The Chevrolet Bolt EV fits into the market as one of the most affordable ways to go all-electric with a long driving range.
The Nissan Leaf is the only other rival that’s widely available nationwide, and in Leaf Plus form it is rated up to 226 miles.
The Hyundai Kona Electric is more refined in every respect and has more refinement in its ride and handling, with a 258-mile range.
The Kia Niro EV has a 239-mile range, and a roomier interior and quiet ride, at a slightly higher price.
However all of these other brands are eligible for the federal EV tax credit of up to $7,500.
The only brand that isn’t, like GM, is Tesla.
Starting a little bit over $40,000, the Tesla Model 3 offers a more sophisticated proposition at about $41,000, but it can come up short in fit and finish..
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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 Hyundai Kona Electric is hard to find in some U.S. markets, but it's one of the best affordable long-range electric vehicles. |
The Kia Niro EV gets more screen space for 2020, and it remains one of the roomiest of the affordable long-range electric vehicles. |
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. |
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| $36,500 | $37,390 | $39,090 | $31,600 | $35,000 |
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| Electric | Electric | N/A | Electric | Electric |
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| Small station wagon | Small SUV 2WD | N/A | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars |
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| 5-Door Wagon LT | SEL FWD | N/A | S Hatchback | Standard Range RWD |
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| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | N/A | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Wagon | Sport Utility | N/A | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Transmission | ||||
| NA | Automatic | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
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| 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric | 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. 2020 Kia Niro EV | 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. 2020 Nissan Leaf | 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. 2020 Tesla Model 3 | |
