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BOLT EV — 3/4 FRONT
2023+ · Hatchback
Estimated

Chevrolet Bolt EV

One of the best value EVs ever made — cheap, efficient, and easy to live with in the city.

From
$27,000
EPA range
259 mi
0–60
6.5s
Owner rating
4.4
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Decoder Score
Mixed
63
/ 100
Weighted across all eight factors below.
Range69
EPA rates it at 259 miles — solid for daily use.
Charging26
Peaks around 55 kW DC — noticeably slow on road trips.
Value97
About $104 per mile of range — strong value.
Family67
5 seats and 57 cu ft of cargo — fine for most families.
Performance48
6.5s to 60 mph with 200 hp — adequate, not thrilling.
Road trip51
Blends real range, 55 kW charging and 4 mi/kWh efficiency — better kept local.
Used buyer63
Used prices start near $16,000 — heavy depreciation works in your favor.
Ownership confidence68
Owners rate it 4.4/5 with few widespread complaints.
EPA RANGE
259 mi
→
REAL WORLD
~212 mi
Estimated at ~82% of EPA for mixed driving.
DC FAST
55 kW
→
10–80%
~77 min
Approximate; real speed tapers.

Range

EPA is a lab figure. Here's the realistic band.

180 worst212 mi realistic259 best
EPA range
259 miEstimated
Est. real-world
212 miEstimated
Efficiency
4 mi/kWh

Charging

Plug types, speeds and what they mean.

DC fast charging
55 kW
Level 2 (home)
11 kW
10–80% fast charge
~77 minEstimated
Plug type
CCS
NACS (Tesla)
Adapter / no
CCS
Yes

Performance

0–60 mph
6.5s
Horsepower
200 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Battery
65 kWh

Interior & practicality

Seats
5
Cargo space
57 cu ft
Towing
Not rated

Battery & warranty

Battery warranty
8 yr / 100,000 mi
Vehicle warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Federal tax credit
Not eligibleEstimated
Pros
  • Very affordable used
  • Efficient
  • Easy to park
Cons
  • Slow DC fast charging
  • No AWD
  • Basic interior
Best for

Budget, Commuter

Not ideal for

Road Trip

Real-world ownership notes

What owners and forums flag — verify on any specific car.

Earlier battery recall (LG cells) — verify remediation

What will it cost to charge?

Pre-filled for this EV — edit anything.

Vehicle (pre-fills battery)
Where are you charging?

240V home charger — the everyday default.

Battery size65 kWh
Current charge20 %
Target charge80 %
Electricity price$/kWh
Charging speedkW
Charging loss%
Miles / monthmi
This charge costs
$6.93
39.0 kWh added · 3 hr 44 min · +156 mi
Cost / mile$0.04
Cost / 100 mi$4.44
Est. monthly$44
Est. annual$533
About $81/mo cheaper than gas
vs a 28 mpg car at $3.50/gal — edit assumptions above.
    Assumptions
  • · Electricity at $0.16/kWh
  • · 10% charging loss
  • · 4 mi/kWh efficiency
  • · 1,000 miles/month for projections
  • · Steady AC charging speed

What range will you really get?

Pre-filled for this EV.

Vehicle (pre-fills EPA range)
EPA rangemi
Temperature70 °F
Cruising speed65 mph
Highway mix60 %
Climate control
Terrain
Passenger / cargo load0 %
Battery degradation0 %
Starting charge100 %
Arrival reserve10 %
Realistic range
239 mi
205 worst239 mi realistic267 best
Usable this trip215 mi
Safe road-trip leg203 mi
Lost to cold-0 mi
Lost to speed-16 mi
What's eating your range
Speed & driving-16 mi
Climate control-5 mi
    Assumptions
  • · EPA baseline 259 mi
  • · 70°F ambient
  • · 65 mph, 60% highway
  • · climate low, 0% degradation
  • · 15% arrival buffer for road-trip planning

Owner reviews

4.0Would buy again
Cheapest way into an EV

Bought used for under $20k. Slow to fast-charge so I keep it in the city. Perfect commuter.

— Marcus T.
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