Comparison between:
- 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- 2022 KIA Niro EV EX Premium
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2022 KIA Niro EV EX Premium | |
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| Model alias | - | e-Niro eNiro |
| Trim | - | EX Premium |
| Model year | 2020 (MY20) | 2022 (MY22) |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 37,495 (USA, Jul 2019) | USD 44,650 (USA, Apr 2022) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Shock Nightfall Grey Metallic Cayenne Orange Metallic Oasis Blue Summit White Silver Ice Metallic Green Mist Metallic Cajun Red Tintcoat Kinetic Blue Metallic Mosaic Black Mosaic Black Metallic Slate Gray Metallic | Graphite Gray Aurora Black Gravity Blue Runway Red Snow White Steel Gray |
| Interior colors | Dark Galvanized with Sky Cool Gray accents Dark Galvanized Grey Light Ash Gray seats with Ceramic White accents | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 164.0 in 4166 mm | 171.5 in 4356 mm |
| Width | 69.5 in 1765 mm | 71.1 in 1806 mm |
| Height | 62.8 in 1594 mm | 60.8 in 1544 mm |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in 2601 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Rear track | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm |
| Front overhang | 32.9 in 836 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 28.7 in 730 mm | - |
| Clearance | 6.0 in 152 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.7 in 1008 mm | 40.1 in 1018 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.9 in 963 mm | 37.7 in 957 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.6 in 1387 mm | 56.0 in 1423 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.8 in 1341 mm | 55.1 in 1400 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.6 in 1311 mm | 53.7 in 1364 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.8 in 1290 mm | 48.3 in 1227 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.6 in 1057 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.5 in 927 mm | 36.0 in 914 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2673.0 l 94.40 ft3 2.67 m3 | 2735.0 l 96.59 ft3 2.73 m3 |
| Total volume | 3152.0 l 111.31 ft3 3.15 m3 | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 479.0 l 16.92 ft3 0.48 m3 | 550.0 l 19.42 ft3 0.55 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1603.0 l 56.61 ft3 1.60 m3 | 1780.0 l 62.86 ft3 1.78 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3562.67 lb 1616 kg | 3853.68 lb 1748 kg |
| Payload | 950.19 lb 431 kg | 1062.63 lb 482 kg |
| GVWR | 4512.86 lb 2047 kg | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.308 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 356 V |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 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 | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 3600 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport Drive Low | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport |
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 |
| Total system torque | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 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 | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 7.80 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: 259.0 mi / 416.8 km | EPA, CMB: 239.0 mi / 384.6 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 127 MPGe EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 118 MPGe EPA, HWY: 108 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 123 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, HWY: 102 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 | 10.8 m 35.43 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.91 | 2.57 |
| Additional information | - | Steering ratio - 13.3:1 |
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) | 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 Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Coil springs (helical springs) Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers Semi-independent | Independent Multi-link |
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 | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 10.4 in 264 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx17 6.5Jx17 | 7Jx17 ET50 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 215/50R17 H | 215/55R17 94W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 66 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | SK Innovation |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 288 | 294 |
| Number of modules | 10 | 3 |
| Battery voltage | 350 V | 356 V |
| Energy density | - | 141.3 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 947.99 lb 430 kg | 1030 lb 467.2 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 |
| Additional information | With active thermal conditioning Cell height - 3.9 in Cell width - 13.1 in | Capacity - 180 Ah Power - 170 kW Optional battery heating |
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 1 CCS1 |
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 55 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 55 kW, 0:58-1:12 AC 7.68 kW, 8:36 AC 3.84 kW, 17:12 AC 1.44 kW, 45:50 | DC 100 kW, 0:29-0:42 DC 50 kW, 1:02 AC 7.2 kW, 8:54 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 16-inch steel wheels and 205/55R16 all-season blackwall tires (O) Aluminium sill plates (O) Black grille (O) Cargo cover (S) Dark silver grille (O) Incomplete vehicle designation (O) Tailgate-mounted rear spoiler (S) Two front cupholders (S) Blind Spot Alert (O) Drag control (S) Driver and front passenger dual-stage frontal airbags, includes Passenger Sensing System (O) Driver and front passenger knee airbags (O) Dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger (S) Electric Parking Brake (S) Electronic brake force distribution (S) Following Distance Indicator (O) Forward Collision Alert (O) Four-channel ABS (S) Front Pedestrian Braking (O) GM Electronic Precision Shift (EPS) shifter (S) Head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions (S) Head-curtain side-impact and thorax side-impact seat-mounted for front outboard seating positions (O) Knee for driver and front passenger (S) Lane Departure Warning System (O) Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning (O) LATCH system (S) Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking (O) Overtaking Sensor (O) Parking assist (S) Parking Assistance (O) Pedestrian Safety Signal (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (O) Rear doors child locks (S) Side blind zone alert with lane change alert (S) StabiliTrak (S) Surround Vision (S) Thorax side-impact seat-mounted for side-front outboard seating positions (S) Thorax side-impact seat-mounted, side-rear outboard seating positions (S) Tire inflation kit (O) Traction control system (S) 10.2-inch touchscreen with MyLink infotainment system (S) 12V power outlet (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support (S) Bose premium 7-speaker system with subwoofer (O) Driver Information Center with an 8-inch multi-color graphic display (S) EV Navigation Mapping (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) 6 x speakers (S) 2 x USB charging-only ports for rear passengers (O) Wireless Charging for compatible smartphones (O) 6-way manual-adjustable driver and front passenger seats (S) 60/40 split folding for rear seats (S) Front passenger seatback map pocket (O) Heated front seats (O) Heated outbound rear seats (S) Rear armrest with two cupholders (S) Automatic heated steering wheel (O) Automatic heated steering wheel (O) Leather-trimmed 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 manual-folding side mirrors (S) Side mirrors with intergrated turn signals (S) Sun visors with sliding vanity mirrors (S) HID projector beam headlights (S) Incandescent cargo lamp (S) IntelliBeam headlamps (O) LED daytime running lights (S) LED dome lights (S) LED taillamps (S) All-Weather Cargo Mat (O) All-Weather Floor Mats, front and rear (O) Deluxe cloth (S) Perforated leather (S) | Crossbars (O) Roof rails (S) Shark-fin style antenna (S) 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Blind-Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (S) Brake Assist System (BAS) (S) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (S) Driver's knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat-mounted side airbags (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Forward Collision Warning (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with camera and sensor (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) High Beam Assist (S) Highway Driving Assist (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Inside Handle Override Child Safety Door Locking System (S) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (S) Lane Following Assist System (S) Lane Keep Assist System with Driver Attention Alert (S) LATCH (S) Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control – Curve (S) Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) – door-logic type (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Rollover sensor (S) Smart Key with Push-button start, Smart trunk and panic alarm (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 10.25-inch touchscreen Navigation display system with Premium sound system, Satellite and HD radio (S) AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM audio system (S) Bluetooth wireless technology with voice recognition (S) Digital clock (S) Outside temperature display (S) 8 x speakers and 1 subwoofer Harman Kardon Sound System with Clari-Fi technology (S) Supervision meter cluster with 7-inch display with Tachometer (S) Trip computer (S) USB audio input ports (S) USB chargers (front center fascia and inside center console) (S) UVO eco Infotainment System with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration (S) Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Wireless phone charger (S) Automatic temperature control with auto defog (S) Climate and charging scheduling system (S) Driver's only air conditioning (S) Electric-motor-drive air conditioning compressor (S) Rear air conditioning vent (S) Remote Start with cabin preheating or cooling functionality (S) Heat Pump HVAC system (O) Rear heating duct (S) 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support (S) 4-way manual passenger seat with height adjuster (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Driver's seat back pocket (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front passenger seat back pocket (S) Heated front seats (S) Ventilated front seats (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio controls (S) Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Acoustic windshield glass with shade band (S) Body-color outside door handles (S) Cargo cover (S) Deluxe door arm rest covering with stitches (S) Deluxe high gloss door garnish (S) Deluxe scuff plates (S) Heated back-lite glass (S) Power door locks with two-turn entry system (S) Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Power passenger window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Power rear windows (S) Power tilt/slide sunroof (S) Privacy glass (rear doors, rear quarter, back-lite) (S) Satin Chrome inside door handles (S) Solar control front windows (S) Day and night rear-view mirror (S) Heated and body-color outside mirrors with high-gloss accent (S) Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors (S) Power-folding and power-adjustable side mirrors with LED turning indicators (S) Sunvisor with vanity mirror, sliding, with driver's ticket holder (S) Auto Light Control headlights (S) Bi-function projection headlights with leveling function and escort (S) Center console mood lamp (S) Front fog lamps (S) LED cargo light (S) LED center room lamp (S) LED Daytime Running lights (S) LED overhead console lamp (S) LED positioning lamps (S) Rear LED combination lamps (S) Rear Spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Artificial leather seat trim (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Built on the GM BEV2 platform. | - |
| 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2022 KIA Niro EV EX Premium |