Comparison between:
- 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV 1LT
- 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV 1LT | 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | |
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| Trim | 1LT | Premium RWD |
| Model year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 26,595 (USA, Feb 2023) | USD 42,490 (USA, Oct 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Radiant Red Tintcoat Ice Blue Metallic Summit White Mosaic Black Metallic Grau Ghost Metallic Silver Flare Metallic Bright Blue Metallic | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Ultra Red Pearl White Multi-Coat Deep Blue Metallic Quicksilver |
| Interior colors | Jet Black | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 163.2 in 4145 mm | 185.8 in 4720 mm |
| Width | 69.5 in 1765 mm | 72.8 in 1848 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 82.2 in 2089 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 63.4 in 1611 mm | 56.8 in 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in 2600 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Rear track | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 34.2 in 868 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 38.5 in 977 mm |
| Clearance | - | 5.4 in 138 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 40.3 in 1023 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.9 in 962 mm | 37.8 in 961 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.6 in 1388 mm | 56.7 in 1441 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.8 in 1340 mm | 54.2 in 1376 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.3 in 1303 mm | 52.9 in 1344 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.6 in 1286 mm | 52.3 in 1328 mm |
| Front legroom | 44.3 in 1124 mm | 42.7 in 1084 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 915 mm | 34.5 in 877 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2659.0 l 93.90 ft3 2.66 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 3129.0 l 110.50 ft3 3.13 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1614.0 l 57.00 ft3 1.61 m3 | 682.0 l 24.08 ft3 0.68 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3589.13 lb 1628 kg | 4019.03 lb 1823 kg |
| GVWR | - | 4971.42 lb 2255 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.308 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | DU Cat 2 3D7 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 0 - 8810 rpm | 5400 rpm |
| Torque | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | 240 Nm 24.5 kgm 177.0 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport Drive Low | - |
| Additional information | - | 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 | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | - | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 6.50 s | 4.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 258.5 mi / 416.0 km | EPA, CMB: 346.0 mi / 556.8 km EPA, CMB: 363.0 mi / 584.2 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: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 120 MPGe EPA, HWY: 109 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 140 MPGe EPA, CTY: 145 MPGe EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 26 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 131 MPGe EPA, CMB: 137 MPGe EPA, HWY: 123 MPGe EPA, HWY: 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.62 m 34.84 ft | 11.7 m 38.39 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.14 |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.05 | 9.03 |
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 Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Coil springs (helical springs) Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers Semi-independent | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent shock absorbers |
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 | 12.6 in 320 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 10.4 in 264 mm | 13.2 in 335 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 | 8.5Jx18 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/50R17 H | 235/45R18 235/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 65 kWh | 77.8 kWh |
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | Tesla and Panasonic |
| Model | - | NCR21700A |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCA |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Anode materials | - | Graphite |
| Number of cells | 288 | 4416 |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | 3 V |
| Number of modules | 10 | - |
| Battery voltage | 350 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | 150 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 947.99 lb 430 kg | 1058.22 lb 480 kg |
| Volume | 285.0 l 10.06 ft3 0.28 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | - | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Battery code - BT37 |
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 | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11.5 kW DC 55 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | - | AC 11.5 kW, 5:39 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) | Autosteer (S) Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4" first-row touchscreen (S) 8" second-row touchscreen (S) FM/AM Radio (S) Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 7 x speakers (S) Second-row touchscreen-adjust air vents (S) First-row heated and ventilated seats (S) Second-row heated seats (S) Power-adjust steering wheel (S) Power-adjust and auto-dimming side-view mirrors (S) Customizable wraparound ambient lighting (S) Microsuede and textile decor (S) Perforated vegan leather (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | The electric motor specifications are listed according to data reported by owners. Different numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, variance in batteries, and software tuning, among others. |
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV 1LT | 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD |