2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Name: 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV
SKU: 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (49 reviews)

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$36,620

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5 seats
164.0" length, 62.8" height
Front-wheel drive

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Overview

4.5

(49 reviews)

The good:

Excellent range for the price
Spacious cabin
Quick acceleration
Adds 25 miles of range per hour (240-volt charging)
Packed with multimedia technology

The bad:

Front-seat comfort
Busier ride quality than competitors
Modest cargo room
Low-resolution backup and 360-degree cameras
Gimmicky regenerative handbraking
Fewer standard features than competitors

LT
$36,620
Premier
$41,020

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Five-seat compact electric car
238-mile EPA-estimated range
Eligible for federal tax credit
10.2-inch touchscreen standard
DC fast charging optional

2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

With a future-is-now approach, Chevrolet's all-electric Bolt EV hatchback delivers 238 miles of range on a full charge, according to the EPA, which should go a long way toward eliminating the kind of range anxiety drivers experience in electric cars with shorter driving ranges. Unlike the Chevrolet Volt, which has a small range-extending gas engine, the five-seat Bolt EV is a battery-electric car that offers optional DC fast charging in addition to 120- and 240-volt charging. Competitors include the Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Ioniq Electric, Volkswagen e-Golf and Tesla Model 3.

What's New on the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

A new tire fill alert beeps the horn when an underinflated tire reaches the correct air pressure.

What Features in the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Are Most Important?

Standard features include LED headlights, a digital instrument panel, Bluetooth connectivity, a 10.2-inch touchscreen multimedia system, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity. Options include front and rear heated seats, a heated steering wheel, wireless device charging and a Bose premium stereo.

Available active safety features include forward collision warning, low-speed automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, and blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert.

Should I Buy the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

The Bolt EV is a good step forward in the development of electric vehicles that are affordable for average car shoppers. The car offers plenty of driving range on a full charge, plus hatchback utility with its 56.6 cubic feet of maximum cargo room. Ride quality is a bit busier than the competition, but the car accelerates quickly. The Bolt EV is eligible for a federal tax credit, but it's already begun to phase out, so be sure to check the schedule before buying.

Consumer reviews

4.5

(49 reviews)

91% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.3
Interior design 4.3
Performance 4.6
Value for the money 4.5
Exterior styling 4.4
Reliability 4.7

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Most recent consumer reviews

4.3

Bye bye gas

June 7, 2022

By Adam from Rochester mn

Owns this car

It has been exactly what we were looking for in a commuter vehicle. We love driving past gas stations and waving. Hardly notice the extra on the electric bill

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 3.0
Interior design 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value for the money 5.0
Exterior styling 4.0
Reliability 5.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

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3.6

Great commuter car w/o commuter gas bill!

March 22, 2022

By hollydedo from Auburn, CA

Owns this car

Battery replacement and recall fiasco (still waiting for battery replacement) put reliability level at 1 star. The rest of car reliability is 5 stars (literally no other issues). I guess Average reliability rating for me is 3 stars. After initial hype (first year of model 2017) and once dealerships started discounting Bolts (beginning of 2019) to price levels of regular gas commuter cars (Corolla, Civic...) - I became very interested. Finally with huge discount from MSRP purchased new LT model in May 2019. Since, it has been joyride! Drivability, peppiness, interior practicality and space...there are many great features this car has. Not going to gas station and charging at home is huge plus!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 3.0
Interior design 3.0
Performance 5.0
Value for the money 4.0
Exterior styling 4.0
Reliability 3.0

Purchased a New car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

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4.3

boltlever

March 15, 2021

By boltever from Horsham

Owns this car

Every thing I needed .except seats lcould of be a little more comfortable and the recall on main propulson battery really sucked. Chevy now has my car since january waiting for a decision what they might do.MAYBE do a buy back ? will to wait and see . love the car overal except for recall

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 3.0
Interior design 4.0
Performance 5.0
Value for the money 4.0
Exterior styling 5.0
Reliability 5.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Transporting family
Does not recommend this car

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New car program benefits

Bumper-to-bumper: 36 months/36,000 miles
Corrosion: 36 months/36,000 miles
Powertrain: 60 months/60,000 miles
Hybrid electric: 96 months/100,000 miles
Roadside assistance: 60 months/60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Maximum age/mileage: 5 model years or newer/up to 75,000 miles
Basic warranty terms: 12 months/12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years/100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Powertrain: 6 years/100,000 miles
Dealer certification required: 172-point inspection
Roadside assistance: Yes