Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Hyundai IONIQ Electric
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Hyundai IONIQ Electric 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 Electric.
When comparing the Chevrolet Bolt EV's and the Hyundai IONIQ Electric's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Bolt EV has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Hyundai IONIQ Electric 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 Electric's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV ranges from $11,999 to $20,581 while a used 2021 Hyundai IONIQ Electric is priced between $13,472 to $21,698.
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 Electric loses 59.3 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai IONIQ Electric retains 6.1 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 Electric base engine makes 134 horsepower. Both the Bolt EV and the IONIQ Electric are rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with highway ranges of 259 and 170 miles respectively. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the Bolt EV is 10 hours (240V), while the charge time for the IONIQ Electric is 6 hours (240V).
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are electric compact cars, the Hyundai IONIQ Electric has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Chevrolet Bolt EV has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Bolt EV has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
36500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact Cars)
33805
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
31670 - 36500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
33245
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact Cars)
33805
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
31670 - 36500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
16091
Price Range:
11999 - 20581
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact Cars)
16392
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
15907 - 17179
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
39
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
43536
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17179
Price Range:
13472 - 21698
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact Cars)
16392
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
15907 - 17179
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
14
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
35713
# Good or Great Deals:
12
Chevrolet Bolt EV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Hyundai IONIQ Electric Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
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 Electric
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:
5.068890105520703
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
1.3 - 5.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3218161849907366
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
1.3 - 5.1
Chevrolet Bolt EV Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 35Ranking
6 out of / 35Ranking
7 out of / 35Ranking
11 out of / 35Ranking
12 out of / 35Ranking
21 out of / 35Ranking
31 out of / 35Hyundai IONIQ Electric Rankings
Ranking
11 out of / 35Ranking
23 out of / 35Ranking
34 out of / 35Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Chevrolet Bolt EV Trim Levels
LT, Premier
Hyundai IONIQ Electric Trim Levels
Limited, SE
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:
4 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):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
134 hp
Torque:
218 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 hp per pound
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:
127 / 121 / 127
Range (city/hwy):
170 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
38.3 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
6 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
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
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:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
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:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
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:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
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
Overall Interior Volume:
111.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
23 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
119.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3563 lbs
Width:
80.3 inches
Height:
62.8 inches
Length:
164 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3371 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
176 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 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:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Kinetic Blue Metallic / Oasis Blue
Gray
Nightfall Gray Metallic / Slate Gray Metallic
Orange
Cayenne Orange Metallic
Red
Cajun Red Tintcoat
White
Summit White
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Noir Pearl
Blue
Intense Blue
Gray
Amazon Gray / Electric Shadow
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Ceramic White
Silver
Stellar Silver
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Galvanized/Sky Cool Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Gray
Black
Charcoal Black
