Is the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV a good car?
Yes.
5 of 6checks
- Off-road: no AWD or 4WD.
- Not enough data: good buy.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $41 vs $62 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | No AWD or 4WD |
| Worth the money | Yes | 12% below predicted |
| Good buy | Not enough data | N/A |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Bolt EV a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in | Median 35.1 in | 19 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 37.9 in | Median 37.1 in | 19 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 16.6 cu ft | Median 19.9 cu ft | 17 | No |
Is the Bolt EV a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $26,500 | Median $30,978 | 18 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 156 hp to 261 hp | 19 | Yes |
| Length | 163.2 in | Median 177.7 in | 18 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 34.8 ft | Median 37.2 ft | 18 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 4.8 cents | Median 7.2 cents | 18 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Bolt EV a good commuter car?
Yes. $41 a month to commute. Class median $62.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $41
- Median of 18 hatchbacks
- $62
Is the Bolt EV a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.3 in clearance, 63.4 in tall | 5.0 to 5.6 in clearance, 56.0 to 59.1 in tall | 16 | No |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in | Median 39.0 in | 19 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 34.8 ft | Median 37.2 ft | 18 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Bolt EV a good off-road vehicle?
No. No AWD or 4WD.
Is the Bolt EV worth the money?
Yes. Priced 12% below cars like it.
- Price, 1LT FWD
- $26,500
- Predicted price
- $30,033
- Gap
- -$3,533 (-12%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Bolt EV a good buy?
Not enough data.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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