Bolt EV vs i3
Vs BMW i3
AWARDS & SAFETY
- 2019 and 2018 NHTSA 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score1
- 20182 and 20173 KBB.com Best Resale Value: Electric
- 2017 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with optional Driver Confidence II Package
The 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV's6 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 2021 BMW i3, so it will cost you.
If you're driving a 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV4, 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 2021 BMW i3, this extra layer of safety isn't even an option.
The 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV4 offers side airbag protection to its rear passengers standard, but that same level of safety isn't even an option on the 2021 BMW i3.
| 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2021 BMW i3 |
|---|---|
| Blind Spot Monitoring System | |
| standard6 | - |
| Lane Departure Warning System | |
| optional4 | - |
| Overall Crash Rating | |
| 54 | - |
| Overall Side Crash Rating | |
| 54 | - |
| Rear Side Airbag | |
| standard4 | - |
FEATURES
Strong, lightweight, and aesthetically pleasing, alloy wheels come standard on the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV4. They're also available as an option on the 2021 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 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV4, the answer is yes. On the 2021 BMW i3, those brilliant, energy-efficient HID headlights are a pricey add-on.
The refinement and luxury of leather seating is a standard feature in the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV6, but it's only available as an add-on option in the 2021 BMW i35.
| 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2021 BMW i3 |
|---|---|
| Alloy Wheels | |
| standard4 | - |
| HID Headlights | |
| standard4 | - |
| Leather Seating | |
| standard6 | optional5 |
PERFORMANCE
Want more power and higher top speeds? Consider the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV4, boasting 19 more horses than the 2021 BMW i37.
The 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV's4 increased torque - 2664 lb.-ft. vs. 1997 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 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV's4 front-wheel drive offers a distinct advantage over the 2021 BMW i3.
| 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2021 BMW i3 |
|---|---|
| Horsepower | |
| 2004 | 1817 |
| Torque | |
| 2664 | 1997 |
| Front Driven Wheels | |
| has4 | - |
USABILITY
The 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV4 offers seating for 54 of your friends and family - in the 2021 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 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV4 has 1 more of those stability-increasing inches.
| 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2021 BMW i3 |
|---|---|
| Seating Capacity | |
| 54 | 45 |
| Wheelbase | |
| 1024 | 1015 |
PRICING & WARRANTY
The 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV4 is so confident in their materials and workmanship, they'll pay for the cost of perforation repairs for 1 years longer than the 2021 BMW i35 - quite a consideration for drivers who live in climates where corrosion is a risk.
The drivetrain in the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV4 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 2021 BMW i35.
With an MSRP of $7,950 less than the 2021 BMW i35, the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV4 provides the budget-conscious buyer enough cost savings to fill the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV's4 gas tank two dozen times, with a little money left over for road-trip snacks9.
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 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV's4 Roadside Assistance, standard for 1 years longer than 2021 BMW i35.
| 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2020 BMW i3 |
|---|---|
| Corrosion Warranty | |
| 34 | 25 |
| Drivetrain Warranty | |
| 60,0004 | 50,0005 |
| MSRP | |
| $36,5004 | $44,4505 |
| Roadside Assistance | |
| 54 | 45 |
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1 - Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.nhtsa.gov).
2 - Vehicle’s projected resale value is specific to the 2018 model year. For more information, visit Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.
3 - Vehicle’s projected resale value is specific to the 2017 model year. For more information, visit Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.
4 - 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV 5dr Wgn LT
5 - 2021 BMW i3 120 Ah
6 - 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV 5dr Wgn Premier
7 - 2021 BMW i3 s 120 Ah
8 - Learn more at: http://www.safercar.gov/Safety+Ratings.
9 - Based on the price of $40.00 to fill the gas tank.