Chevrolet Bolt MPGe and Range by Year
Here's the official EPA Chevrolet Bolt MPGe, kWh per 100 miles and range for every version from 2017 to 2027.
Bolt MPGe by Year and Version
There are 8 rated versions in all, measured in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) and kWh per 100 miles. Pick a year to compare them. This page covers the original Bolt EV and the newer Bolt. The Bolt EUV is a different body and isn't included.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt EVElectric, MPGe | Electric, 259 mi range | Auto (1-speed) | FWD | 131 | 109 | 120 | View |
Bolt MPGe Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPGe across every Bolt version the EPA rated that year. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
How the Bolt Compares
The EPA rated 5 electric small wagons for 2023. The best Bolt version, at 120 MPGe combined, ranks 1st of 5. Combined ratings in the class run from 103 to 120 MPGe, with a median of 115.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet Bolt | 120 MPGe |
| 2 | Kia EV6 | 117 MPGe |
| 3 | Chevrolet Bolt EUV | 115 MPGe |
| 4 | Kia Niro | 113 MPGe |
| 5 | Nissan ARIYA | 103 MPGe |
What Does a Bolt Cost to Charge?
Pick a Bolt, then enter what you pay per kWh and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway kWh per 100 miles, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
Bolt MPGe Questions
Which Bolt is the most efficient?
The 2022 and 2023 Bolt EV has the top EPA rating at 120 MPGe combined (131 city, 109 highway).
What's the range of the 2023 Bolt?
The most efficient 2023 Bolt EV is rated at 120 MPGe combined, which works out to 28.1 kWh per 100 miles. Its EPA range is 259 miles.
What does MPGe mean?
MPGe stands for miles per gallon equivalent. The EPA counts 33.7 kWh of electricity as one gallon of gasoline, so a rating of 120 MPGe means the 2023 Bolt EV covers 120 miles on 33.7 kWh. kWh per 100 miles is the easier number for working out charging costs.
Why doesn't my Bolt match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized tests so every EV is measured the same way. Cold weather, heater and AC use, highway speed, tire pressure and cargo all change how far a Bolt goes on a charge. The ratings are best for comparing one model against another.
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Where These Numbers Come From
Every figure on this page comes from the U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset on fueleconomy.gov, pulled together by Cedrick Reese. The file lists 8 ratings for the Chevrolet Bolt from 2017 to 2027. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. Electric versions are rated in MPGe, the EPA's miles-per-gallon equivalent, and the table also shows their official range. The page is rebuilt whenever the EPA publishes an updated file, which picks up new model years and any rating corrections. The cost calculator uses your electricity rate you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Fuel economy in cold weather, fueleconomy.gov
- Fuel economy and EV range testing, U.S. EPA