Chevrolet Bolt EV vs Nissan LEAF (2023)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,640

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Bolt EV 1LT FWD vs LEAF S FWD
Measure	Bolt EV	LEAF	Winner
MSRP + destination	$27,495	$29,135	Bolt EV
Horsepower	200 hp	147 hp	Bolt EV
Torque	266 lb-ft	236 lb-ft	Bolt EV
MPGe	120 MPGe	111 MPGe	Bolt EV
EV range	259 mi	149 mi	Bolt EV
Cargo, max	N/A	23.6 cu ft to 30.0 cu ft	N/A
Cargo, seats up	N/A	23.6 cu ft	N/A
Rear legroom	36.0 in	33.5 in	Bolt EV
Front legroom	44.3 in	42.1 in	Bolt EV
Length	163.2 in	176.4 in	Not scored
Width	69.7 in	70.5 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,589 lb	3,509 lb	Not scored
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.3 in	5.9 in	LEAF
0-60 mph	6.9 s estimate	8.7 s estimate	Bolt EV
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Bolt EV 1LT FWD $26,500	LEAF S FWD $28,040	$1,540
LEAF S FWD $28,040	Bolt EV 1LT FWD $26,500	$1,540

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Bolt EV costs $1,919 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Charging cost estimated from MPGe.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Bolt EV wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.