2024 Chevrolet Bolt EUV
Independent review & score by Carivo
Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
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| Body Style | EV |
| Base Price | $28,195–$33,695 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
Our scoring places the 2024 Chevrolet Bolt EUV at 8.3/10 overall, which translates to a Recommended rating for this ev. Its strongest dimension is Technology at 8.8/10. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. We score reliability at 8.0/10 — better than most direct rivals, if short of the segment's best. The safety score of 8.4/10 is solid mid-pack territory. If advanced driver aids matter to you, compare standard equipment carefully and verify ratings at nhtsa.gov.
Performance scores 7.9/10 — competent for everyday use. Acceleration and handling are adequate for commuting and highway driving, though enthusiasts will want to look at higher-rated alternatives. The cabin tech earns 8.8/10 — infotainment, smartphone integration, and driver-assistance are all close to the best this class offers.
Priced from $28,195–$33,695, fully electric, seating 5, the Chevrolet Bolt EUV sits in the mid-market bracket of the ev segment. Value is where it presses its advantage — 8.6/10, meaning the feature set and quality outrun the asking price. At 2 years old, it's recent enough that the core feature set holds up well against current competition.
Our take: The 2024 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is a solid, well-rounded ev that covers the essentials without obvious deal-breakers. For most buyers in this segment, it's a safe, dependable choice.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2024 Chevrolet Bolt EUV ranks #18 of 268 evs in the Carivo database — better than 94% of the segment. Its 8.3/10 overall score is 0.7 points above the segment average of 7.6/10. Its $28,195 starting price undercuts the segment's median of $52,750 by about 47%.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full EV ranking → · Best EVs under $35k →
| Charging (75,000 miles) | ~$3,635 home charging at $0.16/kWh, ~3.3 mi/kWh |
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| Insurance | Varies widely by driver and state — always quote the exact trim before buying; EVs often run 10-20% higher |
We only print costs we can compute from sourced data (EPA fuel economy, NHTSA recalls). We don't estimate maintenance or depreciation — anyone who gives you one number for those is guessing.
Across the Bolt EUV model years we've scored, the 2024 holds its position — we didn't find an older year that delivers similar scores for meaningfully less money.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (this review) | 8.3/10 | $28,195 | |
| 2023 | 7.8/10 | $27,349 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 7.8/10 | $26,503 | Read review → |
We rate the 2024 Chevrolet Bolt EUV's reliability 8.0/10 — one of the stronger records in its class.
It scores 8.3/10 overall, ranking #18 of 268 evs in our database (better than 94% of the segment). A solid choice for most buyers — compare it against the segment leaders before deciding.
The 2024 Chevrolet Bolt EUV starts at $28,195 and ranges up to $33,695 across trims (MSRP when new). It is fully electric, so per-mile running costs are typically the lowest in its class.
Based on our year-by-year scoring, the weakest Bolt EUV years we've rated are 2023 (7.8/10), 2022 (7.8/10) — each at least half a point below the nameplate's best (8.3/10). See the full year table above before deciding.
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