2022 Chevy Bolt EV vs. 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV: Dimensional Comparison
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GM planned to give the Chevy Bolt EV all-electric subcompact hatchback a mid-cycle enhancement (MCE) for the 2021 model year, but due to complications arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, the updated model was delayed by one model year. The updated version will instead go on sale this summer, at the same time as an all-new, larger relative built on the same GM BEV2 platform, the Chevy Bolt EUV.
2022 Chevy Bolt EV
2022 Chevy Bolt EUV
At that point, customers will therefore have two Chevrolet EVs to choose from. It therefore seems appropriate to explain exactly what the difference between the two small electric models, which were announced earlier today.
Exterior Dimensions
In most exterior dimensions, the 2022 Bolt EUV is exactly the same size as, or within fractions of an inch of, the 2022 Bolt EV. However, it is significantly longer, by 6.3 inches, and also has a greater wheelbase, by 2.9 inches. As we will soon see, this has a direct effect on interior dimensions.
2022 Chevy Bolt EV
2022 Chevy Bolt EUV
Despite its greater size, the Bolt EUV is only 90 pounds heavier, with a curb weight of 3,679 pounds to the 3,589 pounds of the Bolt EV. This represents an increase of 2.5 percent – a small difference, but a noticeable one in terms of range and perhaps performance.
| Bolt EV | Bolt EUV | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase (in. / mm) | 102.4 / 2,600 | 105.3 / 2,675 |
| Length (in. / mm) | 163.2 / 4,145 | 169.5 / 4,306 |
| Width (in. / mm) | 69.5 / 1,765 | 69.7 / 1,770 |
| Height (in. / mm) | 63.4 / 1,611 | 63.6 / 1,616 |
| Front track (in. / mm) | 59.1 / 1,501 | 59.5 / 1,511 |
| Rear track (in. / mm) | 59.1 / 1,501 | 59.5 / 1,511 |
| Curb weight (lbs. / kg) | 3,589 / 1,628 | 3,679 / 1,669 |
Interior Dimensions
Since the exterior dimensions are so similar, it should come as no surprise that the Bolt EUV has almost exactly the same amount of passenger and cargo room as the Bolt EV. In some respects, the larger vehicle is in fact slightly less spacious, though never by more than an inch. Surprisingly, the Bolt EUV’s cargo volume is marginally reduced compared to that of the Bolt EV.
2022 Chevy Bolt EV
2022 Chevy Bolt EUV
Where the Bolt EUV scores in this comparison is in its rear legroom, which is 3.1 inches greater than that of the Bolt EV. This almost entirely explains the 2.6 cubic foot increase in passenger volume.
| Bolt EV | Bolt EUV | |
|---|---|---|
| Front headroom (in. / mm) | 40.1 / 1,018 | 40.0 / 1,016 |
| Front headroom with sunroof (in. / mm) | - | 39.1 / 992 |
| Rear headroom (in. / mm) | 37.9 / 962 | 37.8 / 960 |
| Front legroom (in. / mm) | 44.3 / 1,124 | 44.3 / 1,124 |
| Rear legroom (in. / mm) | 36.0 / 915 | 39.1 / 993 |
| Front shoulder room (in. / mm) | 54.6 / 1,388 | 54.6 / 1,387 |
| Rear shoulder room (in. / mm) | 52.8 / 1,340 | 52.0 / 1,320 |
| Front hip room (in. / mm) | 51.3 / 1,303 | 51.4 / 1,305 |
| Rear hip room (in. / mm) | 50.6 / 1,286 | 50.2 / 1,275 |
| Passenger volume (cu. ft. / L) | 93.9 / 2,659 | 96.5 / 2,734 |
| Cargo volume, rear seats up (cu. ft. / L) | 16.6 / 470 | 16.3 / 462 |
| Cargo volume, rear seats down (cu. ft. / L) | 57.0 / 1,614 | 56.9 / 1,611 |
Powertrain
Both vehicles use the same electric motor, rated at 200 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque, and have the same 288-cell lithium-ion battery pack. The extra weight of the Bolt EUV means that its range is nine miles lower, at 250 miles, while its longer wheelbase explains a turning circle of 38.3 feet compared to the Bolt EV’s 34.8 feet.
2022 Chevy Bolt EV
2022 Chevy Bolt EUV
DC fast charging should give Bolt EUV owners up to 95 miles per half-hour, or five miles less than Bolt EV customers will enjoy. There is no reason to believe that there is any technical difference in the fast charging systems of the two vehicles. Once again, the discrepancy is likely caused by the Bolt EUV’s slightly greater curb weight.
| Bolt EV | Bolt EUV | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive type | Single motor and gearset | Single motor and gearset |
| Motor | Permanent magnetic drive motor | Permanent magnetic drive motor |
| Power (hp / kW) | 200 / 150 | 200 / 150 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm) | 266 / 360 | 266 / 360 |
| Final drive ratio | 7.05:1 | 7.05:1 |
| Battery energy | 65 kWh | 65 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery cells | 288 | 288 |
| Battery mass (lbs. / kg) | 947 / 430 | 947 / 430 |
| Turning circle (ft. / m) | 34.8 / 10.6 | 38.3 / 11.7 |
| GM-estimated range on full charge (mi / km) | 259 / 416 | 250 / 402 |
| Charge time 120 V (mi / km per hour) | Approx. 4 / 6.5 | Approx. 4 / 6.5 |
| Full charge time 240 V (hours) | Approx. 7 | Approx. 7 |
| DC fast charge (mi / km per half-hour) | Up to 100 / 160 | Up to 95 / 152 |
The Bolt EUV will have slightly less range and it might be just a little slower. Its most obvious advantage is greater space for rear seat passengers, which will be significant for buyers who intend to use the vehicle regularly as transport for more than two adults.
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What are your thoughts on both? i have a 2017 (one of the first in canada) deciding on my next EV now
I hear that the EUV will have assisted driving beyond that and the size and slightly different looks almost the same right
The EUV will have Super Cruise and a few other Standard features the normal Bolt will not have.
The charge times are disappointing and there is no available awd. The infotainment is already 3 years old. I was hoping for something special. I’m sure they’ll out sell Tesla.
Wow. I’ve now read the three articles on here about the EUV, then the new Bolt and now this side by side comparison. Maybe I’m just getting too old and need glasses, but I’m having a terrible time telling the difference. So my understanding is that they are nearly identical other than the longer wheelbase and thus more rear seat leg room?
Call me stupid, but I’m hugely disappointed in all this. First, I’m not sure I like the new Bolt better than the old one. Second, I can barely see any real difference. Lastly, why spend so much time and money/resources on the EUV for such a small difference? This is one of those times I just look at this and question GM’s decisions. Heck, they should have taken the EUV, made it more Buick looking and given the stupid thing to them.
Yeah… lowercase gm has been making some very questionable financial decisions lately imo. Mary Barra and the board should probably be held accountable, but they won’t be… Why offer this AND the bolt under the Bowtie? Why don’t they offer a rwd biased BEV or an awd BEV? With all the focus on BEVs in lowercase gm’s portfolio, you’d think they’d make a competitive one?… Just really disappointed with these marketing blunders under Mary’s lead.
Anyways, I totally agree that this could have been badged a Buick…lowercase gm is definitely trying to use the reputation of their most popular brand to hype this subpar offering… I highly doubt the new Bolt will sell more than 30k units a year… Disappointed. Pretty soon Mary is gonna try to change the Bowtie after she sullies the reputation of the brand 🙁
I guarantee that Buick will end up with a version of this or at least something similar.
Oh no doubt… It’s gonna be a sales dud and they’ll pawn it off on Buick with some swanky interior.
Agreed. Well, if they do push it off onto Buick, let’s just hope they really do make a lot of changes. I’ll wait to make a final call once I see them in person, but from here and on the Chevy site, I’m totally no impressed so far.
On the Bolt, it just looks funny outside. Like they shaved a few inches off the front and back, but left the rest the same. This gives it a stubby (or stubbier) look that is not well proportioned. The EUV does look better proportioned because it’s longer. However, the two just look to similar. On top of that, I don’t care for the interior at all. There’s something very Toyota-like going on there and that’s not good.
David Finlay: The top photo you show of the EV is actually the EUV. Goes to show how close the design is if even you miss it!
David auch: Is this the same David who brokers cars in LA? Hello my friend if it is.
SEEMS TO BE A CHANGE WITH NO DIFFERENCE.
Ha, I thought GM/Chevy was going to have something to compete with the Mustang-E, Model Y and the ID.4. Is the EUV the “limo” version of the EV due to its increased rear seat room? Very disappointed in the EUV….. the ID.4 will be my EV since I need the greater cargo capacity of a wagon shape like the VW.
A little disappointed, I want a EV but I need AWD. I was hoping that would be a option. Come on GM.
I wonder what the range on a Bolt battery pack would be while it’s actively using awd in a cold winter storm… I’d be very surprised if it was over 200 miles. That’s a non-starter for me.
Will the EUV get All wheel drive ? What’s the point of paying extra for a crossover rather than a hatchback without AWD ? Also, GM should re-enter Europe with the Bolt. Would sell well there.
No AWD, at least on initial 2022 models. The point of the EUV is legroom, as far as I can tell. And it admittedly looks ever so slightly less like a tall hatchback than the regular EV.
So I just went to Chevrolet’s site and they have both of these up now. Can’t build one, but there are a lot of pics and some videos. I’ve come to the conclusion that if I were looking for an EV from Chevrolet now, I would absolutely go find a 2020 or 2021 Bolt. It’s proportions are better and the overall look is much better. What I noticed and alarms me even more than the exterior is that the interior now has a very Toyota-ish look to it. That is NOT a good thing! Something about the steering wheel and dash that faintly screams Toyota. Too bad. I think Chevy missed the mark on this “new” Bolt and Bolt EUV big time.
Hard to spot for sure, but this article posted pics of the EUV twice at the top and called one of them the EV. Easiest ways to tell are the black line that goes over the top of the charge port on the EV, the shape of the rear window (straight line on the bottom of the glass on the EV), and finally the shape of the taillights with the side marker extension on the EV.
Looks a lot better than the outgoing model, in my opinion. Not sure if it’s enough to pull my wife away from getting a Model 3 or a Y though.
Feel even better about my recent purchase of a highly discounted 2020 Bolt. I reasoned that it would be the perfect transitional EV, while waiting for the rapid improvement that’s bound to come in this category. With only a few negatives and great range —– for way under $30K. The Bolt is great fun to drive, and fit and finish exceeds the much vaunted Model 3. Now to wait about 3 years for some real improvements in all BEV’s.
Please enlighten us with what these real improvements will be in three years… So far it’s been a whole bunch of empty promises about better range from battery manufacturers.
I was going to consider the EUV to replace my 2020 Premier but I’ll pass. What a waste. I was hoping for a jump in cargo room not a decrease.
Bolt/Bolt EUV Like Encore/Encore GX Like Trax/Trailblazer . Groundbreaking? Mach-E competitor? I’ll take the 2020 Bolt with $14k off sticker if I want an EV.
I’d love to find out if these 2022s both have the same jarring compound crank rear suspension setup as my 2019 Premier. On the upside, they both appear to have better seats, with optional leather. I wonder if the electric driver’s seat with heat and cooling is available on both the EV and EUV. And am I correct in reading that both models have push-button shifting including a full-time one-pedal button, eliminating that wonky shifter on Bolts to date? As for the SuperCruise option, seems a little goofy to offer it on these short-haulers. No way I’d pay extra for that in a sub-300-mile vehicle, especially without automatic lane-change assist. What’s more, it’s apparently like an OnStar scheme — you have to start paying to continue using it after three years. As for the sun/moon roof, they’re often trouble-prone, especially for those of us who don’t have covered parking. And living in the sunny South, I’m not interested in the extra heat build-up on the interior. I would, however, love to be able to pay a bit extra to get a hands-free power trunk lift.
How can the stretched one be 6″ longer and have less cargo room with the back seats folded down?
My guess is these two cars are so similar even Chevy gets them mixed up, and the specs got transposed.
Seems like they couldn’t decide which length was the right idea, so the committee decided to tool up and make two separate but near-identical vehicles. Weird.
More passenger volume for the EUV.
LOL. Centerpunch, I totally agree!
Remember. this was a mid-cycle enhancement planned for the 2021 Bolt. But the Covid-19 delayed it’s introduction. Being an MCE the cost to do this needed update is relatively low, but needed. The Ultium based vehicles are initially slated for the more expensive ends of the market. Next generation Bolt will probably get the updates platform but that could be the next generation Ultium where the cost of production on this new system gets reduced.
yup!
Looking at pictures of the cargo area of both vehicles, I can’t help but wonder if the official capacity isn’t representative of actual useful space. If they’re using a pipe frame box, the angle of the back seat might eat into the measurement, plus I don’t know if they had the false cargo floor in the up or down position. The EUV visually looks larger.
I am a person of very moderate means. I have had a love affair with automobiles for more than half a century. I looked at a 2021 Bolt Premier and decided to wait until we have a wider selection of all electric vehicles. I have an idea for GM. When they get the new Bolts at dealerships all across America, how about importing the E300PLUS electric car which is a joint venture between GM and and a Chinese manufacturer? GM could place an E300PLUS next to a Bolt in every showroom in America. The E300PLUS is mainly a city/urban commuter vehicle with close to a 200 mile range and would be an entry level all electric car. The average distance traveled around town is 30 to 40 miles a day and you can charge from a regular electric home outlet. This would give the consumer an entry level option offered by GM. The car is very popular in China and since GM is involved, let’s offer it at Chevy dealerships in America?
Does the EUV have a compact spare?
I doubt it
It must be a threat because all the Tesla fans are mad about it. IMO it could look more engaging but the 1st generation sold solidly, I don’t see Ford and VW making much ground because they don’t have the head start like GM and Tesla buyers are…Tesla buyers.
The first generation Bolt sold solidly, really? Compared to what? The Bolt has sold less than 80k units in the U.S. in 4 years… Those are straight up abysmal numbers. Even with massive discounts from lowercase gm financial no one wants to buy one. People just short term lease them because they are expendable vehicles with terrible resale value.
Hacksaw totally ignores that the Volt and Bolt are very well engineered, and are not simply compliance vehicles. Tesla, like Apple, was able to develop a fanboy cult, which tends to deify anything those companies do. The cyber truck is an example. The Supercharger network and super fast 0-60 times are really all that’s noteworthy from Tesla. Certainly not build quality or interior aesthetics; the tablet in the center is almost homemade looking.
I never said the Bolt wasn’t well made… People just don’t want it. And the few people who would want to buy it already are committed buying the Ponzi scheme Tesla, as you pointed out. If people wanted to buy the Bolt it would sell better, right? Supply and Demand are pretty straight forward concepts.
Compared to Tesla, all other manufacturers were a distant 3rd from GM, don’t act like Tesla didn’t receive the same federal discounts like GM. Not many is looking for much sex appeal from their vehicles in general otherwise more V8 Chargers would be on the road, same for E/Vs and Ford is about to find out hard.