2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Review
77
out of 100
A-
#34 of 182 suvs · class median 63
Reliability71
25% of overall
Efficiency59
25% of overall
Economics88
50% of overall
What drives the score
Reliability — 71/100
NHTSA recall rate0.0 campaigns/yr 88
0 recall campaigns across 1 model year on record.
Documented owner issues1 major / 0 watch / 2 minor 60
Weighted from our hand-curated known-issues database for this model.
Battery degradation1.8% / yr 55
Measured curve for this model.
Efficiency — 59/100
EPA efficiency3.70 mi/kWh 90
Miles per kWh vs other SUVs. Drives every cost figure on this site.
EPA range247 mi 34
Rated combined range. Expect 20-30% less in freezing weather.
Fast-charge speed24 mi / 10 min 20
Peak 55 kW, derated to a realistic 10-80% average.
Economics — 88/100
Energy cost per mile6.3¢/mi 90
80% home at 17¢/kWh, 20% public DC at 48¢/kWh (US averages).
Fuel savings vs gas rival$1,208/yr 76
Against the Chevrolet Blazer (24 MPG) at $3.92/gal, 12,000 mi/yr.
Battery value at risk$154/yr 95
Pack capacity lost each year, valued at $132/kWh replacement cost.
Road-trip charging cost$12.97 / 100 mi 90
Cost of 100 miles bought entirely at public DC fast chargers.
Ownership numbers at a glance
- Energy cost per mile
- 6.3¢
- Annual energy cost (12k mi)
- $752
- Fuel savings vs gas rival
- $1,208/yr
- Fast-charge speed
- 24 mi per 10 min
- Battery value lost per year
- $154
- NHTSA recall campaigns
- 0
Assumes 12,000 mi/yr, 80% home charging at $0.17/kWh and public DC at $0.48/kWh, gas at $3.92/gal. Scoring model v1.0.