https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/chevy-bolt-vs-nissan-leaf-comparison-specs-price-range/ Chevy Bolt vs. Nissan Leaf: Which affordable electric car is right for you? October 10, 2017 Ronan Glon
[images https://icdn6.digitaltrends.com/image/new-leaf-makes-first-u-s-public-appearance-at-detroits-techn-640x0.jpg Nissan Leaf https://icdn2.digitaltrends.com/image/chevybolt2-720x720.jpg?ver=1.jpg Chevy Bolt EV ] The rivalry between the Chevrolet Bolt EV and the second-generation Nissan Leaf went from flinging around theoretical specs, concept-car designs, and faraway launch dates to mass-producing cars vying for the attention of buyers who are ready to give up gas and go electric. They both promise zero-emissions driving and a generous serving of tech, but they’re not always on equal footing. Join us as we dive deeper into the Chevy Bolt vs. Nissan Leaf debate. Tech features We’ve said this before — tech is the new measuring stick in the automotive industry, especially when it comes to electric cars. Lane-keeping assist with lane departure warning and automatic braking are available on the Bolt, but they’re bundled into a $495 option package only offered on the Premier trim, which costs $41,780. Even fully loaded, the Bolt comes with fewer tech features than its rival. The Leaf is the first car offered with Nissan’s ProPilot Assist technology. It’s an optional suite of electronic driving aids that assists users when driving becomes tedious or dangerous. It controls braking, acceleration, and steering if the car is traveling on a single-lane highway between 18 and 62 mph. ProPilot Assist is a baby step towards full autonomy, which is Nissan’s end goal. Pricing information hasn’t been announced yet because the Leaf is so new — expect full details in the coming months. Performance and range The Bolt’s 60-kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides up to 238 miles of range. The electric motor zaps the front wheels with 200 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. Accelerating from zero to 60 mph takes a brisk 6.5 seconds. The Bolt is certainly not a Volkswagen GTI, but we found it to be surprisingly zippy around town. While the Bolt qualifies for the coveted “long-range EV” label, we can’t say the same thing about the Leaf; usability is what truly sets the Chevrolet and the Nissan apart. The Leaf’s 40-kWh battery pack only provides enough electricity for up to 150 miles of range. Electricity reaches the front wheels via an electric motor rated at 147 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. Nissan promises that a second version of the Leaf with more power and more range will arrive a little bit later in the production run, and it will pose a much bigger threat to the Bolt, but a more specific time frame hasn’t been set yet. Interior and exterior design The Bolt and the Leaf fulfill similar missions in the zero-emissions world, and their respective designs reflect that. The Chevrolet is a tall, crossover-esque hatchback with plastic cladding that adds a faux rugged touch to its look. Don’t let it fool you; the Bolt isn’t going anywhere near a trail. The Leaf is more of a conventional hatchback that just happens to be electric. best electric cars Chevy Bolt vs. Nissan Leaf Chevy Bolt EV The Bolt’s front end falls in line with Chevrolet’s recent design language. Inside, you’ll find a pretty standard cabin layout with a large touchscreen on the center console, a three-spoke steering wheel, and a digital instrument cluster that’s fully configurable. Curved horizontal lines emphasize the cabin’s width. Nissan finally ditched the original Leaf’s alien-esque design in favor of more conventional styling, much to the satisfaction of anyone who has see one on a regular basis. Look inside and you’ll find a three-spoke steering wheel, a large touchscreen for the infotainment system, and a configurable digital instrument cluster. Experiencing déjà vu? Both the Bolt and the Leaf were developed with an emphasis on user-friendliness, not luxury. If a premium electric car is what you’re after, we suggest you check out the Tesla Model 3. Chevrolet’s first full-production electric car offers 16.9 cubic feet of trunk space behind the rear seats, or 56.6 cubic feet with the rear seats folded flat. Nissan hasn’t revealed the Leaf’s cargo capacity yet. Pricing and availability The Bolt is available right now from Chevrolet dealers nationwide – no reservation required, and no waiting in a virtual line to get one. Pricing starts at $37,495 before federal and local incentives are factored in, which makes it considerably more expensive than the Leaf. Nissan expects the first examples of the 2018 Leaf will reach showrooms early next year. Pricing starts at $29,990 before incentives are factored in, meaning it’s actually cheaper than the outgoing first-generation model. That’s a good chunk less than the Bolt, but be prepared to visit a charging station more often. [© 2017 Designtechnica] http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1113176_old-nissan-leaf-vs-new-chevrolet-bolt-ev-owners-weigh-in Old Nissan Leaf vs new Chevrolet Bolt EV: owners weigh in Oct 10, 2017 Sebastian Blanco [image https://images.hgmsites.net/med/2015-nissan-leaf-s_100548740_m.jpg 2015 Nissan Leaf, Denver, Colorado, Mar 2016 / Andrew Ganz ] Sometimes, the best information comes straight from the horseless carriage-owner’s mouth. If you want to learn just how good or bad an electric vehicle is, it makes sense to ask people who live with and drive them every day. In the case of the first-gen Nissan Leaf and the Chevy Bolt EV, a number of owners have been sharing their experiences online, and it looks like there’s good and bad to report – just like there have been with every car ever. David Fox was a Leaf owner for three years, but has really grown to love his new Bolt EV after putting 1,700 miles on it. [image] 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car at EVgo fast-charging station, Newport Centre, Jersey City, NJ He describes the acceleration as “perfect,” even though his long history as a Prius driver means he rarely flat-out floors it. The other source of joy in the Bolt is the one-pedal driving. Chevy has made the strong regen levels available in the Bolt a selling point, and it’s apparently worked on Fox, who calls it his “favorite feature.” All of the extra fun behind the wheel is enhanced – no surprise here – by the increased range. Instead of worrying about running out of battery power during a 70-mile drive, Fox was happy that he could make the trip without any sort worry, even when leaving home with a less-than-full pack. It’s not all sunshine and roses, though, with the thin seats and questionable suspension capabilities being the main problem points. The suspension is an issue that has received a fair bit of attention from other drivers, so it’s something to consider when making your own test drive. [image] 2017 Nissan Leaf As for the seats, other people who’ve taken the Bolt EV for a test drive or own one seem to agree that it really depends on your size if they’re comfortable or not (the larger you are, the less comfortable they are, in general). Most people declare them fine, but if you’re really unhappy, there are some aftermarket options to make them more comfortable. In the end, Fox is a fan. “All in all, we're really happy with the (Bolt EV),” he wrote. “I definitely liked the Leaf's seats and softer interior finish, and definitely its ride (and our Prius's) more than the Bolts. But we're already getting used to this.” For the full details, check out Fox’s post on Facebook and our own comparison between the new Leaf and the Bolt EV. 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