How much does it cost to charge a Chevrolet Bolt at home?
$13.25 for a full charge
- Per 100 miles
- $5.15
- A month at 1,000 miles
- $51.54
- Per mile
- 5.2¢
- Gas at 30 mpg, same miles
- $149.33
2027 Chevrolet Bolt LT, EPA 28.1 kWh per 100 miles, at the US average of 18.3¢ per kWh (EIA, June 2026). Filling the 65.0 kWh battery from empty takes about 72.2 kWh from the wall at 90% charging efficiency. How we calculate this
Electricity versus gasoline
| Chevrolet Bolt | Gas car | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 miles | $5.15 | $14.93 | $9.78 |
| A month (1,000 mi) | $51.54 | $149.33 | $97.80 |
| A year (12,000 mi) | $618.42 | $1,792.00 | $1,173.58 |
Home charging beats gas for this car as long as electricity costs less than 53.1¢ per kWh. Negative differences mean the gas car is cheaper. The 30 mpg comparison car is our assumption; see the methodology.
What it costs at other monthly mileages
| Miles a month | Energy | Electricity | Gas (30 mpg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 141 kWh | $25.77 | $74.67 |
| 750 | 211 kWh | $38.65 | $112.00 |
| 1,000 | 281 kWh | $51.54 | $149.33 |
| 1,500 | 422 kWh | $77.30 | $224.00 |
| 2,000 | 562 kWh | $103.07 | $298.67 |
Ways to spend less
- Ask your utility about a time-of-use or EV rate and schedule charging for off-peak hours; the car or charger can do it automatically.
- Precondition the cabin while the car is still plugged in, so heating or cooling comes from the grid instead of the battery.
- Keep tires at the pressure on the door-jamb sticker; underinflated tires raise consumption.
- Drive 100 fewer miles a month: saves $5.15 at 18.3¢ per kWh.
Cost to charge a Chevrolet Bolt in every state
| Rank | State | Rate | Full charge | 1,000 mi a month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | 13.1¢ | $9.47 | $36.84 |
| 2 | Nebraska | 13.3¢ | $9.57 | $37.23 |
| 3 | Utah | 13.4¢ | $9.66 | $37.57 |
| 4 | Louisiana | 13.5¢ | $9.74 | $37.91 |
| 5 | Tennessee | 14.1¢ | $10.16 | $39.54 |
| 6 | Arkansas | 14.1¢ | $10.20 | $39.68 |
| 7 | North Dakota | 14.1¢ | $10.20 | $39.68 |
| 8 | Kentucky | 14.3¢ | $10.30 | $40.07 |
| 9 | Oklahoma | 14.3¢ | $10.35 | $40.27 |
| 10 | Idaho | 14.4¢ | $10.38 | $40.38 |
| 11 | North Carolina | 14.7¢ | $10.65 | $41.42 |
| 12 | Mississippi | 14.9¢ | $10.75 | $41.81 |
| 13 | Washington | 14.9¢ | $10.77 | $41.90 |
| 14 | New Mexico | 15.1¢ | $10.88 | $42.32 |
| 15 | Florida | 15.1¢ | $10.91 | $42.43 |
| 16 | Montana | 15.1¢ | $10.93 | $42.54 |
| 17 | Arizona | 15.2¢ | $10.96 | $42.66 |
| 18 | Wyoming | 15.2¢ | $11.01 | $42.82 |
| 19 | South Dakota | 15.4¢ | $11.09 | $43.16 |
| 20 | West Virginia | 15.5¢ | $11.16 | $43.41 |
| 21 | South Carolina | 15.6¢ | $11.23 | $43.70 |
| 22 | Kansas | 15.7¢ | $11.35 | $44.15 |
| 23 | Iowa | 15.9¢ | $11.51 | $44.76 |
| 24 | Texas | 15.9¢ | $11.51 | $44.79 |
| 25 | Missouri | 16.2¢ | $11.71 | $45.58 |
| 26 | Oregon | 16.3¢ | $11.79 | $45.86 |
| 27 | Georgia | 16.4¢ | $11.82 | $45.97 |
| 28 | Alabama | 16.4¢ | $11.84 | $46.08 |
| 29 | Colorado | 17.1¢ | $12.37 | $48.14 |
| 30 | Virginia | 17.2¢ | $12.44 | $48.39 |
| 31 | Indiana | 17.5¢ | $12.65 | $49.20 |
| 32 | Minnesota | 17.5¢ | $12.65 | $49.23 |
| 33 | Ohio | 19.2¢ | $13.86 | $53.92 |
| 34 | Delaware | 19.3¢ | $13.93 | $54.20 |
| 35 | Wisconsin | 19.6¢ | $14.13 | $54.96 |
| 36 | Illinois | 19.9¢ | $14.37 | $55.89 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | 21.7¢ | $15.69 | $61.06 |
| 38 | Maryland | 21.8¢ | $15.77 | $61.37 |
| 39 | Michigan | 23.0¢ | $16.60 | $64.60 |
| 40 | Connecticut | 24.3¢ | $17.56 | $68.34 |
| 41 | District of Columbia | 24.4¢ | $17.62 | $68.54 |
| 42 | Vermont | 24.4¢ | $17.65 | $68.68 |
| 43 | New Jersey | 25.0¢ | $18.02 | $70.11 |
| 44 | New Hampshire | 27.0¢ | $19.51 | $75.90 |
| 45 | Alaska | 28.2¢ | $20.37 | $79.27 |
| 46 | Rhode Island | 29.2¢ | $21.11 | $82.14 |
| 47 | New York | 29.5¢ | $21.30 | $82.87 |
| 48 | Maine | 29.6¢ | $21.37 | $83.15 |
| 49 | Massachusetts | 29.6¢ | $21.39 | $83.20 |
| 50 | California | 34.7¢ | $25.09 | $97.62 |
| 51 | Hawaii | 52.7¢ | $38.08 | $148.14 |
Questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Chevrolet Bolt?
About $13.25. Filling the 65.0 kWh battery from empty takes about 72.2 kWh from the wall at 90% charging efficiency. at 18.3¢ per kWh.
How much does it cost to charge a Chevrolet Bolt per month?
About $51.54 a month at 1,000 miles (18.3¢ per kWh), or $618.42 a year. At the EPA rating of 28.1 kWh per 100 miles, 1,000 miles take 281 kWh from the wall.
How much does it cost to charge a Chevrolet Bolt per mile?
5.2¢ a mile, or $5.15 per 100 miles.
Is charging a Chevrolet Bolt cheaper than gas?
Yes: $5.15 per 100 miles against $14.93 for a 30 mpg car at $4.48 a gallon (AAA, September 24, 2026). It stays cheaper as long as electricity costs less than 53.1¢ per kWh.
How many kWh does it take to charge a Chevrolet Bolt?
Filling the 65.0 kWh battery from empty takes about 72.2 kWh from the wall at 90% charging efficiency. Most charging sessions top up part of the battery, so a typical night uses less.
Where is it cheapest to charge an EV at home?
Nevada, where 1,000 miles cost $36.84 a month. The most expensive is Hawaii at $148.14.
Sources
- EPA rating carrier: 2027 Bolt ~262 mi EPA, 65 kWh LFP, 120 MPGe (~281 Wh/mi)
- EPA rating carrier: 2027 Bolt official range higher than expected
- U.S. EPA and DOE, fueleconomy.gov (official ratings; verify here)
- AAA, national average price of regular gasoline, September 24, 2026
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A: average price of electricity to ultimate customers, residential, June 2026 Figures transcribed from republications of this table on September 26, 2026; pending direct verification from the EIA API.
Usage assumptions (hours a day, season) are ours and listed on the methodology page. Found an error? Tell us.