Electric · 2027

Chevrolet Bolt

Energy use, range, running costs and specs for the Chevrolet Bolt. By the official figures, the 2027 uses 17.5 kWh/100km, about $642 a year in Australia.

Chevrolet Bolt in white
Energy use
17.5 kWh/100km
2027 official
A year's charging
$642
at today's prices in Australia
Range
421 km
Seats
5

What a Bolt costs to run

At today's average electricity prices, by its official energy use, Australia first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
Australia$0.33/kWh electricity$5.78 per 100 km$642
New Zealand$0.39/kWh electricity$6.83 per 100 km$752
United Kingdom£0.25/kWh electricity£6.96 per 100 miles£488
United States$0.18/kWh electricity$5.08 per 100 miles$685

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Where the Bolt ranks

1st generation, 2017–2023

Specs for the Bolt EV 65 kWh; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
1st generation (2022 update)
Built
2022-2023
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,166 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
1,594 mm
Wheelbase
2,600 mm
Kerb weight
1,616 kg
Boot
478 L
Boot, seats folded
1,602 L

Engine

Engine
Single motor
Power
150 kW
Torque
360 Nm
Gearbox
Single-speed

Battery and charging

Battery (usable)
65 kWh
Electric range
417 km
Energy use
17.4 kWh/100km
AC charging
11 kW
DC fast charging
55 kW
Charge port
CCS2

Safety

NHTSA overall
★★★★★

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2027Electric17.5 kWh/100km3.5 mi/kWh120 MPGe421 km

Chevrolet Bolt questions

How much electricity does the Chevrolet Bolt use?

The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt uses 17.5 kWh/100km officially (3.5 mi/kWh, 120 MPGe). Its official range is 421 km.

How much does a Chevrolet Bolt cost to run a year in Australia?

About $642 a year at today's average electricity price of $0.33/kWh and a typical year's driving in Australia.

How big is the Chevrolet Bolt's boot?

478 L, for the Bolt EV 65 kWh.

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What will a drive in your Bolt cost?

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The Roadtrip app showing a drive into London that costs £4.81 each, with fuel prices along the way