Chevrolet Bolt EV Transmission Specifications

The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV uses Automatic (A1), Automatic (variable gear ratios) transmissions, depending on engine and trim.

Latest model year (2023):

The Chevrolet Bolt EV comes with Automatic (A1).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 9, 2026

Chevrolet Bolt EV Transmission — All Years

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveMPG Comb.
2023Auto (A1)Automatic (A1)Front-Wheel Drive120
2022Auto (variable gear ratios)Automatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive120
2021Auto (variable gear ratios)Automatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive118
2020Auto (variable gear ratios)Automatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive118
2019Auto (A1)Automatic (A1)Front-Wheel Drive119
2018Auto (A1)Automatic (A1)Front-Wheel Drive119
2017Auto (A1)Automatic (A1)Front-Wheel Drive119

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Chevrolet Bolt EV Transmission FAQ

What transmission does the Chevrolet Bolt EV have?

The Chevrolet Bolt EV is offered with Automatic (A1), Automatic (variable gear ratios) (2023 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.

Does the Chevrolet Bolt EV come with a manual transmission?

No manual transmission is listed for the Chevrolet Bolt EV in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.

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