Comparison between:
- 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st Max
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 1st Max
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st Max | 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 1st Max | |
| Series | - | ID. | ID. |
 |  |  | |
| Model alias | - | ID3 1st | ID.4 Pro Performance 1st Max |
| Trim | - | Max | 1st Max |
| Model year | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 |
| Market | North America, South Korea | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 37,495 (USA, May 2017) KRW 47,790,000 (South Korea, Dec 2017) | - | EUR 58,439 (DE, Sep 2020) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium | 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 | White Teal | Blue Dusk Metallic Gletcherwhite Metallic Honey Yellow Metallic Mangangray Metallic |
| Interior colors | Dark Galvanized with Sky Cool Gray accents Dark Galvanized Grey Light Ash Gray seats with Ceramic White accents | White-Orange Grey-Black | Platinum Grey - Florence-Braun |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 164.0 in 4166 mm | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 180.5 in 4584 mm |
| Width | 69.5 in 1765 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Height | 62.8 in 1594 mm | 61.1 in 1552 mm | 64.2 in 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in 2601 mm | 108.9 in 2765 mm | 109.1 in 2771 mm |
| Front track | 59.1 in 1501 mm | - | 62.5 in 1587 mm |
| Rear track | 59.1 in 1501 mm | - | 61.7 in 1567 mm |
| Clearance | 6.0 in 152 mm | - | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | - | 8.3 in 210 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.7 in 1008 mm | - | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.9 in 963 mm | - | - |
| Front shoulder room | 54.6 in 1387 mm | - | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.8 in 1341 mm | - | - |
| Front hip room | 51.6 in 1311 mm | - | - |
| Rear hip room | 50.8 in 1290 mm | - | - |
| Front legroom | 41.6 in 1057 mm | - | 41.1 in 1044 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.5 in 927 mm | - | 37.6 in 955 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 | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 | 543.0 l 19.18 ft3 0.54 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1603.0 l 56.61 ft3 1.60 m3 | - | 1575.0 l 55.62 ft3 1.57 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3582.51 lb 1625 kg | 3637.63 lb 1650 kg | 4517.27 lb 2049 kg |
| Payload | 930.35 lb 422 kg | - | 1347.02 lb 611 kg |
| GVWR | 4512.86 lb 2047 kg | - | 5864.3 lb 2660 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.308 Cd | 0.267 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | Overhang front / rear - 836 mm / 730 mm | - | Permitted axle load front / rear - 1170 kg / 1540 kg Permitted trailer load braked at 12% / 8% - 1000 kg / 1200 kg Permitted trailer load unbraked - 750 kg Roof load - 75 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | - | APP 310 | APP 310 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Brushless DC | Brushless DC |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Torque | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport Drive Low | - | - |
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 | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | - | 8.50 s |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | 4.50 s | - | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 6.90 s | - | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 238.0 mi / 383.0 km | WLTP: 261.0 mi / 420.0 km | WLTP: 302.6 mi / 487.0 km |
Energy efficiency
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 | - | NEDC, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 18.5 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 | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 10.2 m 33.46 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.91 | - | 3.5 |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.05 | - | - |
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) | - | - |
| Rear suspension | Coil springs (helical springs) Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers Semi-independent | - | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | - | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | - | - |
| Additional information | Front brake rotor diameter: 276 mm / 11 in Rear brake rotor diamete: 264 mm / 10 in | - | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx17 6.5Jx17 | - | 8.5Jx21 9Jx21 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 215/50R17 H | 215/45R20 | 230/45R21 255/40R21 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | - | LG Chem |
| Model | - | - | NCM712 |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | - | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 60 kWh | 58 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Number of cells | 288 | - | - |
| Number of modules | 10 | - | - |
| Voltage | 350 V | - | - |
| Energy density | 230 Wh/kg | - | - |
| Weight | 961.22 lb 436 kg | - | 1086.88 lb 493 kg |
| Volume | 285.0 l 10.06 ft3 0.28 m3 | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | - | - |
| Additional information | With active thermal conditioning Cell height - 3.9 in Cell width - 13.1 in 96s3p format | VW explicitly states this is the net battery capacity Estimated gross capacity - 62 kWh | Gross capacity - 82 kWh |
Charging type
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 | Wallbox, 7.2 kW Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 100 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 125 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
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 | - | - |
Charging time
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 charging, 0:28-0:30 Wallbox 11 kW, 5:17 Wallbox 7.2 kW, 8:04 | - |
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 Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning (O) LATCH system (S) Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking (O) Overtaking Sensor (O) 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) | Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Contactless high-voltage battery charging (S) Keyless Advanced locking and starting system (S) Lane change system (S) Lane-keeping system with Emergency Assist (S) Rearview camera system (S) 8 x -speaker Beats sound system (S) Augmented reality (AR) head-up display (S) DAB+ digital radio (S) Navigation system (S) 2 x USB-C ports on the center console (S) Voice assistant Comfort seats (S) Heated seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Panorama sliding/tilting glass roof, tinted (S) Tinted windows (S) Ambient lights (S) Brake lights (S) IQ.LIGHT Matrix LED headlights with Dynamic Light Assist (O) Matrix LED headlights (S) Matrix sidelights (S) Turn indicators and tail light clusters (S) | Luggage compart,ment net (S) Net wall (S) Towing bracket (S) Variable luggage floor (S) Adaptive chassis control DCC including driving profile selection (S) Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go (S) Area-View sensor with bird's eye view (S) Driver and front passenger airbags (S) Drowsiness detection (S) e-Sound (S) ECall emergency call system (S) Electronic immobilizer (S) Emergency assist (S) First aid kit, warning triangle and safety vest (S) Foldable trailer hitch with electrical release (S) Front Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection (S) Front head and side airbags with center airbag (S) IQ.Drive assist (S) ISOFIX (S) Keyless Access, keyless opening and locking with start button (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Parking aid (S) Proactive passenger protection (S) Progressive steering control (S) Rain sensor (S) Rear view camera system (S) Side Assist - blind spot assist (S) Three-point automatic seat belts at the front with height adjustment and tensioners (S) Tire control display (S) Traffic queuing assist (S) Traffic sign recognition (S) Travel assist (S) Warning sound and light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened (S) Wheel locks with extended theft protection (S) 12-inch Discover Pro Max display (S) 5.3-inch digital instrument cluster (S) App-Connect including App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Car2X (S) Comfort telephone with induction charging (S) DAB + digital radio reception (S) Discover Pro navigation (S) Diversity antenna for FM reception (S) Head-up display (S) Hello ID. voice control (S) 7 x speakers (S) Telephone interface (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports at the front (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports on the rear center console (S) Voice control (S) We Connect Start online services (S) 3-zone Climatronic system (S) Heat pump (S) Armrests for front seats (S) Asymmetrical folding of rear seats (S) Center console with interchangeable inserts for cup holders and storage compartments (S) ergoActive front seats with electrical adjustment, memory function and sliding thigh support (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Multi-function, leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Easy Open & Close - sensor controlled tailgate (S) Fixed panoramic glass roof (S) Heated automatic washer jets on windscreen (S) Heated windscreen (S) Laminated safety glass for front side windows (S) Laminated safety glass for the windscreen (S) Silver anodized roof rails (S) Tinted rear windows (S) Wirelessly heated, infrared reflecting, noise insulating windscreen (S) Aspherical exterior mirror on driver's side (S) Auto-dimming rear-view mirror (S) Convex exterior mirror on front passenger's side (S) Electrically adjustable, foldable and heated exterior mirrors with memory function (S) Lit make-up mirror on sunvisors (S) 30-color ambient lighting (S) 3D LED taillights with dynamic turn signals (S) Dynamic LED Matrix headlights with dynamic light assistant (S) Fog lights (S) Illuminated strips between the headlights and door handles (S) Light Assist high beam control (S) ArtVelours micro-fleece (S) Synthetic leather on door and side paneling (S) Textile floor mats front and back (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Built on the GM BEV2 platform. | - | - |
| 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st Max | 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 1st Max |