Chevrolet Bolt EUV vs. Kia EV6
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Bolt EUV and Kia EV6 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Bolt EUV and the Kia EV6.
When comparing the Chevrolet Bolt EUV's and the Kia EV6's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Bolt EUV has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and base engine power. The Kia EV6 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Bolt EUV's and the Kia EV6's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Bolt EUV is a better car than the Kia EV6.
Pricing: A used 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV ranges from $18,694 to $28,055 while a used 2024 Kia EV6 is priced between $37,336 to $60,052. For a new model, the Chevrolet Bolt EUV's price is between $28,295 and $37,000, with the Kia EV6 priced between $40,349 and $59,545.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Bolt EUV loses 56.5 percent of its value and the Kia EV6 loses 54.3 percent of its value. This means the Kia EV6 retains 2.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Bolt EUV.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Bolt EUV’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the Kia EV6 base engine makes 167 horsepower. The Bolt EUV is rated to deliver an average of 125 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 247 miles. The EV6 is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 232 miles.This gives the Kia EV6 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Bolt EUV the advantage in maximum range. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the Bolt EUV is 7 hours (240V), while the charge time for the EV6 is 5.5 hours (240V).
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are electric SUVs, the Kia EV6 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Chevrolet Bolt EUV has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Chevrolet Bolt EUV and the Kia EV6 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
28295 - 37000
Starting MSRP:
27800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
41203
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
27800 - 49900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
40349 - 59545
Starting MSRP:
42600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
42187
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
39590 - 46000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
22077
Price Range:
18694 - 28055
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
37145
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
22077 - 51949
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
262
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
30105
# Good or Great Deals:
110
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
49434
Price Range:
37336 - 60052
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
46745
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
42829 - 49434
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
152
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
11128
# Good or Great Deals:
83
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
16277
Depreciation %:
0.5855076
Resale Value $:
11523
Residual Value %:
0.4144924
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.5855076
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.5855076 - 0.5855076
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
24088
Depreciation %:
0.56545369
Resale Value $:
18512
Residual Value %:
0.43454631
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.5490341
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.44382372 - 0.60139275
Chevrolet Bolt EUV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.980184 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Kia EV6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.116494 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Bolt EUV
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia EV6
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3584984146385604
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.7 - 8.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.573099052844158
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 6.3
Chevrolet Bolt EUV Rankings
Ranking
6 out of / 65Ranking
17 out of / 65Ranking
17 out of / 65Ranking
20 out of / 65Ranking
21 out of / 65Ranking
32 out of / 65Ranking
51 out of / 65Ranking
64 out of / 65Kia EV6 Rankings
Ranking
12 out of / 59Ranking
13 out of / 65Ranking
14 out of / 65Ranking
16 out of / 65Ranking
16 out of / 65Ranking
26 out of / 65Ranking
28 out of / 65Ranking
30 out of / 65Ranking
31 out of / 65Ranking
52 out of / 65Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Chevrolet Bolt EUV Trim Levels
LT, Premier
Kia EV6 Trim Levels
GT, GT-Line, Light, Light Long Range, Wind
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
200 hp
Torque:
266 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
167 hp
Torque:
258 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.042 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
MPGe:
125 / 104 / 115
Range (city/hwy):
247 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
66 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
7 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
127 / 100 / 117
Range (city/hwy):
232 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
58 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
5.5 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
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 Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
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:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52 inches
Cargo Space:
16.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
24.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
50.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
127.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3680 lbs
Width:
80.6 inches
Height:
63.6 inches
Length:
169.5 inches
Wheelbase:
105.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3984 lbs
Width:
74 inches
Height:
60.8 inches
Length:
184.3 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 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:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Bright Blue Metallic / Ice Blue Metallic
Gray
Gray Ghost Metallic
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Silver
Silver Flare Metallic
White
Summit White
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Gravity Blue
Gray
Interstellar Gray
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Snow White Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black / Jet Black/Nightshift Blue
Interior Colors
Black
Black
