2018 BMW i3 vs 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2018 Ford Focus Electric

2018 BMW i3

2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2018 Ford Focus Electric

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94 Ah

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
i3 94 Ah	N/A	N/A	$41,840	$44,450
i3 94 Ah w/Range Extender	N/A	N/A	$45,420	$48,300
i3 s 94 Ah	N/A	N/A	$44,815	$47,650
i3 s 94 Ah w/Range Extender	N/A	N/A	$48,395	$51,500

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5-Door HB LT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Bolt EV 5-Door HB LT	N/A	N/A	$35,155	$36,620
Bolt EV 5-Door HB Premier	N/A	N/A	$39,268	$40,905

2018 Ford Focus Electric

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$41,840

$35,155

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$44,450

$36,620

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Monthly Payment Estimate

$741 / month

$610 / month

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The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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7.2

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The BMW i3 is a wonder of technology, but it's already been surpasses by EVs with longer range.

The 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV remains the only affordable, available electric car that offers more than 200 miles of range.

The 2018 Ford Focus Electric is a competent battery-powered compact hatchback, but it’s low-volume, not available everywhere, and its cargo bay should have been redesigned years ago.

TCC Likes

Smooth acceleration
Agile urban handling
Simple, elegant interior

238 miles at a mass price
Big inside, small outside
Superb display graphics

Handsome design has aged well
Sporty roadholding
Quieter than gasoline Focus

TCC Dislikes

Polarizing style
Lacks BMW's traditional dynamism
Rear seat is compromised

Quick charging optional
Looks like an econobox
Inside plastics subpar

Badly compromised cargo bay
Limited regional availability
Ford’s just not interested

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

- TBD -

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

31.9

36.5

Front Leg Room (in)

40.5

41.6

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

37.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.2

52.8

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

39.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.6

54.6

Second Hip Room (in)

50.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

Front Hip Room (in)

51.6

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

62.9

62.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.3

59.1

Wheelbase (in)

101.2

102.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.9

69.5

Track Width, Front (in)

61.9

59.1

Length, Overall (in)

158.3

164.0

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

36.9

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

15.1

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.9

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Regenerative

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

32.4

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Electric Pwr

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P175/60R19

P215/50R17

Rear Tire Order Code

QBM

Front Tire Size

P155/70R19

P215/50R17

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

QBM

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2961

3563

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 5

17 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 5.5

17 x - TBD -

Engine

Engine Order Code

EN0

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

170 @ 4800

200 @ - TBD -

Engine Type

Electric

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184

266 @ - TBD -

Fuel System

Electric

Displacement

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

129

128

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

118

119

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

106

110

Battery Range (mi)

114

238

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Front wheel drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

9.70

7.05

Trans Type

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Reverse Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Vehicle Name

BMW i3

Chevrolet Bolt EV

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Compound Crank

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Independent

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Semi-independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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