Chevrolet Bolt EV vs Hyundai Ioniq Electric (2021)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$3,245
- Bolt EV: 89 mi more range, 66 hp more.
- Ioniq Electric: $3,245 cheaper, uses 3.3 kWh per 100 mi less.
- Bolt EV wins 5 of 10 measures.
| Measure | Bolt EV | Ioniq Electric | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $37,495 | $34,250 | Ioniq Electric |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 134 hp | Bolt EV |
| Torque | 266 lb-ft | 218 lb-ft | Bolt EV |
| kWh per 100 mi | 28.7 kWh/100 mi | 25.4 kWh/100 mi | Ioniq Electric |
| EV range | 259 mi | 170 mi | Bolt EV |
| Cargo, max | N/A | 23.0 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | N/A | 23.0 cu ft | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 36.5 in | 35.7 in | Bolt EV |
| Front legroom | 41.6 in | 42.2 in | Ioniq Electric |
| Length | 164.0 in | 176.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.7 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,563 lb | 3,371 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.9 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 6.8 s estimate | 9.1 s estimate | Bolt EV |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | Ioniq Electric |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Bolt EV LT FWD $36,500 | Ioniq Electric Limited FWD $38,815 | $2,315 |
| Ioniq Electric SE FWD $33,245 | Bolt EV LT FWD $36,500 | $3,255 |
Cost to run
Ioniq Electric costs $3,646 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Bolt EV | Ioniq Electric |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $37,495 | $34,250 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $585 | $518 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $3,508 | $3,107 |
| Total, 6 years | $41,003 | $37,357 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Bolt EV wins.
Ioniq Electric wins if Power weight is 3 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Ioniq Electric | 9% |
| MPG | Ioniq Electric | 11% |
| Power | Bolt EV | 33% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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