Nissan LEAF vs Chevrolet Bolt EV
Overview | |
MSRP$31,600 | MSRP$36,500 |
Listings2225 | Listings448 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThis is the car I wish Nissan made 10 years ago, when the first-generation Leaf almost stranded me on my way to work. Batteries have improved so much since 2010, they've made those early cars practically worthless on the used market. Case in point: with the second-generation Leaf, Nissan has added a new Plus model that claims up to 226 miles per charge, offers quicker acceleration, and includes more technology for every Leaf trim. It's enough to make the Leaf feel like a real car. | |
Reviews SummarySpend any time reading the news, and you’ll likely read about electric vehicles. They are influencing the stock prices of major automakers, and in turn, those automakers are investing heavily into a burgeoning market of EV startups. And yet, electric cars make up an incredibly small portion of the new car market. For all the news and hype, there are only a handful of actual models on the road today. They fall into two categories: larger, luxury-minded EVs like those offered by Tesla, and smaller, minimalist offerings such as the Nissan Leaf and the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Like the Leaf, the Bolt does things differently from Tesla. It uses a smaller battery pack and maximizes the efficiency of its nimble platform. The Bolt EV does not have the range or acceleration of the Teslas, but for many Americans, an EV like the Bolt EV is something closer to what they can afford. But is the Bolt EV right for you? Read on to learn more about this economic electric vehicle. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine147 hp Electric | Engine200 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity40 kWh | EV Battery Capacity66 kWh |
MPG City123 | MPG City127 |
MPG Highway99 | MPG Highway108 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)64 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)10 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name147 hp Electric | Engine Name200 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)64 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)10 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity40 kWh | EV Battery Capacity66 kWh |
MPG City123 | MPG City127 |
MPG Highway99 | MPG Highway108 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space23.6 cu ft | Cargo Space16.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3538 lbs | Curb Weight3563 lbs |
Height61.4 in | Height62.8 in |
Length176.4 in | Length164.0 in |
Width70.5 in | Width80.3 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase102.4 in |
Maximum Payload1220 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,600 | $36,500 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | This is the car I wish Nissan made 10 years ago, when the first-generation Leaf almost stranded me on my way to work. Batteries have improved so much since 2010, they've made those early cars practically worthless on the used market. Case in point: with the second-generation Leaf, Nissan has added a new Plus model that claims up to 226 miles per charge, offers quicker acceleration, and includes more technology for every Leaf trim. It's enough to make the Leaf feel like a real car. | Spend any time reading the news, and you’ll likely read about electric vehicles. They are influencing the stock prices of major automakers, and in turn, those automakers are investing heavily into a burgeoning market of EV startups. And yet, electric cars make up an incredibly small portion of the new car market. For all the news and hype, there are only a handful of actual models on the road today. They fall into two categories: larger, luxury-minded EVs like those offered by Tesla, and smaller, minimalist offerings such as the Nissan Leaf and the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Like the Leaf, the Bolt does things differently from Tesla. It uses a smaller battery pack and maximizes the efficiency of its nimble platform. The Bolt EV does not have the range or acceleration of the Teslas, but for many Americans, an EV like the Bolt EV is something closer to what they can afford. But is the Bolt EV right for you? Read on to learn more about this economic electric vehicle. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 147 hp Electric | 200 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 40 kWh | 66 kWh |
MPG City | 123 | 127 |
MPG Highway | 99 | 108 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 64 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | 10 hours |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 147 hp Electric | 200 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 64 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | 10 hours |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 40 kWh | 66 kWh |
MPG City | 123 | 127 |
MPG Highway | 99 | 108 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 23.6 cu ft | 16.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3538 lbs | 3563 lbs |
Height | 61.4 in | 62.8 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 164.0 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 80.3 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1220 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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