Nissan LEAF vs Chevrolet Bolt EV
Overview | |
MSRP$31,600 | MSRP$31,500 |
Average price$13,389 | Average price$17,524 |
Listings3509 | Listings2318 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 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 SummaryElectric vehicles are the future. Even racing and off-road enthusiast have accepted this reality with the knowledge that EVs can be fun and engaging. We’ll lose the smell and the sounds, but one of the key purposes of racing is to improve the breed, so why not welcome the transition to electric propulsion? The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV could not be further from an enthusiast vehicle, but it’s just as important—if not more so—to the auto industry. Introduced for the 2017 model year and updated for 2022, the Bolt EV is the tip of GM’s EV spear. More EVs are coming, but it all starts here. For 2020, the Bolt EV's range was increased to 259 miles. That carries over to 2022, and the Bolt EV gets standard DC fast charging as well, making it a more realistic option for more car shoppers. But is it enough to get you to make the leap to EV? | |
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 Highway109 |
Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)7 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name147 hp Electric | Engine Name200 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)7 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity40 kWh | EV Battery Capacity66 kWh |
MPG City123 | MPG City127 |
MPG Highway99 | MPG Highway109 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space23.6 cu ft | Cargo Space16.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3538 lbs | Curb Weight3589 lbs |
Height61.4 in | Height63.4 in |
Length176.4 in | Length163.2 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 | $31,500 |
Average price | $13,389 | $17,524 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.0 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 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. | Electric vehicles are the future. Even racing and off-road enthusiast have accepted this reality with the knowledge that EVs can be fun and engaging. We’ll lose the smell and the sounds, but one of the key purposes of racing is to improve the breed, so why not welcome the transition to electric propulsion? The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV could not be further from an enthusiast vehicle, but it’s just as important—if not more so—to the auto industry. Introduced for the 2017 model year and updated for 2022, the Bolt EV is the tip of GM’s EV spear. More EVs are coming, but it all starts here. For 2020, the Bolt EV's range was increased to 259 miles. That carries over to 2022, and the Bolt EV gets standard DC fast charging as well, making it a more realistic option for more car shoppers. But is it enough to get you to make the leap to EV? |
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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 | 109 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | 7 hours |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 147 hp Electric | 200 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | 7 hours |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 40 kWh | 66 kWh |
MPG City | 123 | 127 |
MPG Highway | 99 | 109 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 23.6 cu ft | 16.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3538 lbs | 3589 lbs |
Height | 61.4 in | 63.4 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 163.2 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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