2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2018 Tesla Model 3

2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2018 Tesla Model 3

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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

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Long Range Battery AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Model 3 Long Range Battery AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$53,000
Model 3 Long Range Battery RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$49,000
Model 3 Mid Range Battery RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$46,000
Model 3 Performance AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$64,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,155

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,620

$53,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$610 / month

$883 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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

The 2018 Tesla Model 3 promises Tesla chic at mass-market prices, at least when less expensive versions arrive, but build quality should be any buyer’s biggest worry.

TCC Likes

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

Tesla design finesse
220 to 310 miles of range
Good driving dynamics

TCC Dislikes

Quick charging optional
Looks like an econobox
Inside plastics subpar

Build quality variable, often bad
Everything controlled through touchscreen
Lack of hatchback flexibility

Fuel Economy

City

Coming Soon

Highway

Coming Soon

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

- TBD -

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

50.8

52.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

56.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

37.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.6

42.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.6

53.4

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

35.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.7

40.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

59.1

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

164.0

184.8

Height, Overall (in)

62.8

56.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.1

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

102.4

113.2

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.5

72.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.9

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

13.2

Brake Type

Regenerative

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

38.8

Steering Type

Electric Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

QBM

Front Tire Size

P215/50R17

P235/45WR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

QBM

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/50R17

P235/45WR18

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)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3563

4072

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

18 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

266 @ - TBD -

Engine Order Code

EN0

Displacement

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200 @ - TBD -

Engine Type

Electric

Fuel System

Electric

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

119

116

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

110

112

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

238

310

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

128

120

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front wheel drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.05

9.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Bolt EV

Tesla Model 3

Body Style

Hatchback

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

Suspension Type - Rear

Semi-independent

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Compound Crank

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Double Wishbone

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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