What does a 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV cost to run?
LT FWD, 28.7 kWh/100 mi
$585a year in electricity
- 4.9 cents a mile.
- Price plus energy over 6 years: $40,008.
- Median hatchback: $748 a year (15 models, 2021).
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents a kWh.
Cost by trim
| Trim | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Per mile | Total over 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT FWD | $36,500 | 28.7 kWh/100 mi | $585 | $0.05 | $40,008 |
| 5dr Wgn LT FWD | $36,500 | 28.7 kWh/100 mi | $585 | $0.05 | $40,008 |
| Premier FWD | $41,700 | 28.7 kWh/100 mi | $585 | $0.05 | $45,208 |
| 5dr Wgn Premier FWD | $41,700 | 28.7 kWh/100 mi | $585 | $0.05 | $45,208 |
What this cannot tell you
Insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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