Chevrolet Bolt EV Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category

The EPA classifies the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV as a Small Station Wagons, a rating based on body style and interior volume.

Latest model year (2023):

The Chevrolet Bolt EV is classified by the EPA as a Small Station Wagons.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 9, 2026

Chevrolet Bolt EV Vehicle Class — All Years

YearTrimVehicle ClassDriveFuel TypeMPG Comb.
2023Auto (A1)Small Station WagonsFront-Wheel DriveElectricity120
2022Auto (variable gear ratios)Small Station WagonsFront-Wheel DriveElectricity120
2021Auto (variable gear ratios)Small Station WagonsFront-Wheel DriveElectricity118
2020Auto (variable gear ratios)Small Station WagonsFront-Wheel DriveElectricity118
2019Auto (A1)Small Station WagonsFront-Wheel DriveElectricity119
2018Auto (A1)Small Station WagonsFront-Wheel DriveElectricity119
2017Auto (A1)Small Station WagonsFront-Wheel DriveElectricity119

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 Vehicle Class FAQ

What class of vehicle is the Chevrolet Bolt EV?

The EPA classifies the Chevrolet Bolt EV as a Small Station Wagons. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.

Is the Chevrolet Bolt EV considered a small or large vehicle?

Based on its EPA class (Small Station Wagons), the Chevrolet Bolt EV is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.

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