2018 Chevrolet Bolt vs. 2018 Nissan Leaf
What is the best electric car for Tampa drivers? The 2018 Chevrolet Bolt and the 2018 Nissan Leaf are strong contenders. Between the two, though, the Bolt:
- Churns out 53 more hp and 30 more lb-ft of torque
- Achieves superior fuel economy in the city and on the highway
- Offers 26.6 more cubic feet total for cargo
Efficiency
Electric vehicles are meant to provide the best of the best in terms of efficiency, but the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt still comes out ahead of the 2018 Nissan Leaf:
- Bolt: The Bolt has an EPA-estimated range of 238 miles on a single charge, reaching this range in about 9.5 hours. It reaches an EPA-estimated 128 mpge city and 110 mpge highway.
- Leaf: The Leaf can only drive 151 miles on a single charge. It manages an EPA-estimated 125 mpge city and 100 mpge highway.
Performance
While the main focus for electric vehicles is efficiency, strong performance returns only make every drive more thrilling. Here, the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt again comes out ahead of the 2018 Nissan Leaf:
- Bolt: Delivers 200 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque
- Leaf: Musters 147 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque
Cargo Space
When you fold the back seats down, the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt provides more space for your cargo than the 2018 Nissan Leaf:
- Bolt: Maximum cargo capacity of 56.6 cubic feet
- Leaf: Maximum cargo capacity of 30 cubic feet
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