Chevy Bolt EV Cost to Own (2026)
2LT · 259 mi range · 65.0 kWh battery · MSRP $26,500
Chevy Bolt EV Charging Costs
Home Charging (Level 2)
At 16.1¢/kWh national average (EIA 2025). Your rate may vary — check your local utility.
DC Fast Charging
Public DC fast charging costs 3–5× more per mile than home charging. Road trips add up — most owners use home charging for 80–90% of miles.
5-Year Cost Comparison: Chevy Bolt EV vs Toyota Corolla
12,000 miles/year, national average energy prices, base trim prices. No federal tax credit (ended Sept 2025).
| Cost category | Chevy Bolt EV | Toyota Corolla | EV saves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase price (MSRP) | $26,500 | $22,050 | -$4,450 |
| Fuel (5 years) | $2,475 | $5,820 | +$3,345 |
| Maintenance (5 years) | $2,400 | $5,500 | +$3,100 |
| Insurance (5 years) | $8,250 | $7,250 | -$1,000 |
| Depreciation (5 years) | $14,575 | $9,261 | -$5,314 |
| 5-year running total | $27,700 | $27,831 | +$131 |
5-year running costs = depreciation + fuel + insurance + maintenance. Purchase price shown for reference, not included in running total.
State incentives may apply. 14+ states offer rebates of $2,000–$9,500 on qualifying EVs. Colorado ($5,000), Connecticut ($9,500), Oregon ($7,500), Vermont ($5,000), and New Jersey ($4,000) are the highest. The federal $7,500 credit ended September 2025. See full state incentive list →
Key Specs: Chevy Bolt EV
Your actual cost depends on your state's electricity rate
Washington charges 10.2¢/kWh — the Chevy Bolt EV costs $278/yr to fuel there. In Hawaii at 44.3¢/kWh, it's $1,217/yr. Same car, 4× the fuel cost.
See charging costs by state →