The updated 2022 Chevy Bolt EV and all-new 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV arrive as a pair of fresh all-electric offerings in the Bow Tie brand lineup, but how do they compare to the rest of the competition? To find out, we’re lining them up against several all-electric rivals to see where the Chevys stand in terms of exterior dimensions, interior dimensions, powertrain specs, and pricing.
Exterior Dimensions
The refreshed 2022 Chevy Bolt EV and all-new Chevy Bolt EUV slot in as the Bow Tie brand’s compact, five-door, crossover EV models, with the EUV offering greater practicality thanks to its slightly larger exterior dimensions. However, compared to the competition listed here, the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV are significantly smaller in terms of wheelbase, overall length, and overall width, while overall height is on the tall side of this comparison. Additionally, curb weight for the Chevys is comparably low when evaluated against the competition.
| Wheelbase (in. / mm) | Length (in. / mm) | Width (in. / mm) | Height (in. / mm) | Front track (in. / mm) | Rear track (in. / mm) | Curb weight (lbs. / kg) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 102.4 / 2,600 | 163.2 / 4,145 | 69.5 / 1,765 | 63.4 / 1,611 | 59.1 / 1,501 | 59.1 / 1,501 | 3,589 / 1,628 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV | 105.3 / 2,675 | 169.5 / 4,306 | 69.7 / 1,770 | 63.6 / 1,616 | 59.5 / 1,511 | 59.5 / 1,511 | 3,679 / 1,669 |
| 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 117.5 / 2,985 | 185.6 / 4,714 | 74.1 / 1,882 | 64.0 / 1,626 | 63.5 / 1,613 | 63.4 / 1,610 | 4,394 to 4,920 / 1,993 to 2,232 |
| 2021 Hyundai IONIQ Electric | 106.3 / 2,700 | 176.0 / 4,470 | 71.7 / 1,820 | 58.1 / 1,475 | 61.2 / 1,555 | 61.6 / 1,564 | 3,371 to 3,488 / 1,529 to 1,582 |
| 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric | 102.4 / 2,600 | 164.6 / 4,180 | 70.9 / 1,800 | 61.2 / 1,570 | 61.6 / 1,564 | 62.0 / 1,575 | 3,715 to 3,836 / 1,685 to 1,740 |
| 2020 Kia Niro EV | 106.3 / 2,700 | 172.2 / 4,374 | 71.1 / 1,806 | 61.8 / 1,570 | 62.0 / 1,575 | 62.4 / 1,585 | 3,854 / 1,748 |
| 2021 Nissan LEAF | 106.3 / 2,700 | 176.4 / 4,481 | 70.5 / 1,791 | 61.4 to 61.6 / 1,560 to 1,565 | 60.2 to 60.6 / 1,529 to 1,539 | 60.8 to 61.2 / 1,544 to 1,554 | 3,501 to 3,568 / 1,588 to 1,618 |
| 2021 Nissan LEAF Plus | 106.3 / 2,700 | 176.4 / 4,481 | 70.5 / 1,791 | 61.6 to 62.0 / 1,565 to 1,575 | 60.2 to 60.6 / 1,529 to 1,539 | 60.8 to 61.2 / 1,544 to 1,554 | 3,850 to 3,930 / 1,746 to 1,783 |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 113.2 / 2,875 | 184.8 / 4,694 | 72.8 / 1,849 | 56.8 / 1,443 | 62.2 / 1,580 | 62.2 / 1,580 | 3,554 to 4,036 / 1,612 to 1,831 |
| 2021 Tesla Model Y | 113.8 / 2,891 | 187.0 / 4,750 | 75.6 / 1,920 | 63.9 / 1,623 | 64.4 / 1,636 | 64.4 / 1,636 | 3,920 to 4,416 / 1,778 to 2,003 |
| 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 RWD | 108.9 / 2,766 | 180.5 / 4,584 | 72.9 / 1,852 | 64.4 / 1,637 | 62.5 / 1,587 | 61.6 / 1,565 | 4,559 to 4,665 / 2,068 to 2,116 |
Interior Dimensions
With a crossover body style, the 2022 Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV offer loads of interior space, especially when considering the models’ relatively slim exterior dimensions. This is reflected in the comparison with regard to front headroom, front legroom, and front shoulder room. Cargo volume with the seats folded down is also quite high. Rear passenger room, however, is lacking.
| Front headr. (in. / mm) | Front headr. w/sunroof (in. / mm) | Rear headr. (in. / mm) | Front legr. (in. / mm) | Rear legr. (in. / mm) | Front shoulder room (in. / mm) | Rear shoulder room (in. / mm) | Front hip room (in. / mm) | Rear hip room (in. / mm) | Pass. vol. (cu. ft. / L) | Cargo volume, seats up (cu. ft. / L) | Cargo volume, seats down (cu. ft. / L) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 40.1 / 1,018 | - | 37.9 / 962 | 44.3 / 1,124 | 36.0 / 915 | 54.6 / 1,388 | 52.8 / 1,340 | 51.3 / 1,303 | 50.6 / 1,286 | 93.9 / 2,659 | 16.6 / 470 | 57.0 / 1,614 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV | 40.0 / 1,016 | 39.1 / 992 | 37.8 / 960 | 44.3 / 1,124 | 39.1 / 993 | 54.6 / 1,387 | 52.0 / 1,320 | 51.4 / 1,305 | 50.2 / 1,275 | 96.5 / 2,734 | 16.3 / 462 | 56.9 / 1,611 |
| 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 38.9 / 987 | 40.5 / 1,028 | 38.3 to 39.3 / 972 to 997 | 41.7 / 1,059 | 38.1 / 968 | 57.6 / 1,464 | 55.9 / 1,419 | 55.4 / 1,406 | 53.3 / 1,353 | 101.0 / 2,860 | 26.6 to 29.7 + 4.71 / 753 to 841 + 1331 | 54.7 to 59.7 + 4.71 / 1,549 to 1,691 + 1331 |
| 2021 Hyundai IONIQ Electric | 39.1 / 994 | 38.2 / 970 | 37.4 / 950 | 42.2 / 1,073 | 35.7 / 906 | 56.1 / 1,425 | 55.0 / 1,396 | 53.8 / 1,366 | 52.9 / 1,344 | 96.2 / 2,724 | 23.0 / 650 | TBD |
| 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric | 39.6 / 1,005 | 38.0 / 965 | 37.7 / 957 | 41.5 / 1,054 | 33.4 / 848 | 55.5 / 1,410 | 54.5 / 1,385 | 53.3 / 1,355 | 52.2 / 1,326 | 92.4 / 2,618 | 19.2 / 544 | 45.8 / 1,296 |
| 2020 Kia Niro EV | 40.1 / 1,019 | - | 37.7 / 958 | 41.7 / 1,059 | 36.0 / 914 | 56.0 / 1,422 | 55.1 / 1,400 | 53.7 / 1,364 | 48.3 / 1,227 | 96.6 / 2,735 | 18.5 / 524 | 53.0 / 1,501 |
| 2021 Nissan LEAF | 41.2 / 1,046 | - | 37.3 / 947 | 42.1 / 1,069 | 33.5 / 851 | 51.7 / 1,313 | 50.0 / 1,270 | 54.3 / 1,379 | 52.5 / 1,334 | 92.4 / 2,616 | 23.6 / 668 | 30.0 / 850 |
| 2021 Nissan LEAF Plus | 41.2 / 1,046 | - | 37.3 / 947 | 42.1 / 1,069 | 33.5 / 851 | 51.7 / 1,313 | 50.0 / 1,270 | 54.3 / 1,379 | 52.5 / 1,334 | 92.4 / 2,616 | 23.6 / 668 | 30.0 / 850 |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 39.6 / 1,006 | 40.3 / 1,024 | 37.7 / 958 | 42.7 / 1,085 | 35.2 / 894 | 56.3 / 1,430 | 54.0 / 1,372 | 53.4 / 1,356 | 52.4 / 1,331 | 97.0 / 2,747 | 15.0 / 425 | - |
| 2021 Tesla Model Y | 41.0 / 1,041 | - | 39.4 / 1,001 | 41.8 / 1,062 | 40.5 / 1,029 | 56.4 / 1,433 | 54.0 / 1,372 | 53.8 / 1,367 | 50.6 / 1,285 | TBD | TBD | 68.0 / 1,9192 |
| 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 RWD | 41.1 / 1,045 | - | 38.4 / 976 | 41.1 / 1,045 | 37.6 / 954 | 57.5 / 1,460 | 55.9 / 1,421 | 54.4 / 1,382 | 46.7 / 1,185 | 99.9 / 2,829 | 30.3 / 858 | 64.2 / 1,818 |
- Front trunk.
- Cargo area and front trunk combined.
Powertrain
When it comes to EVs, range is critical. For the latest Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV, range-per-charge is around the middle of the pack in this comparison, rated at 259 miles and 250 miles, respectively, while time-to-charge when plugged into a 240-volt source is towards the front at approximately seven hours.
| Power (hp / kW) | Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm) | Battery capacity (kWh) | Est. range on full charge (mi / km) | City (eMPG) | Highway (eMPG) | Combined (eMPG) | Full charge time 240 V (hours) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 200 / 150 | 266 / 360 | 65 | 259 / 417 | 1271 | 1081 | 1181 | Approx. 7 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV | 200 / 150 | 266 / 360 | 65 | 250 / 402 | TBD | TBD | TBD | Approx. 7 |
| 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E SR RWD | 266 / 198 | 317 / 430 | 68 | 230 / 370 | 105 | 93 | 100 | Approx. 9 |
| 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E SR AWD | 266 / 198 | 428 / 580 | 68 | 211 / 340 | 100 | 86 | 93 | Approx. 8.5 |
| 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E ER RWD | 290 / 216 | 317 / 430 | 88 | 300 / 483 | 104 | 90 | 97 | Approx. 11 |
| 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E ER RWD California Route 1 | 290 / 216 | 317 / 430 | 88 | 305 / 491 | 108 | 94 | 101 | Approx. 11.5 |
| 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 346 / 258 | 428 / 580 | 88 | 270 / 435 | 96 | 84 | 90 | Approx. 11 |
| 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD GT Performance Edition | 480 / 358 | 634 / 860 | 88 | 235 / 375 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2021 Hyundai IONIQ Electric | 134 / 100 | 218 / 296 | 38.3 | 170 / 272 | 133 | 145 | 121 | Approx. 6 |
| 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric | 201 / 150 | 291 / 395 | 64 | 258 / 413 | 1321 | 1081 | 1201 | Approx. 9.5 |
| 2020 Kia Niro EV | 201 / 150 | 291 / 395 | 64 | 239 / 382 | 123 | 102 | 112 | Approx. 9.5 |
| 2021 Nissan LEAF | 147 / 110 | 236 / 320 | 40 | 149 / 238 | 123 | 99 | 111 | Approx. 7.5 |
| 2021 Nissan LEAF Plus | 214 / 160 | 250 / 339 | 62 | 226 / 362 | 118 | 97 | 108 | Approx. 11.5 |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus | 283 / 211 | TBD | 60 | 250 / 402 | 148 | 132 | 141 | Approx. 8.5 |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 131 + 261 / 98 + 195 | TBD | 80 (est.) | 353 / 568 | 141 | 127 | 134 | Approx. 9.5 to 11 |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 176 + 255 / 131 + 190 | TBD | 80 (est.) | 315 / 507 | 118 | 107 | 113 | Approx. 10 |
| 2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 93 + 270 / 69 + 201 | TBD | 80 (est.) | 326 / 525 | 131 | 117 | 125 | Approx. 6 to 10 |
| 2021 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 178 + 240 / 133 + 179 | TBD | 80 (est.) | 303 / 488 | 115 | 106 | 111 | Approx. 6.5 to 12 |
| 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 RWD | 201 / 150 | 229 / 310 | 82 | 250 / 402 | 104 | 89 | 97 | Approx. 7.5 |
- 2021 model
Pricing
All-electric vehicles are traditionally a bit more expensive than their gasoline-powered equivalents. However, when compared to the competition, the 2022 Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV are the more-affordable options.
Note that the prices listed here represent the least expensive starting price (minimum) to most expensive, fully loaded model, including vehicle options but not including accessories (maximum).
| Minimum Price1 | Maximum Price1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV | $31,995 | TBD |
| 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV | $33,995 | $43,990 |
| 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E | $43,995 | $61,600 |
| 2021 Hyundai IONIQ Electric | $34,250 | $40,170 |
| 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric | $38,5752 | $47,1352 |
| 2020 Kia Niro EV | $40,2653 | $46,8653 |
| 2021 Nissan LEAF | $32,620 | $45,760 |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | $36,990 | $68,990 |
| 2021 Tesla Model Y | $48,990 | $74,990 |
| 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 | $41,190 | $50,870 |
- Includes destination and handling charges, excludes EV credits
- 2021 model
- 2020 model
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Comments
It seems that the there is a typo for the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV minimal price: $38,495. It is $33,995
not if you factor in expensive battery replacements.
It depends on the manufacturer how well the battery fares. GM’s Bolt family has only been on the market four years, but Bolts appear to be in track for at least ten year service life for the high voltage battery. Tesla also fared well for battery life. Nissan has had problems with battery deterioration, probably because Nissan has relied on air instead of liquid cooling the battery. Nissan was first out of the gate with a full EV and their battery issues gave EVs which followed an undeserved bad reputation.
The Chevy Volt quasi-EV plug-in hybrid has a much longer track record and has demonstrated long life for its battery.
Unfortunately the story left out one of the biggest metrics of electric cars: DC fast charge rate. This is extremely important while on a road trip or even a day trip. Charge times to go from 10% to 80% state of charge (the most practical fast charging stopping point of 80%) and how many miles will be gained in 15 minutes of charging are important to know. Unfortunately this update was missing in the 2022 Bolt lineup and is now trailing all the competition with a new car in 2021. (It was okay in 2017, but not any longer.) Very much a missed opportunity on the part of GM.
Let’s restore some justice to 2022 Bolt EV and EUV.
The mantra is: “DC fast charging was not improved. It is still stuck at 55 kW.”
Both 2022 Bolt EV and EUV are not for a cross country drive.
Not every new car needs 800 volts/350 kW charging sub-system.
Next generation Ultium platform was not ready for the 2022 Bolt EV and EUV release date.
GM’s Gen2 is on its way out. So GM made a decision: no need to improve its Gen2 DC charging.
That’s why GM invested into Level 2 charging instead. This is where 95% of all charging is happening, bang for the buck.
The importance of DC fast charging depends on who you are. If you live in an apartment where you can’t charge at home, or make a lot of trips which exceed the battery capacity, then rapid charging is a must. On the other hand many EV owners can incrementally slow charge their cars after every trip.
I’ve had an EV since 2014 and a Chevy Bolt since 2017. I’ve only once used a DC charger one time at Electrify America while on a day trip. I probably could have finished the trip without the recharge, but it was convenient to get some munchies at Walmart while the car charged for about 15 minutes. At home I plug in the Bolt every time when I park. I’ve driven 200+ miles on weekend outings a few times, and yes it did take a day or more to get back to full charge, but there has been plenty of juice for commutes and errands around town.
Something to keep in mind is that DC fast charging tends to shorten battery life. The engineers designing the Bolt probably picked what they felt was the best balance between maintaining battery life and convenience of fast charging. Higher power DC charging adds expense and some weight the car.
BTW, I just saw a black ’22 Bolt EV drive by slowly in Ann Arbor. It actually looked pretty sharp, much better than in the photos I have seen. I think the problem is that many if not most of the photos I have seen are taken from above the car, which is not how you actually see it. From street level it looks sleeker. (And also quite small, probably one reason they introduced the slightly larger Bolt EUV.)
How do they compare? Their UGLIER.
Try looking at the car, not the mirror.
The Bolt and Bolt EUV styling is somewhere in the middle of the pack. Being in the middle is the watch word for most of Bolt’s attributes: cost, styling, etc. GM was clearly trying to keep all the needles in the middle of the dial to deliver a solid everyday product. Sometimes getting the job done with unfaltering competence is more important than being flashy. A lot of consumers apparently shop with those characteristics in mind, given the legions of almost identical looking small crossover vehicles plying the streets.
The Bolt is actually pretty fun to drive. You can switch off both types of stability control and turn on sport mode and have some fun with 200 HP available. The Bolt is kind of heavy at around 3,500 pounds, but it does have neutral balance and low center of gravity. I am surprised the electric power steering is quick and gives acceptable feedback. The suspension is fairly simplistic, but it gets the job done. The biggest thing holding Bolts’ performance back are the super efficient Michelin tires that aren’t the grippiest. Car & Driver tested a Bolt with more aggressive tires and it improved performance, but cut economy – just like stickier tiers cut MPG on a fuel powered car.