC WAR ON CHINA AND A NATION SO FULL OF HATE AND TOXICITY TOWARDS CHINA.

I AM AN AMERICAN BUSINESSES MAN AND HAVE TRAVELLED GLOBALLY CHINA DOES NOT NEED THE AMERICAN OR EUROPEAN MARKES FOR ITS ECONOMIC SURVIVAL...WE AMERICANS ARE MAKING THIS FATAL ASSUMPTION BELIEVING WE ARE THE WORLD AND THE G7 IS THE WORLD. THE CHINE'S DOMESTIC MARKEY ALONE IS 4X OUR SIZE. THE DEMAND FOR EV,S IN CHINA ALONE IS AROUND 500 MILLION. THEIR CURRENT CAPACITY IS AROUND 20 MILLION. WHEN YOU ADD THE GLOBAL SOUTH NUMBERS TO THIS EMERGING MARKET, WE ARE AT LEAST LOOKING AT AROUND 4 TO 5 BILLION PEOPLE MARKET.

I AM AN AMERICAN BUSINESSES MAN..WE AMERICANS ARE ONLY 350 MILLION PEOPLE IN A WORLD OF 8 BILLION PEOPLE. THE GLOBAL EV MARKET IS PROTECTED AT 9 BILLION DOLLARS. BY BANNING CHINESE EV,S AND OTHER CHINE'S IMPORTS, THE U.S GOVERNMENT IS NOT ONLY DESTROYING THE ABILITY OF AMRICAN COMPANIES TO COMPLETE GLOBALLY BUT HURTING AMERICAN CONSUMERS WHO ARE ALREADY BECOMING POORER DUE YO INFLATION

Chinese goods kept inflation in check as US prints money out of thin air, robbing us of our purchasing power. Tariffs ended that check. And the media covers for Biden and the Democrats since forever, so no one will make the connection between high prices and Biden. What we really need is decentralized media

Chinese EVs are going to make it to America. The EV that is so low priced is what many people want. They don't need over the air updates and features they will not use. Now that high temperature LFP is placed in the car liquid cooling isn't needed in many areas of the USA. Air cooled batteries are in the cheaper versions. When we converted gas cars to EVs we needed batteries (later a BMS), motor, controller and charger. The car was simple to fix. The basic EV will sell well in the US and that is why this Chineese EV is getting so much interest. The tariff will get bypassed and the car will make it here. Tariffs never worked in the past and will fail now.

Hello Jim. I'd like to share with you my perspective on Chinese EV manufacturing. First of all, I'd like to clarify that I in no way support the CCP, their practices and goals and in no way affiliated with them or any manufacturer. The only reason I own Chinese EVs is more competitive pricing compared to similar western EVs. China owns the majority of supply chain in battery manufacturing. They also have significant advances in battery manufacturing, to a point I think batteries from CATL/BYD much more reliable and have higher endurance compared to batteries from LG Chem, Samsung SDI, SK innovation or Panasonic. Second reason is they prefer LFP chemistry which is more stable, has higher temperature tolerance, safer and has higher cycle life. In my opinion Tesla is the king in those fields, yet even they use BYD battery packs in some of their models. The Chinese EVs are second to Tesla, and the rest of legacy auto follow. Some more closely, some are hopelessly behind. Edit: further thoughts. What US needs to do is heavily invest in battery manufacturing and accompanying supply chain infrastructure. The patents of current day batteries expired so anyone can produce them. Then let these battery manufacturers offer a modular EV platform to US manufacturers at more competitive prices and availability. This must be done as a strategic step that cannot be influenced by lobbyists because that is exactly what China has done some 10 years ago and kept at it. I believe USA absolutely has the means to dominate the EV market. And I think oil/gas revenue must fund this transition, not taxpayers.

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Well, you've confirmed what I suspected a decade ago in regards to the EV market. It is clear that the Chinese are clever and our politicians foolish.

I think you are very accurate. Your GOM also seems very close. I trust my Bolt. Just wish the Bolt integrated mapping and fuel stop planning as well as Tesla does.

😁Thanks for your Bolt videos. I've had six EVs since 2013. I'm serious about home charging. I have a 2023 Bolt EUV. I use a Tesla J1772 HPWC delivering 9.6kw, the max for the gen 2 Bolts. Small investment to maximize my Bolt. The Emporia 40a EVSE is highly rated & purchased for $399. I wouldn't consider a $99 EVSE with a funny name I couldn't pronounce. For the sake of inexpensive home charging, I could be wrong. Again, thanks for your Bolt videos.

I'm pro EV, but in all fairness ALL EV owners are being "bribed" by the $7500 Tax Rebate & the benefits such as outlined in comments below (special deals on electricity), using the HOV Lane, dedicated parking spots, or other "benefits" of driving an EV that will not be around forever - so, a fair and unbiased report would recognize that and the reality that the sweet deals are just a gimmick to encourage (read bribing - your words) people to adopt and those won't last forever. Just saying, imagine if we had gas pumps in all parking lots or received bonus' for buying a Merceds Benz. I'll wait, there's no hurry, and we'll see what happens after the enticements end - in the mean time, I'll keep driving my 38 mpg gas "guzzler".

Great video, Jim. Lots of useful info and you’ve got a great voice for voiceover. I’m in the market for a premier trim and am cross shopping with a top trim Forester. Might take the EV plunge

Very informative and well presented. I appreciate your fact-based approach to your ownership and enjoyment of all EVs can offer.

Concur, using ABRP alone seems risky. I do initial and overall route planning using ABRP but check charger locations and status using Plugshare. The combination produce a list of charging stops for me and I may end up using the built in vehicle navigation system or Waze for actual routing. The built in vehicle navigation is used in winter when I need the vehicle to pre-condition the battery when coming into a planned charging stop.

I appreciate your work on this! Some twelve decades ago motorists had even more difficulty in powering their automobiles: gasoline was sold at hardware stores and charging your electric car was quite iffy! I have yet to plug my OBDII scan tool into the data port of our Bolt EUV; we have barely more than 6,500 miles so far. As for travel and public charging: you are our guru! We’ve only taken one trip necessitating using public charging though we did practice a couple of times for the hands-on experience. Thank you for the ongoing lessons!

Jim, thank you for your thoughts and analysis.

The variable that you’re ignoring, or the assumption you’re making, is that the bolt will only require a battery replacement and no other parts will fail

The CHARGER is IN the vehicle, the thing folks call THE CHARGER is a BIG SAFETY DEVICE named Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE).

30k miles without new tires? What about tires, insurance, and registration cost comparisons?

It actually does not display a yellow bar ABOVE the range indicator. It is green denoting a positive estimate due to conditions/driving habits. I find great comfort in the low estimate serves as a baseline against range anxiety if I am having doubts. Well, at least on our 2023 Bolt

I have a 2023 Bolt EUV Redline Black, I charge at work, the only time I pay to charge is one day a week on my days off plus an occasional $16 DCfast charge at the dealer. Just recently updated my home electric service to TXUEnergy Free EV miles 2 year plan. So far my electricity bill is $16 per month using 205kwh for charging the Bolt EUV. Received the car March 4, 2023, and only had one no start condition on an extremely hot 110°F day, solved by disconnecting 12v battery under the hood and reconnecting with a 10mm wrench. Car currently has 35,500 miles with one tire rotation and about 5 to 10,000 miles left on the original flat free self healing tires. Plus I received $7405.00 back after filing my taxes.

Very interested in the CATL battery company and tariff news. #Aptera

Great Report, Jim.....I am sure that my Bolt will out-live me!! Thank you for your insight and research....

Well said. Your videos and channel are appreciated. Recently, while shopping around for a bolt euv, I noticed dealerships are pricing vehicles, including the tax deduction. That deduction, as far as I'm concerned, is between myself and the irs. Another issue that I find ridiculous is if you earn a combined income of over $150,000, which we do, you can't get the rebate. A rebate is a rebate. It's ironic that the people who can't afford these cars in some way would be the ones that can get the rebate. I have to do more research. Maybe if we file married separately, we can get the rebate. Thanks again for your polite demeanor and knowledge.

I called the dealer parts and they did have that number. They ordered it. Was canceled. Ford and Rivian offering them free so what is the right price?? Bolt still not in Tesla system.

GM Fairfax Plant Is Not In Virginia

I just hope I don't have to use the MyChevy app for supercharging. I've never been able to get that darn thing to work.

No thank you. Ill spend the extra dollars and get a name brand charger.

I think Musk’s management style is awful, but I’m glad they are still working to expand the network

Can't wait for the nacs adapter from GM for my bolt euv , great topics Jim keep the good work 😊

Elon made a "valid point"? He left vendors without contacts. He dissolved any trust in his future actions even from some staunch supporters. I could go on. Come on man. You show exactly the same biases in some of your reporting that you believe the media does. Never mind your unwillingness to admit conservatives and republicans are clearly more engaged in the spread of anti ev and F.U.D. talk than the other side. There is bias everywhere and you prove that.

Good job Jim! Great research and insights. Love the Bolt EUV!

Tariffs to protect USA workers & corporate, not punish

Thanks for the video. Which app did you find handy with you veepeak reader. Thanks.

1st question: What are the rules and requirements if a buyer purchases a used 2017 to 2019 Bolt that has anywhere from 60K to 120K of original odometer miles on the original battery, and wishes to get the ''free'' battery replaced with the newer 62KW or is it 65KW engine/battery's that are in the 2022 models ? 2nd question: While I'm interested in knowing the answer to this question for May 17, 2024 as I post this question, I would be interested in knowing if the answer is going to apply in the year 2025, (I'm uncertain about my first time entry into an EV decison in 2024, or waiting until 2025 based on middle east conflict outlook)

What is a rear bumper wrap?

How much is the insurance?

I just stumbled across this site and quickly subbed after that Intro music!