What does a 2027 Chevrolet Bolt cost to own a year?
Cost a year, all in, LT FWD
$6,315 a year
- Electricity
- $615
- Value loss
- $2,745
- Upkeep
- $1,332
- Insurance
- $1,623
- Median hatchback
- $7,135
- 6 models, 2027
12,000 miles a year, kept 5 years, bought new. Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026). Electricity 18.19 cents a kWh.
Cost by trim
Source marks: one source
| Trim | Rating | Fuel | Value loss | Upkeep | Insurance | Total a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT FWD | 28.2 kWh/100 mi | $615 | $2,745 | $1,332 | $1,623 | $6,315 |
| RS FWD | 28.2 kWh/100 mi | $615 | $2,745 | $1,332 | $1,623 | $6,315 |
Value loss: AAA average for small sedans. This model has no used-value history for 5 years. Price: MSRP + destination, $28,995.
Upkeep and insurance: AAA, Your Driving Costs 2026 averages for small sedans. AAA source
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