What does the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV cost per mile?
Power cost a mile
4.9cents
- 2025 IRS rate: 70 cents a mile.
- Margin: 65.1 cents a mile.
- $6,513 per 10,000 miles.
- 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT FWD: 28.7 kWh/100 mi.
- Median of 14 gas and hybrid hatchbacks (2021): 9.8 cents a mile.
Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh. 2025 IRS rate 70 cents.
| Trim | Rating | Cost a mile | Margin a mile | Per 10,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5dr Wgn LT FWD | 28.7 kWh/100 mi | 4.9 cents | 65.1 cents | $6,513 |
| LT FWD | 28.7 kWh/100 mi | 4.9 cents | 65.1 cents | $6,513 |
| 5dr Wgn Premier FWD | 28.7 kWh/100 mi | 4.9 cents | 65.1 cents | $6,513 |
| Premier FWD | 28.7 kWh/100 mi | 4.9 cents | 65.1 cents | $6,513 |
What this cannot tell you
Fuel only. Insurance, repairs and value loss not counted.
The IRS rate covers every cost, not fuel alone.
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