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 $18,472, and its year-round low is $14,296.07. That gives you a sense of the model's overall pricing floor and where used listings have tended to bottom out across the year. 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 is widely liked for its electric range, practical everyday usability, and strong value. The all-generations owner rating is 4.75/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Bolt EV for its impressive range, zippy driving feel, and spacious cabin. They also call out one-pedal driving and low maintenance costs as standout everyday benefits. Expert reviews echo that practical, value-focused character while noting a few recurring trade-offs around control placement, road noise, and interior materials.

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 a sound system that can feel underwhelming in some years.

30.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Bolt EV models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Chevrolet Bolt EV as a practical, easy-to-live-with EV with strong range and low running costs. Expert feedback also reinforces its everyday usability and value-focused character, especially for commuting and routine driving.

• 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 service records carefully.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 85.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Chevy Safety Assist, including automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning, pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, and automatic high beams.
• Infotainment: a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto.
• Range & charging: a 65-kilowatt-hour battery pack, standard DC fast-charging capability, and up to 90 miles of range in 30 minutes.
• Battery health: check battery state-of-health, review how the car has been charged over time, and confirm remaining battery warranty coverage before you buy.

Which Chevrolet Bolt EV trim should I buy?

The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV offers these trims:

• 1LT: This is the best-value 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.
• 2LT: This trim adds heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and leather seats, making it the more comfort-focused choice.

What Chevrolet Bolt EV do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Bolt EV years with the most listings are 2022, 2021, and 2020.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more listings to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, mileage, and condition. They also often represent the most familiar version of the model for shoppers who want a proven used-EV formula.

What is the Chevrolet Bolt EV's resale value?

Prices are moving upward across the years shown, which means demand has remained healthy for these used Bolt EV model years. The increases are all in double digits, so you should expect stronger pricing on the more recent examples in this group. That pattern also suggests that well-kept Bolt EVs continue to command solid resale interest.

The 2023, 2021, and 2020 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

The 2022 Bolt EV comes standard with Chevy Safety Assist.

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 or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings. The Chevrolet Bolt EV offers a practical, spacious cabin and an easy-to-live-with EV character that makes it a strong everyday choice.

Consider waiting if:

• Range & charging: The latest model's 65-kilowatt-hour battery pack, standard DC fast-charging capability, and up to 90 miles of range in 30 minutes make charging more convenient.
• Tech: The latest model adds a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• Safety: The latest model adds Chevy Safety Assist, including automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning, pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, and automatic high beams.
• Starting price: $31,995.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2024 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.