2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electric

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$36,620 - $41,020
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 1, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Competitively priced against rivals

Subpar cargo space

Reshuffling of standard features and equipment

Excellent driving range

Rivals offer better warranty period

Smooth driving experience

The second row feels poky

Specs & Features

$36,620

price

200 hp

horsepower

266 lb.-ft.

torque

1-Speed Direct Drive

transmission

electric FWD 1A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Belonging to the subcompact hatchback segment, the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Hatchback carries all the qualities of a true electric vehicle. With a starting price of MSRP $36,620, the Chevrolet Bolt EV offers 2 trims. This puts it in direct competition with cars like the Nissan Leaf electric, the BMW i3 electric, and the Hyundai Ioniq electric hatchback. There aren#39;t any powertrain options to explore here. The Bolt EV is equipped with a single motor and a 60 kWh battery with a rated power output of 200 horsepower. In a straight line, the Bolt EV clocks a 0-60 of 8.4 seconds. A 60-kWh battery can be found here, which gives the Bolt EV a range of 238 miles. While the powertrain leaves you devoid of choices, the choice is instead offered through the 7 beautiful colors available for the car.

Buying Advice

Offered in two trims, the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV offers a plethora of driver assistance and convenience features as standard. Having said that, if you want your Bolt EV to have features like heated front seats, a top-down camera parking system, leather-wrapped seats, etc, we recommend going with the top-end Premier trim.

Trims

    LT
    $36,620 onwards
    • Abarth badging and styling cues
    • Available Brembo brakes
    • Available Record Monza Exhaust system
    • Limited slip differential
    • Performance-Tuned suspension
    Premier
    $41,020 onwards
    • 17-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • Rear Park Assist

Compare to similar cars

Price

$36,620- $41,020

Engine

electric

Rating

8.17

Horsepower

200 hp

Torque

266 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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$33,210

electric

6.96

111 hp

147 lb.-ft.

4

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$31,895- $38,895

electric

8.18

134 hp

214 lb.-ft.

5

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$30,315- $36,815

electric

6.57

118 hp

218 lb.-ft.

5

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$24,695- $34,290

Gasoline

6.15

166 hp @ 6000 rpm

162 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

7

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$29,990- $42,550

electric

7.15

147 hp @ 3282 rpm

236 lb.-ft.

5

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$28,400- $32,975

hybrid

7.31

208 hp @ 5700 rpm

163 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

5

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$89,150- $113,550

Gasoline

8

362 hp @ 5000 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

2

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$44,450- $51,500

electric

6.96

170 hp @ 4800 rpm

184 lb.-ft.

4

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2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electric vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.5 sec14.9 sec-
    3.7 sec--
    7.5 sec15.1 sec90 mph
    7.68 sec--
    7.8 sec16.0 sec116 mph
    8.4 sec16.7 sec88 mph

    2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electric vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      127 mpg110 mpg119 mpg--
      127 mpg122 mpg125 mpg--
      126 mpg111 mpg119 mpg--
      124 mpg102 mpg113 mpg--
      124 mpg99 mpg112 mpg--
      121 mpg103 mpg112 mpg--

      2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electric vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        164 in.69.5 in.62.8 in.10 in.102.4 in.
        192.1 in.72.4 in.56.9 in.5.7 in.111.2 in.
        184.8 in.71.3 in.67.3 in.8.5 in.105.1 in.
        182.3 in.76.7 in.51.2 in.3.7 in.101.7 in.
        176.4 in.70.5 in.61.4 in.5.9 in.106.3 in.
        176 in.71.7 in.57.1 in.5.5 in.106.3 in.

        2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electric vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          16.9 cu.ft.94.4 cu.ft.56.6 cu.ft.
          7 cu.ft.78.6 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.
          13.5 cu.ft.50.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
          10.3 cu.ft.128.2 cu.ft.63.3 cu.ft.
          22.8 cu.ft.-52.7 cu.ft.
          15.1 cu.ft.84 cu.ft.22.5 cu.ft.

          2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electric vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            81.4 cu.ft.16.9 cu.ft.56.6 cu.ft.-
            72.1 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.-
            52.7 cu.ft.22.8 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.-
            -23 cu.ft.--
            -15.1 cu.ft.--
            83.1 cu.ft.7 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.-

            2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electric vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --3563 lbs.
              1500 lbs.1157 lbs.3329 lbs.
              -925 lbs.3472 lbs.
              -770 lbs.2980 lbs.
              --3826 lbs.
              -1020 lbs.3433 lbs.

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              2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electric

              LT 5dr Hatchback (electric DD)

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              User Overall Rating

              Posted On: July 23, 2024

              Super fun comfortable small EV with a great ride with a lot of great features

              Pros - ["Performance in both standard and sport mode", "Technology for the price. The only features I would have liked to have would be a sunroof and auto folding side cview mirrors.", "Quietness and ride quality for such a small car"]

              Cons - ["Design outside was not the most actractive but against other small EV's it wasnt bad", "LG battery recall limited my full range over the entire life of my lease. Luckily it never impacted my driving needs", "More color options inside, less one color only options on interior"]

              I really enjoyed driving this car and was sad to turn in back at the end of the lease. I would have leased a new one but they had been discontinued and the Equinox replacement was not out yet. It was a very roommy small car with plenty of leg and headroom for even my tallest friends. I loved the handling and ride comfort both on long drives and just around town. It was very quiet and smooth but s...

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