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2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV MPGe & Charging Cost
7 model years · 118–120 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 wagon configurations, MY2023. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV at a glance
The 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV covers 7 model years in the EPA database (7 configurations in all), rated 118–120 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2023, costs about $770 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the Bolt EV FWD (120 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2020, 2022 and 2023; 2018, 2019 and 2021 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 120 MPGe, was reached in 2022 and 2023.
2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Electric | 120 MPGe | $770 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Electric | 120 MPGe | $770 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Electric | 118 MPGe | $790 | Same EPA ratings as 2020 |
| 2020 | Electric | 118 MPGe | $790 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Electric | 119 MPGe | $780 | Same EPA ratings as 2018 |
| 2018 | Electric | 119 MPGe | $780 | Same EPA ratings as 2017 |
| 2017 | Electric | 119 MPGe | $780 | First year |
What the 2023 Bolt EV FWD costs to drive
Per month
$64
$770 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.28
Per 100 miles
$5.13
Five years
$3,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the wagon median
$1,310less a year
Class median $2,080 a year, MY2023
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV MPGe
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 120 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $770.
EPA range 259 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt EV (Most efficient) | FWD | 28 | 120 | 259 mi | $770 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV MPGe
120 MPGe · $770/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration moves from 118 to 120 MPGe, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $790 to $770, $20 less.
EPA range 259 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt EV (Most efficient) | FWD | 28 | 120 | 259 mi | $770 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV MPGe
Same EPA ratings as 2020
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV as for the 2020 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2020 section above.See 2020
2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV MPGe
118 MPGe · $790/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration moves from 119 to 118 MPGe, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $780 to $790, $10 more.
EPA range 259 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt EV (Most efficient) | FWD | 29 | 118 | 259 mi | $790 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV MPGe
Same EPA ratings as 2018
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV as for the 2018 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2018 section above.See 2018
2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV MPGe
Same EPA ratings as 2017
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV as for the 2017 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2017 section above.See 2017
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV MPGe
119 MPGe · $780/yr
EPA range 238 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt EV (Most efficient) | FWD | 28 | 119 | 238 mi | $780 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Bolt EV FWD: $2,020 in Hawaii and $540 in Louisiana, a $1,480 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2023 wagon models.
Generations
- 2017-2023 (1st gen)
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
EPA rates the 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV at 118–120 MPGe combined across 7 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2023 Bolt EV FWD, is rated 120 MPGe (131 city, 109 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
The Bolt EV FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 120 MPGe, in 2022 and 2023. The lowest top rating, 118 MPGe, was in 2020 and 2021.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2020, 2022 and 2023. In 2018, 2019 and 2021 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to charge a 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the Bolt EV FWD costs about $770 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $770 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV 100 miles?
About $5.13 per 100 miles for the Bolt EV FWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Bolt EV FWD is rated 131 city and 109 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 22 MPGe.
How does the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV compare with other wagon configurations?
The Bolt EV FWD costs about $770 a year to fuel, $1,310 less than the class median of $2,080, and less than 10 of 10 wagon configurations. The comparison covers all 40 rated wagon configurations for MY2023, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
EPA rates the range at 259 miles depending on configuration, and the Bolt EV FWD goes 259 mi. Efficiency is 28 kWh per 100 miles (120 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $770 a year, or $5.13 per 100 miles for the Bolt EV FWD.
Is the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV different from the 2022 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 120 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $770. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2023 against 1 configuration for 2022. See the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV for that year.