2021 Chevrolet Bolt EVFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Small Station WagonsFront-Wheel Drive
City
127
MPGe
Highway
108
MPGe
Combined
118
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
259 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
10 hr
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
28.7
City 26.5 / Hwy 31.3 kWh
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

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Electricity EV
City
127
Hwy
108
Comb
118
Fuel cost: $650/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$650

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$8,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 10/10
GHG Score: 10/10

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: NHTSA

NHTSA 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

Electrical System
33
Fuel System
15
Power Train
10
Steering
8
Engine
4
Brakes
3
Speed Control
3
Air Bags
2

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.

6
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
1
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Fuel SystemFiled: 12/20/2022ODI#11498243
I received an email notifying me of a safety recall related to the propulsion battery on July 26, 2021. This notice did not offer an opportunity to schedule a repair. I have contacted my dealer period…
Power TrainFiled: 06/29/2022ODI#11471571
Four times during a cross country trip, after a Level 3 dc charging session, the car would either not start or if it did would not shut off. The gear could not be shifted into reverse or drive and the…
Electrical SystemFiled: 09/18/2021ODI#11433485
GM has rendered my vehicle useless. I drive hundreds of miles a day. I bought the 2021 Bolt in July with an estimated 259 mile range which was fine. That has now been slashed by 40% which isn’t adequa…

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.

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