Comparison between:
- 2017 Nissan Leaf SL
- 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- 2018 Nissan Leaf SL
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2017 Nissan Leaf SL | 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2018 Nissan Leaf SL | |
| Series | ZE0 | - | ZE1 |
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| Trim | SL | - | SL |
| Model year | 2017 | 2017 | 2018 |
| Market | - | North America | - |
| Price | - | 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 | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel | Steel Aluminium | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Forged Bronze Coulis Red Deep Blue Pearl Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Super Black Glacier White Pearl White | Arctic Blue Metallic Cajun Red Tintcoat Kinetic Blue Metallic Mosaic Black Metallic Nightfall Grey Metallic Orange Burst Metallic Summit White Silver Ice Metallic | Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Jade Frost Super Black Scarlet Ember Pearl White Glacier White Deep Blue Pearl Pearl White-Super Black |
| Interior colors | Black | Dark Galvanized with Sky Cool Gray accents Dark Galvanized Grey Light Ash Gray seats with Ceramic White accents | Black Light Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 175.0 in 4445 mm | 164.0 in 4166 mm | 176.4 in 4481 mm |
| Width | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 69.5 in 1765 mm | 70.5 in 1791 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 77.4 in 1967 mm | - | - |
| Height | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 62.8 in 1594 mm | 61.4 in 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 102.4 in 2601 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Rear track | 60.4 in 1534 mm | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 32.9 in 836 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | - | 28.7 in 730 mm | - |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | 6.0 in 152 mm | 5.9 in 150 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 39.7 in 1008 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 37.9 in 963 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 54.6 in 1387 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 52.8 in 1341 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.5 in 1308 mm | 51.6 in 1311 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 50.0 in 1270 mm | 50.8 in 1290 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 41.6 in 1057 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.3 in 846 mm | 36.5 in 927 mm | 33.5 in 851 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | 2673.0 l 94.40 ft3 2.67 m3 | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 |
| Total volume | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 | 3152.0 l 111.31 ft3 3.15 m3 | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 | 479.0 l 16.92 ft3 0.48 m3 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | 1603.0 l 56.61 ft3 1.60 m3 | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3406.14 lb 1545 kg | 3582.51 lb 1625 kg | 3509.76 lb 1592 kg |
| Payload | 1025.15 lb 465 kg | 930.35 lb 422 kg | 943.58 lb 428 kg |
| GVWR | 4431.29 lb 2010 kg | 4512.86 lb 2047 kg | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.308 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | - | Nissan |
| Model | EM57 | - | EM57 |
| 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 | 360 V | - | 360 V |
| Power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 0 - 8810 rpm | 3283 - 9795 rpm |
| Torque | 254 Nm 25.9 kgm 187.3 ft-lb | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | - | 3283 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode | Normal Sport Drive Low | Eco Normal B-mode |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps |
| Total system torque | 254 Nm 25.9 kgm 187.3 ft-lb | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 89.5 mph 144.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 11.50 s | - | 7.90 s |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | - | 4.50 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 6.90 s | 7.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 107.0 mi / 172.2 km | EPA, CMB: 238.0 mi / 383.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 234.9 mi / 378.0 km EPA, CMB: 151.0 mi / 243.0 km WLTP, CMB: 167.8 mi / 270.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 17.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 27.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe EPA, CMB: 19.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 30.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km EPA, HWY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, HWY: 110 MPGe | NEDC, CMB: 14.6 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 17.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 27.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe EPA, CMB: 19.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 30.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km EPA, HWY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 19.4 kWh/100 km |
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 | 10.8 m 35.43 ft | 10.8 m 35.43 ft | 11 m 36.09 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 | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.1938 | 7.05 | 8.1938 |
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) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Coil springs (helical springs) Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers Semi-independent | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
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 | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 10.4 in 264 mm | - |
| Additional information | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes | - | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx17 ET45 | 6.5Jx17 6.5Jx17 | 6.5Jx17 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/50R17 90V | 215/50R17 H | 215/50R17 90V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 30 kWh | 60 kWh | 40 kWh |
| Manufacturer | AESC | LG Chem | AESC |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 192 | 288 | 192 |
| Number of modules | 48 | 10 | 24 |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 350 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | 157 Wh/kg | 230 Wh/kg | 224 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 648.16 lb 294 kg | 961.22 lb 436 kg | 668 lb 303 kg |
| Volume | 485.0 l 17.13 ft3 0.48 m3 | 285.0 l 10.06 ft3 0.28 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Air convection (passive) | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Air convection (passive) |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | - | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 45 °C 113 °F | - | 45 °C 113 °F |
| Additional information | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Battery heater Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery | With active thermal conditioning Cell height - 3.9 in Cell width - 13.1 in 96s3p format | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Battery heater Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 Type 4 | Type 1 CCS1 | Type 1 Type 4 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 2.3 kW AC 7.4 kW DC 50 kW | AC 1.44 kW AC 3.84 kW AC 7.68 kW DC 80 kW | AC 2.3 kW AC 7.4 kW DC 50 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 50 kW, 0:29-0:36 AC 7.4 kW, 4:33-5:00 AC 2.3 kW, 13:03-26:00 | 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 | DC 50 kW, 0:29-0:36 AC 7.4 kW, 6:04-6:40 AC 2.3 kW, 17:24-26:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Cargo area cover (S) Photovoltaic solar panel spoiler (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Around View Monitor (O) Brake Assist (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Energy-absorbing front and rear bumpers (S) Energy-absorbing steering column (S) Front and rear assist grips (S) Front and rear crumple zones (S) Hill start assist (S) LATCH (S) Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (S) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S) Parking brake (manual, foot pedal) (S) Pretensioners and load limiters on front belts (S) RearView Monitor (S) Side door guard beams (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traction Control System (TCS) (S) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) (S) Vehicle Security System (VSS) (S) 7-inch color LCD display (S) AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Bose 7-speaker premium audio system (O) Cruise control switches (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) HD radio (S) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (S) NissanConnect EV (S) NissanConnect with Navigation and Mobile Apps (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 6 x Speakers (S) Streaming audio via Bluetooth (S) Trip computer (S) USB port (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Rear HVAC ducts (S) Heater, AC timer (S) Hybrid heater system (heat pump) (S) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Front heated seats (S) Rear heated seats (S) 3-spoke, heated, leather wrapped (S) Nissan Intelligent Key (S) Power door locks w/auto locking system (S) Power windows (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Remote charge door release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror (S) Heated outside mirrors (S) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Fog lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Leather-appointed seating (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) | Cargo area cover (S) e-Pedal (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) AEB with pedestrian detection (O) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) (S) Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (O) Brake Assist (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) Electric (E-PKB) parking brake (O) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Energy-absorbing front and rear bumpers (S) Energy-absorbing steering column (S) Front and rear assist grips (S) Front and rear crumple zones (S) Hill start assist (S) Intelligent Around View Monitor (I-AVM) (S) Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) (O) LATCH (S) Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (S) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S) Parking brake (manual, foot pedal) (S) Pretensioners and load limiters on front belts (S) ProPILOT Assist (O) Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (O) Side door guard beams (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traction Control System (TCS) (S) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) (S) Vehicle Security System (VSS) (S) 7-inch color LCD display (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Bose Premium Audio system (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (S) Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (S) NissanConnect EV (S) NissanConnect with Navigation (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 7 x Speakers (S) Streaming audio via Bluetooth (S) Trip computer (S) USB port (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Rear HVAC ducts (S) Heater, AC timer (S) Hybrid heater system - (heat pump) (S) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) 8-way power driver's seat (with 2-way lumbar) (S) Front heated seats (S) 3-spoke (S) Audio, Bluetooth switches (S) Cruise control switches (S) Eco-mode switch (S) Heated (S) Leather-wrapped (S) Nissan Intelligent Key (S) Power door locks w/auto locking system (S) Power windows (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Remote charge door release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror (S) Heated outside mirrors w/ turn signals (S) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Fog lights (S) High beam assist (HBA) (O) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Leather-appointed seating (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | Built on the GM BEV2 platform. | - |
| 2017 Nissan Leaf SL | 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2018 Nissan Leaf SL |