2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electric

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$36,620 - $40,905
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on February 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Class-leading range

Average build quality

New model to Chevrolet family

Fun to drive and instantaneous acceleration

The infotainment system needs updates and built-in navigation

Spacious cabin and decent trunk size

Polarizing design

Specs & Features

$36,620

price

200 hp

horsepower

266 lb.-ft.

torque

1-Speed Direct Drive

transmission

electric FWD 1A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Belonging to the subcompact hatchback segment, the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Hatchback carries all the qualities of a true electric vehicle. With a starting price of MSRP of $36,620, the Chevrolet Bolt EV offers 2 trims. This puts it in direct competition with cars like the Nissan LEAF EV and the cheaper Mitsubishi i-MiEV EV which seats only four individuals. Meanwhile, indirect rival from the compact hatchback is the Volkswagen e-Golf EV. There aren't any powertrain options to explore here. The Bolt EV is equipped with a single motor setup and a 60-kWh battery with a rated power output of 200 horsepower. Through this setup, the Bolt EV gets a range of 238 miles. In a straight line, the Bolt EV clocks a 0-60 of 6.8 seconds. While the powertrain leaves you devoid of choices, the choice is instead offered through the 8 beautiful colors available for the car.

Buying Advice

The base LT trim with the Comfort and Convenience Package and Driver Confidence Package offer better value for money than the upper Premier trim. Some standard features on the LT include a 10.2-inch touchscreen with smartphone integration support from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a backup camera, 17-inch wheels, cloth upholstery, and more.

Trims

    LT
    $36,620 onwards
    • 17-inch painted-aluminum wheels
    • Automatic Front air conditioning
    • Premium cloth Seat trim
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    Premier
    $40,905 onwards
    • 17-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • Rear Park Assist

Compare to similar cars

Price

$36,620- $40,905

Engine

electric

Rating

8.48

Horsepower

200 hp

Torque

266 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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electric

7.22

170 hp @ 4800 rpm

184 lb.-ft.

4

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$33,220- $37,570

plug-in-hybrid

7.82

149 hp

294 lb.-ft.

5

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$31,800

electric

6.82

111 hp

147 lb.-ft.

4

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$30,680- $36,790

electric

7.19

107 hp

187 lb.-ft.

5

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2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electric vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.5 sec15 sec-
    7.1 sec15.6 sec-
    7.47 sec--
    8.4 sec16.7 sec88 mph
    9.7 sec17.3 sec-

    2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electric vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      127 mpg110 mpg119 mpg--
      127 mpg111 mpg119 mpg--
      124 mpg101 mpg113 mpg--
      121 mpg103 mpg112 mpg--
      43 mpg42 mpg42 mpg8.9 gal.352/528 mi.

      2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electric vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        164 in.69.5 in.62.8 in.6 in.102.4 in.
        180.4 in.71.2 in.56.4 in.7 in.106.1 in.
        175 in.69.7 in.61 in.6.3 in.106.3 in.
        157 in.70 in.62 in.5.5 in.101 in.
        142.4 in.64.1 in.60.1 in.4.5 in.90.6 in.

        2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electric vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          16.9 cu.ft.81.4 cu.ft.7.1 cu.ft.
          7 cu.ft.78.6 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.
          15.1 cu.ft.94.6 cu.ft.36.9 cu.ft.
          23.6 cu.ft.92.4 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.
          10.6 cu.ft.106.1 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.

          2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electric vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            15.4 cu.ft.16.9 cu.ft.7.1 cu.ft.
            36.9 cu.ft.15.1 cu.ft.36.9 cu.ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.7 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.
            16.3 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.
            30 cu.ft.23.6 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.

            2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electric vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -3563 lbs.
              937 lbs.2866 lbs.
              -3519 lbs.
              1108 lbs.3323 lbs.
              -2980 lbs.

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