Our Search for the Right EV—Redux

Three years ago, I wrote a series of blogs trying to determine which EV would be the best fit for us. I spent far too much time evaluating just about every electric vehicle on the market. Our criteria, however, were a bit different from what Car and Driver or Road & Track considered important. We thought range and comfort mattered far more than shaving a second off the 0-to-60 time, and rear-seat legroom was considerably more important than how spiffy the wheel covers were.Back then, my conclusion was that the best EV for bopping around town was the Chevy Bolt. It was reasonably priced (around $27,000 nicely equipped, as they say), offered a respectable 247-mile range, included plenty of desirable features, and came with the latest safety technology. We found it surprisingly comfortable to drive. Its biggest drawback was its slow charging speed—about an hour to go from 10% to 80%—making it a tough sell if long road trips were part of the plan. 2023 Chevy Bolt Our overall winner,…