Comparison between:
- 2027 Chevrolet Bolt LT
- 2025 KIA Niro EV Wave
- 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV 1LT
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2027 Chevrolet Bolt LT | 2025 KIA Niro EV Wave | 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV 1LT | |
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| Trim | LT | Wave | 1LT |
| Model year | 2027 (MY27) | 2025 (MY25) | 2023 (MY23) |
| Market | North America | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 29,990 (USA, Oct 2025) | USD 44,600 (USA, Jul 2025) | USD 26,595 (USA, Feb 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Relic Green Metallic Habanero Orange Summit White Mosaic Black Metallic Marina Blue Metallic Sterling Grey Metallic | Steel Gray Interstellar Gray Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Runway Red Cityscape Green Mineral Blue Snow White Pearl with Steel Gray Aeroblade | Radiant Red Tintcoat Ice Blue Metallic Summit White Mosaic Black Metallic Grau Ghost Metallic Silver Flare Metallic Bright Blue Metallic |
| Interior colors | Jet Black with Blue Jet Black with Gray | Charcoal Gray | Jet Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 169.6 in 4307 mm | 174.0 in 4420 mm | 163.2 in 4145 mm |
| Width | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 71.9 in 1826 mm | 69.5 in 1765 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 80.1 in 2035 mm | - | - |
| Height | 63.9 in 1622 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 63.4 in 1611 mm |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in 2675 mm | 107.1 in 2720 mm | 102.4 in 2600 mm |
| Front track | 59.5 in 1511 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 59.1 in 1501 mm |
| Rear track | 59.5 in 1511 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 59.1 in 1501 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 35.2 in 895 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | - | 31.7 in 805 mm | - |
| Approach angle | - | 15.7 ° | - |
| Departure angle | - | 26.8 ° | - |
| Clearance | 5.6 in 141 mm | 5.9 in 150 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in 1016 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 40.1 in 1018 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.8 in 960 mm | 38.1 in 968 mm | 37.9 in 962 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.6 in 1387 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 54.6 in 1388 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.0 in 1320 mm | 55.4 in 1407 mm | 52.8 in 1340 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.3 in 1304 mm | 53.3 in 1354 mm | 51.3 in 1303 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.1 in 1273 mm | 52.7 in 1339 mm | 50.6 in 1286 mm |
| Front legroom | 44.3 in 1124 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 44.3 in 1124 mm |
| Rear legroom | 39.1 in 993 mm | 36.9 in 937 mm | 36.0 in 915 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2735.0 l 96.59 ft3 2.73 m3 | 2823.0 l 99.69 ft3 2.82 m3 | 2659.0 l 93.90 ft3 2.66 m3 |
| Total volume | 3193.0 l 112.76 ft3 3.19 m3 | - | 3129.0 l 110.50 ft3 3.13 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 458.0 l 16.17 ft3 0.46 m3 | 645.6 l 22.80 ft3 0.65 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1594.0 l 56.29 ft3 1.59 m3 | 1803.0 l 63.67 ft3 1.80 m3 | 1614.0 l 57.00 ft3 1.61 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 3776.52 lb 1713 kg | 3802.97 lb 1725 kg | 3589.13 lb 1628 kg |
| Payload | - | 981.06 lb 445 kg | - |
| GVWR | - | 4784.03 lb 2170 kg | - |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 661.39 lb 300 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.29 Cd | 0.308 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) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 358 V | - |
| Power | 156 kW 209.2 hp 212.1 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6000 - 9000 rpm | 0 - 8810 rpm |
| Torque | 230 Nm 23.5 kgm 169.6 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 6000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Comfort Sport | Normal Sport Drive Low |
| Additional information | One-Pedal Driving Mode | - | - |
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 | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 230 Nm 23.5 kgm 169.6 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | - | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 7.80 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 7.10 s | 6.50 s |
| Additional information | - | 30 - 70 kph - 2.9 s 60 - 100 kph - 3.8 s 80 - 120 kph - 5.0 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: 252.9 mi / 407.0 km | EPA, CMB: 258.5 mi / 416.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 131 MPGe EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 120 MPGe EPA, HWY: 109 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | - | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.62 m 34.84 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.66 | - |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 16.7:1 | Steering ratio - 13.3:1 | - |
Transmission
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 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 11.5 | 10.65 | 7.05 |
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 Shock absorbers | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) |
| Rear suspension | Coil springs (helical springs) Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers Semi-independent | Independent Multi-link | Coil springs (helical springs) Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers Semi-independent |
| Additional information | - | 100 - 0 km/h - 135 ft / 38.1 m | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 10.9 in 276 mm | 16.0 in 406 mm | 10.9 in 276 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 10.4 in 264 mm | 15.0 in 381 mm | 10.4 in 264 mm |
| Additional information | - | Integrated Electric Booster (IEB) | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx17 | 7Jx17 ET50 | 6.5Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/50R17 H | 215/55R17 94W | 215/50R17 H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 65 kWh | 64.8 kWh | 65 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 180.9 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | - | SK Innovation | LG Energy Solution |
| Model | - | - | LGX N2.2 |
| Type | LFP | Lithium-Ion | NCM712 |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | - | - | 288 |
| Battery cell format | Prismatic | - | Pouch |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.2 V | - | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 3.6 V - 3.65 V | - | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2 V - 2.5 V | - | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | - | - | 10 |
| Battery voltage | - | 358 V | 350 V |
| Energy density | - | 146.3 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | - | 976.65 lb 443 kg | 947.99 lb 430 kg |
| Volume | - | 289.0 l 10.21 ft3 0.29 m3 | 285.0 l 10.06 ft3 0.28 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional battery heater | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | Cell-level energy density - 253 Wh/kg 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah | - |
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 | 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 11 kW DC 85 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 55 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 350 kW, 0:43 DC 85 kW, 0:43 DC 100 kW, 0:45 DC 50 kW, 1:05 AC 7 kW, 9:05 | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Super Cruise (O) 11-inch driver information screen (S) 11.3-inch infotainment touchscreen (S) | - | Automatic Emergency Braking (S) Cruise control (S) Driver and front passenger dual-stage frontal airbags (S) Driver attention camera (O) Electronic parking brake (S) Electronic Precision Shift with One Pedal Driving mode (S) Energy Assist (S) Following Distance Indicator (S) Forward Collision Alert (S) Front Pedestrian Braking (S) HD rear vision camera (S) IntelliBeam auto high beam assist (S) Keyless Open and Start (S) Knee airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone (O) Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning (S) LATCH System (S) Pedestrian Safety Signal (S) Rear child security door locks (S) Rear Cross Traffic Alert (O) Rear Park Assist (O) Rear Seat Reminder (S) Regen on demand (S) Remote Keyless Entry (S) Remote panic alarm (S) Roof-rail side-impact and thorax side-impact seat-mounted airbags front and rear (S) Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for all outboard seating positions (S) StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with traction control (S) Super Cruise (O) Teen Driver (S) Tire Fill Alert (S) Tire Pressure Monitor System with Tire Fill Alert (S) 6 x -speaker audio system (S) 10.2-inch multitouch screen (S) 8-inch reconfigurable color gauge cluster (S) Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus (S) SiriusXM with 360L 3-month Trial Subscription (S) Wi-Fi hotspot capable (S) Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto (S) Automatic climate control (S) Cabin air filter (S) Rear seat heat duct (S) Remote Start (S) 6-way manual driver and front passenger seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seat (S) Deluxe steering wheel (S) Manual tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Driver and front passenger visors (S) Power door locks (S) Power liftgate (S) Power windows (S) Rear cargo cover (S) Solar-absorbing glass (S) Black heated power-adjustable and manual folding outside mirrors (S) Inside rearview manual day/night mirror (S) Automatic on/off headlamps (S) LED headlamps (S) LED headlamps (S) LED tail lamps (S) Signature LED daytime running lamps with sequential turn signals (S) Cloth seats (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | General Motors BEV3 platform | There could be differences between the various trim level features according to the market. Make sure you check with your local dealer for the exact parameters. | - |
| 2027 Chevrolet Bolt LT | 2025 KIA Niro EV Wave | 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV 1LT |