Global EV Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 vs Bolt Gen 3 vs Mercedes B-Class 250e vs Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info
| Property | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 3 | Mercedes B-Class 250e | Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2017-2019 | 2022-2023 | 2014-2017 | 2022-2024 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | USA | Germany, Hungary | Germany |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Market Availability | USA | USA | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €11990 | €41000 |
| GCC Score | 5.1 | 5.6 | 4.6 | 6 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 3 | Mercedes B-Class 250e | Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 383 km | 417 km | 140 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 423 km |
| Range (GCC) | 364 km | 396 km | 142 km | 362 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 60 kWh | 65 kWh | 31 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 57 kWh | 61.8 kWh | 28 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.7 kWh/100 km | 15.6 kWh/100 km | 19.7 kWh/100 km | 21.3 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.39 km/kWh | 6.41 km/kWh | 5.07 km/kWh | 4.7 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7 | 7.5 | 4 | 5.2 |
Charging
| Property | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 3 | Mercedes B-Class 250e | Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.2 kW | 11.5 kW | 9.6 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 50 kW | 55 kW | - Max Charging Power (DC) | 170 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1 | Type 2 (Mennekes) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 4.3 | 6 | 3.9 | 6.6 |
Performance
| Property | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 3 | Mercedes B-Class 250e | Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD | FWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 150 kW | 150 kW | 132 kW | 150 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 201 hp | 201 hp | 177 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 360 Nm | 360 Nm | 340 Nm | 310 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.2 s | 6.8 s | 7.9 s | 10.2 s |
| Top Speed | 146 km/h | 146 km/h | 160 km/h | 145 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 2.9 |
Dimensions
| Property | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 3 | Mercedes B-Class 250e | Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4166 mm | 4145 mm | 4359 mm | 4712 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2039 mm | 2039 mm | 2010 mm | 2211 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1765 mm | 1765 mm | 1786 mm | 1985 mm |
| Height | 1595 mm | 1611 mm | 1557 mm | 1927 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2601 mm | 2601 mm | 2699 mm | 2989 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 1 | Chevrolet Bolt EV Gen 3 | Mercedes B-Class 250e | Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1624 kg | 1628 kg | 1725 kg | 2471 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 479 l | 470 l | 501 l | 1121 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1603 l | 1614 l | 1456 l | 2205 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1000 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 8.1 |
