Comparison between:
- 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
- 2027 Chevrolet Bolt RS
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 2027 Chevrolet Bolt RS | |
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| Trim | Performance AWD | RS |
| Model year | 2018 (MY18) | 2027 (MY27) |
| 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 | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic Silver Metallic | Atomic Yellow Habanero Orange Summit White Mosaic Black Metallic Marina Blue Metallic Sterling Grey Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Jet Black with Red |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 169.6 in 4307 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 69.7 in 1770 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | 80.1 in 2035 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 63.9 in 1622 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 105.3 in 2675 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 59.5 in 1511 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 59.5 in 1511 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 5.6 in 141 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 40.0 in 1016 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | 37.8 in 960 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 54.6 in 1387 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 52.0 in 1320 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 51.3 in 1304 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 50.1 in 1273 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 44.3 in 1124 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | 39.1 in 993 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | 2735.0 l 96.59 ft3 2.73 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3193.0 l 112.76 ft3 3.19 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 458.0 l 16.17 ft3 0.46 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1594.0 l 56.29 ft3 1.59 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 4100.6 lb 1860 kg | 3776.52 lb 1713 kg |
| Payload | 972.24 lb 441 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5072.84 lb 2301 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | General Motors |
| Model | 3D1 | X76 |
| Electric motor type | Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | 320 V | - |
| Power | 202 kW 270.9 hp 274.6 ps | 156 kW 209.2 hp 212.1 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 404 Nm 41.2 kgm 298.0 ft-lb | 230 Nm 23.5 kgm 169.6 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | A specific switched relucatance phase-permanent magnet motor with variable frequency drive and liquid cooling. | One-Pedal Driving Mode |
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 | 339 kW 454.6 hp 460.9 ps | 156 kW 209.2 hp 212.1 ps |
| Total system torque | 623 Nm 63.5 kgm 459.5 ft-lb | 230 Nm 23.5 kgm 169.6 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 154.7 mph 249.0 km/h | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 3.50 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.30 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 310.0 mi / 498.9 km | EPA, CMB: 255.0 mi / 410.4 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 120 MPGe EPA, CMB: 116 MPGe EPA, HWY: 112 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 | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | - |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.05 | - |
| 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 | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9 | 11.5 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Coil springs (helical springs) Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers Semi-independent |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.6 in 320 mm | 10.9 in 276 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | 10.4 in 264 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 | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx20 ET40 | 6.5Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 235/35R20 | 215/50R17 H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 77.8 kWh | 65 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | - |
| Model | BT37 (NCR21700A) | - |
| Type | NCA | LFP |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Number of cells | 4416 | - |
| Battery cell format | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) | Prismatic |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | 3.2 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 3.6 V - 3.65 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2 V - 2.5 V |
| Number of modules | 4 | - |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | - |
| Energy density | 260 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1053.81 lb 478 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | 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 | - | Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | NACS | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 1.44 kW AC 5.76 kW AC 9.6 kW AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 150 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 250 kW, 0:33 AC 11.5 kW, 7:00 AC 9.6 kW, 8:23 AC 1.44 kW, 55:55 | DC 150 kW, 0:26 AC 11.5 kW, 6:30 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Air-filter (S) Aluminium pedals (O) Automatic keyless entry (S) Carbon fiber spoiler (O) Center console (O) Engine start button (S) Lowered suspension (O) Metal roof (S) Performance brakes (O) Rear fold-down arm rest with cup holders (O) Roof rack (O) 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 emergency braking (S) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system 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) Parallel and perendicular self-parking (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) Rollover crash sensor (S) Self-Driving Functionality (O) Speed assist (O) 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) Bluetooth (S) Docking for two smartphones (O) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) Homelink with auto open/close of garage door/gate (S) Internet connectivity (S) Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S) Rear USB ports (O) 15 x speakers with premium audio (O) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Voice recognition system (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 12-way power heated front seats (O) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Heated rear seats (O) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Leatherette steering wheel (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Manual rear liftgate (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 (O) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto-dimming mirrors (O) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (O) Ambient interior lighting (O) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seating materials (O) | 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 | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power | General Motors BEV3 platform |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 2027 Chevrolet Bolt RS |