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Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Toyota Prius Prime

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

In comparing the Chevrolet Bolt EV's and the Toyota Prius Prime's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Bolt EV has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Toyota Prius Prime has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Bolt EV's and the Toyota Prius Prime's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius Prime is a better car than the Chevrolet Bolt EV.

Pricing: A used 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV ranges from $14,444 to $24,988 while a used 2023 Toyota Prius Prime is priced between $29,042 to $37,971.

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 Toyota Prius Prime loses 36.6 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Prius Prime retains 28.9 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 Toyota Prius Prime base engine makes 220 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 Prime is rated to deliver an average of 52 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 585 miles.This gives the Chevrolet Bolt EV the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota Prius Prime the advantage in maximum range. The Bolt EV uses electricity, and the Prius Prime uses electricity, regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Prius Prime, a hybrid midsize 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 Prime 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 Prime have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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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:

-

Starting MSRP:

32350

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

26850

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

23050 - 32350

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:

73

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

31695

# Good or Great Deals:

25

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

33140

Price Range:

29042 - 37971

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

26895

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

22552 - 33140

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

53

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

29102

# Good or Great Deals:

26

Chevrolet Bolt EV Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

6.8 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Toyota Prius Prime Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 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 Toyota Prius Prime

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:

3.748819826824662

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

3.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.6 - 4.0

Chevrolet Bolt EV Rankings

Most Comfortable Electric Cars

3 / 30

Electric Cars with the Most Cargo Space

5 / 30

Safest Electric Cars

5 / 30

Best Electric Cars for Tall People

10 / 30

Electric Cars with the Most Legroom

10 / 30

Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

14 / 30

Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

26 / 30

Toyota Prius Prime Rankings

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 3

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

2 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 10

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

2 / 8

Safest Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

3 / 8

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 8

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

4 / 8

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

5 / 10

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

6 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

6 / 10

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

6 / 8

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

6 / 7

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

8 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

8 / 25

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

8 / 8

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

9 / 15

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

9 / 10

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

10 / 10

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

21 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

23 / 25

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

Available Drivetrain Options

Plug-In Hybrid

Chevrolet Bolt EV Trim Levels

1LT, 2LT

Toyota Prius Prime Trim Levels

SE, XSE, XSE Premium

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:

3 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:

5 out of 5 Stars

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:

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):

0.056 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

220 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.064 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

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


53 / 51 / 52

MPGe:

127 / 115 / 127

Range (city/hwy):

606 / 585 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity, 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:

Standard

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:

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

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:

20.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

111.5 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:

3461 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

Interior Colors

Black

Black/Red

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