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Chevy Bolt EV Charging Cost 2026

2LT  ·  65.0 kWh battery  ·  259 mi range  ·  3.9 mi/kWh

Monthly home cost
$41
at 1,000 mi/mo
Cost per mile
4.1¢
vs 9.7¢ gas
Full charge cost
$10.47
at home (65.0 kWh)
Annual fuel savings
$669
vs Toyota Corolla

Chevy Bolt EV Home Charging Cost

At National Average (16.1¢/kWh)

Full charge (home) $10.47
Per mile 4.1¢
Monthly (1,000 mi) $41
Annual (12,000 mi) $495
Level 2 charge time 4.5 hrs

State Rate Comparison

Louisiana (10.2¢) $26/mo
Washington (10.8¢) $28/mo
Oklahoma (11.5¢) $29/mo
National avg (16.1¢) $41/mo
Texas (12.1¢) $31/mo
New York (22.5¢) $58/mo
California (30.0¢) $77/mo

Rates from EIA 2025 residential averages. Your actual rate may vary.

Chevy Bolt EV DC Fast Charging Cost

Public DC Fast Charging

Network DC CCS (any network)
Peak charge rate 55 kW
Avg public rate ~$0.35/kWh
Session cost (10–80%) ~$13.65
Time to 80% 60 min

Home vs Public: Annual Cost

Home (Level 2, 100%) $495/yr
Public L2 (100%) $1,240/yr
DC Fast (100%) $1,077/yr
Typical mix (80/15/5) $636/yr

Chevy Bolt EV vs Gas: Fuel Cost Comparison

Chevy Bolt EV (Electric)
Efficiency 3.9 mi/kWh
Cost per mile 4.1¢
Annual fuel cost $495
Toyota Corolla (Gas, 33 MPG)
Efficiency 33 MPG
Cost per mile 9.7¢
Annual fuel cost $1,164
Annual fuel savings switching to Chevy Bolt EV
$669/year
$3,345 over 5 years  ·  5.6¢/mile cheaper

Chevy Bolt EV Charging FAQ

How much does it cost to charge a Chevy Bolt EV at home?

At the US national average of 16.1¢/kWh, a full Chevy Bolt EV charge costs $10.47 (65.0 kWh battery). At 12,000 miles/year, home charging costs $495/year ($41/month). That works out to 4.1¢ per mile — vs 9.7¢ per mile for the Toyota Corolla.

What is the average monthly charging cost for a Chevy Bolt EV?

Most Chevy Bolt EV owners pay $41–$53/month charging at home, depending on local electricity rates. California owners (30¢/kWh) pay around $77/month. Washington state owners (10.8¢/kWh) pay just $28/month. If you add occasional DC fast charging sessions, budget an extra $15–30/month.

How long does a Chevy Bolt EV take to charge?

Level 2 home charging (240V, 11.5 kW): roughly 4.5 hours from 20% to full. DC fast charging (55 kW peak): about 60 minutes to reach 80%. DC fast charging is available at Electrify America, EVgo, ChargePoint, and other CCS-compatible networks nationwide. Most Chevy Bolt EV owners charge overnight at home 90%+ of the time.

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