2023 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).

Real-World MPG

Based on 4 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov

133.1MPG average+10.9% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 120 MPG · Owner reported avg: 133.1 MPG

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

Automatic (A1)
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
2023 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
51
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History3

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems51 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA 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

Electrical System
14
Steering
14
Brakes
6
Fuel System
6
Lighting
6
Engine
5
Air Bags
5
Power Train
2

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.

15
Crashes Reported
3
Fires Reported
8
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 05/08/2026ODI#11736684
Recurring electronic transmission shift control failure on a 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The Electronic Transmission Shift Control Pushbutton Circuit Board (GM part designation K212) has failed twice with…
SteeringFiled: 03/13/2026ODI#11724204
Steering wheel fails to return to center after turns — potential steering gear defect 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV steering wheel fails to return to center after completing turns, particularly at low speeds…
BrakesFiled: 02/28/2024Crash3 InjuriesODI#11574601
2023 Chevy bolt has a hand 'regenerative brake'. I was using it while driving in traffic. My speed was around 40 mph when the car in front of me abruptly stopped. The distance between us was approxima…

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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