Comparison between:
- 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2LT
- 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2LT | 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV | |
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| Trim | 2LT | - |
| Model year | 2023 | 2016 |
| Market | North America | North America, Europe, South Korea |
| Price | USD 29,795 (USA, Feb 2023) | USD 25,120 (USA, Oct 2015) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | High-strength steel |
| Exterior colors | Radiant Red Tintcoat Ice Blue Metallic Summit White Mosaic Black Metallic Grau Ghost Metallic Silver Flare Metallic Bright Blue Metallic | Electric Blue Silver Ice Black Granite (extra charge) Summit White Titanium Salsa (2LT only) Lime (2LT only) |
| Interior colors | Jet Black | Electric Blue Dark Pewter |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 163.2 in 4145 mm | 146.5 in 3720 mm |
| Width | 69.5 in 1765 mm | 64.1 in 1627 mm |
| Height | 63.4 in 1611 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in 2600 mm | 93.5 in 2375 mm |
| Front track | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear track | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 54.8 in 1391 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 39.4 in 1000 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.9 in 962 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.6 in 1388 mm | 50.7 in 1288 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.8 in 1340 mm | 49.7 in 1263 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.3 in 1303 mm | 48.0 in 1218 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.6 in 1286 mm | 47.5 in 1206 mm |
| Front legroom | 44.3 in 1124 mm | 42.0 in 1067 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 915 mm | 35.2 in 893 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2659.0 l 93.90 ft3 2.66 m3 | 2444.0 l 86.31 ft3 2.44 m3 |
| Total volume | 3129.0 l 110.50 ft3 3.13 m3 | 2717.0 l 95.95 ft3 2.72 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 | 273.0 l 9.64 ft3 0.27 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1614.0 l 57.00 ft3 1.61 m3 | 663.0 l 23.41 ft3 0.66 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3624.4 lb 1644 kg | 2866.01 lb 1300 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.308 Cd | 0.326 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Front overhang - 790 mm. Rear overhang - 555 mm. |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | General Motors |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 105 kW 140.8 hp 142.8 ps |
| Torque | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | 444 Nm 45.3 kgm 327.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport Drive Low | Normal Sport |
| Additional information | - | The motor is oil-cooled. |
Performance
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 |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 6.50 s | 7.20 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 258.5 mi / 416.0 km | EPA: 82.0 mi / 132.0 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: 109 MPGe EPA, CMB: 120 MPGe EPA, CTY: 131 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 109 MPGe EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | 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 | 10.62 m 34.84 ft | 10.3 m 33.79 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.8 |
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 | 3.87 |
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 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) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | 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 |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx17 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/50R17 H | 185/55R15 195/55R15 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | LG Chem |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 65 kWh | 18.4 kWh |
| Number of cells | 288 | 192 |
| Number of modules | 10 | - |
| Voltage | 350 V | 400 V |
| Weight | 947.99 lb 430 kg | 473.99 lb 215 kg |
| Volume | 285.0 l 10.06 ft3 0.28 m3 | 139.0 l 4.91 ft3 0.14 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | - |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | - | DC fast charging, 50 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, Type 2 CCS2 | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1 |
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, 0:20-0:25 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Adaptive Cruise Control (O) Automatic Emergency Braking (S) Cruise control (S) Driver and front passenger dual-stage frontal airbags (S) Driver Attention Camera (O) Electronic parking brake (S) Electronic Precision Shift with One Pedal Driving mode (S) Energy Assist (S) Following Distance Indicator (S) Forward Collision Alert (S) Front Pedestrian Braking (S) HD Surround Vision (S) IntelliBeam auto high beam assist (S) Keyless Open and Start (S) Knee airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone (S) Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning (S) LATCH System (S) Pedestrian Safety Signal (S) Rear child security door locks (S) Rear Cross Traffic Alert (S) Rear Park Assist (S) Rear Seat Reminder (S) Regen on demand (S) Remote Keyless Entry (S) Remote panic alarm (S) Roof-rail side-impact and thorax side-impact seat-mounted airbags front and rear (S) Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for all outboard seating positions (S) StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with traction control (S) Super Cruise (O) Teen Driver (S) Tire Fill Alert (S) Tire Pressure Monitor System with Tire Fill Alert (S) Vehicle efficiency display (S) 6 x -speaker audio system (S) 10.2-inch multitouch screen (S) 8-inch reconfigurable color gauge cluster (S) Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus (S) SiriusXM with 360L 3-month Trial Subscription (S) Wi-Fi hotspot capable (S) Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto (S) Automatic climate control (S) Cabin air filter (S) Rear seat heat duct (S) Remote Start (S) 6-way manual front passenger seat (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seat (S) 8-way power adjustable driver's seat (S) Front passenger seatback map pocket (S) Heated driver and front passenger seats (S) Deluxe steering wheel (S) Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Manual tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Driver and front passenger visors (S) Power door locks (S) Power liftgate (S) Power windows (S) Rear cargo cover (S) Solar-absorbing glass (S) Black heated power-adjustable and manual folding outside mirrors (S) Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror (S) Ambient instrument panel lighting (S) Automatic on/off headlamps (S) LED headlamps (S) LED headlamps (S) LED tail lamps (S) Signature LED daytime running lamps with sequential turn signals (S) Leather-appointed seats (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) |
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2LT | 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV |