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Used Chevrolet Bolt EV: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Chevrolet Bolt EV from 2017 to 2023: what each year typically sells for (about $13,000 to $21,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2017–2018, 2021–2023. Look harder at or skip 2019–2020.
2017–2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV
An affordable electric hatchback with quick acceleration and a roomy cabin for its size.
Years to target: 2017–2018, 2021–2023. Look harder at or skip: 2019–2020. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $13,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2018 | $14,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~70,000 |
| 2019 | $15,000 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~60,000 |
| 2020 | $16,500 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~55,000 |
| 2021 | $18,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~45,000 |
| 2022 | $19,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~40,000 |
| 2023 | $21,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~30,000 |
Worth knowing
- 2019: owner complaints spike (178, mostly the electrical system).
- 2020: owner complaints spike (173, mostly the electrical system).
- DC fast charging is slow at around 55 kW, so long road trips take patience. Some drivers find the seats firm on longer drives.
The trim we'd park in our garage
The LT is the value pick, as the Premier mostly adds leather and heated rear seats. Prefer 2020 or newer for 259 miles of range, and confirm the battery recall was completed.
On the test drive
Every Bolt was recalled for a battery fire risk, and most got a brand-new battery. Get proof the replacement was done. Ask for a battery health report, and compare the range shown at full charge with the original rating.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2022, optional from 2017.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2022, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.