2027 Chevrolet Bolt range and charging cost
Range, LT FWD
262 miles
- Energy use
- 28.2 kWh/100 mi
- Efficiency
- 120 MPGe
39 miles below the median of 44 EVs with a range (2027).
12,000 miles a year. Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026). Power 18.19 cents per kWh.
Default power rate: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026-01..2026-07.
Range of 44 EVs, 2027
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone source
| Trim | Drive | Range, mi | kWh per 100 mi | MPGe | Full charge | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT FWD | FWD | 262 | 28.2 | 120 | $13.44 | $615 |
| RS FWD | FWD | 262 | 28.2 | 120 | $13.44 | $615 |
Charging cost
LT FWD, 28.2 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $13.44
- Per mile
- 5.1 cents
- Per month
- $51
- Per year
- $615
- Median 2027 hatchback: 31 mpg, 14.0 cents per mile.
- Saves $1,068 a year at 12,000 miles.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
No. A 120 V outlet adds 50 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 | 28.2 | $5.13 |
| 300 miles | 84.6 | $15.39 |
| 500 miles | 141.0 | $25.64 |
| 1,000 miles | 281.9 | $51.29 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $44
- Per year
- $533
- Miles a month
- 867
LT FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Best trim | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Chevrolet Bolt | LT FWD | 262 mi range | Same trim | |
| 2027 Toyota Prius | LE FWD | 55 mpg | Same trim | Compare |
| 2027 MINI Cooper | Hardtop 2 Door Cooper C FWD | 31 mpg | Same trim | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.
Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ