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Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Toyota Prius

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Toyota Prius 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 Toyota Prius.

When comparing the Chevrolet Bolt EV's and the Toyota Prius'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 Toyota Prius has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Bolt EV's and the Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius is a better car than the Chevrolet Bolt EV.

Pricing: A used 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV ranges from $18,346 to $27,248 while a used 2024 Toyota Prius is priced between $30,342 to $41,815. For a new model, the Chevrolet Bolt EV's price is between $26,579 and $33,192, with the Toyota Prius priced between $29,563 and $40,288.

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 Toyota Prius loses 30.7 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Prius retains 26.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Bolt EV.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Bolt EV is 8.0 out of 10 while the Toyota Prius' quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Bolt EV being ranked 3 out of 26 Best Electric Cars and the Toyota Prius being ranked 1 out of 25 Best Hybrid Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Bolt EV is 7.1 out of 10. For the Toyota Prius the reliability rating is 8.9 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Prius an advantage in reliability compared to 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 Toyota Prius base engine makes 194 horsepower. The Bolt EV is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 259 miles. The Prius is rated to deliver an average of 57 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 633 miles.This gives the Chevrolet Bolt EV the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota Prius the advantage in maximum range. The Bolt EV uses electricity, and the Prius uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Prius, a hybrid compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room and cargo space. The Chevrolet Bolt EV, a electric compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Chevrolet Bolt EV and Toyota Prius are comparable in regards to rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Chevrolet Bolt EV and the Toyota Prius have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Toyota Prius has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick+ award.

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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:

$29,563 - $40,288

Starting MSRP:

$27,950

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$25,900

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$23,500 - $27,950

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:

228

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

33,561

# Good or Great Deals:

105

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$36,636

Price Range:

$30,342 - $41,815

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$30,862

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$27,111 - $36,636

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

2,834

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

1,607

# Good or Great Deals:

199

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$15,655

Depreciation %:

59.1%

Resale Value $:

$10,845

Residual Value %:

40.9%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact Cars)

59.1%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)

59.1% - 59.1%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$8,838

Depreciation %:

31.6%

Resale Value $:

$19,112

Residual Value %:

68.4%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

31.6%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

31.6% - 39.9%

Chevrolet Bolt EV Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.0 / 10

Reliability:

7.1 / 10

Retained Value:

6.9 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Toyota Prius Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.9 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 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 Toyota Prius

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

12.3

Typical Category Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

33.1%



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:

4.8

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.3 - 4.8

Chevrolet Bolt EV Rankings

Most Affordable Electric Cars

1 / 19

Best Electric Cars Under $30k

1 / 3

Safest Electric Cars

2 / 26

Most Comfortable Electric Cars

2 / 26

Best Family Electric Cars

2 / 26

Best Electric Cars

3 / 26

Electric Cars with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 26

Most Reliable Electric Cars

5 / 26

Electric Cars with the Most Legroom

7 / 26

Best Electric Cars for Tall People

8 / 26

Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

13 / 26

Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

17 / 26

Toyota Prius Rankings

Best Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Family Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 10

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

1 / 10

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 10

Best Family Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 9

Best Family Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 4

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 3

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) Under $30k

1 / 2

Best Hybrid Cars for Teens

1 / 1

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Teens

1 / 1

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) for Teens

1 / 1

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

2 / 3

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

3 / 10

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

3 / 4

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

5 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

5 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

5 / 9

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

7 / 10

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Legroom

7 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

7 / 9

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) for Tall People

8 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

11 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

12 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

17 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

22 / 25

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Chevrolet Bolt EV Trim Levels

1LT, 2LT

Toyota Prius Trim Levels

LE, Limited, XLE

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:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 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:

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:

TOP SAFETY PICK +

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:

194 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.063 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

Not Applicable

Engine Configuration:

Not Applicable

Number of Cylinders:

Not Applicable

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not applicable

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

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


57 / 56 / 57

MPGe:

Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

644 / 633 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Battery Size/Capacity:

Not applicable

Maximum Charging Rate:

Not applicable

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:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Standard

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

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:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

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

Overall Interior Volume:

111.3 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38 inches

Front Leg Room:

43.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

52.8 inches

Cargo Space:

23.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

115.0 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:

3097 lbs

Width:

70.2 inches

Height:

55.9 inches

Length:

181.1 inches

Wheelbase:

108.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.6 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:

17.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P195/60R17

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

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Reservoir Blue

Gray

Guardian Gray

Red

Supersonic Red

Silver

Cutting Edge

White

Wind Chill Pearl

Interior Colors

Black

Jet Black

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Gradient Black

Gray

Light Gray

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