Comparison between:
- 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh
- 2018 BMW i3 33 kWh
- 2016 BMW i3 22 kWh

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

	2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV	2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh	2018 BMW i3 33 kWh	2016 BMW i3 22 kWh

Trim	-	38.3 kWh	33 kWh	22 kWh
Model year	2019	2020	2018	2016
Market	North America	North America, Europe	North America, Europe	North America, Europe
Price	USD 37,495 (USA, Jul 2019)	-	-	-

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body style	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback
Materials	Steel Aluminium	Aluminium High tensile strength steel	Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium	Carbon fiber reinforced polymer 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	Phantom Black Polar White Iron Gray Intense Blue Fiery Red Fluidic Metal Electric Shadow Liquid Sand Typhoon Silver	Protonic Blue Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Imperial Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic	Ionic Silver Metallic Capparis White Solar Orange Metallic Fluid Black Mineral Gray Platinum Silver
Interior colors	Dark Galvanized with Sky Cool Gray accents Dark Galvanized Grey Light Ash Gray seats with Ceramic White accents	Black Gray two-tone Electric Shadow	Atelier European Dark	Carum Spice Gray (Mega and Giga World trims) Cassia (Giga World trim) Dalberghia Brown (Tera World trim)
Number of doors	5	5	5	5
Number of seats	5	5	4	4
Length	164.0 in 4166 mm	176.0 in 4470 mm	157.9 in 4011 mm	157.4 in 3999 mm
Width	69.5 in 1765 mm	71.7 in 1820 mm	69.9 in 1775 mm	69.9 in 1775 mm
Width with mirrors	-	-	-	80.2 in 2037 mm
Height	62.8 in 1594 mm	57.1 in 1450 mm	62.9 in 1598 mm	62.1 in 1578 mm
Wheelbase	102.4 in 2601 mm	106.3 in 2700 mm	101.2 in 2570 mm	101.2 in 2570 mm
Front track	59.1 in 1501 mm	61.2 in 1555 mm	-	61.9 in 1572 mm
Rear track	59.1 in 1501 mm	61.6 in 1564 mm	-	61.3 in 1557 mm
Front overhang	32.9 in 836 mm	34.6 in 880 mm	-	-
Rear overhang	28.7 in 730 mm	35.0 in 890 mm	-	-
Clearance	6.0 in 152 mm	5.5 in 140 mm	5.5 in 139 mm	5.5 in 140 mm
Front headroom	39.7 in 1008 mm	39.5 in 1004 mm	39.6 in 1006 mm	39.6 in 1006 mm
Rear headroom	37.9 in 963 mm	37.4 in 950 mm	37.2 in 945 mm	37.2 in 945 mm
Front shoulder room	54.6 in 1387 mm	56.1 in 1425 mm	53.6 in 1361 mm	53.6 in 1361 mm
Rear shoulder room	52.8 in 1341 mm	55.0 in 1396 mm	49.2 in 1250 mm	49.2 in 1250 mm
Front hip room	51.6 in 1311 mm	53.8 in 1366 mm	-	-
Rear hip room	50.8 in 1290 mm	52.9 in 1344 mm	-	-
Front legroom	41.6 in 1057 mm	44.7 in 1136 mm	40.5 in 1028 mm	40.5 in 1029 mm
Rear legroom	36.5 in 927 mm	31.5 in 800 mm	31.9 in 810 mm	31.9 in 810 mm
Passenger volume	2673.0 l 94.40 ft³ 2.67 m³	-	-	-
Total volume	3152.0 l 111.31 ft³ 3.15 m³	-	-	-
Trunk volume	479.0 l 16.92 ft³ 0.48 m³	357.0 l 12.61 ft³ 0.36 m³	260.0 l 9.18 ft³ 0.26 m³	260.0 l 9.18 ft³ 0.26 m³
Maximum trunk volume	1603.0 l 56.61 ft³ 1.60 m³	1417.0 l 50.04 ft³ 1.42 m³	1100.0 l 38.85 ft³ 1.10 m³	1100.0 l 38.85 ft³ 1.10 m³
Curb weight	3582.51 lb 1625 kg	3366.46 lb 1527 kg	2910.1 lb 1320 kg	2634.52 lb 1195 kg
Payload	930.35 lb 422 kg	976.65 lb 443 kg	936.96 lb 425 kg	936.96 lb 425 kg
GVWR	4512.86 lb 2047 kg	4343.11 lb 1970 kg	3847.07 lb 1745 kg	3571.49 lb 1620 kg
Drag coefficient	0.308 Cd	0.24 Cd	0.29 Cd	0.29 Cd
Additional information	-	Curb weight excludes driver weight.	-	Curb weight with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1270 kg GVWR with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1695 kg

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Manufacturer	-	-	BMW	BMW
Electric motor type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Location of the motor	Front	Front	Rear	Rear
Power	150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps	101 kW 136.1 hp 138.0 ps	125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps	125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps
Maximum power RPM	0 - 8810 rpm	2850 - 6000 rpm	4800 rpm	4800 rpm
Torque	360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb	295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb	250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb	250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb
Maximum torque RPM	-	1000 - 2850 rpm	-	-
Regenerative braking	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Driving modes	Normal Sport Drive Low	Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport	Eco Eco+ Comfort	Comfort Eco Pro Eco Pro+

Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.

Total system power	150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps	101 kW 136.1 hp 138.0 ps	125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps	125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps
Total system torque	360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb	295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb	250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb	250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed	90.1 mph 145.0 km/h	102.5 mph 165.0 km/h	93.2 mph 150.0 km/h	77.7 mph 125.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h	-	-	7.30 s	7.20 s
Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h	4.50 s	-	-	-
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph	6.90 s	-	-	6.90 s
Additional information	-	-	-	Eco Pro+ mode top speed - 90 km/h

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: 170.0 mi / 273.6 km
WLTP, CMB: 193.2 mi / 311.0 km

NEDC, CMB: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km
EPA, CMB: 114.0 mi / 183.5 km
WLTP, CMB: 158.4 mi / 255.0 km

NEDC, CMB: 118.1 mi / 190.0 km
EPA, CMB: 80.8 mi / 130.0 km

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: 145 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 133 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 121 MPGe

EPA, CTY: 129 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 106 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 118 MPGe
WLTP, CMB: 13.1 kWh/100 km

NEDC, CMB: 12.9 kWh/100 km
EPA, CTY: 25 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CTY: 137 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 27 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 124 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 30 kWh/100 mi
EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy class

A+

Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.

Type of steering mechanism	Rack and pinion	Rack and pinion	Rack and pinion	Rack and pinion
Type of power steering	Electronic	Electronic	Electronic	Electronic
Turning circle	10.8 m 35.43 ft	10.6 m 34.78 ft	9.86 m 32.35 ft	9.86 m 32.35 ft
Lock-to-lock turns	2.91	2.85	-	-
Additional information	-	Overall steering gear ratio - 15:1:1	-	-

Information about the transmission of the model.

Type of transmission	Automatic single-speed reduction gear	Automatic single-speed reduction gear	Automatic single-speed reduction gear	Automatic single-speed reduction gear
Drivetrain	Front-wheel drive (FWD)	Front-wheel drive (FWD)	Rear-wheel drive (RWD)	Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Axle ratio	7.05	7.412	9.665	9.665

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 MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs)	Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers	Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers
Rear suspension	Coil springs (helical springs) Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers Semi-independent	Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers	Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs)	Multi-link Independent Coil springs (helical springs)

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakes	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Front disc brake diameter	10.9 in 276 mm	-	-	-
Rear brakes	Discs	Discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Rear disc brake diameter	10.4 in 264 mm	-	-	-
Additional information	-	Front brakes diameter - 280 mm Rear brakes diameter - 284 mm	-	-

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims

6.5Jx17
6.5Jx17

6.5Jx16 ET45

5Jx19
5.5Jx19
5Jx20

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres

205/55R16
215/50R17 H

205/60R16 R

155/70R19 84Q
175/60R19 84Q
155/60R20
175/50R20

155/70R19 84Q
155/70R19
175/60R19
155/60R20
175/55R20

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

Battery capacity	60 kWh	38.3 kWh	33.2 kWh	22 kWh
Manufacturer	LG Chem	LG Chem	Samsung SDI	Samsung SDI
Model	-	LGX E63	-	-
Type	Lithium-Ion	NCM622	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-Ion
Cathode materials	-	Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO₂)	-	-
Anode materials	-	Graphite	-	-
Number of cells	288	176	96	96
Cell nominal voltage	-	3.6 V	-	-
Cell cutoff voltage	-	2.5 V	-	-
Number of modules	10	-	8	8
Battery voltage	350 V	319.4 V	353 V	360 V
Energy density	230 Wh/kg	112.4 Wh/kg	-	-
Weight	961.22 lb 436 kg	791.46 lb 359 kg	-	449.74 lb 204 kg
Volume	285.0 l 10.06 ft³ 0.28 m³	-	-	-
Location	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle
Cooling	Liquid-based coolant circulation	Liquid-based coolant circulation	AC refrigerant-based cooling system	AC refrigerant-based cooling system
Additional information	With active thermal conditioning Cell height - 3.9 in Cell width - 13.1 in 96s3p format	Total battery capacity - 40.4 kWh Optional battery heater. Quoted battery density above is without a battery heater. Energy density with battery heater - 111.2 Wh/kg.	The net battery capacity is 27.2 kWh Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Optional battery heating system	The net battery capacity is 18.8 kWh Battery warming system Uses 120 Ah square cells Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging port

Type 1 CCS1

Type 1 CCS1
Type 2 CCS2

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 6 kW
DC 50 kW
DC 100 kW
AC 7.2 kW
DC 50 kW
DC 100 kW

AC 2.8 kW
AC 3.7 kW
AC 7.4 kW
AC 11 kW
DC 50 kW

AC 3.7 kW
AC 7.4 kW
DC 50 kW

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

DC 100 kW, 0:23
DC 50 kW, 0:46
AC 7.2 kW, 5:20

DC 50 kW, 0:32
AC 11 kW, 3:00
AC 7.4 kW, 4:28
AC 3.7 kW, 8:56
AC 2.8 kW, 11:47

DC 50 kW, 0:22
AC 7.4 kW, 2:59
AC 3.7 kW, 5:57

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)

SmartSense active safety and driving assistance systems (S)
10.25-inch AVN screen (S)
7-inch LCD console display (S)
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support (S)
Audio Video Navigation system (O)
Blue Link connectivity services (S)
Multi-Bluetooth function (with 10.25-inch AVN option only) (S)
Blue ambient lighting (S)
Black cloth (S)
Dark Chrome Accent dashboard garnish (O)
Leather in four color options (O)

Rear cupholders (S)
Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O)
Brake Assist System (S)
Camera-based cruise control with Stop&Go function (O)
City brake function (O)
Collision Warning System (O)
Cornering Brake Control (S)
Electronic Brake Distribution (S)
Electronic hand brake (S)
Engine Start Button (S)
Front and side airbags (S)
Front radar (O)
Full-length side curtain airbags (S)
Hill holder (S)
Immobilizer (S)
Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S)
Parking distance sensors (O)
Parking Distance Sensors, Rear Radar (S)
Passenger Assist Handles (S)
Pedestrian and collision warning (O)
Proactive driving assistant (O)
Rear camera and radar (O)
Service Interval Indicator (S)
Speed limit info (O)
Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S)
Theft Deterrent System (S)
Traffic jam assistant (O)
10.3-inch multi-funciton touchscreen (O)
12V power outlet (S)
200GB internal HD (O)
6.5-inch touchscreen (S)
AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S)
Bluetooth (S)
BMW Apps (O)
BMW iDrive (O)
BMW Online with MyInfo (O)
Coming Home Device (S)
Garage Door Opener (S)
Internal HD (S)
Keyless entry (S)
MP3 Player (O)
Navigation (S)
Remote Audio Controls (S)
Satellite radio (S)
4 x sepakers, standard audio system (S)
Smart Card/Key (S)
12 x speakers, 360 watt, Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound (O)
Text To Speech / Speech To Text (O)
Climate control (S)
Remote control (S)
Ventilation System (S)
Head Restraints (S)
Heated front seats (S)
Isofix Preparation (S)
Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S)
Door Entry Light (S)
Heated washer (S)
Moonroof (O)
Power Locks (S)
Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S)
Tinted glass windows (S)
Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S)
Automatic rear-view mirror (S)
Foldable side mirrors (S)
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S)
Memory adjustment (S)
Toned heated driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S)
Headlight Control, Dusk Sensor (S)
LED daytime running lights (S)
LED headlights (S)
LED taillights (S)
Alloy Look On Instrument Panel And Shift Knob (S)
Cargo Area Cover (S)
Cloth (S)
Cloth/Synthetic Leather (S)
Dark Oak wood trim (O)
Eucalyptus wood trim (O)
Leather (S)
Leather and cloth (S)
Titanium Look On Instrument Panel (S)
Wood/Woodgrain On Instrument Panel (S)

Rear cupholders (S)
Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O)
Brake Assist System (S)
Collision Warning System (O)
Cornering Brake Control (S)
Electronic Brake Distribution (S)
Electronic hand brake (S)
Engine Start Button (S)
Front and side airbags (S)
Front radar (O)
Full-length side curtain airbags (S)
Immobilizer (S)
Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S)
Parking distance sensors (O)
Parking Distance Sensors, Rear Radar (S)
Passenger Assist Handles (S)
Rear camera and radar (O)
Service Interval Indicator (S)
Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S)
Theft Deterrent System (S)
12V power outlet (S)
200GB internal HD (O)
AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S)
Bluetooth (S)
BMW Apps (O)
BMW ConnectedDrive (S)
BMW Online with MyInfo (O)
Coming Home Device (S)
Garage Door Opener (S)
Internal HD (S)
Keyless entry (S)
MP3 Player (O)
Multi-funciton touchscreen (O)
Navigation (S)
Remote Audio Controls (S)
Satellite radio (S)
4 x sepakers, standard audio system (S)
Smart Card/Key (S)
12 x speakers, 360 watt, Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound (O)
Telematics (S)
Trip computer (S)
Voice-activating system (O)
Wide Screen Navigation System, with Internal HD and Traffic Info (O)
Climate control (S)
Remote control (S)
Ventilation System (S)
Head Restraints (S)
Heated front seats (S)
Isofix Preparation (S)
Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S)
Door Entry Light (S)
Power Locks (S)
Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S)
Power windows (S)
Remote Trunk/Hatch Release (S)
Sunroof (S)
Tinted glass windows (S)
Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S)
Automatic rear-view mirror (S)
Body-color driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S)
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S)
Memory adjustment (S)
Headlight Control (S)
LED daytime running lights (S)
LED headlights (S)
LED taillights (S)
Cargo Area Cover (S)
Leather (S)
Leather and wool cloth (S)
Sensatec and sustainable cloth (S)

Additional information about this electric vehicle.

Additional information

Built on the GM BEV2 platform.

BMW i3 interior worlds have different names and variants in different markets. In the US they are Deka World / Mega World / Giga World / Tera World. In the UK they are Atelier / Lodge / Loft / Suite.

For MY2016 BMW i3 22 kWh is available in three new colours: Fluid Black - Mineral Gray - Platinum Silver replacing the Laurel Gray Metallic - Andesite Silver Metallic - Arravani Gray. All the rest remains the same as the previous model year. The 22 kWh variant of BMW i3 is discontinued in 2017.

2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh

2018 BMW i3 33 kWh

2016 BMW i3 22 kWh