Chevrolet Bolt EUV vs. Tesla Model Y
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Bolt EUV and Tesla Model Y 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 Tesla Model Y.
When comparing the Chevrolet Bolt EUV's and the Tesla Model Y's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Bolt EUV has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Tesla Model Y has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Bolt EUV's and the Tesla Model Y's specifications and ratings, the Tesla Model Y is a better car than the Chevrolet Bolt EUV.
Pricing: A used 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV ranges from $17,000 to $28,765 while a used 2023 Tesla Model Y is priced between $27,239 to $36,611.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Bolt EUV loses 62.8 percent of its value and the Tesla Model Y loses 60.8 percent of its value. This means the Tesla Model Y retains 1.9 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 Tesla Model Y base engine makes 425 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Chevrolet Bolt EUV and the Tesla Model Y have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
29142 - 38043
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:
-
Starting MSRP:
43990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
58516
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
43990 - 71300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
22513
Price Range:
17000 - 28765
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
28060
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
20576 - 35815
# 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:
32040
Price Range:
27239 - 36611
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
37983
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
32040 - 55136
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
598
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
32582
# Good or Great Deals:
172
Chevrolet Bolt EUV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Tesla Model Y Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Bolt EUV
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Tesla Model Y
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1136022009097708
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
5.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.4 - 14.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
522.9539071394406
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
1.2 - 523.0
Chevrolet Bolt EUV Rankings
Ranking
6 out of / 65Ranking
17 out of / 65Ranking
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20 out of / 65Ranking
21 out of / 65Ranking
32 out of / 65Ranking
51 out of / 65Ranking
64 out of / 65Tesla Model Y Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 44Ranking
6 out of / 65Ranking
6 out of / 44Ranking
6 out of / 44Ranking
8 out of / 65Ranking
8 out of / 65Ranking
10 out of / 44Ranking
10 out of / 44Ranking
10 out of / 44Ranking
12 out of / 65Ranking
13 out of / 65Ranking
14 out of / 65Ranking
14 out of / 40Ranking
15 out of / 65Ranking
17 out of / 44Ranking
20 out of / 65Ranking
21 out of / 44Ranking
27 out of / 44Ranking
29 out of / 65Ranking
30 out of / 59Ranking
33 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
Tesla Model Y Trim Levels
Base, Long Range, Performance
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 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:
425 hp
Torque:
475 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.102 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:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
260 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
67.6 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
9.4 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:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
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:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
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:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.1 inches
Cargo Space:
34.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
76.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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:
4154 lbs
Width:
83.8 inches
Height:
64 inches
Length:
187 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 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 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R19
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
Solid Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Gray
Not available
Red
Red Multi-Coat
Silver
Midnight Silver Metallic
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black / Jet Black/Nightshift Blue
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
White
Black and White
