Global EV Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 vs Audi e-tron 55 quattro
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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 Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) for as low as €25390, while the Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 (2017-2019) was never offered for sale in Europe.
The Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 (2017-2019) is a Hatchback, whereas the Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) is a SUV.
| Property | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 | Audi e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2017-2019 | 2019-2022 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | Belgium, China |
| Body Style | Hatchback | SUV |
| Market Availability | USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €25390 |
| GCC Score | 5.1 | 6.4 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) has a larger battery, the Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 (2017-2019) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 | Audi e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 383 km | 357 km |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 441 km |
| Range (GCC) | 364 km | 349 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 60 kWh | 95 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 57 kWh | 86.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.7 kWh/100 km | 24.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.39 km/kWh | 4.03 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7 | 4 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 155 kW, while the Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 (2017-2019) maxes out at 50 kW.
The Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 (2017-2019) is limited to 7.2 kW.
| Property | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 | Audi e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.2 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 50 kW | 155 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 4.3 | 6.7 |
Performance
The Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 (2017-2019) is front-wheel drive, while the Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) offers an all-wheel drive system.
The Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 | Audi e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | IM (front), IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 150 kW | 300 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 201 hp | 402 hp |
| Motor Torque | 360 Nm | 664 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.2 s | 5.7 s |
| Top Speed | 146 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.5 | 5.6 |
Dimensions
The Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 (2017-2019).
The Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 | Audi e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4166 mm | 4901 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2039 mm | 2192 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1765 mm | 1935 mm |
| Height | 1595 mm | 1616 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2601 mm | 2928 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022), but the Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 (2017-2019) doesn’t have one.
The Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) has a towing capacity of up to 1800 kg, whereas the Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 (2017-2019) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 | Audi e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1624 kg | 2565 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 479 l | 660 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1603 l | 1725 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 50 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1800 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.7 | 7.7 |
