Used Chevrolet Bolt EV for Sale nearBellingham, WA

How much does the Chevrolet Bolt EV cost in today's market?

Used Chevrolet Bolt EV prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Chevrolet Bolt EV's current nationwide average price is $18,695, and its lowest point over the past year was $14,260. Recently, prices have held firm or risen year-over-year across the most recent model years.

Is the Chevrolet Bolt EV a good car?

Yes — the Chevrolet Bolt EV earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, anchored by an all-generations user rating of 4.75/5.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.75/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Bolt EV for its impressive electric range, strong value for money, and practical everyday usability. Spaciousness and easy-to-live-with driving traits also come up often, especially one-pedal driving and a smooth, responsive feel. Across the years, the Bolt EV’s appeal centers on being an affordable EV that still feels useful and well rounded.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2018 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in expert feedback are inconvenient control placement, road noise, and interior materials that feel less polished than the rest of the package.

31.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Bolt EV models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Bolt EV as practical, efficient, and easy to live with, and the strongest praise centers on its range, value, and everyday drivability. Expert feedback also points to a simple, intuitive infotainment setup and a confident, city-friendly character.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Bolt EV between 3.8 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking battery history, charging habits, and recall status before you buy.

What should I look for when buying a used Chevrolet Bolt EV?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 84% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Chevy Safety Assist
• Infotainment: 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
• Range & charging: 65-kilowatt-hour battery pack; up to 90 miles of range in just 30 minutes
• Battery health: Check battery state-of-health, review how the car has been charged over time, and confirm the remaining battery warranty before you buy

Which Chevrolet Bolt EV trim should I buy?

The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV offers these trims:

• 1LT: The value-focused trim with 17-inch aluminum wheels, heated and power-adjustable side mirrors, solar-absorbing glass, manual front seats, a 60/40 split-fold rear seat, automatic climate control, and a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto. This is the best-value trim if you want the core Bolt EV experience.
• 2LT: Adds heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and leather seats, making it the better pick if you want a more upscale cabin.

What Chevrolet Bolt EV do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Bolt EV years with the most listings are 2022, 2023, and 2020.

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find a well-priced example. The years with the deepest listing pools also tend to surface more deal opportunities.

What is the Chevrolet Bolt EV's resale value?

The table shows prices moving upward across every listed year, with some model years posting especially strong gains. That means used shoppers are seeing a market where values have been firming rather than softening. The strongest increases are concentrated in the newer years, which helps explain why those models remain in demand.

The 2023, 2020, and 2021 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the Chevrolet Bolt EV safe?

• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 8/10
• 2018: 9/10
• 2017: 8/10

Chevy Safety Assist is standard on the 2022 Bolt EV.

For the safest used buy, the 2018 and 2022 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Chevrolet Bolt EV now?

Buy now if:

• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $19,292. The Chevrolet Bolt EV offers a spacious cabin and a practical, easy-to-live-with character that makes it a strong everyday EV.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.