Comparison between:
- 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- 2025 BYD Dolphin 150 kW
- 2025 BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
- 2020 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2025 BYD Dolphin 150 kW | 2025 BYD Dolphin Surf Boost | 2020 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh | |
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| Model alias | - | - | Boost 65kW 43.2kWh | e-Soul Soul Electric |
| Trim | - | 150 kW | Boost | 64 kWh |
| Model year | 2017 | 2025 | 2025 | 2020 |
| Market | North America | Europe | Europe | Europe |
| Price | USD 37,495 (USA, Sep 2016) | - | - | EUR 37,790 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 42,995 (NL, Jul 2019) EUR 41,300 (ES, Jul 2019) EUR 42,725 (ES, Jul 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminum | Steel Aluminum | Steel Aluminium |
| 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 | Cream White Skiing White Time Grey Obsidian Black | Lime green Polar Night black Apricity white Ice blue | Gravity Grey with Platinum Gold Cherry Black with Inferno Red Neptune Blue with Cherry Black |
| Interior colors | Dark Galvanized with Sky Cool Gray accents Dark Galvanized Grey Light Ash Gray seats with Ceramic White accents | Black Beige | Black Grey | - |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 164.0 in 4166 mm | 168.9 in 4290 mm | 157.1 in 3990 mm | 165.2 in 4195 mm |
| Width | 69.5 in 1765 mm | - | - | 70.9 in 1800 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 79.2 in 2012 mm | 77.6 in 1970 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 67.7 in 1719 mm | - |
| Height | 62.8 in 1594 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 63.0 in 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in 2601 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 98.4 in 2500 mm | 102.4 in 2601 mm |
| Front track | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 60.2 in 1530 mm | 59.0 in 1499 mm | 61.6 in 1565 mm |
| Rear track | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 60.2 in 1530 mm | 58.4 in 1483 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Front overhang | 32.9 in 836 mm | 32.7 in 830 mm | 31.6 in 803 mm | 34.1 in 866 mm |
| Rear overhang | 28.7 in 730 mm | 29.9 in 760 mm | 27.0 in 686 mm | 28.7 in 729 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 16 ° | 15 ° | 16.2 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 23 ° | 23.5 ° | 29.6 ° |
| Clearance | 6.0 in 152 mm | - | 6.1 in 154 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.7 in 1008 mm | - | - | 39.9 in 1013 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.9 in 963 mm | - | - | 38.9 in 988 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.6 in 1387 mm | - | - | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.8 in 1341 mm | - | - | 54.7 in 1390 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.6 in 1311 mm | - | - | 53.5 in 1359 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.8 in 1290 mm | - | - | 52.8 in 1341 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.6 in 1057 mm | - | - | 41.1 in 1044 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.5 in 927 mm | - | - | 36.5 in 927 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2673.0 l 94.40 ft3 2.67 m3 | - | - | - |
| Total volume | 3152.0 l 111.31 ft3 3.15 m3 | - | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 479.0 l 16.92 ft3 0.48 m3 | 364.0 l 12.85 ft3 0.36 m3 | 308.0 l 10.88 ft3 0.31 m3 | - |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1603.0 l 56.61 ft3 1.60 m3 | 1329.0 l 46.93 ft3 1.33 m3 | 1037.0 l 36.62 ft3 1.04 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 3582.51 lb 1625 kg | 3655.26 lb 1658 kg | 3020.33 lb 1370 kg | 3708.18 lb 1682 kg |
| Front axle load limit | - | 2290.6 lb 1039 kg | 1867.32 lb 847 kg | - |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 2403.04 lb 1090 kg | 1876.13 lb 851 kg | - |
| Roof load | - | 154.32 lb 70 kg | - | - |
| Payload | 930.35 lb 422 kg | 959.01 lb 435 kg | - | 1097.9 lb 498 kg |
| GVWR | 4512.86 lb 2047 kg | 4559.16 lb 2068 kg | 3456.85 lb 1568 kg | 4806.08 lb 2180 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.308 Cd | 0.301 Cd | - | 0.35 Cd |
| Additional information | - | - | - | Min VDA trunk volume (rear seats up) - 315 l Max VDA trunk volume (rear seats down) - 1339 l |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | BYD | BYD | - |
| Model | - | TZ200XSQ | TZ180XSX | - |
| 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 | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | - | - | 356 V |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 65 kW 87.2 hp 88.4 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 0 - 8810 rpm | - | - | 3800 - 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 175 Nm 17.8 kgm 129.1 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | - | - | 3600 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport Drive Low | - | - | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | - | - | - | Smart regenerative braking operated via paddle shifters. Four regen braking levels (0 to 3). |
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 | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 65 kW 87.2 hp 88.4 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 175 Nm 17.8 kgm 129.1 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 7.00 s | 12.10 s | 7.60 s |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | 4.50 s | - | - | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 6.90 s | - | - | 7.30 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 238.0 mi / 383.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 347.3 mi / 559.0 km WLTP, CMB: 265.3 mi / 427.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 315.0 mi / 507.0 km WLTP, CMB: 200.1 mi / 322.0 km | EPA, CMB: 243.0 mi / 391.1 km WLTP, CMB: 280.9 mi / 452.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, HWY: 110 MPGe | WLTP, CTY: 12.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 15.9 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CTY: 9.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 15.6 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 127 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 114 MPGe EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 10.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 15.7 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.8 m 35.43 ft | 10.5 m 34.45 ft | 9.9 m 32.48 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.91 | - | - | 2.5 |
| Additional information | - | - | - | Steering ratio - 12.8:1 |
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) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.05 | - | - | 8.206 |
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 | MacPherson strut Independent | Shock absorbers MacPherson strut Independent 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 | Independent Multi-link | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | Shock absorbers Multi-link Independent Coil springs (helical springs) 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 | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 10.9 in 276 mm | - | - | 12.0 in 305 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 0.9 in 23 mm | - | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 10.4 in 264 mm | - | - | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.5 in 12 mm | - | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx17 6.5Jx17 | 6.5Jx17 ET45 | 6Jx16 ET45 | 7Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/50R17 H | 205/50R17 93V | 185/55R16 87V | 215/55R17 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 60 kWh | 60.4 kWh | 43.2 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | BYD | BYD | SK Innovation |
| Model | - | Blade Battery | Blade Battery | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | LFP | LFP | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Anode materials | - | Graphite | Graphite | Graphite |
| Number of cells | 288 | - | - | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.2 V | 3.2 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | 2 V | 2 V | 2.5 V |
| Number of modules | 10 | - | - | - |
| Battery voltage | 350 V | 403.2 V | 288 V | 356 V |
| Energy density | 230 Wh/kg | - | - | 250 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 961.22 lb 436 kg | 925.94 lb 420 kg | 683.43 lb 310 kg | 1007.51 lb 457 kg |
| Volume | 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 |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | - | - | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | - | - | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Additional information | With active thermal conditioning Cell height - 3.9 in Cell width - 13.1 in 96s3p format | - | Battery capacity - 150 Ah | Battery Ah - 180 Ah Total capacity - 67 kWh Heat Pump HVAC system (inner condenser heating system) is optional |
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 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 1.44 kW AC 3.84 kW AC 7.68 kW DC 80 kW | AC 11 kW DC 110 kW | AC 11 kW DC 65 kW | AC 7.2 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | 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 110 kW, 0:26 DC 110 kW, 0:36 AC 11 kW, 6:12 | DC 85 kW, 0:22 DC 85 kW, 0:30 AC 11 kW, 5:00 | DC 100 kW, 0:31-0:39 DC 50 kW, 1:02-1:17 AC 7.2 kW, 8:54 |
Additional features
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) | - | - | 2- tier rear cargo floor (S) Body color bumpers with gloss black accents (S) Cargo net (O) Cargo screen (S) Charge port nozzle lock (S) Crossbars (O) Front center console with cup holders, armrest and storage box (S) Heat Pump HVAC system (inner condenser heating system) (O) High Voltage Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater (S) Luggage net hook (S) Overhead console with sunglass holder (S) Rear center arm rest with cup holder (S) Roof rack ready (mounting points) (O) Rotary dial transmission gear shift knob (S) Unique "Eco Electric" hatch emblem (S) Unique front grille insert (S) Anti lock Brake System (ABS) (S) Autonomous Emergency Brake (AEB) (S) Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) (S) Brake Assist System (BAS) (S) Driver's side knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat mounted side airbags (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Front and rear 3 point seat belts (S) Front seat belt pretensioners (S) Front seat belt reminder and buckle sensor (S) Full length side curtain airbags (S) Height adjustable front seat belt anchors (S) Hill start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (S) Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) (S) Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (S) Parking Distance Warning Reverse (PDW R) (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear child safety door locks (S) Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) (S) Rear view camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Rollover sensor (S) Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go (S&G) (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 1 rear USB port (S) 10.25" touchscreen color audio display unit with integrated rear view camera with parking guidance, (S) 12V power outlet (front) (S) 2 front USB ports (1 charging, 1 input) (S) 7" color LCD supervision meter cluster (S) AM/FM/MP3 audio system (S) Bluetooth wireless technology with voice recognition (S) Charge status indicator, 3 level lights on instrument panel (S) Climate and charging scheduling (S) Digital clock (S) Navigation system with EV charging stations (S) Outside temperature display (S) Smart Key with Push button start, Smart trunk and panic alarm (S) 8 x speaker surround sound Harman Kardon Premium Audio system with subwoofer and Clari Fi technology (S) 6 x speakers (S) Trip computer (S) UVO link infotainment System with smartphone integration (S) Wireless phone charging (S) Air conditioning with auto defog and cluster ionizer (S) Driver only air condition function (S) Rear heater ducts (under front seats) (S) 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat with 2-way height adjuster (S) 60/40 split folding rear seats (S) 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support and 2-way power height adjust (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Heated front seats (2-levels) (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel (S) Polyurethane wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel mounted audio control buttons (S) Tilt and telescopic steering column (S) Aero blade type windshield wipers (S) Body color outside door handles (S) Door scuff plate (S) Door waistline and wheel arch molding (S) Driver's one touch auto up/down and safety (S) Front and rear door bottle holder (O) Front passenger seatback pockets (S) Front variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Matte silver inside door handles (S) Passenger's one touch auto up/down and safety (S) Power door locks with two turn entry system (S) Power front/rear windows (S) Privacy glass (rear door windows, rear quarter, back lite) (S) Satin Chrome inside door handles (S) Side sill and belt line molding (S) Solar control glass (windshield with shade band, front door windows) (S) Auto Dimming rear view mirror (S) Body color outside mirrors with gloss black base (S) Day and night rear view mirror (S) Gloss black outside mirrors with gloss black base (S) Outside mirrors with turn signal indicators (S) Power adjustable heated outside mirrors (S) Sunvisor vanity mirrors with covers, and sliding (S) Cargo light (S) Charge port light (S) Fog lights (S) Front overhead console room lamp (S) Illuminated sunvisor (S) LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (S) LED fog lights (S) LED headlights with auto light control, leveling and escort function (S) LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (O) LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) LED positioning headlights (S) LED turn signal lamps (S) Rear LED combination lights (S) Room lamp (S) Leatherette upper console (S) Sofino leather seat trim (S) Woven and Tricot cloth seat trim (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Built on the GM BEV2 platform. | - | - | - |
| 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2025 BYD Dolphin 150 kW | 2025 BYD Dolphin Surf Boost | 2020 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh |