Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Bolt EUV
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Bolt EUV 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 Nissan LEAF and the Chevrolet Bolt EUV.
When we compare the Nissan LEAF's and the Chevrolet Bolt EUV's specifications and ratings, the Nissan LEAF has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and interior volume. The Chevrolet Bolt EUV has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan LEAF's and the Chevrolet Bolt EUV's specifications and ratings, the Nissan LEAF is a better car than the Chevrolet Bolt EUV.
Pricing: A used 2024 Nissan LEAF ranges from $17,999 to $38,610 while a used 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is priced between $18,694 to $28,055. For a new model, the Nissan LEAF's price is between $23,419 and $38,719, with the Chevrolet Bolt EUV priced between $28,295 and $37,000.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan LEAF loses 55.6 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Bolt EUV loses 56.5 percent of its value. This means the Nissan LEAF retains 0.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Bolt EUV.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan LEAF’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Bolt EUV base engine makes 200 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Nissan LEAF, a electric compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Chevrolet Bolt EUV, a electric SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Nissan LEAF and the Chevrolet Bolt EUV have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$23,419 - $38,719
Starting MSRP:
$28,140
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$28,295 - $37,000
Starting MSRP:
$27,800
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:
$31,683
Price Range:
$17,999 - $38,610
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
294
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
476
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,077
Price Range:
$18,694 - $28,055
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$37,145
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$22,077 - $51,949
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
215
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
19,254
# Good or Great Deals:
30
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$16,366
Depreciation %:
58.2%
Resale Value $:
$11,774
Residual Value %:
41.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
N/A
Category Depreciation Range:
N/A
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$16,277
Depreciation %:
58.6%
Resale Value $:
$11,523
Residual Value %:
41.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
58.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
58.6% - 58.6%
Nissan LEAF Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
6.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Chevrolet Bolt EUV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan LEAF
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
8.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Bolt EUV
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.7 - 8
Nissan LEAF Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 26Ranking
3 out of / 26Ranking
4 out of / 26Ranking
4 out of / 26Ranking
6 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 26Ranking
14 out of / 26Ranking
16 out of / 26Chevrolet Bolt EUV Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 44Ranking
3 out of / 44Ranking
10 out of / 44Ranking
11 out of / 44Ranking
13 out of / 44Ranking
15 out of / 44Ranking
24 out of / 44Ranking
33 out of / 44Ranking
43 out of / 44Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Nissan LEAF Trim Levels
S, SV PLUS
Chevrolet Bolt EUV Trim Levels
LT, Premier
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
147 hp
Torque:
236 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.042 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
200 hp
Torque:
266 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
150 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
40 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
8 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
MPGe:
125 / 104 / 115
Range (city/hwy):
247 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
66 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
7 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
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
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.5 inches
Cargo Space:
23.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
30 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
116.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52 inches
Cargo Space:
16.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3509 lbs
Width:
70.5 inches
Height:
61.5 inches
Length:
176.4 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3680 lbs
Width:
80.6 inches
Height:
63.6 inches
Length:
169.5 inches
Wheelbase:
105.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/50R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Deep Blue Pearl
Gray
Gun Metallic
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Bright Blue Metallic / Ice Blue Metallic
Gray
Gray Ghost Metallic
Silver
Silver Flare Metallic
White
Summit White
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black / Jet Black/Nightshift Blue