2023 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 7 hr 30 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 28.1 kWh per 100 miles (combined).
Real-World MPG
Based on 4 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
Range: 100–175 MPG
Driving mix: City 35% / Highway 65%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 133.1 real world MPG based on 4 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 120 MPG.
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (A1) | Electricity EV | 131 | 109 | 120 | $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)
- 28.1083 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)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 Probability | 9.7% |
Safety Equipment
Recall History3
Source: NHTSAOwner-Reported Problems51 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 51 owner complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Top reported issues include electrical system, steering and brakes. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV problems by category: Electrical System: 14 complaints, Steering: 14 complaints, Brakes: 6 complaints, Fuel System: 6 complaints, Lighting: 6 complaints, Engine: 5 complaints, Air Bags: 5 complaints, Power Train: 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.