2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electric

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

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 1, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Commendable electric range

Interior is filled with cheap quality materials

No major changes except for a few convenience features

Capacious interiors

Uncomfortable seats

Smooth and responsive ride

Playful touchscreen and infotainment

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 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV Hatchback carries all the qualities of a true electric vehicle. With a starting price of MSRP of $36,620, the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV offers 2 trims. This puts it in direct competition with cars like the Nissan Leaf EV and the Volkswagen e-Golf EV. There aren#39;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 and 266 lb-ft of torque. Through this setup, the Bolt EV gets a range of 238 miles. In a straight line, the Bolt EV clocks a 0-60 of 6.9 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

Skip the base trim and opt for the Premier for the best value. Bundle it with the available Driver Confidence and Infotainment package to enjoy more safety and tech features. These optional packages add Forward Collision Warning system with pedestrian detection and low-speed automatic emergency braking, wireless smartphone charging, 7-speaker Bose audio system, etc.

Trims

    LT
    $36,620 onwards
    • 4.2-inch LCD infotainment screen
    • Cruise control functions
    • Manual airconditioning
    • MyKey parental controls for teen drivers
    Premier
    $40,905 onwards
    • 17-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • Rear Park Assist

Compare to similar cars

Price

$36,620- $40,905

Engine

electric

Rating

8.27

Horsepower

200 hp

Torque

266 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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6.99

170 hp @ 4800 rpm

184 lb.-ft.

4

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7.38

147 hp @ 3282 rpm

236 lb.-ft.

5

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2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electric vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.5 sec14.9 sec-
    7.66 sec--
    8.4 sec16.7 sec88 mph
    9.7 sec17.3 sec-

    2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electric vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      127 mpg110 mpg119 mpg416/572 mi.
      127 mpg106 mpg117 mpg360/517.5 mi.
      125 mpg100 mpg113 mpg-
      121 mpg103 mpg112 mpg-

      2018 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.
        176.4 in.70.5 in.61.4 in.5.9 in.106.3 in.
        158.3 in.69.9 in.62.9 in.5.5 in.101.2 in.
        142.4 in.64.1 in.60.1 in.4.5 in.90.6 in.

        2018 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.56.6 cu.ft.
          7 cu.ft.78.6 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.
          15.1 cu.ft.93.2 cu.ft.36.9 cu.ft.
          23.6 cu.ft.92.4 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.

          2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electric vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            81.4 cu.ft.16.9 cu.ft.56.6 cu.ft.
            30 cu.ft.23.6 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.
            36.9 cu.ft.15.1 cu.ft.36.9 cu.ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.7 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.

            2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electric vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -3563 lbs.
              838 lbs.2961 lbs.
              770 lbs.2980 lbs.
              1020 lbs.3433 lbs.

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              Chris hart

              2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electric

              LT 5dr Hatchback (electric DD)

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              User Overall Rating

              Posted On: July 23, 2024

              Super fun comfortable small EV with a great ride with a lot of great features

              Pros - ["Performance in both standard and sport mode", "Technology for the price. The only features I would have liked to have would be a sunroof and auto folding side cview mirrors.", "Quietness and ride quality for such a small car"]

              Cons - ["Design outside was not the most actractive but against other small EV's it wasnt bad", "LG battery recall limited my full range over the entire life of my lease. Luckily it never impacted my driving needs", "More color options inside, less one color only options on interior"]

              I really enjoyed driving this car and was sad to turn in back at the end of the lease. I would have leased a new one but they had been discontinued and the Equinox replacement was not out yet. It was a very roommy small car with plenty of leg and headroom for even my tallest friends. I loved the handling and ride comfort both on long drives and just around town. It was very quiet and smooth but s...

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