2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV is a functional and affordable small electric vehicle (EV) that’s full of surprises. For a vehicle its size, it has a surprisingly spacious and versatile cabin. It’s also surprisingly fun to drive.
What’s New for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV
The Bolt was first introduced in 2017, and it received a major update for the 2022 model year. Those ’22 changes include updated styling, more standard features, and new infotainment technology. Those changes carry over into the 2023 model.
Design
The Bolt EV features an aerodynamically optimized hatchback layout. It has dark accents to give an athletic appearance. The 2023 Bolt comes standard with silver painted aluminum wheels. The 2LT trim comes with a unique aluminum wheel design that is also optional on the base 1LT trim.
Powertrain
A single electric motor routes 200 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. It receives power from a 65-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. It has a range of 259 miles on a single charge. Using a household power outlet will add just four miles of range per hour. A 240-volt Level 2 charger will recharge the battery in about seven hours. The Bolt also comes with DC fast-charging capability, which can add about 100 miles in as little as 30 minutes.
Interior
Trims for the Bolt EV are 1LT and 2LT. Standard features on the 1LT includes manually adjustable front seats, push-button start, automatic climate control, satellite radio, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. The 1LT trim is also available with a Comfort and Convince Package that adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated steering wheel, and heated front seats.
Moving up to the 2LT trim adds leather upholstery, a 360-degree parking camera system, and a rear center armrest. It also adds the features from the Comfort and Convenience Package.
Technology
The Bolt EV comes standard with a fully digital instrument panel, a pair of USB ports, and a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The touchscreen is very easy to use and includes wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto. The 2LT trim is available with an Infotainment Package that adds wireless device charging, two rear USB ports, and a Bose premium stereo system.
Safety
Standard driver-assistance features on the Bolt EV includes automatic emergency braking, forward collision avoidance, pedestrian detection, automatic high beams, and lane-departure warning. It also comes with the Teen Driver system, which allows the owner to set speed and volume limitations for a second set of keys. The Bolt EV also earns a Five-Star crash-test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A Driver Confidence Package is available on the 1LT (included on 2LT) that adds blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
Pricing
At the time of this writing, the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV has a base MSRP of $27,495 for the 1LT trim. The 2LT trim starts at $30,695. Both prices represent a reduction of roughly $4,000 over the 2022 model. The Bolt’s battery is backed by an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 10.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Center console trim: metallic · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 7.05
Engine
EV battery capacity: 66 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 11.5 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 200 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 150 · Electric Motor Torque: 266 · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE Combo CCS · Electric motor charging time: 7 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 259
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: chrome accents · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: foldable · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Chevrolet Infotainment System · Infotainment screen size: 10.2 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 8 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar · Smart device app compatibility: myChevrolet with Connected Access · Smart device app function: lock operation · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 10.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Center console trim: metallic · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rearview mirror: camera-based · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 7.05
Engine
EV battery capacity: 66 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 11.5 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 200 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 150 · Electric Motor Torque: 266 · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE Combo CCS · Electric motor charging time: 7 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 259
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: chrome accents · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: foldable · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Chevrolet Infotainment System · Infotainment screen size: 10.2 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Android Auto
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 8 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rails: silver
Safety
Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar · Smart device app compatibility: myChevrolet with Connected Access · Smart device app function: vehicle location · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: aluminum with painted accents
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front