2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV range and charging cost
Range, 1LT FWD
259miles
- 28.1 to 29.4 kWh per 100 miles.
- 120 MPGe.
- Top 40% of 45 EVs (2023).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1LT FWD | FWD | 259 | 28.1 to 29.4 | 120 | $12.37 | $573 |
| 2LT FWD | FWD | 259 | 28.1 to 29.4 | 120 | $12.37 | $573 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
1LT FWD, 28.1 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $12.37
- Per mile
- 4.8 cents
- Per month
- $48
- Per year
- $573
- Median 2023 hatchback: 32 mpg, 10.0 cents per mile.
- Saves $627 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 50 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
1LT FWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 28.1 | $4.77 |
| 300 miles | 84.3 | $14.32 |
| 500 miles | 140.4 | $23.87 |
| 1,000 miles | 280.9 | $47.75 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $41
- Per year
- $497
- Miles a month
- 867
1LT FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 1LT FWD | 259 mi range | |
| 2023 Toyota Prius | LE FWD | 57 mpg | Compare |
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV | LT FWD | 247 mi range | |
| 2023 Nissan LEAF | S FWD | 149 mi range | Compare |
| 2023 Honda Civic Hatchback | LX CVT FWD | 33 mpg | Compare |
| 2023 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2.5 S FWD | 31 mpg |
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