Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Hyundai IONIQ 5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Hyundai IONIQ 5 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 EV and the Hyundai IONIQ 5.
When comparing the Chevrolet Bolt EV's and the Hyundai IONIQ 5's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Bolt EV 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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Bolt EV's and the Hyundai IONIQ 5's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Bolt EV is a better car than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.
Pricing: A used 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV ranges from $14,444 to $24,988 while a used 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is priced between $24,868 to $49,458. For a new model, the Chevrolet Bolt EV's price is between $27,430 and $34,567, with the Hyundai IONIQ 5 priced between $44,390 and $58,835.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Bolt EV loses 65.4 percent of its value and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 loses 59.1 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai IONIQ 5 retains 6.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Bolt EV.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Bolt EV’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 base engine makes 168 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai IONIQ 5, a electric SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Chevrolet Bolt EV, a electric compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Chevrolet Bolt EV and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
27430 - 34567
Starting MSRP:
26500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact Cars)
27270
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
26500 - 28040
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
44390 - 58835
Starting MSRP:
41450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
41203
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
27800 - 49900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
18851
Price Range:
14444 - 24988
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact Cars)
18669
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
18487 - 18851
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
138
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
36091
# Good or Great Deals:
47
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
32154
Price Range:
24868 - 49458
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
28060
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
20576 - 35815
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
740
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
31773
# Good or Great Deals:
222
Chevrolet Bolt EV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Bolt EV
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 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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:
3.96906286493347
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
3.8 - 4.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.070050636027479
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
5.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.4 - 14.8
Chevrolet Bolt EV Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 34Ranking
5 out of / 34Ranking
7 out of / 34Ranking
11 out of / 34Ranking
13 out of / 34Ranking
16 out of / 34Ranking
30 out of / 34Hyundai IONIQ 5 Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 82Ranking
7 out of / 67Ranking
16 out of / 82Ranking
17 out of / 82Ranking
17 out of / 82Ranking
32 out of / 82Ranking
36 out of / 82Ranking
36 out of / 82Ranking
40 out of / 82Ranking
42 out of / 82Ranking
66 out of / 82Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Chevrolet Bolt EV Trim Levels
1LT, 2LT
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Trim Levels
Limited, SE, SE Standard Range, SEL
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
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 Specs
Horsepower:
168 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:
127 / 109 / 120
Range (city/hwy):
259 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):
220 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
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:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Cargo Space:
16.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
57 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
27.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
133.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3589 lbs
Width:
80.3 inches
Height:
63.4 inches
Length:
163.2 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3968 lbs
Width:
74.4 inches
Height:
63 inches
Length:
182.5 inches
Wheelbase:
118.1 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
Abyss Black / Phantom Black
Blue
Digital Teal / Lucid Blue
Gray
Cyber Gray
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Atlas White
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
