2022 Chevrolet Bolt vs. 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5: The logical decision

When a new vehicle comes on the market, the reflex is to go see what it offers. We experienced this at Chevrolet with the Bolt in 2017; everyone wanted to see it. We're seeing a bit of the same type of craze for the IONIQ 5 at Hyundai.

The latest EV has a few discerning features including a noticeable design and decent specs.

However, that's far from being all that matters and it's far from convincing us that you're getting a better deal with this vehicle simply because it's newer.

In fact, here's the first thing to consider when deciding not to go for an IONIQ 5 in the first place; the novelty effect. As you know, it's always risky to buy a brand-new model that comes on the market without any real experience.

But that's exactly what you get with the IONIQ 5. We don't know if this vehicle will be reliable or if it will be constantly recalled by its manufacturer. Let's remember what the owners of the electric Kona have experienced.

At Chevrolet, we won't lie to you, the 2022 Bolt has just gone through a rough patch with the battery pack recall. The good news, and this is what makes the difference with Hyundai, is that the problem was found at Chevrolet's supplier. The problem has been fixed.

Plus, it's going to cost you a lot less to get a Chevrolet Bolt. Hyundai has set the starting price at $45,999 to qualify for government rebates. In fully loaded configuration, the bill climbs to nearly $60,000.

With the Bolt, you can breathe easy. For 2022, Chevrolet has announced a significant price reduction of nearly $5,000. As a result, the Chevrolet Bolt is the most affordable electric vehicle you can get in Canada.

Give us a call today to learn more about the new 2022 Chevrolet Bolt!