Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 3 vs Bolt Gen 1
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA
General Info
Both vehicles have been discontinued and were never available for sale in Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.
| Property | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 3 | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-2023 | 2017-2019 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | USA |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available in the USA | Yes | Yes |
| GCC Score | 5.9 | 5.5 |
Range and Efficiency
The Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 3 (2022-2023) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 (2017-2019).
| Property | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 3 | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 417 km | 383 km |
| Range (GCC) | 396 km | 364 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 65 kWh | 60 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 61.8 kWh | 57 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.6 kWh/100 km | 15.7 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.41 km/kWh | 6.39 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.6 | 7.2 |
Charging
| Property | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 3 | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11.5 kW | 7.2 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 55 kW | 50 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 6 | 4.3 |
Performance
| Property | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 3 | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | 1 motor: PMSM | 1 motor: PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 360 Nm | 360 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8 s | 7.2 s |
| Top Speed | 146 km/h | 146 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Dimensions
| Property | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 3 | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4145 mm | 4166 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2039 mm | 2039 mm |
| Height | 1611 mm | 1595 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2601 mm | 2601 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 3 | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1628 kg | 1624 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 470 l | 479 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1614 l | 1603 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.8 | 4.7 |
