2020 BMW i3 vs 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric

2020 BMW i3

2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2020 Hyundai Kona Electric

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120 Ah

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
i3 120 Ah	N/A	N/A	$41,840	$44,450
i3 120 Ah w/Range Extender	N/A	N/A	$45,420	$48,300
i3 s 120 Ah	N/A	N/A	$44,815	$47,650
i3 s 120 Ah w/Range Extender	N/A	N/A	$48,395	$51,500

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5-Door Wgn LT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Bolt EV 5-Door Wgn LT	N/A	N/A	$35,301	$36,620
Bolt EV 5-Door Wgn Premier	N/A	N/A	$39,543	$41,020

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Limited FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Kona Electric Limited FWD	N/A	N/A	$40,542	$41,800
Kona Electric SEL FWD	N/A	N/A	$36,210	$37,190
Kona Electric Ultimate FWD	N/A	N/A	$43,771	$45,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$41,840

$35,301

$40,542

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$44,450

$36,620

$41,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$741 / month

$610 / month

$697 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Once cutting edge, the 2020 BMW i3 has fallen well behind other electric cars. Only purists need apply.

A few more miles of range and modest upgrades push the 2020 Chevy Bolt EV electric hatchback back at the top for (non-Tesla) range, but there are other more charming urban electric cars.

At less than $30,000 after tax credits, the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric is a great-value, high-range EV…even if it isn’t available everywhere.

TCC Likes

Intriguing powertrain
Attention-grabbing looks
Detailed interior

Long, strong driving range
Ubiquitous Chevy-dealer support
Tall-hatchback utility

Fun-to-drive dynamics and powertrain
Excellent 258-mile range
Standard active safety tech

TCC Dislikes

Terrible value
Outdated range
Driving dynamics not up to BMW norm

A little too normal?
Rival models have speedier fast-charging
Ouch, those seats

Not available everywhere
No all-wheel drive
Polarizing styling

Fuel Economy

City

Coming Soon

Highway

Coming Soon

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Small station wagon

Small SUV 2WD

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.2

52.8

54.5

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

39.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

94.4

92.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.6

54.6

55.5

Second Leg Room (in)

31.9

36.5

33.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

40.5

41.6

41.5

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

37.9

37.7

Second Hip Room (in)

50.8

52.2

Front Hip Room (in)

51.6

53.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.9

59.1

61.6

Length, Overall (in)

158.3

164

164.6

Height, Overall (in)

62.9

62.8

61.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.1

Wheelbase (in)

101.2

102.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.9

69.5

70.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

6.2

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

15.1

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

36.9

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

19.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

19.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

45.8

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10 x - TBD -

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Partially Regenerative Electro-Hydraulic

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Column-Mounted Electric Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

32.4

35.4

34.8

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

QBM

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P175/60R19

P215/50R17

P215/55HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

QBM

Front Tire Size

P155/70R19

P215/50R17

P215/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2972

3563

3770

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 5.5

17 x - TBD -

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 5

17 x - TBD -

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Aluminum

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184

266

291

Engine Order Code

EN0

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

170 @ 4800

200

201 @ 3600

Engine Type

Electric

Displacement

Fuel System

Electric

Mileage

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

153

259

258

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

124

127

132

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

113

118

120

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

102

108

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

9.70

7.05

7.98

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Reverse Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW i3

Chevrolet Bolt EV

Hyundai Kona Electric

Body Style

Hatchback

Wagon

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Compound Crank (Torsion Beam)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

w/Coil Springs

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

w/Solid Stabilizer Bar

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

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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