Chevrolet Bolt EV Depreciation

A Chevrolet Bolt EV will depreciate 57% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $14,706.

The chart below shows the expected depreciation for the next 10 years. These results are for vehicles in good condition, averaging 12,000 miles per year. It also assumes a selling price of $34,018 when new. Enter your purchase price, expected ownership period and estimated miles driven annually. Our depreciation calculator will predict an expected resale value for the Chevrolet Bolt EV.

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Chevrolet Bolt EV Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value Mileage Resale Year
1 $11,726 65.53% $22,292 12,000 2025
2 $13,964 58.95% $20,054 24,000 2026
3 $15,376 54.80% $18,642 36,000 2027
4 $18,121 46.73% $15,897 48,000 2028
5 $19,312 43.23% $14,706 60,000 2029
6 $19,863 41.61% $14,155 72,000 2030
7 $20,924 38.49% $13,094 84,000 2031
8 $21,908 35.60% $12,110 96,000 2032
9 $22,816 32.93% $11,202 108,000 2033
10 $23,656 30.46% $10,362 120,000 2034

Chevrolet Bolt EV Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value
1 $11,726 65.53% $22,292
2 $13,964 58.95% $20,054
3 $15,376 54.80% $18,642
4 $18,121 46.73% $15,897
5 $19,312 43.23% $14,706
6 $19,863 41.61% $14,155
7 $20,924 38.49% $13,094
8 $21,908 35.60% $12,110
9 $22,816 32.93% $11,202
10 $23,656 30.46% $10,362

Buying a Chevrolet Bolt EV New vs Used

If you purchase a used Chevrolet Bolt EV that is 2 years old, then you could save $13,964 compared to buying new, and still have a relatively new model with plenty of useful life remaining. If you plan to keep this vehicle for 3 years then your total cost of depreciation would be $5,348. Try other age and ownership length combinations, or different vehicles to see if you can find depreciation sweetspots where this cost is the lowest. Hint: Try vehicles between 2 and 4 years old, as brand new vehicles depreciate quickly. Also, if this is a recently released model and buying a few years old isn't possible, consider another vehicle, or perhaps wait until more used Bolt EV models become available.

What About Chevrolet Bolt EV Insurance Costs?

The average cost to insure a Chevrolet Bolt EV is about $2,846 per year. This adds up to around $14,230 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike depreciation, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own a Chevrolet Bolt EV. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure

The Best Model Years to Buy a Chevrolet Bolt EV

The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV is our top pick for the best model year value for the Bolt EV. With the 2023, you would only pay, on average, 66% of the price as new, with 92% of the vehicle's useful life remaining. The 2022 and 2021 model years are also attractive years for the Bolt EV, and provide a relatively good value. Our rankings consider multiple factors, including the Bolt EV's price as new, current price, maintenance costs and remaining years of overall predictabe expenses. Our top ranked model year represents the most car for the money of the Chevrolet Bolt EV models.

Chevrolet Bolt EV Historical Depreciation

Year New Price Current Price Maintenance $ Decline % Decline % Paid Value Rating
2023 $32,222 $21,114 $337 $0 0% 65.53% Best
2022 $34,018 $20,052 $413 $1,062 5.03% 58.95% Better
2021 $33,974 $18,618 $535 $1,434 7.15% 54.8% Better
2020 $41,212 $19,260 $636 +$642 -3.45% 46.73% Good
2018 $37,988 $15,807 $917 $3,453 17.93% 41.61% Good
Year Price % Paid Value Rank
2023 $21,114 65.53% Best
2022 $20,052 58.95% Better
2021 $18,618 54.8% Better
2020 $19,260 46.73% Good
2018 $15,807 41.61% Good

Chevrolet Bolt EV Depreciation Rankings


We've ranked over 200 models from best to worst for Depreciation. See where the Chevrolet Bolt EV ranks for Depreciation compared to other vehicles. Also check out how the Bolt EV stacks up in our rankings for Maintenance, Insurance and Overall Costs.

Other Chevrolet Bolt EV Costs of Ownership

Finding a car or truck that saves on depreciation costs is important. But, it's also imperative to view all major Chevrolet Bolt EV costs. This will ensure that you are finding the vehicle that provides you the best value, at the lowest cost. We've created tools that will also help you to save on the following ownership expenses:

Chevrolet Bolt EVs For Sale

2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT

Mileage: 42,360
Mileage: 42,360     Price: $16,400
Location: Sterling, VA ~ 3 miles away
Dealer: Stohlman Subaru Of Sterling
Days on Market: 477
Colors (ext/int): Mosaic Black Metallic / Dark Galvanized Sky Gray

$16,400


2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2LT

Mileage: 8,700
Mileage: 8,700     Price: $21,950
Location: Sterling, VA ~ 4 miles away
Dealer: Easterns Automotive Group
Days on Market: 10
Colors (ext/int): Gray Ghost Metallic(Gray) / Jet Black
Very Low Depreciation Risk

$21,950


2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT

Mileage: 23,476
Mileage: 23,476     Price: $18,290
Location: Sterling, VA ~ 4 miles away
Dealer: Direct Car Buying
Days on Market: 482
Colors (ext/int): Cajun Red Tintcoat / Dark Galvanized Sky Gray

$18,290


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