CHEVY BOLT EV STAFF CAR UPDATE LIVESTREAM

EV Channels Review

This livestream update focuses on the recent service visit for a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, where software updates were applied. The reviewer notes that while the standard 7,500-mile service was completed (at 10,000 miles), and two service item updates were installed, the car was not cleaned. A significant side effect of the update was observed: the battery management system appeared to reset, causing the car to report a full charge (95% according to the app) immediately after the service, despite being at 60% when dropped off. This led to a dramatic and concerning drop in the reported range during the drive back to the studio and home. The reviewer suspects the update caused the system to assume a full battery pack. While the infotainment system's camera quality seemed slightly improved and some settings were retained, others like charging preferences (hilltop reserve, location-based charging) were reset. The reviewer also observed a return to expected efficiency (4.8 miles/kWh) after a full charge, suggesting the battery calibration is now normalizing. The video highlights the importance of verifying battery state of charge after dealership updates and warns viewers that a similar range plummet could occur if the system isn't properly calibrated. The reviewer plans to perform long-distance trips to ensure the battery is fully calibrated.