2021 · Wagon · Electric
2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV range & efficiency
The 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV is a wagon with one EPA-rated configuration. Its most efficient version is rated 118 MPGe combined (28.7 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 259 miles. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2020 model. Among 14 wagons rated for 2021, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $775 a year to fuel.
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Energy use
The 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV uses 28.7 kWh per 100 miles (17.8 kWh/100 km), which is 3.5 miles per kWh or 118 MPGe combined.
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Combined | 118 MPGe |
| Energy use | 28.7 kWh/100 mi |
| Metric | 17.8 kWh/100 km |
| Miles per kWh | 3.48 |
How it ranks among 2021 Wagons
Full class ranking →Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.
Bolt EV MPGe across model years
Full history →1 EPA-rated configuration
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD · Electric motor (150 kW) · CVT Bolt EV |
Electric | 127 MPGe | 108 MPGe | 118 MPGe | 259 mi | $775 |
Specs (most efficient configuration)
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Engine / motor
- Electric motor (150 kW)
- Transmission
- CVT
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Electricity use
- 28.7 kWh/100 mi
- Charge time (240V)
- 10 hrs
- Passenger volume
- 94 cu ft
- Cargo volume
- 17 cu ft
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 0 g/mi
- EPA fuel economy score
- 10/10
- EPA greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. rivals
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Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
The EPA rates the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV at up to 259 miles on a full charge.
How efficient is the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
Up to 118 MPGe combined, which is 28.7 kWh per 100 miles.
What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
The 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV uses 28.7 kWh per 100 miles (17.8 kWh/100 km), which is 3.5 miles per kWh or 118 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to charge a 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
Charging from empty to its full 259-mile EPA range draws about 74 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $13 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV per year?
About $775 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $5.17 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.