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At Transport Evolved, we don't just drive and review the newest, hottest EVs on the market—we live with and drive EVs on a daily basis. Unlike many channels, we keep and use our daily drivers for an extended period of time, which means our fleet includes models from 2006 all the way through to 2023.

So when GM invited us to Los Angeles in October to see the all-new 2027 Bolt EV up close and personal, we knew there was only one way to go: take the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premiere that Nikki and her wife purchased used in 2019—and which now has more than 135,000 miles on the odometer.

While the original Bolt EV has far slower DC fast charging than most EVs on the market today, the addition of Tesla Supercharger access for GM EVs—and far more reliable CCS charging networks—means there are now many more places to charge. By carefully planning our stops and only charging while the Bolt’s charge rate is close to its 55 kW max, we were able to avoid the pain of super-slow charging. Sure, it meant more stops en route, but it was far quicker than waiting to charge to 90 percent full.

Here's part one of our epic 2,000-mile trip—traveling from Portland, Oregon, to Los Angeles in two days on I-5, complete with the latest iteration of FrogPilot semi-autonomous driver-assistance software running on our Comma 3 unit. Here's what happened, what we learned, and what past us wanted to see in the new Bolt.

And if you've missed our video covering the reveal event? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJVfHuwoVjw

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00:00 - Introduction (Music: Danny Shields – Late Brew) - https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/album/late-brew/12850

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💬 Would You have taken a long-distance trip in a Bolt EV? Have you done so in the past? Or do you just not want to spend time charging at 55 kW?

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As the nights get shorter and the days get colder, cars - both EV and fossil fueled - can be peculiarly plagued by persistent problems, find themselves the subject of vexatious visitations, and can break down leaving you sadly stranded in suburbia at the mercy of the night's creatures.

Today Kate talks you through some of the most common issues that can interrupt your fall and winter journeys - from problems with the 12V battery, to difficulties with rapid charging to how to deal with furry friends that might decide to make your EV their home - and importantly, she how to fix them without giving up your mortal soul.

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💬 Do you have other common problems you know a great fix for? Are you having an issue you can't work out?

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Nikki’s owned a Ford F-150 Lightning since 2022 — and a Ford Charge Station Pro for nearly as long. But while she’s now on her second F-150 Lightning (after the first met an untimely demise in snow), the Charge Station Pro on the side of her house has been replaced more times than she cares to remember — even though the Home Integration System it works with is still the original unit installed in 2022.

Less than six months after her last FCSP replacement (which was covered under warranty), the unit is on the fritz again — and Nikki’s had enough. So, in the spirit of the season, she’s off to replace the FCSP’s brains with a spare board she’s got lying around.

Will this swap be tricky? Or is it the treat that gets things running again?

00:00 - Introduction: FCSP Drama Begins

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💬 The FCSP can be a bit finicky — is it worth it for V2H and emergency power, or would you look at alternatives if you could?

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For the past few years, EVs have been getting larger and larger. But as automakers shift priorities — and some commit to smaller vehicles — we’re wondering: what’s the perfect sized vehicle for you… and those you care about?

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Welcome to today’s episode of Transport Evolved News!

On today’s show: Q3 U.S. EV sales surge ahead of President Trump’s end of the federal EV tax credit; Aptera secures a line of credit as it trades on the stock market; and Renault ZOE gets a new remanufactured inverter program, helping to keep thousands of examples on the road long after production ended!

Find full show notes and script at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2025/10/18/ten-554-ev-rush-before-trump-cull-aptera-credit-renault-zoe-parts-success/

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While we turned off our comments a few months back, we’ve slowly (and quietly) turned them back on. While attending events like the IAA in Munich and the 2027 Bolt EV launch in LA, some of the content we’ve made—and the things we’ve said on camera—have attracted feedback and comments.

We’re grateful that some of our most persistent critics have seemingly vanished, but we also want to set the record straight: how we film, the limitations we face, and why we’ve done certain things in specific ways.

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Kate finally got out into the garage to continue her EV conversion only things didn't go quite the way she'd planned.

Find out what happened, and how you can help!

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00:00 – Introduction

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoNs2NqjXd8 - Damien Maguire - Prius Inverter Build

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Mandatory Disclaimer:

We’ve always been big fans of the original Chevrolet Bolt EV here at Transport Evolved. Nikki has owned two—her own 2017 Bolt EV LT and more recently her wife’s 2017 Bolt EV Premiere—while our videographer Vi drives a 2019 Bolt EV LT. So when Chevrolet ended production of the original Bolt EV (and its sibling, the Bolt EUV) in 2023, we have to admit we were a little sad.

After persistent calls from fans to bring the Bolt EV nameplate back, GM has listened—but with a twist. The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV borrows the metalwork from the previous-generation Bolt EUV, but underneath it’s all-new: new battery pack, motor, drivetrain, power electronics, and more. And for the first time, we’ve had a sneak peek and a drive.

Here’s what we learned at the official 2027 Bolt EV reveal: what we think of it, why we’re disappointed that Android Auto and Apple CarPlay won’t be offered, and why we’re frustrated that it’s being marketed as a “limited production vehicle.”

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00:00 - Opening Montage (Music: Brian McMaster - Losing Time - https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/album/losing-time/11236)

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Although we only managed to spend a single day at IAA this year, we made sure to make it count! In today’s video, we’re taking you along for a quick look at what Mercedes-Benz brought to the show floor — including the AMG Concept GT XX, a sleek and ultra-efficient grand tourer that’s already breaking records, the CLA Shooting Brake with EQ Technology, and the GLC with EQ Technology.

📐 Editorial note: Nikki says “logarithmic” at one point in the video — she actually meant “exponential.” She does know the difference, but after flying to Germany for just three days, her math(s) may have been a bit tired! 😅

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A Tesla YouTuber’s coast-to-coast roadtrip in a new Model Y using Full Self-Driving (Supervised) ended abruptly when the car — watched by the driver and passenger — hit a large piece of road debris, causing $22,000 of damage.

Who’s really to blame when semi-autonomous cars crash? Kate explores the key questions and asks whether the U.S. could learn from other nations when it comes to safely testing and using autonomous vehicles.

(Disclaimer: Just in case it's not obvious, we're not lawyers. Kate just wanted to play one in this video)

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💬 What would YOU like to see passed into law to make self- and semi-autonomous driving safer for everyone? Do you think we need better safety rules regarding ensuring people use this technology properly and safely? And How do you ensure it's fair for all and people who abuse the system have consequences ?

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