Chevrolet Volt vs Chevrolet Bolt EV
Overview | |
Years produced2011-2019 | Years produced2017-2023 |
MSRP$33,170 | MSRP$31,500 |
Listings679 | Listings615 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryCompromises are inherently dissatisfying, but the redesigned 2016 Chevrolet Volt represents a rare exception to this rule. The Volt provides half the range of a traditional electric car and returns fewer miles per gallon than a Toyota Prius. This compromise, however, is brilliant, because the Volt’s special powertrain allows for electric mobility the majority of the time while completely eliminating a phenomenon known as “range anxiety.” | |
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 | |
Engine1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine200 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity18 kWh | EV Battery Capacity66 kWh |
MPG City113 | MPG City131 |
MPG Highway99 | MPG Highway109 |
Battery Charge Time (240V)4.5 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)7 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name200 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V)4.5 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)7 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity18 kWh | EV Battery Capacity66 kWh |
MPG City113 | MPG City131 |
MPG Highway99 | MPG Highway109 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space10.6 cu ft | Cargo Space16.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3543 lbs | Curb Weight3589 lbs |
Height56.4 in | Height63.4 in |
Length180.4 in | Length163.2 in |
Width71.2 in | Width80.3 in |
Wheelbase106.1 in | Wheelbase102.4 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2011-2019 | 2017-2023 |
MSRP | $33,170 | $31,500 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Compromises are inherently dissatisfying, but the redesigned 2016 Chevrolet Volt represents a rare exception to this rule. The Volt provides half the range of a traditional electric car and returns fewer miles per gallon than a Toyota Prius. This compromise, however, is brilliant, because the Volt’s special powertrain allows for electric mobility the majority of the time while completely eliminating a phenomenon known as “range anxiety.” | 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 | 1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid | 200 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 18 kWh | 66 kWh |
MPG City | 113 | 131 |
MPG Highway | 99 | 109 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4.5 hours | 7 hours |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid | 200 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4.5 hours | 7 hours |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 18 kWh | 66 kWh |
MPG City | 113 | 131 |
MPG Highway | 99 | 109 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 10.6 cu ft | 16.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3543 lbs | 3589 lbs |
Height | 56.4 in | 63.4 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 163.2 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 80.3 in |
Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 102.4 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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