Rates updated July 2026 · Electricity: U.S. EIA · Range: EPA estimate, longest-range trim
Charging a Chevrolet Bolt from empty to full at home costs about $13.22 at the US average electricity rate of 18.31¢/kWh. Depending on where you live, that ranges from $9.19 in Louisiana to $34.67 in Hawaii.
Per mile, the Chevrolet Bolt costs about 5.0¢ at the national average, versus about 14.3¢ for a 28-mpg gas car at $4.00 a gallon. Over 1,000 miles a month that's roughly $50 versus $143.
How long does a Chevrolet Bolt take to charge at home?
| Charger | 20% → 80% | 0% → 100% | Miles per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 – 120V wall outlet (1.4 kW) | 32 h 46 min | 54 h 37 min | 5 |
| Level 2 – 32A (7.7 kW) | 5 h 38 min | 9 h 23 min | 28 |
| Level 2 – 40A / NEMA 14-50 (9.6 kW) | 4 h 31 min | 7 h 31 min | 35 |
| Level 2 – 48A hardwired (11.5 kW) | 3 h 46 min | 6 h 17 min | 42 |
Actual speed is limited by the car's onboard charger and slows near 100%. Check your trim's maximum AC charging rate before buying a 48A charger.
Your Chevrolet Bolt charging cost calculator
Assumes Level 2 home charging at 90% efficiency and EPA-rated range. Electricity rates: EIA residential averages, July 2026.
Cost to charge a Chevrolet Bolt in every state
| State | Rate | Full charge | Per 1,000 mi | Saved vs gas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.72¢ | $9.19 | $35 | $108 |
| Nevada | 12.77¢ | $9.22 | $35 | $108 |
| Utah | 13.12¢ | $9.48 | $36 | $107 |
| North Dakota | 13.41¢ | $9.69 | $37 | $106 |
| Tennessee | 13.71¢ | $9.90 | $38 | $105 |
| Idaho | 13.73¢ | $9.92 | $38 | $105 |
| Nebraska | 13.78¢ | $9.95 | $38 | $105 |
| Kentucky | 13.81¢ | $9.97 | $38 | $105 |
| Arkansas | 14.33¢ | $10.35 | $40 | $103 |
| Oklahoma | 14.35¢ | $10.36 | $40 | $103 |
| Wyoming | 14.36¢ | $10.37 | $40 | $103 |
| Mississippi | 14.54¢ | $10.50 | $40 | $103 |
| Washington | 14.71¢ | $10.62 | $41 | $102 |
| Montana | 14.99¢ | $10.83 | $41 | $102 |
| Florida | 15.03¢ | $10.86 | $41 | $101 |
| North Carolina | 15.16¢ | $10.95 | $42 | $101 |
| Kansas | 15.27¢ | $11.03 | $42 | $101 |
| South Dakota | 15.37¢ | $11.10 | $42 | $100 |
| Arizona | 15.38¢ | $11.11 | $42 | $100 |
| South Carolina | 15.47¢ | $11.17 | $43 | $100 |
| West Virginia | 15.78¢ | $11.40 | $43 | $99 |
| Texas | 15.88¢ | $11.47 | $44 | $99 |
| Oregon | 15.97¢ | $11.53 | $44 | $99 |
| Iowa | 15.99¢ | $11.55 | $44 | $99 |
| Missouri | 16.09¢ | $11.62 | $44 | $99 |
| New Mexico | 16.09¢ | $11.62 | $44 | $99 |
| Georgia | 16.27¢ | $11.75 | $45 | $98 |
| Alabama | 16.40¢ | $11.84 | $45 | $98 |
| Indiana | 16.73¢ | $12.08 | $46 | $97 |
| Colorado | 17.00¢ | $12.28 | $47 | $96 |
| Minnesota | 17.45¢ | $12.60 | $48 | $95 |
| Virginia | 17.55¢ | $12.68 | $48 | $94 |
| Delaware | 18.48¢ | $13.35 | $51 | $92 |
| Wisconsin | 19.06¢ | $13.77 | $53 | $90 |
| Illinois | 19.22¢ | $13.88 | $53 | $90 |
| Ohio | 19.45¢ | $14.05 | $54 | $89 |
| Maryland | 21.41¢ | $15.46 | $59 | $84 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.72¢ | $15.69 | $60 | $83 |
| Michigan | 23.05¢ | $16.65 | $64 | $79 |
| Vermont | 23.75¢ | $17.15 | $65 | $77 |
| Connecticut | 24.16¢ | $17.45 | $67 | $76 |
| New Jersey | 25.19¢ | $18.19 | $69 | $73 |
| New Hampshire | 26.60¢ | $19.21 | $73 | $70 |
| Rhode Island | 28.29¢ | $20.43 | $78 | $65 |
| Alaska | 28.83¢ | $20.82 | $79 | $63 |
| New York | 29.90¢ | $21.59 | $82 | $60 |
| Massachusetts | 30.49¢ | $22.02 | $84 | $59 |
| Maine | 32.41¢ | $23.41 | $89 | $54 |
| California | 33.61¢ | $24.27 | $93 | $50 |
| Hawaii | 48.00¢ | $34.67 | $132 | $11 |
Compare with other EVs
Tesla Model Y ($16.07), Tesla Model 3 ($16.07), Hyundai IONIQ 5 ($17.09), Toyota bZ ($15.20), Chevrolet Equinox EV ($17.29), Ford Mustang Mach-E ($18.51), Honda Prologue ($17.29), Lexus RZ ($15.67), Cadillac LYRIQ ($20.75), Kia EV6 ($17.09), Kia EV9 ($20.30), Hyundai IONIQ 9 ($22.38), Nissan LEAF ($15.26), Volkswagen ID.4 ($16.68), Ford F-150 Lightning ($26.65), Tesla Cybertruck ($25.02) . Full-charge costs at the US average rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Chevrolet Bolt?
About $13.22 at the US average home electricity rate of 18.31¢/kWh, including typical Level 2 charging losses. It ranges from $9.19 in Louisiana to $34.67 in Hawaii.
How long does it take to charge a Chevrolet Bolt at home?
On a 40-amp Level 2 charger (9.6 kW), going from 20% to 80% takes about 4 h 31 min, assuming the car accepts that rate. On a standard 120V outlet the same top-up takes about 32 h 46 min.
Is a Chevrolet Bolt cheaper to run than a gas car?
At the US average electricity rate it costs about 5.0¢ per mile to charge at home, versus about 14.3¢ per mile for a 28-mpg car at $4.00 a gallon.