Your Bolt's Range Meter Doesn't Mean What You Think

The "fuel meter" on the Chevrolet Bolt EUV/EV platform is an important tool for EV drivers, but there are some nuances to how it works that might not be immediately obvious. In this video, I’ll share how I used my OBD2 port reader to better understand this system, recalibrated my battery using the battery management system, and uncovered what the "fuel meter" truly represents PLEASE…if possible. ☕️ Send me a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/jimsevadventures In this video, we will look at three key things. What is the Range Meter and How Does it Work: In this segment, we go over what the Range Meter (Fuel Gauge) is and what it is NOT. Observing Battery Performance: In this segment, we will talk about the drive battery, why I drained it to near zero percentage, what I learned as a result, why this matters, and the real-world implications of the process. Drain, Fill, Repeat: In this section, I will take you through the process of emptying your battery and performing a BMS calibration. In Conclusion: Battery degradation is inevitable, but every manageable. It is important that you, as a Bolt Owner and driver, understand the nuances of the display systems in your car. It is also important that you have the ability to do a deep dive, if you deside. Links Mentioned in the Video: Veepeak OBD 2 Port Reader: https://a.co/d/3dnWUej Recurrent Auto: https://www.recurrentauto.com Here are a few of my previous videos you can watch to keep you on top of the latest in EVs: 👍 Landman, Fact vs. Fiction:    • Landman: Fact Versus Fiction #fossilfuels ...   👍 A Comparison of the Bolt and IONIQ:    • 2023 Bolt EUV or 2024 IONIQ 5: Which Elect...   👍 Bolt 50,000 Miles:    • The Unstoppable Bolt EUV: 2-Years Old & Ov...   👍 New Tires:    • How Much Quieter Are These New EV Tires?   👍 Next Gen Bolt – Dear Mary Barra:    • The Next Gen Bolt: Dear Mary Barra   👍 Top Five Favorite Things:    • The Bolt EUV: My Top Five Favorite Things   👍 30,000 Miles:    • The Bolt EUV: One-Year and 30,000 Miles Later   Here is the breakdown for this video… 00:00 Intro 00:10 Overview 01:27 UNDERSTANDING the Range Meter and BMS 03:30 OBSERVING Battery Performance 07:45 THE STEPS to Perform a BMS Recalibration 11:45 Conclusion 13:30 New versus Degraded Battery Comparison 14:45 Conclusion 15:30 Outro Don’t forget to: ☕️ Send me a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/jimsevadventures 👍 Like this video if you found the information useful or entertaining! 👆 Subscribe for more videos that debunk the anti-EV establishment. 🛎 Hit the notification bell so you never miss an update on electric vehicles..    / @jimsevadventures   MUSIC LICENSE Track: "Exhale", Purrple Cat Music provided by https://slip.stream Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/6wd6R6 Listen on Spotify: https://go-stream.link/sp-purrple-cat