Chevrolet Bolt EV 2017

Starting price: $36,620

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

Chevrolet Bolt EV 2017 fits the role of a FWD electric hatchback for daily driving, home charging and family use, with range and charging as the core ownership questions. The range story is the difference between 238 mi official, about 213 mi in mixed use and about 163 mi in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 9 h 28 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 57 min (est.), so highway use needs more patience. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 16.9-56.6 cu ft cargo and 8 years / 100,000 miles battery warranty. The main caveat is that road-trip charging is slower than newer long-range EVs. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is partial.

Best fit
Daily drivingHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatRoad-trip charging is slower than newer long-range EVs.

Range reality

Official EPA range
238 mi
BEVDB mixed estimate
213 mi
Cold highway estimate
163 mi
Official vs BEVDB gap
-25 mi / -10%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 9 h 28 min
Fast charging
10-80% 57 min (est.)
10-80% range added
150 mi Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Cargo
16.9-56.6 cu ft
Battery warranty
8 years / 100,000 miles

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Partial
Estimate basis
EPA data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
Payload, Roof load
City - Mild Weather262 miles
City - Cold Weather166 miles
Highway - Mild Weather206 miles
Highway - Cold Weather163 miles

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from EPA data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

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Nominal Capacity60 kWh
Usable Capacity60 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
ArchitectureNo Data
Warranty Period8 years
Warranty Mileage100000 miles
Cathode MaterialNCM

Note: Nominal and usable capacities match, so a more precise usable value was not available.

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeJ1772J1772 icon
Port LocationFront Left
Charge Power7.2 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)9 h 28 min
Charge Speed (mild)10 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)10 miles/hour

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 1CCS Combo 1 icon
Port LocationNo Data
Charge Power (max)55 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)44 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)57 min
Charge Speed (mild)100 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)80 miles/hour
Autocharge SupportedNo Data

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedNo Data
Supported ProtocolNo Data

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleNo Data
Automatically using NavigationNo Data
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~9h 30m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Level 1 · 120V / 12A1.4 kW48h 40m3 mi/h—
Level 1 · 120V / 16A1.9 kW35h 55m4 mi/h—
Level 2 · 240V / 32A7.2 kW9h 30m15 mi/hLimited by vehicle
Level 2 · 240V / 40A7.2 kW9h 30m15 mi/hLimited by vehicle
Level 2 · 240V / 48A7.2 kW9h 30m15 mi/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~57 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
DC 50+ kWCCS connector44 kW avg.57 min104 mi/hVehicle-limited above 50 kW

Fast-charging times may use BEVDB estimates when measured 10–80% data is unavailable. Lower-power charger scenarios are estimated from the vehicle's 10–80% charging profile.

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Acceleration6.5 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed91 mph
Total Power150 kW (204 PS)
Total Torque265.5 lb-ft
EPA Consumption28 kWh/100 mi
DriveFWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo Data
Max. Output PowerNo Data
Exterior Outlet(s)No Data
Interior Outlet(s)No Data

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo Data
Max. Output PowerNo Data
V2H via DC SupportedNo Data
Max. Output PowerNo Data

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo Data
Max. Output PowerNo Data
V2G via DC SupportedNo Data
Max. Output PowerNo Data
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)213.1 miles
Combined Energy Use (estimate)28 kWh/100 mi

BEVDB estimates use EPA-rated (or derived) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

EPA

EPA Range238 mi
MPGe City128 MPGe
MPGe Highway110 MPGe
MPGe Combined119 MPGe
Energy Use28 kWh/100 mi

Source: EPA

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Side crash:5/5
Front crash:5/5
Rollover resistance:10.9%
Safety rating:5/5
Rating year:2017

Source: NHTSA

Have questions about Safety?
Length164 in
Width69.5 in
Width with Mirrors80.3 in
Height62.8 in
Wheelbase102.4 in
Weight3562.7 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)No Data
Max. PayloadNo Data
Cargo Volume16.9 ft³
Cargo Volume Max56.6 ft³
Cargo Volume FrunkNo Data
Roof LoadNo Data
Tow Hitch PossibleNo
Towing Weight UnbrakedNo Data
Towing Weight BrakedNo Data
Vertical Load MaxNo Data
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price$36,620
Seats5
LATCHNo Data
Turning Circle35.4 ft
PlatformBEV II
EV Dedicated PlatformYes
Car BodyHatchback
Roof RailsNo Data
Heat PumpNo Data
HP Standard EquipmentNo Data

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.