Comparison between:
- 2027 Chevrolet Bolt LT
- 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD
- 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2027 Chevrolet Bolt LT | 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD | 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV | |
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| Model alias | - | - | Model 3 SR Plus Model 3 SR+ | - |
| Trim | LT | LT | Standard Range Plus RWD | - |
| Model year | 2027 (MY27) | 2021 (MY21) | 2021 (MY21) | 2017 (MY17) |
| Market | North America | North America | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 29,990 (USA, Oct 2025) | USD 37,495 (USA, Feb 2021) | - | USD 37,495 (USA, Sep 2016) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Relic Green Metallic Habanero Orange Summit White Mosaic Black Metallic Marina Blue Metallic Sterling Grey Metallic | Nightfall Grey Metallic Cayenne Orange Metallic Oasis Blue Summit White Silver Ice Metallic Cajun Red Tintcoat Kinetic Blue Metallic Mosaic Black Metallic Slate Gray Metallic | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic | Arctic Blue Metallic Cajun Red Tintcoat Kinetic Blue Metallic Mosaic Black Metallic Nightfall Grey Metallic Orange Burst Metallic Summit White Silver Ice Metallic |
| Interior colors | Jet Black with Blue Jet Black with Gray | Dark Galvanized with Sky Cool Gray accents Dark Galvanized Grey | Black Black and White | Dark Galvanized with Sky Cool Gray accents Dark Galvanized Grey Light Ash Gray seats with Ceramic White accents |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 169.6 in 4307 mm | 164.0 in 4166 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 164.0 in 4166 mm |
| Width | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 69.5 in 1765 mm | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 69.5 in 1765 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 80.1 in 2035 mm | - | 82.2 in 2088 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | - | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - |
| Height | 63.9 in 1622 mm | 62.8 in 1594 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 62.8 in 1594 mm |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in 2675 mm | 102.4 in 2601 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 102.4 in 2601 mm |
| Front track | 59.5 in 1511 mm | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 59.1 in 1501 mm |
| Rear track | 59.5 in 1511 mm | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 59.1 in 1501 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 32.9 in 836 mm | - | 32.9 in 836 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 28.7 in 730 mm | - | 28.7 in 730 mm |
| Clearance | 5.6 in 141 mm | 6.0 in 152 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm | 6.0 in 152 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in 1016 mm | 39.7 in 1008 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 39.7 in 1008 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.8 in 960 mm | 37.9 in 963 mm | 37.7 in 958 mm | 37.9 in 963 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.6 in 1387 mm | 54.6 in 1387 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 54.6 in 1387 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.0 in 1320 mm | 52.8 in 1341 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 52.8 in 1341 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.3 in 1304 mm | 51.6 in 1311 mm | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 51.6 in 1311 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.1 in 1273 mm | 50.8 in 1290 mm | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 50.8 in 1290 mm |
| Front legroom | 44.3 in 1124 mm | 41.6 in 1057 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 41.6 in 1057 mm |
| Rear legroom | 39.1 in 993 mm | 36.5 in 927 mm | 35.2 in 894 mm | 36.5 in 927 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2735.0 l 96.59 ft3 2.73 m3 | 2673.0 l 94.40 ft3 2.67 m3 | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | 2673.0 l 94.40 ft3 2.67 m3 |
| Total volume | 3193.0 l 112.76 ft3 3.19 m3 | 3152.0 l 111.31 ft3 3.15 m3 | - | 3152.0 l 111.31 ft3 3.15 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 458.0 l 16.17 ft3 0.46 m3 | 479.0 l 16.92 ft3 0.48 m3 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 479.0 l 16.92 ft3 0.48 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1594.0 l 56.29 ft3 1.59 m3 | 1603.0 l 56.61 ft3 1.60 m3 | - | 1603.0 l 56.61 ft3 1.60 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | - | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 3776.52 lb 1713 kg | 3562.67 lb 1616 kg | 3648.65 lb 1655 kg | 3582.51 lb 1625 kg |
| Payload | - | 950.19 lb 431 kg | 892.87 lb 405 kg | 930.35 lb 422 kg |
| GVWR | - | 4512.86 lb 2047 kg | 4541.52 lb 2060 kg | 4512.86 lb 2047 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.308 Cd | 0.23 Cd | 0.308 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | General Motors | - | Tesla | - |
| Model | X76 | - | 3D5 | - |
| 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 | Front |
| Voltage | - | - | 320 V | - |
| Power | 156 kW 209.2 hp 212.1 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 198 kW 265.5 hp 269.2 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 0 - 8810 rpm | - | 0 - 8810 rpm |
| Torque | 230 Nm 23.5 kgm 169.6 ft-lb | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | - | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Normal Sport Drive Low | - | Normal Sport Drive Low |
| Additional information | One-Pedal Driving Mode | - | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor 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 | 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 | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | - | 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 | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | - | 5.60 s | - |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | - | 4.50 s | - | 4.50 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 6.90 s | 5.30 s | 6.90 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: 259.0 mi / 416.8 km | EPA, CMB: 263.1 mi / 423.4 km | EPA, CMB: 238.0 mi / 383.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | EPA, CTY: 127 MPGe EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 118 MPGe EPA, HWY: 108 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 150 MPGe EPA, CMB: 24 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 142 MPGe EPA, HWY: 133 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, HWY: 110 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A+ | 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | - | 10.8 m 35.43 ft | 11.6 m 38.06 ft | 10.8 m 35.43 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.91 | 2 | 2.91 |
| 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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 11.5 | 7.05 | 9 | 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 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) | 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 | Coil springs (helical springs) Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers Semi-independent | 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 | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 10.9 in 276 mm | 10.9 in 276 mm | 12.6 in 320 mm | 10.9 in 276 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | - | 1.0 in 25 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 10.4 in 264 mm | 10.4 in 264 mm | 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 | 6.5Jx17 | 6.5Jx17 | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 | 6.5Jx17 6.5Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/50R17 H | 215/50R17 H | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 215/50R17 H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 65 kWh | 66 kWh | 55.4 kWh | 60 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | LG Energy Solution | Tesla and Panasonic | LG Energy Solution |
| Model | - | LGX N2.2 | BT41 2170L | LGX N2.1 |
| Type | LFP | NCM712 | NCA | NCM622 |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | - | 288 | - | 288 |
| Battery cell format | Prismatic | Pouch | - | Pouch |
| Cell configuration | - | - | - | 3p96s 3 cells in parallel 96 cells in series |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.2 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 3.6 V - 3.65 V | 4.2 V | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2 V - 2.5 V | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | - | 10 | - | 10 |
| Battery voltage | - | 350 V | - | 350 V |
| Energy density | - | - | - | 230 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 947.99 lb 430 kg | - | 961.22 lb 436 kg |
| Volume | - | 285.0 l 10.06 ft3 0.28 m3 | - | 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 |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery heater | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery heater |
| 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 | Type 1 CCS1 | Type 1 CCS1 | NACS | 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 1.44 kW AC 3.84 kW AC 7.68 kW DC 55 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 170 kW | AC 1.44 kW AC 3.84 kW AC 7.68 kW DC 80 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 55 kW, 0:58-1:12 AC 7.68 kW, 8:36 AC 3.84 kW, 17:12 AC 1.44 kW, 45:50 | AC 11.5 kW, 5:39 | 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 |
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) | Body-color shark fin antenna (S) Front license plate bracket (O) High Gloss Black grille (S) Incomplete vehicle designation (O) Rear cargo cover (S) Tailgate-mounted rear spoiler (S) Two front cupholders (S) Automatic Emergency Braking (O) Automatic emergency breaking (O) Blind Spot Alert (O) Cruise Control (S) 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) HD Rear Vision Camera (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 Assistance (O) Pedestrian Safety Signal (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (O) Rear doors child locks (S) Remote Keyless Entry, star and panic alarm (S) Side blind zone alert with lane change alert (S) StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control (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) Driver Information Center with an 8-inch multi-color graphic display (S) EV Navigation Mapping (S) Keyless Open and 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) Automatic climate control with air filters (S) Rear heat duct (S) 6-way manual-adjustable driver and front passenger seats (S) 60/40 split folding for rear seats (S) Front bucket seats (S) Heated front seats (O) Rear armrest with two cupholders (S) Automatic heated steering wheel (O) Leather-trimmed steering wheel (O) Steering Wheel Adjustment (S) Body-color door handles (S) Front intermittent wipers (S) Power windows and door locks (S) Rear child security door locks (S) Rear intermittent wiper (S) Rear window defogger (S) Solar absorbing glass (S) Black heated side mirrors (S) Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror (O) Inside rearview manual day/night mirror (S) Sun visors with sliding vanity mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlamps (S) HID projector beam headlights (S) High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps (S) Incandescent cargo lamp (S) IntelliBeam headlamps (O) LED daytime running lights (S) LED taillamps (S) All-Weather Cargo Mat (O) All-Weather Floor Mats, front and rear (O) Deluxe cloth seat trim (O) Rear carpeted floor mats (S) | Air-filter (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) Engine start button (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (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) Self-Driving Functionality (O) 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) Automatic keyless entry (S) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Standard maps and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Upgraded audio-immersive sound (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 heated front 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) Manually adjusted 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) 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) | Cargo cover (S) Dual-port grille (Dark Silver or Black) (S) EV Navigation Mapping (S) Tailgate-mounted rear spoiler (S) Two front cupholders (S) Blind Spot Alert (O) Cross-Traffic Alert (O) Drag control (S) Dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger (S) Electric Parking Brake (S) Electronic brake force distribution (S) Four-channel ABS (S) GM Electronic Precision Shift (EPS) shifter (S) Head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions (S) Knee for driver and front passenger (S) Lane Departure Warning System (O) LATCH system (S) Overtaking Sensor (O) Parking assist (S) Parking Assistance (O) Pedestrian Safety Signal (S) Rear doors child locks (S) Side blind zone alert with lane change alert (S) StabiliTrak (S) Surround Vision (O) Thorax side-impact seat-mounted for side-front outboard seating positions (S) Thorax side-impact seat-mounted, side-rear outboard seating positions (S) Traction control system (S) 10.2-inch touchscreen with MyLink infotainment system (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support (S) Bose premium 7-speaker system (O) Driver Information Center with an 8-inch multi-color graphic display (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) 2 x USB charging-only ports for rear passengers (S) Wireless Charging for compatible smartphones (O) 60/40 split folding for rear seats (S) Front passenger seatback map pocket (S) Heated front seats (O) Heated outbound rear seats (S) Rear armrest with two cupholders (S) Leather-trimmed steering wheel (O) Manually heated 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 side mirrors (S) Sun visors with sliding vanity mirrors (S) HID projector beam headlights (S) Incandescent cargo lamp (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED dome lights (S) LED taillamps (S) Deluxe cloth (S) Perforated leather (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | General Motors BEV3 platform | 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 | Built on the GM BEV2 platform. |
| 2027 Chevrolet Bolt LT | 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD | 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV |