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 we compare 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 $18,346 to $27,248 while a used 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is priced between $30,997 to $49,432. For a new model, the Chevrolet Bolt EV's price is between $26,579 and $33,192, with the Hyundai IONIQ 5 priced between $39,869 and $58,418.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Bolt EV loses 57.6 percent of its value and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 loses 52.6 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai IONIQ 5 retains 5 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:
$26,579 - $33,192
Starting MSRP:
$26,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact Cars)
$27,270
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
$26,500 - $28,040
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$39,869 - $58,418
Starting MSRP:
$41,450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$41,203
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$27,800 - $49,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$21,325
Price Range:
$18,346 - $27,248
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact Cars)
$21,411
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
$21,325 - $21,496
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
161
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
27,037
# Good or Great Deals:
64
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$38,411
Price Range:
$30,997 - $49,432
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$37,145
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$22,077 - $51,949
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
292
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
19,308
# Good or Great Deals:
120
Chevrolet Bolt EV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Bolt EV
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Electric Compact Cars)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
7.5 - 13.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
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:
4.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
4.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
4.7 - 4.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.7 - 8
Chevrolet Bolt EV Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
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2 out of / 26Ranking
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5 out of / 26Ranking
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8 out of / 26Ranking
13 out of / 26Ranking
17 out of / 26Hyundai IONIQ 5 Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 44Ranking
5 out of / 44Ranking
9 out of / 44Ranking
14 out of / 44Ranking
16 out of / 44Ranking
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28 out of / 44Ranking
39 out of / 44Available 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
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
