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Chevy Bolt News, Reviews and Pricing

The Chevy Bolt EV is the first all-electric car offered by General Motors. Preceded by the much-loved plug-in hybrid Chevy Volt, Chevrolet introduced the Bolt EV in late 2016 as the first affordable long-range electric vehicle release in North America. The model has gone on to sell more than 50,000 units since then, at a time when electric vehicles remain only a small fraction of the North American market. The car is currently sold in the following two trim levels, with various safety and comfort packages available:

  • Chevy Bolt EV LT: MSRP - $36,620
  • Chevy Bolt EV Premier: MSRP - $41,020

In terms of the all-important range, the Chevy Bolt EV is capable of traveling an EPA estimated 238 miles on a single charge, although many owners report getting more than 300 miles in ideal conditions. The Bolt EV is powered by a 60kWh lithium-ion battery pack that produces 200 HP and delivers 266 lb-ft of torque. That’s enough to hit a 0-60mph time of 6.5 seconds, which puts this EV’s performance much closer to “hot-hatch” territory than the simple sub-compact cars to which it is often compared.

Despite having a raft of competitors - most notably the Tesla Model 3 - enter the marketplace since its launch in 2016, the Bolt EV continues to sell in steady numbers. The Chevy Bolt EV provides a practical, affordable alternative to other all-electric options available in the United States and Canada.

A graphic shows factors influencing EV insurance costs.
EV Insurance Spoils the Gas Savings Plan - How Affordable Hybrids Beat EVs
By John Goreham on
Insurify ran the numbers on EVs, gas vehicles, and Hybrids. If you thought buying an EV would save money, read this before you sign on the dotted line. The hidden EV insurance cost penalty makes hybrids the better choice for many shoppers looking to save.
Blue 2027 Chevrolet Bolt RS shown from the passenger side in a parking lot.
A 2027 Chevy Bolt RS Owner Found the CarPlay Problem Was Smaller Than the Speaker Problem
By Noah Washington on
The new Bolt's missing CarPlay sounded like the dealbreaker. One early RS owner found a workaround in three days. The bigger problem may be simpler: the stereo just does not sound good enough.
GM is producing Chevy Bolt EVs in a new way in batches
GM Builds The Chevy Bolt in a New Way With 8 Benefits, and Resembles What Tesla Has Been Critiqued and Praised For With 1 Difference
By Armen Hareyan on
GM is now building the Chevy Bolt in batches of 30 identical vehicles at Fairfax, borrowing a page from Tesla's manufacturing playbook, but with one critical difference and delivers 8 measurable manufacturing benefits.
A pair of Chevrolet Bolt advertisements are shown
GM Is Quietly Spending Millions to Advertise EVs, and Most People Don't Know It
By John Goreham on
One constant refrain in our comments is that the reason this or that GM battery-electric vehicle isn’t doing as well as it should is that GM won’t advertise it. We found out what is really going on.
Powering Your EV Using Solar Panels Just Like I Am Powering My Chevy Bold With Rooftop Solar Panels
Powering Your EV Using Solar Panels Just Like I Am Powering My Chevy Bold With Rooftop Solar Panels
By William Hagen on
I powered my Chevy Bolt using solar panels on my roof top, and learned that powering your EV using solar panels is great for the environment and good for your budget.
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 family
Rising Gas Prices Were Supposed to Save EVs. Instead, They Boosted Hybrids
By John Goreham on
Hybrids are gaining market share, and EVs are losing market share in America as gas prices climb above $4 on average. Here’s what we know thus far.
A Toyota RAV4 and Chevy Bolt Sit Parked Together
The Hybrid vs. EV Energy Cost Comparison No One Wants to Make
By John Goreham on
Have you ever noticed that the folks pushing you into EVs always use “gas cars” as the comparison and never hybrids? The reason is that hybrids have a cost of energy similar to EVs without the hassles and massive depreciation. Let’s look at some examples.
2027 Chevrolet Bolt in blue by the ocean
GM and Nissan Launched Outstanding New Affordable EVs, and Nobody Bought One
By John Goreham on
Both the new Nissan Leaf and the new Chevy Bolt were available for all of the past three months, during the energy shock and before. And deliveries are ridiculously low. What’s going on?
A 2027 Chevrolet Bolt RS awaits a lucky buyer on a dealer lot
A Bolt Owner and EV Tester Both Agree On the New 2027 Chevy Bolt, But Flag One Major Issue
By John Goreham on
A long-time Chevy Bolt owner and an EV tester with decades of experience compare first drive notes - The last note for both is a problem.
A Toyota RAV4 Prime sits in a warm Florida setting with a Chevy Bolt
He Bought a RAV4 Prime, Then a Chevy Bolt - Here’s Why He Refuses to Go All-EV
By John Goreham on
A passionate fan of electric vehicles explains why he loves EVs but will never live with just battery-only vehicles. His explanation makes perfect sense to this expert EV tester.
A Chevy Bolt is shown in a sunny Florida setting
Chevy Bolt Snowbird Guide: How to Store Your EV the Right Way
By John Goreham on
Leaving your car when you head to your seasonal residence can always be stressful. If you have an EV, here is a method that has proven successful for one owner of both a Chevy Bolt and a Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid.
The 2027 Chevy Bolt is 51% Chinese
The Chevy Bolt Becomes America’s First “Chinese” Budget EV - Here’s Proof
By John Goreham on
It is very easy to argue that the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt is America’s first affordable Chinese EV model. We’ll let the facts do the talking.
A maroon/red 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is shown from a three-quarter front angle, parked next to a blue Nissan Leaf under a covered carport surrounded by trees.
91,000 Miles in, Our 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV Has a Surprising Battery Capacity Degradation as I Checked in The Infotainment System
By Aram Krajekian on
After nearly 100,000 miles, one 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV owner checked battery degradation expecting bad news. But what they found instead challenges one of the biggest fears people still have about electric vehicles.
A chevy Bolt EV has a crash with a snowplow - Will it be totaled?
Chevy Bolt EV Goes Head-To-Head With Plow in Crash - Owner Asks, “Will It Be Totaled?”
By John Goreham on
An early model Chevy Bolt has collided with a front-end loader. Luckily, everyone is OK. The owner is now worried the beloved Bolt may be totaled. What say you?
A 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Charges
After the “Q4 Collapse,” EVs Dropped Back to the 2022 Market Share Level In the U.S. - Analysts Urge EV Fans Not to Panic
By John Goreham on
It’s suddenly 2022 again in the EV world, with more than 94% of Americans opting not to buy an EV. Here’s why analysts say that EVs are not doomed - yet.
A 2027 Chevrolet Bolt looks great in a preproduction form charging in public
These New 2027 Chevy Bolt "Spy Photos" Excite Us, But We Have One Concern
By John Goreham on
The New Chevrolet Bolt is exciting EV fans, and for good reason. Here’s an image and an explanation of why we predict the new Bolt will succeed wildly. However, one thing worries us.
A Chevrolet Bolt in a briloiant red color is charging on a DC electric vehicle charger
It Took Over 100 Comments to Explain Charging to a Veteran EV Owner - Stop Making Complicated Excuses For EVs Failing in America When The Simple Reasons Are They Are a Hassle, and Public Charging Does Not Live Up To Its Promises
By John Goreham on
A veteran Chevy Bolt owner recently tried to charge the car at America’s very best DC charging network and had difficulty doing so. After asking for help, it took literally hundreds of comments to sort this mess out.
A Chevrolet Bolt charges in arctic temperatures outside
This EV Owner Created the Perfect Spare Tire Setup and Is Offering the Part Numbers and List of Items For Fellow EV Drivers
By John Goreham on
Many EVs don’t have spare tires. One Chevy Bolt owner created the perfect spare tire kit. Take note of these part numbers in case you need them for your EV.
A silver Chevrolet Bolt EV is parked on a sandy beach under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds. The scene conveys a serene and eco-friendly vibe.
I Bought a 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV Brand New and It Has Been Fantastic After 59,000 Miles, But I’m Wondering If Getting Another 2022 EUV Premier at $25,000 Is a Good Deal
By Aram Krajekian on
After 59,000 trouble-free miles with his 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV, one owner is thinking of adding another to the family fleet. But the price of a low-mileage 2022 model has him questioning what a fair deal really looks like in today’s market.
A mobile charger for a Chevy Bolt electric vehicle that has melted and burned is shown
My Electric Vehicle Charger Melted Overnight As I Slept, Scaring Me To Take Action To Avoid a Fire - What Should I Do to Charge My Chevy Bolt More Safely?
By John Goreham on
Our title block paraphrases a Chevrolet Bolt owner’s inquiry with an image showing her Level 2 EV charger melted and the area showing signs of having burned. She needs our help to make this situation safer for her and her family.
I Am Glad Chevy Bolt Is Coming Back Because Loyalty Exists, Performance Isn't Just About Top Speed and EV Nostalgia Is Powerful
I Am Glad Chevy Bolt Is Coming Back Because Loyalty Exists, Performance Isn't Just About Top Speed and EV Nostalgia Is Powerful
By Armen Hareyan on
Readers found an unexpected truth in Bill’s story about the returning Chevy Bolt, where loyalty, nostalgia, and real performance mean more than top speed or luxury badges.
2027 Chevy Bolt
GM's Great EV Mulligan: The Return of the Chevy Bolt
By Rob Enderle on
GM is relaunching the beloved Bolt EV for under $30k—a critical price point. But its success is threatened by GM's own disastrous decision to block Apple CarPlay, a move that could doom its best hope for mass-market EV adoption.
Scott wears a mask and is in casual clothing standing proudly beside an orange Chevy Bolt in a sunny parking lot filled with palm trees and parked vehicles.
My 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier Is One of the Best Purchases I’ve Ever Made, and I Only Paid $34 to Renew It for Five Years
By Aram Krajekian on
A 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier just crossed 135,000 miles, and one detail in this owner’s five-year update is more shocking than the mileage itself.
A 2027 Chevrolet Bolt is shown sporting a new NACS Tesla-style charger port
GM’s Chief Financial Officer Admits On Video That Battery Electric Vehicles Are Unprofitable, the Timeline For Profitability Has Gotten Longer, and EV Demand Will Come Down Rather Than Grow
By John Goreham on
In an amazing video from October 21st, GM’s Chief Financial Officer says the quiet part out loud, admitting EVs are not profitable and that GM expects EV demand to fall starting in Q4.
2027 Chevrolet Bolt
Chevy is Bringing Back its Once Top-Selling Bolt for 2027
By Mary Conway on
The company's popular affordable EV was phased out after a number of battery problems. The Bolt has a new battery system and will reappear early next year.
2025 Toyota Prius Nightshade AWD offers an amazingly-low price of just $36K
The $35K 2025 Toyota Prius AWD Nightshade Offers A Price That No AWD Battery-Electric Vehicle Can Rival
By John Goreham on
We lay out why the 2025 Toyota Prius AWD Nightshade makes sense for those seeking a green AWD vehicle at an affordable price point.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited shown DC charging using an NACS to CCS adapter
EV Charging In Public Is Certainly Doable, But You'd Better Get Used to Adapters - We Charge an NACS-Equipped Ioniq 5 Using Multiple Adapters as Well as At a Supercharger
By John Goreham on
Vehicles are switching to NACS from CCS and J-Plug connectors. This may end up positive, but it’s still a cumbersome procedure. Here’s our experience using what we consider to be the best EV sold in America, the Hyundai Ioniq 5.
A black 2025 Hyundai Kona EV is parked on a quiet street beside a modern brick building with large glass windows. The setting is urban and calm, conveying elegance.
I Knew That After Buying My 2020 Chevy Bolt as My First EV I’d Never Go Back to Gas, But I Just Sold My 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV for a Hyundai Kona for This One Reason
By Aram Krajekian on
After years of loyal Chevrolet Bolt ownership, this driver is trading it for a Hyundai Kona over a surprisingly small feature. But it’s a reminder that in EV ownership, comfort can matter just as much as capability.
A Chevrolet Bolt EV charges at a Flo station under a vibrant sunset, with lush greenery in the background.
My 2023 Chevy Bolt Has 69,000 Miles in 2.5 Years From Canada to Disney World, But Uber Drivers Hogging Chargers at 99% Are Making Me Want to Scream
By Noah Washington on
He's driven his Chevy Bolt nearly 70,000 miles in just 2.5 years, but his cross-continent adventures are overshadowed by a common EV problem… Uber drivers stubbornly hogging chargers at 99% battery.
A silver 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV parked on gravel, with a modern home and landscaped greenery in the background.
I Drove My 2023 Chevy Bolt Through a 4-inch Puddle, Punctured The Battery and Insurance Just Quoted Me $18,116 to Replace the Battery, My Car Is Now Totaled
By Noah Washington on
$18,000+ to fix a battery after driving through a puddle? This Chevy Bolt story exposes the potentially catastrophic repair costs lurking beneath the surface of EV ownership.
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