Comparison between:
- 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV
- 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV
- 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

	2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV	2016 Chevrolet Spark EV	2015 Chevrolet Spark EV	2014 Chevrolet Spark EV

Model year	2017	2016	2015	2014
Market	North America	North America, Europe, South Korea	North America, Europe, South Korea	North America, Europe, South Korea
Price	USD 37,495 (USA, Sep 2016)	USD 25,120 (USA, Oct 2015)	USD 25,995 (USA, Apr 2015) USD 27,495 (USA, Jun 2014)	USD 27,495 (USA, May 2013)

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body style	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback
Materials	Steel Aluminium	High-strength steel	High-strength steel	High-strength steel
Exterior colors	Arctic Blue Metallic Cajun Red Tintcoat Kinetic Blue Metallic Mosaic Black Metallic Nightfall Grey Metallic Orange Burst Metallic Summit White Silver Ice Metallic	Electric Blue Silver Ice Black Granite (extra charge) Summit White Titanium Salsa (2LT only) Lime (2LT only)	Electric Blue Silver Ice Black Granite Summit White Titanium Salsa Lime	Electric Blue Silver Ice Black Granite Summit White Titanium
Interior colors	Dark Galvanized with Sky Cool Gray accents Dark Galvanized Grey Light Ash Gray seats with Ceramic White accents	Electric Blue Dark Pewter	Electric Blue Dark Pewter	Electric Blue Dark Pewter
Number of doors	5	5	5	5
Number of seats	5	4	4	4
Length	164.0 in 4166 mm	146.5 in 3720 mm	146.5 in 3720 mm	146.5 in 3720 mm
Width	69.5 in 1765 mm	64.1 in 1627 mm	64.1 in 1627 mm	64.1 in 1627 mm
Height	62.8 in 1594 mm	62.6 in 1590 mm	62.6 in 1590 mm	62.6 in 1590 mm
Wheelbase	102.4 in 2601 mm	93.5 in 2375 mm	93.5 in 2375 mm	93.5 in 2375 mm
Front track	59.1 in 1501 mm	55.5 in 1410 mm	55.5 in 1410 mm	55.5 in 1410 mm
Rear track	59.1 in 1501 mm	54.8 in 1391 mm	54.8 in 1391 mm	54.8 in 1391 mm
Clearance	6.0 in 152 mm	-	-	-
Front headroom	39.7 in 1008 mm	39.4 in 1000 mm	39.4 in 1000 mm	39.4 in 1000 mm
Rear headroom	37.9 in 963 mm	37.3 in 948 mm	37.3 in 948 mm	37.3 in 948 mm
Front shoulder room	54.6 in 1387 mm	50.7 in 1288 mm	50.7 in 1288 mm	50.7 in 1288 mm
Rear shoulder room	52.8 in 1341 mm	49.7 in 1263 mm	49.7 in 1263 mm	49.7 in 1263 mm
Front hip room	51.6 in 1311 mm	48.0 in 1218 mm	48.0 in 1218 mm	48.0 in 1218 mm
Rear hip room	50.8 in 1290 mm	47.5 in 1206 mm	47.5 in 1206 mm	47.5 in 1206 mm
Front legroom	41.6 in 1057 mm	42.0 in 1067 mm	42.0 in 1067 mm	42.0 in 1067 mm
Rear legroom	36.5 in 927 mm	35.2 in 893 mm	35.2 in 893 mm	35.2 in 893 mm
Passenger volume	2673.0 l 94.40 ft³ 2.67 m³	2444.0 l 86.31 ft³ 2.44 m³	2444.0 l 86.31 ft³ 2.44 m³	2444.0 l 86.31 ft³ 2.44 m³
Total volume	3152.0 l 111.31 ft³ 3.15 m³	2717.0 l 95.95 ft³ 2.72 m³	2717.0 l 95.95 ft³ 2.72 m³	2717.0 l 95.95 ft³ 2.72 m³
Trunk volume	479.0 l 16.92 ft³ 0.48 m³	273.0 l 9.64 ft³ 0.27 m³	273.0 l 9.64 ft³ 0.27 m³	273.0 l 9.64 ft³ 0.27 m³
Maximum trunk volume	1603.0 l 56.61 ft³ 1.60 m³	663.0 l 23.41 ft³ 0.66 m³	663.0 l 23.41 ft³ 0.66 m³	663.0 l 23.41 ft³ 0.66 m³
Curb weight	3582.51 lb 1625 kg	2866.01 lb 1300 kg	2866.01 lb 1300 kg	2967.42 lb 1346 kg
Payload	930.35 lb 422 kg	-	-	-
GVWR	4512.86 lb 2047 kg	-	-	-
Drag coefficient	0.308 Cd	0.326 Cd	0.326 Cd	0.326 Cd
Additional information	Overhang front / rear - 836 mm / 730 mm	Front overhang - 790 mm. Rear overhang - 555 mm.	Front overhang - 790 mm. Rear overhang - 555 mm.	Front overhang - 790 mm. Rear overhang - 555 mm.

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Manufacturer	-	General Motors	General Motors	General Motors
Electric motor type	Permanent magnet synchronous	Permanent magnet synchronous	Permanent magnet synchronous	Permanent magnet synchronous
Location of the motor	Front	Front	Front	Front
Power	150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps	105 kW 140.8 hp 142.8 ps	105 kW 140.8 hp 142.8 ps	104 kW 139.5 hp 141.4 ps
Torque	360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb	444 Nm 45.3 kgm 327.5 ft-lb	444 Nm 45.3 kgm 327.5 ft-lb	542 Nm 55.3 kgm 399.8 ft-lb
Regenerative braking	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Driving modes	Normal Sport Drive Low	Normal Sport	Normal Sport	Normal Sport
Additional information	-	The motor is oil-cooled.	The motor is oil-cooled.	The motor is oil-cooled.

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	90.1 mph 145.0 km/h	90.1 mph 145.0 km/h
Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h	4.50 s	-	-	-
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph	6.90 s	7.20 s	7.20 s	7.90 s

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving range

EPA: 238.0 mi / 383.0 km

EPA: 82.0 mi / 132.0 km

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiency

EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi
EPA, HWY: 110 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe

EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi
EPA, HWY: 109 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe

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	10.3 m 33.79 ft	10.3 m 33.79 ft	10.3 m 33.79 ft
Lock-to-lock turns	2.91	2.8	2.8	2.8

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)	Front-wheel drive (FWD)	Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Axle ratio	7.05	3.87	3.87	3.17

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 Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)	Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)	Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Rear suspension	Coil springs (helical springs) Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers Semi-independent	Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs)	Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs)	Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs)

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakes	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes	Discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Additional information	Front brake rotor diameter: 276 mm / 11 in Rear brake rotor diamete: 264 mm / 10 in	Brake rotor diameter front (single piston): 256 mm Brake rotor diameter rear (single piston): 258 mm	Brake rotor diameter front (single piston): 256 mm Brake rotor diameter rear (single piston): 258 mm	Brake rotor diameter front (single piston): 256 mm Brake rotor diameter rear (single piston): 258 mm

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims

6.5Jx17
6.5Jx17

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres

215/50R17 H

185/55R15
195/55R15

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

Manufacturer	LG Chem	LG Chem	LG Chem	A123 Systems
Type of rechargeable battery	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity	60 kWh	18.4 kWh	18.4 kWh	21.3 kWh
Number of cells	288	192	192	336
Number of modules	10	-	-	-
Voltage	350 V	400 V	400 V	-
Energy density	230 Wh/kg	-	-	-
Weight	961.22 lb 436 kg	473.99 lb 215 kg	473.99 lb 215 kg	559.97 lb 254 kg
Volume	285.0 l 10.06 ft³ 0.28 m³	139.0 l 4.91 ft³ 0.14 m³	139.0 l 4.91 ft³ 0.14 m³	133.0 l 4.70 ft³ 0.13 m³
Location	Under the floor, middle	-	-	-
Cooling	Water-based coolant circulation	Water-based coolant circulation	Water-based coolant circulation	Water-based coolant circulation
Additional information	With active thermal conditioning Cell height - 3.9 in Cell width - 13.1 in 96s3p format	-	-	The battery uses nanophosphate as the active cathode material in the Li-Ion batteries of A123 Systems. A liquid thermal management system cools and heats the battery.

Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.

Charging type

Household charging, 1.44 kW
Wallbox 3.84 kW, 3.84 kW
Wallbox 7.68 kW, 7.68 kW
DC fast charging, 80 kW

DC fast charging, 50 kW

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging port

Optional onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kW
Onboard charger, Type 1, 7.2 kW

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging time

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

DC fast charging, 0:20-0:25

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional features

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)

Adjustable head restraints (S)
Anti-theft technology (S)
Brake assist (S)
Collapsible steering column (S)
Cruise control (S)
Electronic parking break (S)
Four-wheel ABS (S)
Hill Start Assist (S)
Immobilizer (S)
LATCH child seat attachment system (S)
OnStar with 4G LTE (3 years free) (S)
Rollover sensing system (S)
Seat belt pretensioners in the front seats (S)
StabiliTrak stability control (S)
10 x standard airbags (S)
Standard electronic brakeforce distribution (S)
Three-point safety belts in all four seats (S)
Traction control (S)
7-inch LCD display (S)
Bluetooth capability (S)
Built-in Wi-Fi hotspot (S)
Chevrolet MyLink, USB port, auxiliary input jack (S)
Push-button start (S)
Remote keyless entry (S)
SiriusXM Satellite Radio (three-month trial period) (S)
SiriusXM Satellite Radio (three-month trial period) (S)
6 x speakers (S)
Remote start/cabin pre-conditioning (S)
Heated front seats (O)
Leather-wrapped (O)
Steering wheel-mounted controls (S)
Power locks and windows (S)
Fabric (S)
Leatherette (O)

Adjustable head restraints (S)
Anti-theft technology (S)
Brake assist (S)
Collapsible steering column (S)
Cruise control (S)
Electronic parking break (S)
Four-wheel ABS (S)
Hill Start Assist (S)
Immobilizer (S)
LATCH child seat attachment system (S)
OnStar safety and security system (3 years free) (S)
Rollover sensing system (S)
Seat belt pretensioners in the front seats (S)
StabiliTrak stability control (S)
10 x standard airbags (S)
Standard electronic brakeforce distribution (S)
Three-point safety belts in all four seats (S)
Traction control (S)
7-inch LCD display (S)
Bluetooth capability (S)
Chevrolet MyLink, USB port, auxiliary input jack (S)
Push-button start (S)
Remote keyless entry (S)
SiriusXM Satellite Radio (three-month trial period) (S)
6 x speakers (S)
Remote start/cabin pre-conditioning (S)
Heated front seats (O)
Leather-wrapped (O)
Steering wheel-mounted controls (S)
Power locks and windows (S)
Fabric (S)
Leatherette (O)

Additional information about this electric vehicle.

Additional information

Built on the GM BEV2 platform.

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2016 Chevrolet Spark EV

2015 Chevrolet Spark EV

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