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2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier

The 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier is a 200-hp electric with a single-speed direct drive and front-wheel drive. It starts at $40,905 MSRP and is rated at 119 mpg combined.

It makes 200 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 128 mpg city and 110 mpg highway (119 mpg combined).

The Bolt EV measures 164.0 inches long on a 102.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,580 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainElectric
Price
MSRP$40,905
MSRP with Destination$41,780
Destination Charge$875
Engine
Engine TypePermanent magnetic drive motor; single motor, single gearset; 60 kWh lithium-ion battery (288 cells, 960 lb / 435 kg); 8-yr / 100,000-mi battery and electric component warranty; EPA-estimated 238 miles of range on a full charge
Horsepower200 hp
Torque266 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-wheel drive
Transmission
TransmissionSingle-speed direct drive
Final Drive7.05
Fuel Economy
City128 MPG
Highway110 MPG
Combined119 MPG
Recommended FuelElectricity
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent MacPherson strut-type with direct-acting solid stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionCompound crank (torsion beam) with coil springs
Brakes
Front Brake Disc11 in / 276 mm vented
Rear Brake Disc10 in / 264 mm solid
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17-in aluminum
Wheels Rear17-in aluminum
Tires FrontMichelin Energy Saver A/S 215/50R17
Tires RearMichelin Energy Saver A/S 215/50R17
Dimensions & Weight
Length164 in
Width69.5 in
Height62.8 in
Wheelbase102.4 in
Front Track59 in
Rear Track59.1 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft³
Curb Weight3,580 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.7 in
Headroom Rear37.9 in
Legroom Front41.6 in
Legroom Rear36.5 in
Shoulder Room Front54.6 in
Shoulder Room Rear52.8 in
Hip Room Front51.6 in
Hip Room Rear50.8 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (9.7 % risk)
Tested variant: 2018 Chevrolet Bolt 5 HB FWD

Recalls

5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet BOLT EV. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Dec 14, 2023 · STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. This recall includes certain vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under NHTSA recall number 22V-930. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.

Consequence: A fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect both front seat belt pretensioners and, if necessary, install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust. Certain vehicles will also need a pretensioner cover installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. These vehicles were previously recalled for this same issue under recall number 22V-930 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Owners may contact GM EV Concierge at 1-833-EVCHEVY (1-833-382-4389) (TTY 711 / 1-800-833-2438) or Customer Service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232421970.

NHTSA campaign 23V845000

Dec 15, 2022 · STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.

Consequence: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust, and install a pretensioner cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between January 23, 2023 and April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222383790.

NHTSA campaign 22V930000

Jul 23, 2021 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY Park outside

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-701. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.

Consequence: A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Activate either the Hill Top Reserve (2017 and 2018 models) or Target Charge Level (2019 models) feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Defective battery modules will be replaced by GM, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N212343880.

NHTSA campaign 21V560000

Nov 13, 2020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY Park outside

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2017-2018 and certain 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.

Consequence: A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: This recall has been superseded by recall number 21V-560. Vehicles previously repaired under 20V-701 will still need to have the new remedy under recall 21V-560. GM will notify owners, and as an interim repair, beginning on November 17, 2020, dealers will reprogram the hybrid propulsion control module 2 (HPCM2) to limit the full charge to 90%, free of charge. Owners are advised to activate either the Hill Top Reserve (2017 and 2018 models) or Target Charge Level (2019 models) feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, or park outside, until the software update is completed. Owners were notified of the interim repair beginning November 17, 2020. The second notice was mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N202311730.

NHTSA campaign 20V701000

Aug 30, 2018 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Consequence: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.

NHTSA campaign 18V576000

6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet BOLT EV

Owner Complaints

6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet BOLT EV. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Steering6
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 17, 2026 · Steering
“Steering has resistance and will not to return to center/neutral position without driver manipulation. I've never experienced this probelm with another car and See many other Chevrolet Bolt owners…”
Dec 17, 2022 · Steering
“I purchased this car at 15,000 miles in October 2021. It’s my first electric car, and I just assumed that the stiffness in the steering wheel was part of the electric car experience. Big mistake! I…”
Oct 21, 2022 · Steering
“This car has only 33,000 miles and has been driven gently, mostly on the highway. My wife took her car into the dealer to have the computer software updated (from the battery fiasco-it has never…”
Sep 16, 2022 · Steering
“The steering binds up while turning and the steering wheel does not return to its center neutral position. This is a major safety issue because it takes significant effort to get the car to go…”
Aug 31, 2022 · Steering
“Over the last month I have noticed that the steering fails to return to center once I turn the front wheels more than a few degrees to the right or left. I thought it could be a tire wear or…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2018 CHEVROLET BOLT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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