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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 2
Length 4635 mm 4166 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2152 mm 2039 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1890 mm 1765 mm
Height 1605 mm 1595 mm
Wheelbase 3000 mm 2601 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 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 2
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2095 kg 1616 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 531 l 479 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1591 l 1603 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 24 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1600 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 7 4.7
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