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How often would I have to charge the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

Charge every

4days

  • 7 charges in 4 weeks at 33 miles a day.
  • 33 miles a day: about 12,000 miles a year.
  • Range 259 mi. 155 mi between 80% and 20%.
  • 924 miles in 4 weeks: about $45 of power.
  • About $590 a year at 17 cents per kWh.

Pick an EV

Charge to
20% reservekept freeday 1day 2day 3day 4259 mi EPA range2 or more sources155 mi between charges
Battery at the end of each day. Stamp: plug in that night. Tap a day to make it a 200 mi trip.
2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV: numbers drawn
MeasureValue
Trim5dr Wgn LT FWD
MSRP$36,500
EPA range259 mi
kWh per 100 mi28.7 kWh/100 mi
MPGe118 MPGe
BatteryN/A
Miles between 80% and 20%155
Miles in 4 weeks924
Power cost, 4 weeks$45
Power cost a year$590

Best EPA range: higher than 63% of 17 EVs (2021).

What this cannot tell you

EPA range. Cold, speed, loads and battery age cut it. 20% kept in reserve.

Home charging every night at one price. Fast-charging costs not included.

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