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2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. 2021 Kia Niro EV

When we compare the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV's and the 2021 Kia Niro EV's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2021 Kia Niro EV has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV's and the 2021 Kia Niro EV's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Kia Niro EV is a better car than the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV.

2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. 2021 Kia Niro EV Pricing

A used 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV ranges from $18,707 to $28,730 while a used 2021 Kia Niro EV is priced between $23,316 to $30,995.

2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. 2021 Kia Niro EV Resale/Retained Value

Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV loses 60.9 percent of its value and the 2021 Kia Niro EV loses 56.8 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Kia Niro EV retains 4.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the 2021 Kia Niro EV base engine makes 201 horsepower. The Bolt EV is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 259 miles. The Niro EV is rated to deliver an average of 123 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 239 miles. This gives the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Kia Niro EV. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the Bolt EV is 10 hours (240V), while the charge time for the Niro EV is 59 hours (120V).

Passenger Space Comparison

The 2021 Kia Niro EV, a electric SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV, a electric compact car, has the advantage in the areas of rear head room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV and the 2021 Kia Niro EV have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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Model & Pricing
2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV
2021 Kia Niro EV

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

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Used Asking Price:

$18,707 - $28,730

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

60.9%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

-

Used Asking Price:

$23,316 - $30,995

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

56.8%

Chevrolet Bolt EV Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.0 / 10

Reliability:

7.1 / 10

Retained Value:

6.8 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Kia Niro EV Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.7 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Chevrolet Bolt EV Rankings

Most Affordable Electric Cars

1 / 18

Most Comfortable Small Electric Cars

1 / 13

Small Electric Cars with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 13

Electric Hatchbacks with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 8

Longest Range Electric Hatchbacks

1 / 8

Most Comfortable Electric Hatchbacks

1 / 8

Most Affordable Small Electric Cars

1 / 5

Electric Compact Cars with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 4

Longest Range Electric Compact Cars

1 / 4

Most Comfortable Electric Compact Cars

1 / 4

Most Affordable Electric Hatchbacks

1 / 3

Best American Electric Hatchbacks

1 / 2

Most Affordable Electric Compact Cars

1 / 2

Best American Electric Compact Cars

1 / 1

Most Comfortable Electric Cars

2 / 27

Best Electric Hatchbacks

2 / 8

Electric Hatchbacks with the Most Horsepower

2 / 8

Best Electric Compact Cars

2 / 4

Best Electric Compact Cars for Tall People

2 / 4

Electric Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 4

Best American Small Electric Cars

2 / 3

Safest Electric Cars

3 / 27

Best Small Electric Cars

3 / 13

Longest Range Small Electric Cars

3 / 13

Best Electric Hatchbacks for Tall People

3 / 8

Best American Electric Cars

3 / 5

Electric Compact Cars with Best Resale Value

3 / 4

Best Electric Cars

4 / 27

Electric Cars with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 27

Best Small Electric Cars for Tall People

4 / 13

Small Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

4 / 13

Most Reliable Small Electric Cars

5 / 13

Most Reliable Electric Cars

6 / 27

Electric Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value

6 / 8

Best Electric Cars for Tall People

7 / 27

Small Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

9 / 13

Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

13 / 27

Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

17 / 27

Kia Niro EV Rankings

Best Electric Subcompact SUVs for Tall People

1 / 3

Electric Subcompact SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 3

Electric Subcompact SUVs with the Most Horsepower

1 / 3

Most Comfortable Electric Subcompact SUVs

1 / 3

Best Electric Crossover SUVs for Tall People

2 / 11

Electric Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 11

Electric Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value

2 / 3

Longest Range Electric Subcompact SUVs

2 / 3

Small Electric SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 22

Electric Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 11

Most Comfortable Electric Crossover SUVs

3 / 11

Most Affordable Electric Subcompact SUVs

3 / 3

Most Affordable Electric SUVs

4 / 35

Safest Electric SUVs

4 / 35

Best Small Electric SUVs for Tall People

4 / 22

Most Affordable Small Electric SUVs

4 / 22

Most Comfortable Small Electric SUVs

4 / 22

Small Electric SUVs with Best Resale Value

4 / 22

Most Affordable Electric Crossover SUVs

4 / 11

Electric SUVs with Best Resale Value

5 / 35

Electric SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 35

Longest Range Electric Crossover SUVs

7 / 11

Best Electric SUVs for Tall People

8 / 35

Most Comfortable Electric SUVs

9 / 35

Electric Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

9 / 11

Longest Range Small Electric SUVs

13 / 22

Small Electric SUVs with the Most Horsepower

20 / 22

Longest Range Electric SUVs

23 / 35

Electric SUVs with the Most Horsepower

33 / 35

Summary Review

The Chevrolet Bolt is a compact four-door hatchback EV. Now heading into its fifth year of sales, the Bolt has just received a styling refresh, and an EUV version with added rear-seat legroom is joining the model line.

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Summary Review

The Kia Niro EV is one of the most practical and engaging five-door electric vehicles sold in America. This is one to carefully consider if you don’t need the functionality of a larger AWD utility vehicle.

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Pros and Cons

  • IIHS Top Safety Pick
  • Widely available both new and used
  • Modern interior design

  • Seat comfort is a recurring owner complaint
  • Only available in front-wheel drive
  • Common driver-assist technology not standard (through 2020 model year)

Pros and Cons

  • Satisfying driving experience
  • Kia’s simple and effective infotainment system
  • Ample cargo volume - competitive with larger crossovers despite its compact size

  • Not a true crossover
  • No AWD available
  • No spare tire
  • Low volume

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV Trim Levels

LT, Premier

2021 Kia Niro EV Trim Levels

EX, EX Premium

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

200 hp

Torque:

266 foot-lbs

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.056 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

201 hp

Torque:

291 foot-lbs

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.052 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

MPGe:

127 / 108 / 118

Range (city/hwy):

259 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity

Battery Size/Capacity :

66 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

10 hours (240V)

Engine Specifications

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

MPGe:

123 / 102 / 112

Range (city/hwy):

239 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity

Battery Size/Capacity:

64 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

59 hours (120V)

Standard/Optional Features

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Heated Seats

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Safety Equipment

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.6 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54.6 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

36.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

52.8 inches

Cargo Space:

16.9 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

56.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

111.3 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.7 inches

Rear Leg Room:

36 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.1 inches

Cargo Space:

18.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

53 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

115.1 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3563 lbs

Width:

69.5 inches

Height:

62.8 inches

Length:

164 inches

Wheelbase:

102.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3854 lbs

Width:

71.1 inches

Height:

61.8 inches

Length:

172.2 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P215/50R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P215/55R17

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