Comparison between:
- 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | |
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| Trim | - | Performance AWD |
| Model year | 2019 | 2021 |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 37,495 (USA, Jul 2019) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Cajun Red Tintcoat Kinetic Blue Metallic Mosaic Black Metallic Nightfall Grey Metallic Summit White Silver Ice Metallic Green Mist Metallic Slate Gray Metallic Shock | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic |
| Interior colors | Dark Galvanized with Sky Cool Gray accents Dark Galvanized Grey Light Ash Gray seats with Ceramic White accents | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 164.0 in 4166 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm |
| Width | 69.5 in 1765 mm | 72.8 in 1849 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 82.2 in 2088 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 62.8 in 1594 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in 2601 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Rear track | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Front overhang | 32.9 in 836 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 28.7 in 730 mm | - |
| Clearance | 6.0 in 152 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.7 in 1008 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.9 in 963 mm | 37.7 in 958 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.6 in 1387 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.8 in 1341 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.6 in 1311 mm | 53.4 in 1356 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.8 in 1290 mm | 52.4 in 1331 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.6 in 1057 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.5 in 927 mm | 35.2 in 894 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2673.0 l 94.40 ft3 2.67 m3 | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Total volume | 3152.0 l 111.31 ft3 3.15 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 479.0 l 16.92 ft3 0.48 m3 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1603.0 l 56.61 ft3 1.60 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3582.51 lb 1625 kg | 4250.51 lb 1928 kg |
| Payload | 930.35 lb 422 kg | 822.32 lb 373 kg |
| GVWR | 4512.86 lb 2047 kg | 5072.84 lb 2301 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.308 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | 3D1 or 3D6 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 211 kW 283.0 hp 286.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 0 - 8810 rpm | - |
| Torque | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport Drive Low | - |
| Additional information | - | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive A switch to hairpin windings on the motors - Drive Unit Cat 3 3D6 Mixed usage of old and new motors in 2021 with the same power - 3D1 and 3D6 |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | 3D3 |
| Motor type | - | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | - | Front |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | - | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6380 rpm |
| Torque | - | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| Additional features | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | - |
| Total system torque | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 162.2 mph 261.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 3.30 s |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | 4.50 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 6.90 s | 3.20 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 238.0 mi / 383.0 km | EPA, CMB: 315.0 mi / 507.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, HWY: 110 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 118 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, HWY: 107 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.8 m 35.43 ft | 11.8 m 38.71 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.91 | 2.05 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.05 | 9 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Coil springs (helical springs) Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers Semi-independent | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 10.9 in 276 mm | 12.6 in 320 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 10.4 in 264 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | - | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx17 6.5Jx17 | 9Jx20 ET34 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 215/50R17 H | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 60 kWh | 82.1 kWh |
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | Tesla and Panasonic |
| Model | - | NCR21700A |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCA |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Anode materials | - | Graphite |
| Number of cells | 288 | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | 3 V |
| Number of modules | 10 | - |
| Battery voltage | 350 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | 230 Wh/kg | 260 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 961.22 lb 436 kg | - |
| Volume | 285.0 l 10.06 ft3 0.28 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | With active thermal conditioning Cell height - 3.9 in Cell width - 13.1 in 96s3p format | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L E3LD) |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 1.44 kW AC 3.84 kW AC 7.68 kW DC 80 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 80 kW, 0:36-0:45 AC 7.68 kW, 8:20-9:30 AC 3.84 kW, 15:38-19:00 AC 1.44 kW, 41:40-50:00 | AC 11.5 kW, 7:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 16-inch steel wheels and 205/55R16 all-season blackwall tires (O) Aluminium sill plates (O) Black grille (O) Cargo cover (S) Dark silver grille (O) Incomplete vehicle designation (O) Tailgate-mounted rear spoiler (S) Two front cupholders (S) Blind Spot Alert (O) Drag control (S) Driver and front passenger dual-stage frontal airbags, includes Passenger Sensing System (O) Driver and front passenger knee airbags (O) Dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger (S) Electric Parking Brake (S) Electronic brake force distribution (S) Following Distance Indicator (O) Forward Collision Alert (O) Four-channel ABS (S) Front Pedestrian Braking (O) GM Electronic Precision Shift (EPS) shifter (S) Head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions (S) Head-curtain side-impact and thorax side-impact seat-mounted for front outboard seating positions (O) Knee for driver and front passenger (S) Lane Departure Warning System (O) Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning (O) LATCH system (S) Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking (O) Overtaking Sensor (O) Parking assist (S) Parking Assistance (O) Pedestrian Safety Signal (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (O) Rear doors child locks (S) Side blind zone alert with lane change alert (S) StabiliTrak (S) Surround Vision (S) Thorax side-impact seat-mounted for side-front outboard seating positions (S) Thorax side-impact seat-mounted, side-rear outboard seating positions (S) Tire inflation kit (O) Traction control system (S) 10.2-inch touchscreen with MyLink infotainment system (S) 12V power outlet (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support (S) Bose premium 7-speaker system with subwoofer (O) Driver Information Center with an 8-inch multi-color graphic display (S) EV Navigation Mapping (S) Keyless open and push-button start (S) OnStar with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi for up to 7 devices (S) SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite radio (S) 6 x speakers (S) 2 x USB charging-only ports for rear passengers (O) Wireless Charging for compatible smartphones (O) 6-way manual-adjustable driver and front passenger seats (S) 60/40 split folding for rear seats (S) Front passenger seatback map pocket (O) Heated front seats (O) Heated outbound rear seats (S) Rear armrest with two cupholders (S) Automatic heated steering wheel (O) Automatic heated steering wheel (O) Leather-trimmed steering wheel (O) Steering Wheel Adjustment (S) Intermittent windshield and rear window wiper (S) Power front windows (S) Rear window electric defogger (S) Automatic rearview mirror (O) Digital rearview mirror using a rear-facing camera (O) Heated side mirrors (S) Power-adjustable manual-folding side mirrors (S) Side mirrors with intergrated turn signals (S) Sun visors with sliding vanity mirrors (S) HID projector beam headlights (S) Incandescent cargo lamp (S) IntelliBeam headlamps (O) LED daytime running lights (S) LED dome lights (S) LED taillamps (S) All-Weather Cargo Mat (O) All-Weather Floor Mats, front and rear (O) Deluxe cloth (S) Perforated leather (S) | Air-filter (S) Aluminium pedals (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Carbon fiber spoiler (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) Engine start button (S) Lowered suspension (S) Performance Brakes (S) Track Mode (S) 12V power outlet (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear seats head airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Side cameras when in reverse (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Internet browser (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Premium audio - 14 speakers, 1 subwoofer, 2 amps and immersive sound (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Voice recognition system (S) Wireless phone charger and USB Type-C in the rear (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear heated seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leatherette steering wheel (S) Electric rear liftgate (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seat material and trim (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Built on the GM BEV2 platform. | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power |
| 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD |

