CHEVROLET BOLT EV VS DEER - UPDATE. (PLUS ELECTRIC CAR RENTALS AND A BATTERY REPLACEMENT!)

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This video provides a comprehensive update on a Chevrolet Bolt EV involved in a deer collision. The reviewer details the repair process, estimating $3,500 in damage, including bumper and light assembly replacement, and notes the legal requirement to report accidents exceeding $2,500 in damage. A significant portion of the video focuses on the positive experience of obtaining an electric rental car (a second-generation Nissan Leaf) through insurance, highlighting the growing availability of EVs in rental fleets beyond just Tesla. The reviewer also discusses the ongoing Chevrolet Bolt battery recall, expressing frustration with delays but confirming a scheduled battery replacement that will include a new warranty and increased range. The video concludes with a discussion about the future of the Bolt EV versus purchasing a new Ford Mustang Mach-E, weighing financial implications and the practicality of a paid-off Bolt with a new battery against a new, more expensive vehicle.