Comparison between:
- 2017 BMW i3 33 kWh
- 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV LT
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
Materials | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
Exterior colors | Protonic Blue Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Mineral Grey Metallic Platinum Silver Ionic Silver | 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 | - | Dark Galvanized with Sky Cool Gray accents Dark Galvanized Grey Light Ash Gray seats with Ceramic White accents | - |
Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Number of seats | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Length | 157.4 in 3999 mm | 164.0 in 4166 mm | 169.5 in 4305 mm |
Width | 69.9 in 1775 mm | 69.5 in 1765 mm | 69.7 in 1770 mm |
Width with mirrors | 80.2 in 2037 mm | - | - |
Height | 62.1 in 1578 mm | 62.8 in 1594 mm | 63.6 in 1616 mm |
Wheelbase | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 102.4 in 2601 mm | 105.3 in 2675 mm |
Front track | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 59.5 in 1511 mm |
Rear track | 61.3 in 1557 mm | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 59.5 in 1511 mm |
Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 6.0 in 152 mm | - |
Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 39.7 in 1008 mm | 40.0 in 1016 mm |
Rear headroom | 37.2 in 945 mm | 37.9 in 963 mm | 37.8 in 960 mm |
Front shoulder room | 53.6 in 1361 mm | 54.6 in 1387 mm | 54.6 in 1388 mm |
Rear shoulder room | 49.2 in 1250 mm | 52.8 in 1341 mm | 52.0 in 1320 mm |
Front hip room | - | 51.6 in 1311 mm | 51.4 in 1305 mm |
Rear hip room | - | 50.8 in 1290 mm | 50.2 in 1275 mm |
Front legroom | 40.5 in 1028 mm | 41.6 in 1057 mm | 44.3 in 1124 mm |
Rear legroom | 31.9 in 810 mm | 36.5 in 927 mm | 39.1 in 993 mm |
Passenger volume | 2379.0 l 84.01 ft3 2.38 m3 | 2673.0 l 94.40 ft3 2.67 m3 | 2734.0 l 96.55 ft3 2.73 m3 |
Total volume | - | 3152.0 l 111.31 ft3 3.15 m3 | 3196.0 l 112.87 ft3 3.20 m3 |
Trunk volume | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 479.0 l 16.92 ft3 0.48 m3 | 462.0 l 16.32 ft3 0.46 m3 |
Maximum trunk volume | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 | 1603.0 l 56.61 ft3 1.60 m3 | 1611.0 l 56.89 ft3 1.61 m3 |
Curb weight | 2744.76 lb 1245 kg | 3582.51 lb 1625 kg | 3679.52 lb 1669 kg |
Payload | 936.96 lb 425 kg | 930.35 lb 422 kg | - |
GVWR | 3681.72 lb 1670 kg | 4512.86 lb 2047 kg | - |
Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.308 Cd | 0.308 Cd |
Additional information | Curb weight with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1320 kg GVWR with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1745 kg | Overhang front / rear - 836 mm / 730 mm | Front headroom with sunroof - 992 mm |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
Manufacturer | BMW | - | - |
Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
Location of the motor | Rear | Front | Front |
Power | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
Maximum power RPM | 4800 rpm | - | - |
Torque | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 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 |
Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort | Normal Sport Drive Low | Normal Sport Drive Low |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | - |
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.30 s | - | - |
Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | - | 4.50 s | - |
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 6.90 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
Driving range | NEDC: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA: 114.0 mi / 183.5 km | EPA: 238.0 mi / 383.0 km | EPA: 249.8 mi / 402.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 12.6 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 106 MPGe EPA, CMB: 118 MPGe EPA, CTY: 129 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 110 MPGe EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, CTY: 128 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 |
Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
Turning circle | 9.86 m 32.35 ft | 10.8 m 35.43 ft | 11.66 m 38.25 ft |
Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.91 | - |
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 | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
Axle ratio | 9.665 | 7.05 | 7.05 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | 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) |
Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | 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 |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs | Discs |
Additional information | - | Front brake rotor diameter: 276 mm / 11 in Rear brake rotor diamete: 264 mm / 10 in | Front brake rotor diameter: 276 mm / 11 in Rear brake rotor diamete: 264 mm / 10 in |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
Rims | 5Jx20 5Jx19 5.5Jx19 | 6.5Jx17 6.5Jx17 | 6.5Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
Tyres | 155/60R20 155/70R19 84Q 175/50R20 175/60R19 84Q | 215/50R17 H | 215/50R17 H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
Manufacturer | Samsung SDI | LG Chem | LG Chem |
Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
Battery capacity | 33.2 kWh | 60 kWh | 65 kWh |
Number of cells | 96 | 288 | 288 |
Number of modules | 8 | 10 | 10 |
Voltage | 353 V | 350 V | 350 V |
Energy density | - | 230 Wh/kg | - |
Weight | - | 961.22 lb 436 kg | 947.99 lb 430 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 |
Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
Additional information | The net battery capacity is 27.2 kWh Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Optional battery heating system | With active thermal conditioning Cell height - 3.9 in Cell width - 13.1 in 96s3p format | - |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
Charging type | Household charging, 2.8 kW BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 3.7 kW BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 11 kW DC fast charging, 50 kW | Household charging, 1.44 kW Wallbox 3.84 kW, 3.84 kW Wallbox 7.68 kW, 7.68 kW DC fast charging, 80 kW | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | Optional onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kW Onboard charger, Type 1, 7.2 kW | - |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
Charging time | DC fast charging, 0:32 BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 3:00 BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 4:28 BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 8:56 Household charging, 11:47 | DC fast charging, 0:36-0:45 Wallbox 7.68 kW, 8:20-9:30 Wallbox 3.84 kW, 15:38-19:00 Household charging, 41:40-50:00 | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
Additional features | 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) 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) 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) 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) | 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) | Automatic Emergency Braking (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) Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning (S) One Pedal Driving (S) Regen on demand (S) 10.2-inch multitouch screen (S) 8-inch reconfigurable color gauge cluster (S) Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto (S) LED headlamps (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
Additional information | - | Built on the GM BEV2 platform. | - |
2017 BMW i3 33 kWh | 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV LT |