2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2020 Nissan Leaf vs 2020 Tesla Model 3

2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV

#2 in Compact Cars

2020 Nissan Leaf

#1 in Compact Cars

2020 Tesla Model 3

#4 in Luxury Mid-Size Cars

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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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S Hatchback

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LEAF S Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$29,935	$31,600
LEAF S PLUS Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$36,177	$38,200
LEAF SL PLUS Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$41,568	$43,900
LEAF SV Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$32,384	$34,190
LEAF SV PLUS Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$37,643	$39,750

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Long Range AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Model 3 Long Range AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$46,990
Model 3 Performance AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$54,990
Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$37,990
Model 3 Standard Range RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$35,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,301

$29,935

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,620

$31,600

$46,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$610 / month

$527 / month

$783 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.0

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7.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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.

The 2020 Nissan Leaf has outgrown its nerdy, commuter-car phase and steers now toward mainstream.

It’s not perfect, but the 2020 Tesla Model 3 has a devoted following and growing list of fans.

TCC Likes

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

All-electric range
Normal looks
Perky powertrain

Responsive chassis, precise steering
Practical design
Minimalist styling inside and out

TCC Dislikes

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

Economy car roots show
Spartan base model
Still not a crossover

Materials and assembly could be better
More road noise than we like
Overly dependent on the touchscreen

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small station wagon

Mid-Size Cars

Large Cars

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.6

51.7

53.4

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

33.5

35.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.7

41.2

40.3

Second Hip Room (in)

50.8

52.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

54.3

56.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

94.4

92.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

37.3

37.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

52.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.6

42.1

42.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.1

61.2

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

102.4

106.3

113.2

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.5

70.5

72.8

Track Width, Front (in)

59.1

60.6

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

164

176.4

184.8

Height, Overall (in)

62.8

61.4

56.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.9

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

23.6

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10 x - TBD -

11.5

13.2

Brake Type

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 -

11.1

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Type

Column-Mounted Electric Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

34.8

38.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/50R17

P205/55HR16

P235/45WR18

Rear Tire Order Code

QBM

Front Tire Size

P215/50R17

P205/55HR16

P235/45WR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

QBM

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3563

3538

4072

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

16 X 6.5

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

16 X 6.5

18 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

Engine Type

Electric

Fuel System

Electric

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

266

236

Engine Order Code

EN0

Displacement

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200

147 @ 3282

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

108

116

Battery Range (mi)

259

150

322

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

127

123

124

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

118

111

121

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.05

8.19

9.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

Wagon

Hatchback

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Bolt EV

Nissan LEAF

Tesla Model 3

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Solid Stabilizer Bar

Strut

Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

Suspension Type - Rear

Compound Crank (Torsion Beam)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

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

2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2020 Bolt EV in healthy supply
Factory rebate steady at $8,500
Lease from $239 for 36 months
0% APR for 72 months + $4,750 bonus

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2020 Nissan Leaf

2020 Nissan LEAF travels up to 225 miles per charge
Rebates: $3,000 off + eligible for tax credits
Lease: From $114 per month for 24 months
Finance: From 0% APR for 72 months + $500 bonus

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