Chevrolet Bolt EV
120 MPGe The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV is EPA-rated at 120 MPGe combined (131 city / 109 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 125 gallons, $400 a year in fuel, or $0.027 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2017–2023 run it averages 119 MPGe, improving by 1 MPGe over 7 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.021 | $208 | $313 | $417 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.025 | $250 | $375 | $500 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.027 | $267 | $400 | $533 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.029 | $292 | $438 | $583 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.033 | $333 | $500 | $667 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.037 | $375 | $563 | $750 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.042 | $417 | $625 | $833 |
This is an electric vehicle, so the EPA rates it in MPGe — the distance it travels on the energy equivalent of a gallon of petrol. The dollar figures above are a petrol-equivalent illustration only; charging at home is billed per kWh and is normally far cheaper. Treat the MPGe as an efficiency comparison, not a fuel bill.
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 120 MPGe | 131 | 109 | $650 | — | 1 |
| 2022 | 120 MPGe | 131 | 109 | $650 | — | 1 |
| 2021 | 118 MPGe | 127 | 108 | $650 | — | 1 |
| 2020 | 118 MPGe | 127 | 108 | $650 | — | 1 |
| 2019 | 119 MPGe | 128 | 110 | $650 | — | 1 |
| 2018 | 119 MPGe | 128 | 110 | $650 | — | 1 |
| 2017 | 119 MPGe | 128 | 110 | $650 | — | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 76 small station wagons models tracked here, the Chevrolet Bolt EV ranks 1 on current figures, against a class average of 28.2 MPGe.
Nothing in its class is rated higher — it leads the group.
Questions
What MPG does the Chevrolet Bolt EV get?
The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV is rated at 120 MPGe combined by the EPA — 131 city and 109 highway. Across all 7 model years in the database it averages 119 MPGe, ranging from 118 to 120 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chevrolet Bolt EV cost in fuel per year?
At 120 MPGe and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 125 gallons — roughly $400 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.027 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2023 model is $650.
Has the Chevrolet Bolt EV become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 119 MPGe in 2017 to 120 in 2023 — an improvement of 1 MPGe, or 1% across 7 model years.
Is the Chevrolet Bolt EV efficient for its class?
It ranks 1 of 76 in the Small Station Wagons class on current figures, against a class average of 28.2 MPGe. That is 91.8 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.