2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV range and charging cost
Range, LT FWD
259miles
- 28.7 kWh per 100 miles.
- 118 MPGe.
- Top 30% of 17 EVs (2021).
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Trim | Drive | Range, mi | kWh per 100 mi | MPGe | Full charge | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5dr Wgn LT FWD | FWD | 259 | 28.7 | 118 | $12.62 | $585 |
| LT FWD | FWD | 259 | 28.7 | 118 | $12.62 | $585 |
| 5dr Wgn Premier FWD | FWD | 259 | 28.7 | 118 | $12.62 | $585 |
| Premier FWD | FWD | 259 | 28.7 | 118 | $12.62 | $585 |
Charging cost
LT FWD, 28.7 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $12.62
- Per mile
- 4.9 cents
- Per month
- $49
- Per year
- $585
- Median 2021 hatchback: 33 mpg, 9.7 cents per mile.
- Saves $579 a year at 12,000 miles.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | CCS1 | 11.5 | 55 | N/A | N/A | 68 |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
No. A 120 V outlet adds 49 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
LT FWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 28.7 | $4.87 |
| 300 miles | 86.0 | $14.62 |
| 500 miles | 143.3 | $24.36 |
| 1,000 miles | 286.6 | $48.73 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $42
- Per year
- $507
- Miles a month
- 867
LT FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV | LT FWD | 259 mi range | |
| 2021 Honda Civic Type R | Touring Manual | 25 mpg | |
| 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric | SE FWD | 170 mi range | Compare |
| 2021 Hyundai Veloster N | Manual | 25 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Nissan LEAF | S FWD | 149 mi range | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.
Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree