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2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP

A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.

Fair market price

$14,138

Below the middle half of current listings.

Price intelligence

A map of today's market

Fair price sits outside the typical market range

$11,995$19,800
Typical market range
$14,248$16,670

Middle 50% of active listings

Ridekick fair price
$14,138

Mileage-adjusted estimate

Original MSRP range
$36,620–$40,905

2 sourced trims when new

Buyer context

Market pulse

Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.

Negotiating leverage

61

strong leverage / 100

~34 days of national supply and listings typically ~11% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.

National supply

34

days of supply

Balanced market

Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV.

Estimated dealer cost (invoice)

$33,690$35,155

Estimated dealer invoice — about $36,620 MSRP minus a typical 48% manufacturer margin.

An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.

Fair price by trim

TrimFair priceMSRPEst. dealer cost
Premier$13,371$40,905$37,633–$39,269
LT$14,844$36,620$33,690–$35,155

Trim comparison

How each trim is priced

Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$11,168$27,138$43,108
Fair price

Premier

$13,371

Premier: fair price $13,371, original MSRP $40,905, estimated dealer cost $37,633 to $39,269.

LT

$14,844

LT: fair price $14,844, original MSRP $36,620, estimated dealer cost $33,690 to $35,155.

All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.

Out-the-door price by state

Out-the-door for a 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV runs about $14,244 in MT to $15,883 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.

StateSales/use taxDoc + title + regOut-the-door
CA$1,010$110+$15,053
TX$871$332$15,136
FL$836$1,074+$15,843
NY$557$371$14,861
PA$836$587$15,356
IL$871$683$15,487
OH$801$444$15,178
GA$975$637$15,545
NC$418$793$15,144
WA$906$215+$15,054
OR$0$525$14,458

Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.

Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon

Fuel economy

128

MPG city

110

MPG highway

119

MPG combined

EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV configuration (Electricity).

Safety & recalls

5 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

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.

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.

Campaign 21V560000 · 23/07/2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

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.

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.

Campaign 20V701000 · 13/11/2020

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.

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.

Campaign 18V576000 · 30/08/2018

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.

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.

Campaign 22V930000 · 15/12/2022

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.

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.

Campaign 23V845000 · 14/12/2023

Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.

Questions buyers ask

What is a fair price for a 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $14,138, within a typical market range of $14,248 to $16,670.

Is the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV cheaper than MSRP?

Yes — its original MSRP was about $36,620, so a fair used price is roughly $22,482 below MSRP.

What is the out-the-door price of a 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $14,244 in MT to $15,883 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.

Is now a good time to buy a 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

There are about 34 days of national market supply for the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV.

How much can you negotiate on a 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

Negotiating leverage rates 61/100 (strong). ~34 days of national supply and listings typically ~11% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.

What does the dealer pay for a 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $33,690$35,155 — its $36,620 MSRP minus a typical 48% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.

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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/4/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.