Single center screen punctuates the Model 3's minimalist interior.
What follows is a brief back-of-the-envelope crib sheet for the two highest-profile, mass-market, long-range EVs.
The Chevy Bolt just won Consumer Reports coveted "best compact green car" and one of the publications "Top Picks of 2018: Best Cars of the Year."
The Tesla Model 3, on the other hand, appears to be the most popular of the two, based on the number of reservations and the religious following it commands.
That said, so far Tesla has yet to hit the 10,000-cars-made mark, while Chevy has delivered over 23,000 Bolts (by the end of 2017 -- and Chevy delivered 1,177 Bolts in January 2018 so that number may jump a couple thousand by the end of February.)
The vehicles address two different consumers: the Model 3 is a sporty, somewhat pricey sedan while the Bolt is marketed as a more practical crossover-like hatchback.
The Model 3 starts at $35,000 (though many buyers are expected to opt for add-ons that kick up the price into the $40,000- and $50,000-plus range). The rear-drive (single motor) Long Range Battery variant -- being delivered now -- adds the 310-mile-range battery pack, top speed of 140 mph, and 5.1 second 0–60*. (Enhanced Autopilot, premium upgraded interior, and other options are also available.)
*See Edmunds Tesla Model 3 Track Test (published on Feb 18, 2018).
Chevy Bolt Premier.
The Bolt is listed at about $37,500 for the LT model and roughly $44,000 for the Premier. That latter adds low-speed forward automatic braking, forward collision alert, "rear-camera mirror," upgraded wheels, and leather seats, among other things.
Last summer and fall (2017), there were aggressive discounts on the Bolt. But that changed in 2018. While incentives still exist, you're not going to get the kind of killer deals offered last summer (especially on leases). Of course, that could change at any time in the future and there may be regional exceptions (deals) that pop up.
In addition to the federal incentives, a number of states will cut you a check if you lease or buy a Bolt or Model 3. California, for example, will cut you a check for $2,500.
To see full table on smaller screens: use slider bar at bottom of table or, on smartphones, slide screen with finger or flip phone screen to landscape view to see full table.
| Car | Range | Charging | Autonomous driving | Buying Experience | Safety | Performance | Pass./Cargo Space | Availability | Price |
| Model 3 | 220 miles | Tesla's vast Supercharging network | Necessary hardware | Good | N/A | Zero to 60 mph under 6 seconds | 5 adults | Now: 2018 in volume (1) | $35,000 |
| Bolt | 238 miles | Spotty DC fast-charging stations (2) | Not available currently (3) | Fair (4) | IIHS Top Safety Pick (5) | Zero to 60 in less than 6.5 seconds / top speed 91 mph | 5 passengers | Now | $37,495 but incentives lower price |
(1) This week Model 3 reservation holders who have not been Tesla owners are, for the first time, getting invitations to configure their vehicles.
(2) In Los Angeles (where I live) and surrounding areas, DC fast-charging from vendors like EVgo is a mixed bag: the fast-charge experience is smooth and pretty much works as advertised but fast-charging stations can be few and far between -- even in greater Los Angeles. And note that Chevy says "up to 90 miles of range in about 30 minutes of charge" for DC fast charge but real-world charging can be slower. Bottom line is, the Chevy Bolt-compatible fast charge network pales in comparison to the reach and convenience of Tesla's Supercharging network. The countervailing argument is that most Chevy Bolt owners will charge at home.
(3) The Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid does, however, offer a degree of autonomous driving on the Premier version in the form of adaptive cruise control. That Bolt does not have ACC.
(4) Fair to middling: I've experienced never-say-die hard sells for the Bolt. And many of the Chevy dealer sales people (I've met) are woefully unschooled in EVs.
(5) Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and here's the 2018 Chevy Bolt link.
">Single center screen punctuates the Model 3's minimalist interior.
What follows is a brief back-of-the-envelope crib sheet for the two highest-profile, mass-market, long-range EVs.
The Chevy Bolt just won Consumer Reports coveted "best compact green car" and one of the publications "Top Picks of 2018: Best Cars of the Year."
The Tesla Model 3, on the other hand, appears to be the most popular of the two, based on the number of reservations and the religious following it commands.
That said, so far Tesla has yet to hit the 10,000-cars-made mark, while Chevy has delivered over 23,000 Bolts (by the end of 2017 -- and Chevy delivered 1,177 Bolts in January 2018 so that number may jump a couple thousand by the end of February.)
The vehicles address two different consumers: the Model 3 is a sporty, somewhat pricey sedan while the Bolt is marketed as a more practical crossover-like hatchback.
The Model 3 starts at $35,000 (though many buyers are expected to opt for add-ons that kick up the price into the $40,000- and $50,000-plus range). The rear-drive (single motor) Long Range Battery variant -- being delivered now -- adds the 310-mile-range battery pack, top speed of 140 mph, and 5.1 second 0–60*. (Enhanced Autopilot, premium upgraded interior, and other options are also available.)
*See Edmunds Tesla Model 3 Track Test (published on Feb 18, 2018).
Chevy Bolt Premier.
The Bolt is listed at about $37,500 for the LT model and roughly $44,000 for the Premier. That latter adds low-speed forward automatic braking, forward collision alert, "rear-camera mirror," upgraded wheels, and leather seats, among other things.
Last summer and fall (2017), there were aggressive discounts on the Bolt. But that changed in 2018. While incentives still exist, you're not going to get the kind of killer deals offered last summer (especially on leases). Of course, that could change at any time in the future and there may be regional exceptions (deals) that pop up.
In addition to the federal incentives, a number of states will cut you a check if you lease or buy a Bolt or Model 3. California, for example, will cut you a check for $2,500.
To see full table on smaller screens: use slider bar at bottom of table or, on smartphones, slide screen with finger or flip phone screen to landscape view to see full table.
| Car | Range | Charging | Autonomous driving | Buying Experience | Safety | Performance | Pass./Cargo Space | Availability | Price |
| Model 3 | 220 miles | Tesla's vast Supercharging network | Necessary hardware | Good | N/A | Zero to 60 mph under 6 seconds | 5 adults | Now: 2018 in volume (1) | $35,000 |
| Bolt | 238 miles | Spotty DC fast-charging stations (2) | Not available currently (3) | Fair (4) | IIHS Top Safety Pick (5) | Zero to 60 in less than 6.5 seconds / top speed 91 mph | 5 passengers | Now | $37,495 but incentives lower price |
(1) This week Model 3 reservation holders who have not been Tesla owners are, for the first time, getting invitations to configure their vehicles.
(2) In Los Angeles (where I live) and surrounding areas, DC fast-charging from vendors like EVgo is a mixed bag: the fast-charge experience is smooth and pretty much works as advertised but fast-charging stations can be few and far between -- even in greater Los Angeles. And note that Chevy says "up to 90 miles of range in about 30 minutes of charge" for DC fast charge but real-world charging can be slower. Bottom line is, the Chevy Bolt-compatible fast charge network pales in comparison to the reach and convenience of Tesla's Supercharging network. The countervailing argument is that most Chevy Bolt owners will charge at home.
(3) The Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid does, however, offer a degree of autonomous driving on the Premier version in the form of adaptive cruise control. That Bolt does not have ACC.
(4) Fair to middling: I've experienced never-say-die hard sells for the Bolt. And many of the Chevy dealer sales people (I've met) are woefully unschooled in EVs.
(5) Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and here's the 2018 Chevy Bolt link.
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