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Chevrolet Bolt EUV

2 model years from 2022 to 2023, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Chevrolet Bolt EUV
Pictured: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2LT, NYC official fleet 1.2.23. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Model years
2022–2023
Class
Small Station Wagons
Latest engines
Electric
EV range
up to 247 mi
Latest rating
★★★★★ (2023)
Recalls
4 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2023 (119)
Fewest problems
2022
Interest
8,735 Wikipedia views / 30 days

The 2023 Bolt EUV in brief

The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is a small station wagon powered by electricity and front-wheel drive.

It measures about 170 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,680 lb.

The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 247 miles and takes about 7.5 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.

In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.

It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.

The Chevrolet Bolt EUV has 2 model years in our data, from 2022 to 2023.

Owners most often report problems with the steering (34), electrical system (27), forward collision avoidance › automatic emergency braking (24).

Buying used? 2022 has the fewest problems in our data.

2022 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 4 campaigns and 145 owner complaints.

About the Chevrolet Bolt EUV

The Chevrolet Bolt is a family of battery electric subcompact hatchbacks and small crossover SUVs manufactured and marketed by General Motors under its Chevrolet brand from late 2016, with hiatuses in 2021-2022 and 2023–2025. The 2017-2023 Bolt EV are hatchbacks, while the 2021-2023 Bolt EUV and 2027 Bolt are slightly larger subcompact crossover SUVs.

From the Wikipedia article "Chevrolet Bolt", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

2023 Bolt EUV pros & cons

Full 2023 details →

What's good

  • 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Best and worst years to buy used

Best year

2022 Bolt EUV

26 owner complaints · 4 recalls · 1 crash report

NHTSA overall: ★★★★★

No clear problem year

None of the 2 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.

NHTSA recalls and complaints for 2 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →

Show all 2 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
2023Electric247 mi169.7 in3,680 lb★★★★★0119
2022Electric247 mi169.7 in3,680 lb★★★★★426

Alternatives to the 2023 Bolt EUV

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2023 Kia Niro53 MPGNot rated4
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV259 mi★★★★★3
2023 Kia Soul31 MPG★★★★★4

Most common owner-reported problems

Steering34
Electrical System27
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking24
Vehicle Speed Control14
Exterior Lighting12
Service Brakes11
Power Train11
Fuel/Propulsion System11
Owner complaints by model year — Chevrolet Bolt EUV
2022: 262023: 11920222023max 119
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →