Bolt EV vs i3
Vs BMW i3
FEATURES
Strong, lightweight, and aesthetically pleasing, alloy wheels come standard on the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV1. They're also available as an option on the 2020 BMW i3, but they'll cost extra.
Is it possible to get increased visibility while using less energy? With the HID Headlights that come standard on the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV1, the answer is yes. On the 2020 BMW i3, those brilliant, energy-efficient HID headlights are a pricey add-on.
| 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2020 BMW i3 |
|---|---|
| Alloy Wheels | |
| standard1 | - |
| HID Headlights | |
| standard1 | - |
PERFORMANCE
Want more power and higher top speeds? Consider the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV1, boasting 19 more horses than the 2020 BMW i32.
The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV's1 increased torque - 2661 lb.-ft. vs. 1992 lb.-ft. - can mean the difference between easy going and a sluggish ride.
If you live in a climate with snow and ice, or if you're interested in increased fuel economy, the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV's1 front-wheel drive offers a distinct advantage over the 2020 BMW i3.
| 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2020 BMW i3 |
|---|---|
| Horsepower | |
| 2001 | 1812 |
| Torque | |
| 2661 | 1992 |
| Front Driven Wheels | |
| has1 | - |
SAFETY
The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV's3 active Blind Spot Monitoring System warns you when a vehicle enters your blind spot, a little more peace of mind as a standard feature. Want that extra security on the i3? Blind Spot Monitoring isn't standard on the 2020 BMW i3, so it will cost you.
If you're driving a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV1, and stray from your lane, no worries: the optional Lane Departure Warning System will give you an audio alert, possibly helping avert an accident. If you're driving a 2020 BMW i3, this extra layer of safety isn't even an option.
The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV's1 dedication to occupant safety has earned it the NHTSA's coveted 5-star Overall Crash Rating and 5-star Overall Side Crash Rating.4
| 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2020 BMW i3 |
|---|---|
| Blind Spot Monitoring System | |
| standard3 | - |
| Lane Departure Warning System | |
| optional1 | - |
| Overall Crash Rating | |
| 51 | - |
| Overall Side Crash Rating | |
| 51 | -- |
USABILITY
The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV1 offers seating for 51 of your friends and family - in the 2020 BMW i35, 1 of them would have to stay behind.
Even an increase of just an inch or two in wheel base can mean more stability, and the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV1 has 1 more of those stability-increasing inches.
| 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2020 BMW i3 |
|---|---|
| Seating Capacity | |
| 51 | 45 |
| Wheelbase | |
| 1021 | 1015 |
PRICING & WARRANTY
The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV1 is so confident in their materials and workmanship, they'll pay for the cost of perforation repairs for 1 years longer than the 2020 BMW i35 - quite a consideration for drivers who live in climates where corrosion is a risk.
The drivetrain in the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV1 is carefully engineered and built to last, and they're willing to back it with a warranty that's 10,000 miles longer than the drivetrain warranty on the 2020 BMW i35.
With an MSRP of $7,830 less than the 2020 BMW i35, the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV1 provides the budget-conscious buyer enough cost savings to fill the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV's1 gas tank two dozen times, with a little money left over for road-trip snacks.6
In the very unlikely event you'll need it, help is just a phone call away, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV's1 Roadside Assistance, standard for 1 years longer than 2020 BMW i35.
| 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2020 BMW i3 |
|---|---|
| Corrosion Warranty | |
| 31 | 25 |
| Drivetrain Warranty | |
| 60,0001 | 50,0005 |
| MSRP | |
| $36,6201 | $44,4505 |
| Roadside Assistance | |
| 51 | 45 |
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4 - Learn more at: http://www.safercar.gov/Safety+Ratings.
5 - 2020 BMW i3 120 Ah
6 - Based on the price of $40.00 to fill the gas tank.