2021 Chevrolet Bolt EVFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
EV Range & Charging
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Electric Motor
- 150 kW ACPM
EPA-estimated range of 259 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 10 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 28.7 kWh per 100 miles (combined).
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Electricity EV | 127 | 108 | 118 | $650 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 0 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 0.1 barrels
Specifications
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Wagon
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Energy Use (Combined)
- 28.6629 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (City)
- 26.4997 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (Hwy)
- 31.3069 kWh / 100 mi
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.
Owner-Reported Problems66 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 66 owner complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Top reported issues include electrical system, fuel system and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV problems by category: Electrical System: 33 complaints, Fuel System: 15 complaints, Power Train: 10 complaints, Steering: 8 complaints, Engine: 4 complaints, Brakes: 3 complaints, Speed Control: 3 complaints, Air Bags: 2 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.