crossover · 2027
Chevrolet Bolt LT 65 kWh LFP (new generation): charging cost and time
A 65 kWh battery (gross) and 410 km of EPA range give about 15.9 kWh per 100 km. A full charge at home takes roughly 8.8 hours on a 7.4 kW wallbox and costs between $4.12 and $32.28 depending on where you live.
Specifications
| Battery | 65 kWh (gross) |
|---|---|
| Rated range | 410 km EPA |
| Efficiency | 15.9 kWh/100 km (6.3 km per kWh) |
| Max AC charging | 11.5 kW |
| Max DC charging | 150 kW |
| Connector | NACS |
What a full charge costs
Energy delivered = 65 kWh × 1.10 for AC charging losses = 71.5 kWh from the grid. Per 100 km uses the same 10% loss.
| Country · price | Full charge | Per 100 km |
|---|---|---|
| United States · $0.184/kWh | $13.18 | $3.23 |
| United Kingdom · $0.359/kWh | $25.67 | $6.28 |
| Germany · $0.452/kWh | $32.28 | $7.9 |
| India · $0.058/kWh | $4.12 | $1.01 |
| Bangladesh · $0.074/kWh | $5.31 | $1.3 |
How long a charge takes
- Home, 7.4 kW single-phase wallbox (car limit 11.5 kW): about 8.8 hours from empty to full.
- Three-phase 11 kW: about 5.9 hours.
- Standard 2.3 kW socket: about 28 hours — overnight covers 145 km of range.
- DC fast charging 10–80% at 150 kW peak (≈ 70% average): about 26 minutes.
Calculate for your own rate and trip
- Charging cost with your electricity rate
- Charging time on your charger
- Real-world range in winter or at speed
- Running cost versus a petrol car
Source
Figures from Chevrolet (some values are commonly cited rather than published; marked approximate). Range figures are laboratory ratings; real consumption varies 10–30% with speed, temperature, and load.