2022 Chevrolet Bolt EVFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Small Station WagonsFront-Wheel Drive
City
131
MPGe
Highway
109
MPGe
Combined
120
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
259 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
7 hr 30 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
28.1
City 25.8 / Hwy 30.9 kWh
Electric Motor
150 kW ACPM

EPA-estimated range of 259 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 7 hr 30 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 28.1 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Electricity EV
City
131
Hwy
109
Comb
120
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)
28.1083 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
25.8039 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
30.9249 kWh / 100 mi

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV 5 HB FWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability9.7%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
58
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
1
Investigations

Recall History7

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems58 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 58 owner complaints for the 2022 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
29
Fuel System
11
Power Train
10
Brakes
5
Engine
5
Speed Control
5
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
4
Steering
3

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV problems by category: Electrical System: 29 complaints, Fuel System: 11 complaints, Power Train: 10 complaints, Brakes: 5 complaints, Engine: 5 complaints, Speed Control: 5 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 4 complaints, Steering: 3 complaints.

5
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

SteeringFiled: 04/24/2026CrashODI#11733483
While driving at a low speed (approx. 5–10 mph), the front passenger-side lower ball joint suffered a catastrophic structural shear without warning. This caused the wheel assembly to collapse outward …
Electrical SystemFiled: 07/18/2022ODI#11474582
General Motors is making brand new Bolt ev/Euvs using batteries that are supposed to be used to fix cars that could potential catch fire. They stated that the old vehicles effected by the recall would…
Fuel SystemFiled: 08/23/2021ODI#11430210
As everyone knows right now, the Bolt has been recalled due to fire safety issues with the battery. This recall was issued last Friday...I purchased the car on Tuesday...pretty hard to believe that t…

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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