2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV LT vs Premier: Which trim is better?
The 2023 Chevy Bolt Premier trim adds adaptive cruise control and all the LT’s available packages for considerable value—only $4,500 more than the LT trim.
The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Electric Utility Vehicle (EUV) crossover is available in two trims. The entry-level LT trim starts at $27,800, and the top-tier Premier trim starts at $32,300 and is equipped with all of the LT’s optional packages plus exclusive features.
The Bolt EUV LT and Premier share the same single-motor, 65-kWh electric powertrain with a maximum driving range of 247 miles.
The Premier trim adds HD surround cameras and adaptive cruise control in addition to the LT’s optional upgrade packages.
Adding all the LT’s option packages brings the price gap between the two trims down to $1,415, meaning you’re getting the Premier’s adaptive cruise control at a fantastic value.
The Chevrolet Bolt EUV Premier trim shares the same powertrain as the less-expensive LT trim. As such, the Premier comes standard with all the LT’s available package upgrades to justify the additional $4,500 cost.
The Premier trim includes the following exclusive features that you cannot add to the EUV LT:
Adaptive cruise control
Extra cameras for surround-view parking
Integrated rearview mirror camera mode
The Driver Confidence Package ($495 for the LT) includes extra driver-assist tech:
Rear parking sensors and assist
Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
Lane-change alert with side blind zone alert
The Comfort Package ($895 for the LT) adds creature comforts for the driver:
Eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
The Convenience Package ($1,695 for the LT) ups the Bolt EUV’s luxury:
Leather upholstery in jet black or nightshift blue
Rear center armrest with two additional cupholders for rearseat passengers
Five-spoke aluminum wheels with black and silver accents.
The Bolt EUV Premier is also available with the following exclusive package upgrades:
Super Cruise package ($2,200): Adds Chevy’s Super Cruise hands-free driving on compatible roads with enhanced automatic emergency braking.
Sun and Sound package ($2,495): Adds power-adjustable panoramic sunroof, a premium Bose seven-speaker audio system, and Chevy Infotainment 3 Plus with integrated navigation.
LT vs. Premier: The Premier justifies the price
A fully decked-out 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV LT with all the available package upgrades runs for $30,885, compared to the Premier’s starting price of $32,300.
Is the $1,415 price difference worth it: At the end of the day, the Chevy Bolt EUV Premier charges an additional $1,415 for adaptive cruise control and an HD surround camera system. The average price to add an adaptive cruise control package in the US is $2,000 to $2,500.
The bottom line:
The 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV LT is the best choice if you want the most affordable option with cheap customization options.
The 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV Premier is the best choice if you want as many driver assistance and convenience features as possible with options for even more.
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