Global EV Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 2 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) for as low as €33450, while the Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 2 (2020-2021) was never offered for sale in Europe.

The Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 2 (2020-2021) is a Hatchback, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) is a SUV.

Property Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 2 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Years of Production 2020-2021 2021-2021
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture USA Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea
Body Style Hatchback SUV
Market Availability USA EU
Price Europe (Used) - Price Europe (Used) €33450
GCC Score 5.2 6.8

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) has a larger battery, the Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 2 (2020-2021) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 2 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Range (EPA) 417 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 430 km
Range (GCC) 396 km 366 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 66 kWh 72.6 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 62.7 kWh 70 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.8 kWh/100 km 19.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.32 km/kWh 5.23 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.5 6

Charging

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 2 (2020-2021) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 221 kW, while the Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 2 (2020-2021) maxes out at 50 kW.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 2 (2020-2021) is limited to 7.2 kW.

Property Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 2 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.2 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 50 kW 221 kW
Architecture 400 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 4.4 7.5

Performance

The Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 2 (2020-2021) is front-wheel drive, while the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 2 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Drive Type FWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 225 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 302 hp
Motor Torque 360 Nm 605 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.2 s 5.2 s
Top Speed 146 km/h 185 km/h
Performance Score 3.5 5.2

Dimensions

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 2 (2020-2021).

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 2 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Length 4166 mm 4635 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2039 mm 2152 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1765 mm 1890 mm
Height 1595 mm 1605 mm
Wheelbase 2601 mm 3000 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) features a larger trunk, but the Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 2 (2020-2021) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021), but the Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 2 (2020-2021) doesn’t have one.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) has a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg, whereas the Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 2 (2020-2021) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 2 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1616 kg 2095 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 479 l 531 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1603 l 1591 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 24 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1600 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 4.7 7
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