2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

IIHS Crash Test

Good

Source IIHS.org

MPG (up to)

128 City / 110 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

200

Seats

5

Positive Owner Reviews

Carlos M

Chevy bolt ev better than advertised.

Although the Chevy bolt ev does not exactly say luxury, it does it is job regarding fuel economy. Visually didn't look like the concept car, and the seating arrangement could be better. Also requires you to have a certain type of tire in order for you to get the full range for your car.

jeff s

It's all electric with a good range

I love my Chevy Bolt. I love that it's all electric and quiet. It also has a lot of power and is very responsive. It's comfortable on long road trips and can be charged fairly quickly at fast charging stations. So the car is very versatile.

Sherlita S

Good running vehicle. Nothing problem I encounter.

In my experience in my vehicle right now don't have anything problem, good conditions and perfect run smooth and nothing problem. Good to drive and the machine is good. I like it I used electric most of the time. I save gas and I love it drove. I was just change new tire but everything is good.

Lorin S

This is a great electric vehicle.

As an all electric car it accelerates smoothly, and quickly. It is well constructed and maintenance free. Only thing I have done in nearly 2 years is put air in the tires and windshield washer fluid in. The hatch back design is very practical - with the back seats down there is significant cargo space.

Sage T

Zippy and great handling on an electric vehicle.

It is so quiet and the screen is gigantic. I love the heated seats and steering wheel, and it gets great mileage on a charge. It is comfortable, and it is pretty fast for how small it is. It handles the same as my husbands dodge challenger. This is my second car and the first with power locks and windows.

Marie N

All-electric vehicle like a Tesla but half the price and about the same mileage.

Love that it's an all-electric vehicle. I have a 100 mile commute every day and the the Bolt saves me tons of money on gas. I get free charging at work so I essentially commute for free, and it's environmentally friendly.

Kristen J

Bolt ev cool stuff with bells and whistles.

It is peppy, comfortable to drive, and good for the environment. I like the bells and whistles like a bigger trunk and indicator lights when changing lanes. It also looks cute. I like the rear view cameras and camera in the front for when I am parking the car.

Mary C

Bolt ev- fun, economical and easy.

We love our bolt ev. We've only had it a few months, but it is fun to drive, easy to charge and has a range that works for us and how we live. Almost zero maintenance and with one pedal driving you almost never have to touch the brakes. It is a crazy thing and took a little bit to get used to, but it is great.

Negative Owner Reviews

Carlie V

I enjoy my vehicle. It is reliable and durable. Perfect for traveling.

It has been a very reliable car. However I have issues with the inside interruption. That is why I love my car. I spend many hours driving and time to myself. It is reliable however it needs new wheels and turn signals. My stick shift is good too. Also it runs nice.

Ariana E

My car problems. Not great but good enough to get there and back.

There is not much to say. But great. Sometimes the tires go bad quickly. The gears do well but only bad when it rains. The brake are good but not in most rainy condition. Noise comes from the back left wheel but that is been like that from day one. Other than that the air works great!

Luke M

Good vehicle for a better price.

Mileage should have been improved and need more maintenance than some other cars for this. I like it to be more smoother than current. Love the interior have issues when applying sudden brakes, the vehicle does not stop instantly. The others are good and should have increased more boot space.

Julius Y

The bolt ev is a reliable and great car to get into the electric car market.

I feel like my car is a good and reliable car. It is got all the features I want in an electric car and it gets me to where I want to go. The only downside of this car is that the battery does not charge up that fast and it is not able to hold a lot of charge. Therefore, it cannot really take this car for long road trips.

Keral P

Ok seats are okay and not as spacious as I wanted.

It is kind of small for 2 kids and a car seat in the back but other than that it is okay. The seats are hard but I love how the front seats are heated. It is really great and moves great besides those two problems. When we bought the car we thought the music was quiet but really we bought it with the back seat speakers broken.

Mason W

Pros and cons of vehicle.

Tires wear out easily and go down easily even for a newer make newer car it still has tire problems. Been a good ride for 2 years bought brand new. Never had an engine problem or any problem at all just the tires wearing out. I have been riding in the car for about 70,000 miles now.

Amanda G

Drive in comfort and style!

It has USB connection for radio or to listen to music from your phone. The windows are powered windows. Also has Bluetooth/phone connection. The trunk is very big. There is a lot of space to meet your accommodations. The lights inside change colors, you can program them to whatever color you like.

Hank C

Good vehicle, but need better attention to details.

This vehicle has poor reliability and quality. Things, such as panels, knobs, interior switches, hooks, and accessories break easily and poor interior trim. Audio/display system crashes frequently. The overall value is good, but little things fall short of a reliable vehicle.

Chevrolet Bolt EV Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

LT

200 HP 119 MPG 5 Seats

Premier

200 HP 119 MPG 5 Seats

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2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Owner Reviews

4.29

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Keral P on May 25, 2021

Ok seats are okay and not as spacious as I wanted.

It is kind of small for 2 kids and a car seat in the back but other than that it is okay. The seats are hard but I love how the front seats are heated. It is really great and moves great besides those two problems. When we bought the car we thought the music was quiet but really we bought it with the back seat speakers broken.

Amanda G on May 23, 2021

Drive in comfort and style!

It has USB connection for radio or to listen to music from your phone. The windows are powered windows. Also has Bluetooth/phone connection. The trunk is very big. There is a lot of space to meet your accommodations. The lights inside change colors, you can program them to whatever color you like.

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Pros from Owners

Shay C.

For me just look around and research online ot website the dealer good. But be careful buying a car really need test the engine is number be wise all buyer. That is good to know all buyers be wise and pick you like the car.

Kate J.

It is an all-electric car, so there's no gas fumes, it has a good long range so I do not have to charge it very often, it handles the road well, and I like the general design; I have had no real problems with it.

Alani S.

There are many pros to owning an Electric Vehicle. One is that there is a very low carbon footprint, as it does not use gas. The next pro is that it is very cost effective, because you do not have to buy gas.

Cons from Owners

Shay C.

Everything is good in there. I am very satisfied the engine and what I need to the vehicle the exterior and interior and the specific. I am happy to ride and worth it. I got car that have no problem and good to ride.

Kate J.

It is not as quiet a ride as the Nissan Leaf; the biggest problem is Chevrolet chose not to integrate the communications into the car, but to use an app instead; often the app just does not work, so we get no music and no console picture at all.

Alani S.

There are unfortunately a few cons as well. Some of these include that there are not an abundance of charging stations, so you have to pay attention to how far you are driving, and if there is a charging station nearby in order to refill. Also, it is less time efficient, because filling up with electricity takes much more time than filling up with gas does.

Ranks #19 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV has an average owner rating of 4.50 out of 5 which ranks it #19 of 27 other Hybrid & Electrics.

1

2017 Volkswagen e-Golf

5

2

2017 Tesla Model 3

4.81

19

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

4.29

Ranks #4 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV has a combined MPG of 128 which ranks it #4 of 28 other Hybrid & Electrics.

1

2017 Hyundai Ioniq

150 MPG

2

2017 BMW i3

137 MPG

3

2017 Tesla Model 3

131 MPG

4

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

128 MPG

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

(Not Rated)

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs