Compare 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2021 Nissan Leaf vs 2021 Tesla Model Y

2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV
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2021 Nissan Leaf
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2021 Tesla Model Y
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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 $35,186 $36,500
Bolt EV 5-Door Wgn Premier N/A N/A $40,198 $41,700
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S Hatchback
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
LEAF S Hatchback N/A N/A $30,001 $31,670
LEAF S PLUS Hatchback N/A N/A $36,243 $38,270
LEAF SL PLUS Hatchback N/A N/A $41,634 $43,970
LEAF SV Hatchback N/A N/A $33,113 $34,960
LEAF SV PLUS Hatchback N/A N/A $38,371 $40,520
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Long Range AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Model Y Long Range AWD N/A N/A N/A $58,990
Model Y Performance AWD N/A N/A N/A $63,990
Model Y Standard Range RWD N/A N/A N/A $39,990

Pricing

Invoice Price
$35,186
$30,001
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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$36,500
$31,670
$58,990

Monthly Payment Estimate
$608 / month
$528 / month
$983 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
6.8
7.2
7.4

TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV provides a long driving range in a flexible hatchback body for the city—but it comes up short in charm and polish. The 2021 Nissan Leaf has matured from its awkward early years into a useful, efficient, mainstream electric hatchback. The 2021 Tesla Model Y applies the Model 3’s minimalist interface, punchy performance, and roomy design to a taller, even more spacious crossover profile.

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Fuel Economy

City
Coming Soon Coming Soon Coming Soon

Highway
Coming Soon Coming Soon Coming Soon

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors
4 - -

EPA Classification
Small station wagon Midsize Cars Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)
50.8 50 50.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.6 54.3 56.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)
94.4 92.4 -

Second Head Room (in)
37.9 37.3 39.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)
52.8 52.5 54

Front Leg Room (in)
41.6 42.1 41.8

Passenger Capacity
5 5 5

Front Hip Room (in)
51.6 51.7 53.8

Second Leg Room (in)
36.5 33.5 40.5

Front Head Room (in)
39.7 41.2 41

Third Head Room (in)
- - NA

Third Shoulder Room (in)
- - NA

Third Leg Room (in)
- - NA

Third Hip Room (in)
- - NA

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)
59.1 60.6 64.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - - 6.6

Length, Overall (in)
164 176.4 187

Height, Overall (in)
62.8 61.4 63.9

Track Width, Rear (in)
59.1 61.2 64.4

Wheelbase (in)
102.4 106.3 113.8

Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.5 70.5 75.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)
16.9 - -

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
- 23.6 -

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)
- 30 -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
- - 30.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
- - 76.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
- - 30.2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10 x - TBD - 11.5 13.2

Brake Type
Partially Regenerative Electro-Hydraulic 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11 x - TBD - 11.1 14

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA - -

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD - - -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.4 34.8 39.8

Steering Type
Column-Mounted Electric Pwr Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - - -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code
QBM NA NA

Front Tire Size
P215/50R17 P205/55HR16 P255/45WR19

Spare Tire Size
NA NA NA

Front Tire Order Code
QBM NA NA

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P215/50R17 P205/55HR16 P255/45WR19

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - NA

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - NA

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - NA

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - NA

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- - NA

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3563 3538 4555

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 16 X 6.5 19 X 9.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA NA NA

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 16 X 6.5 19 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
NA NA NA

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
NA - -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
NA - -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
NA - -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
266 236 -

Engine Order Code
EN0 NA NA

Displacement
NA - -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
200 147 @ 3282 -

Engine Type
Electric Electric Electric

Fuel System
Electric - -

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
NA - -

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined
118 111 125

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
NA - -

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy
108 99 117

Estimated Battery Range (mi)
259 150 330

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
NA - -

EPA MPG Equivalent - City
127 123 131

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)
NA - -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
NA - -

Trans Type
1 1 1

Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA - -

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
NA - -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
NA - -

Trans Order Code
NA NA NA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
7.05 8.19 9.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA - -

Trans Description Cont.
NA Automatic Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA - -

First Gear Ratio (:1)
NA - -

Summary

Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Bolt EV Nissan LEAF Tesla Model Y

Body Style
Wagon Hatchback AWD Sport Utility

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
NA - -

Suspension Type - Rear
Compound Crank (Torsion Beam) Torsion Beam Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs Torsion Beam Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA - -

Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Strut Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA - -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Solid Stabilizer Bar Strut Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

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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