Chevrolet Bolt EV MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chevrolet Bolt EV has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2017 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 120 mpg (2022) and its thirstiest returned 118 mpg (2020). The EPA record holds 7 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 119 mpg | 119 mpg | #1 of 24 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Station Wagons |
| 2018 | 1 | 119 mpg | 119 mpg | #1 of 23 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Station Wagons |
| 2019 | 1 | 119 mpg | 119 mpg | #1 of 23 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Station Wagons |
| 2020 | 1 | 118 mpg | 118 mpg | #1 of 20 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Station Wagons |
| 2021 | 1 | 118 mpg | 118 mpg | #1 of 22 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Station Wagons |
| 2022 | 1 | 120 mpg | 120 mpg | #1 of 21 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Station Wagons |
| 2023 | 1 | 120 mpg | 120 mpg | #1 of 29 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chevrolet Bolt EV placed highest in 2017 at #1 of 24, and lowest in 2017 at #1 of 24. It spent 7 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 131 | 109 | 120 | 95.8 | 0.1 | $650 | 259 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2022 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Electricity | EV | 131 | 109 | 120 | 95.8 | 0.1 | $650 | 259 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2021 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Electricity | EV | 127 | 108 | 118 | 97.5 | 0.1 | $650 | 259 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2020 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Electricity | EV | 127 | 108 | 118 | 97.5 | 0.1 | $650 | 259 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2019 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 128 | 110 | 119 | 96.6 | 0.1 | $650 | 238 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2018 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 128 | 110 | 119 | 96.6 | 0.1 | $650 | 238 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2017 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 128 | 110 | 119 | 96.6 | 0.1 | $650 | 238 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 → 2020 | 119 → 118 mpg | -1 mpg | 97 gal |
| 2021 → 2022 | 118 → 120 mpg | +2 mpg | 96 gal |
What Bolt EV fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV burns 96 to 96 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $288 | $288 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $335 | $335 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $383 | $383 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2023 model year is $650 to $650 a year in fuel, or $8,000 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Station Wagons
Across the 142 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 120 mpg the Chevrolet Bolt EV is 93 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,155 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Station Wagons rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Chevrolet nameplates
Every Chevrolet model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.