Comparison between:
- 2027 Chevrolet Bolt RS
- 2026 Hyundai KONA Electric SE
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2027 Chevrolet Bolt RS | 2026 Hyundai KONA Electric SE | |
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| Model alias | - | KONA EV SE 48.6 kWh |
| Trim | RS | SE |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 32,995 (USA, Oct 2025) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Advanced High-Strength Steel High Tensile Steel |
| Exterior colors | Atomic Yellow Habanero Orange Summit White Mosaic Black Metallic Marina Blue Metallic Sterling Grey Metallic | Meta Blue Neoteric Yellow Ecotronic Grey Atlas White Mirage Green Cyber Gray Abyss Black Ultimate Red |
| Interior colors | Jet Black with Red | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 169.6 in 4307 mm | 171.3 in 4350 mm |
| Width | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 71.9 in 1826 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 80.1 in 2035 mm | - |
| Height | 63.9 in 1622 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in 2675 mm | 104.7 in 2660 mm |
| Front track | 59.5 in 1511 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm |
| Rear track | 59.5 in 1511 mm | 63.0 in 1600 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 33.9 in 861 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 32.9 in 836 mm |
| Clearance | 5.6 in 141 mm | 5.9 in 150 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in 1016 mm | 40.0 in 1016 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.8 in 960 mm | 38.3 in 973 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.6 in 1387 mm | 56.5 in 1435 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.0 in 1320 mm | 55.2 in 1402 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.3 in 1304 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.1 in 1273 mm | 52.4 in 1331 mm |
| Front legroom | 44.3 in 1124 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear legroom | 39.1 in 993 mm | 36.4 in 925 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2735.0 l 96.59 ft3 2.73 m3 | 2803.0 l 98.99 ft3 2.80 m3 |
| Total volume | 3193.0 l 112.76 ft3 3.19 m3 | 3525.0 l 124.48 ft3 3.52 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 458.0 l 16.17 ft3 0.46 m3 | 722.0 l 25.50 ft3 0.72 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1594.0 l 56.29 ft3 1.59 m3 | 1803.0 l 63.67 ft3 1.80 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 27.0 l 0.95 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3776.52 lb 1713 kg | 3571.49 lb 1620 kg |
| Roof load | - | 220.46 lb 100 kg |
| Payload | - | 1080.27 lb 490 kg |
| GVWR | - | 4651.75 lb 2110 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.27 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | General Motors | - |
| Model | X76 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Power | 156 kW 209.2 hp 212.1 ps | 99 kW 132.8 hp 134.6 ps |
| Torque | 230 Nm 23.5 kgm 169.6 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Comfort Sport i-PEDAL |
| Additional information | One-Pedal Driving Mode | Smart Regenerative System |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 156 kW 209.2 hp 212.1 ps | 99 kW 132.8 hp 134.6 ps |
| Total system torque | 230 Nm 23.5 kgm 169.6 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | - | 101.0 mph 162.5 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 8.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 255.0 mi / 410.4 km | EPA, CMB: 200.0 mi / 321.8 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | EPA, CTY: 131 MPGe EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 118 MPGe EPA, HWY: 105 MPGe |
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 | - | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.5 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 16.7:1 | - |
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) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 11.5 | - |
| Additional information | - | Gear ratio - 10.65 |
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 MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Coil springs (helical springs) Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers Semi-independent | Independent Multi-link Shock absorbers Trailing arm (trailing link) |
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 | 12.0 in 305 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 10.4 in 264 mm | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.4 in 10 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx17 | 7Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/50R17 H | 215/60R17 96H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 65 kWh | 48.6 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | LG Chem |
| Type | LFP | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Anode materials | Graphite | Graphite |
| Number of cells | - | 72 |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.2 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 2 V | 2.5 V |
| Battery voltage | - | 269 V |
| Weight | - | 767.87 lb 348.3 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, mid-rear |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Additional information | Cell type - prismatic Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) bi-directional capability | Battery conditioning 400V system Exterior Vehicle to Load (V2L) capability 1P72S configuration - 1 parallel cell group (1P) and 72 series-connected cells (72S) |
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 | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11.5 kW DC 150 kW | AC 10.8 kW DC 100 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 150 kW, 0:26 AC 11.5 kW, 6:30 | DC 100 kW, 0:43 AC 10.8 kW, 4:55 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Gloss Black roof rails (S) Wavy grille with RS badging (S) Super Cruise (O) 11-inch driver information screen (S) 11.3-inch infotainment touchscreen (S) Multi-color ambient lighting (S) Evotex with red stitching (S) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | General Motors BEV3 platform | 3rd Generation K Platform (K3) New in 2026 - Larger Console Tray |
| 2027 Chevrolet Bolt RS | 2026 Hyundai KONA Electric SE |