DecodedCarsChevrolet Bolt EUV
2 model years from 2022 to 2023, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- 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
2022 Bolt EUV
26 owner complaints · 4 recalls · 1 crash report
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
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 →
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Alternatives to the 2023 Bolt EUV
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kia Niro | 53 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 259 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2023 Kia Soul | 31 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →