Comparison between:
- 2014 Tesla Model S 85 RWD
- 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- 2016 Tesla Model S 75 RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2014 Tesla Model S 85 RWD | 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2016 Tesla Model S 75 RWD | |
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| Trim | 85 RWD | - | 75 RWD |
| Model year | 2014 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America | North America, Europe |
| 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 | Sedan | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Materials | Aluminium high-strength boron steel | Steel Aluminium | Aluminium high-strength boron steel |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Solid White Steel Grey Metallic Silver Metallic Brown Metallic Blue Metallic Green Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat | Arctic Blue Metallic Cajun Red Tintcoat Kinetic Blue Metallic Mosaic Black Metallic Nightfall Grey Metallic Orange Burst Metallic Summit White Silver Ice Metallic | Solid Black Solid White (discontinued in October 2016) Titanium Silver Metallic (Discontinued in October 2016) Midnight Silver Metallic Obsidian Black Metallic Deep Blue Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Silver Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Grey Tan | Dark Galvanized with Sky Cool Gray accents Dark Galvanized Grey Light Ash Gray seats with Ceramic White accents | Black Grey Tan |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 196.0 in 4978 mm | 164.0 in 4166 mm | 196.0 in 4978 mm |
| Width | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 69.5 in 1765 mm | 77.3 in 1963 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 86.2 in 2189 mm | - | 86.2 in 2189 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.3 in 1963 mm | - | 77.3 in 1963 mm |
| Height | 56.5 in 1435 mm | 62.8 in 1594 mm | 56.9 in 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in 2960 mm | 102.4 in 2601 mm | 116.5 in 2960 mm |
| Front track | 65.4 in 1661 mm | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 65.4 in 1661 mm |
| Rear track | 66.9 in 1699 mm | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 66.9 in 1699 mm |
| Clearance | 5.7 in 144 mm | 6.0 in 152 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 4.7 in 119 mm | - | 4.6 in 117 mm |
| Maximum clearance | 6.4 in 163 mm | - | 6.3 in 160 mm |
| Front headroom | 38.8 in 986 mm | 39.7 in 1008 mm | 38.8 in 986 mm |
| Rear headroom | 35.3 in 897 mm | 37.9 in 963 mm | 35.3 in 897 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in 1466 mm | 54.6 in 1387 mm | 57.7 in 1466 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 52.8 in 1341 mm | 55.0 in 1397 mm |
| Front hip room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 51.6 in 1311 mm | 55.0 in 1397 mm |
| Rear hip room | 54.7 in 1389 mm | 50.8 in 1290 mm | 54.7 in 1389 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 41.6 in 1057 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.4 in 899 mm | 36.5 in 927 mm | 35.4 in 899 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 | 744.7 l 26.30 ft3 0.74 m3 | 479.0 l 16.92 ft3 0.48 m3 | 744.7 l 26.30 ft3 0.74 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1645.2 l 58.10 ft3 1.65 m3 | 1603.0 l 56.61 ft3 1.60 m3 | 1645.2 l 58.10 ft3 1.65 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 150.1 l 5.30 ft3 0.15 m3 | - | 59.5 l 2.10 ft3 0.06 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4629.71 lb 2100 kg | 3582.51 lb 1625 kg | 4468.77 lb 2027 kg |
| Payload | 1080.27 lb 490 kg | 930.35 lb 422 kg | 1263.25 lb 573 kg |
| GVWR | 5709.97 lb 2590 kg | 4512.86 lb 2047 kg | 5709.97 lb 2590 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.308 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | Optional rear-facing child seat available (seats up to two children) | Overhang front / rear - 836 mm / 730 mm | Optional rear-facing child seat available (seats up to two children) The single value ground clearance is valid for single motor vehicles with Coil Suspension The ground clearance range is valid for vehicles with Air Suspension |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | - | Tesla |
| Electric motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 375 V | - | 320 V |
| Power | 270 kW 362.1 hp 367.1 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 285 kW 382.2 hp 387.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6000 - 9500 rpm | - | 6850 rpm |
| Torque | 440 Nm 44.9 kgm 324.5 ft-lb | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | 440 Nm 44.9 kgm 324.5 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 5800 rpm | - | 5800 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Normal Sport Drive Low | - |
| Additional information | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.70 s | - | 4.50 s |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | - | 4.50 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.40 s | 6.90 s | 4.30 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 311.9 mi / 502.0 km EPA: 265.0 mi / 426.5 km | EPA: 238.0 mi / 383.0 km | NEDC: 298.3 mi / 480.0 km EPA: 249.0 mi / 400.7 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 38 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 88 MPGe EPA, CMB: 89 MPGe EPA, HWY: 90 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 110 MPGe EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 97 MPGe EPA, CMB: 98 MPGe EPA, HWY: 100 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.27 m 36.98 ft | 10.8 m 35.43 ft | 12.4 m 40.68 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.45 | 2.91 | 2.45 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio (overall ratio): 13:1 | - | - |
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 |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.73 | 7.05 | 9.73 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent Double wishbone Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Smart Air Suspension (optional) Telescopic shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) | Coil springs (helical springs) Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers Semi-independent | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Smart Air Suspension (optional) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Front brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 355 mm x 32 mm ventilated rotor Rear brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 365 mm x 28 mm ventilated rotor | Front brake rotor diameter: 276 mm / 11 in Rear brake rotor diamete: 264 mm / 10 in | Front brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 355 mm x 32 mm ventilated rotor Rear brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 365 mm x 28 mm ventilated rotor |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 | 6.5Jx17 6.5Jx17 | 8Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/35R21 96Y 245/45R19 98V | 215/50R17 H | 245/45R19 98V 245/35R21 96Y |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | LG Chem | Panasonic |
| Model | NCR18650A | - | NCR18650A |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 85 kWh | 60 kWh | 75 kWh |
| Number of cells | 7104 | 288 | 5880 |
| Number of modules | 16 | 10 | 14 |
| Voltage | 346 V | 350 V | 302 V |
| Energy density | 225 Wh/kg | 230 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1330.05 lb 603.3 kg | 961.22 lb 436 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 | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | - | With active thermal conditioning Cell height - 3.9 in Cell width - 13.1 in 96s3p format | 75 kW version uses higher-capacity cells |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | NEMA 5-15, 1.44 kW SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Wall Connector, 11.5 kW Supercharger, 120 kW | Household charging, 1.44 kW Wallbox 3.84 kW, 3.84 kW Wallbox 7.68 kW, 7.68 kW DC fast charging, 80 kW | NEMA 5-15, 1.44 kW SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Wall Connector, 11.5 kW Supercharger, 120 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Tesla, 10 kW Onboard charger, Type 2, 11 kW Twin chargers, Tesla, 20 kW Twin chargers, Type 2, 22 kW | Optional onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kW Onboard charger, Type 1, 7.2 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Tesla, 11.5 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Supercharger, 0:34 Wall Connector, 4:15 SAE J1772 Adapter, 4:26-15:27 Wall Connector, 8:30 NEMA 14-50, 8:51 NEMA 5-15, 59:02 | 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 | Supercharger, 0:38 SAE J1772 Adapter, 3:55-13:01 Wall Connector, 6:31 NEMA 14-50, 7:49 NEMA 5-15, 52:05 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Automatic keyless entry (O) Center armrest with two cup holders (S) Chrome visual cues on the left, right and and rear center bumper (O) Front air intakes (O) Front sun visors with mirrors (S) Fully trimmed frunk and rear cargo area with keyless open (S) Glove compartment (S) Keyless entry (S) Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filters (S) Open center console storage area (S) Parcel shelf (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat sensors (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Driver seat position sensor (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) Forward looking radar in the lower front grille (O) Front and rear parking sensors (O) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo area (S) Lane depart sensors (O) Looking forward camera in the top centre of the windshield (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rollover crash sensor (S) Speed assist (O) Three second row LATCH attchments (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) Ultrasonic sensors on the front and rear bumpers (O) 12V power outlet (S) 17-inch capacitive touchscreen (S) AM/FM/HD radio (S) Amplifier (O) Bluetooth (S) Cruise control (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) High-definition back-up camera (O) Homelink for garage door opening (O) Satellite radio (O) 7 x speakers, 200-watt stereo system (S) 12 x speakers, 580-watt Dolby Pro Logic IIx 7.1 surround sound (O) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Streaming audio (S) Turn by turn navigation with 7 years of free map updates (O) Wi-Fi ready (S) Wireless connectivity (capability) (O) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S) Built-in rear-facing child seats (O) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Heated eight-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar (S) 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S) All-glass panoramic roof (O) Auto present door handles (O) Black or body coloured aluminum roof (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Frameless, tempered safety glass front windows (S) Lighted door handles (O) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power rear liftgate (O) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto-dimming mirrors (O) Manual-folding side mirrors (S) Automatic high-beam control (O) Bi-functional automatic halogen headlights (S) Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (O) Convenience lighting (O) Fascia-mounted rear reflex reflectors (S) Feature backlit, turn side-repeator lamps (S) Front LED map lights (S) High-mounted LED stop lamp (S) LED cornerning lights (O) LED daytime running lights (O) LED front and rear side-marker lights (S) LED front fog lamps (O) LED rear taillights (S) Liftgate mounted LED tail and LED back up lamps (S) Park lights (S) Premium Interior LED Lighting (O) Steering-activated LED cornering lights (O) Cloth and synthetic leather materials (S) Gloss wood trim (O) Lacewood trim (O) Matte Obeche wood trim (O) Nappa leather on armrests and door panels (O) Piano black decor accents (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) | 2 x activated carbon air purification filters (O) Automatic keyless entry (S) Carbon fibre spoiler (O) Center armrest with two cup holders (S) Front sun visors with mirrors (S) Fully trimmed frunk and rear cargo area with keyless open (S) Glove compartment (S) HEPA filter system with Bioweapon Defense Mode (O) Integrated Center Console (O) Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filters (S) Open center console storage area (S) Parcel shelf (S) Red Brake Calipers (O) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Blind spot warning system (S) Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat sensors (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Driver seat position sensor (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar hidden near the Tesla front logo (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo area (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Speed assist (O) Three second row LATCH attchments (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) Ventilated front seats (O) 12V power outlet (S) 17-inch capacitive touchscreen (S) AM/FM/HD radio (S) Bluetooth (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) High-definition back-up camera (O) Homelink with auto open/close of garage door/gate (S) Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S) Satellite radio ready (S) 7 x speakers, 200-watt stereo system (S) 12 x speakers, 580-watt Dolby Pro Logic IIx 7.1 surround sound (O) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Streaming audio (S) Wi-Fi ready (S) Wireless connectivity (capability) (O) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S) Built-in rear-facing child seats (O) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Heated eight-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Next Gen seats (O) 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S) Active panoramic roof (O) Auto present door handles (O) Black or body coloured aluminum roof (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Frameless, tempered safety glass front windows (S) Lighted door handles (O) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power rear liftgate (O) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) Solid glass roof (O) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto-dimming mirrors (O) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (S) 3-position LED turning headlights (O) Automatic high/low beam headlights (O) Bi-functional automatic halogen headlights (S) Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (O) Convenienve lighting (O) Fascia-mounted rear reflex reflectors (S) Feature backlit, turn side-repeator lamps (S) Front LED map lights (S) High-mounted LED stop lamp (S) LED cornering lights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED front and rear side-marker lights (S) LED front fog lamps (O) LED rear taillights (S) Liftgate mounted LED tail and LED back up lamps (S) Park lights (S) Steering-activated LED cornering lights (O) Carbon fibre accents (O) Cloth and synthetic leather materials (S) Dark ash wood decor (S) Figured ash wood decor (O) Gloss wood trim (O) Matte Obeche wood trim (O) Piano black decor accents (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | MCU1 - NVIDIA Tegra 3 - 40 nm - 1GB DDR3 - 8GB eMMC - 12 GFlops | Built on the GM BEV2 platform. | Discontinued in February 2016 MCU1 - NVIDIA Tegra 3 - 40 nm - 1GB DDR3 - 8GB eMMC - 12 GFlops |
| 2014 Tesla Model S 85 RWD | 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2016 Tesla Model S 75 RWD |