Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Kia Niro EV
$26,500
$39,700
Highlights
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$26,500
|
$39,700
|
| Towing Capacity |
Not available
|
1,653 lbs
|
| Cargo Capacity |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Electric
|
Electric
|
| MPGe |
Not available
|
|
| Combined MPGe |
115 - 120
|
Not available
|
| Range |
247 - 259 mi.
|
253 mi.
|
| Level 2 Charging |
7 hrs.
|
6 - 7 hrs.
|
| DC Fast charging |
60 mins.
|
43 mins.
|
| Battery Capacity |
65 kWh
|
64 kWh
|
| Horsepower |
200 hp
|
201 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
200
|
201 @ 6000
|
| Engine Type |
Electric
|
Electric
|
| Displacement |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
266
|
188
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 x -TBD- in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 x -TBD- in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P215/50R17
|
P215/55VR17
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Tire Size |
P215/50R17
|
P215/55VR17
|
Suspension
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Compound Crank (Torsion Beam)
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Solid Stabilizer Bar
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
35 ft
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Column-Mounted Electric Pwr
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
N/A
|
35 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Volume |
94 ft³
|
100 ft³
|
| Track Width, Front |
59 in
|
62 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
41 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
44 in
|
42 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
55 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
37 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
70 in
|
72 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
51 in
|
53 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
51 in
|
53 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
23 ft³
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
64 ft³
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
59 in
|
62 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
102 in
|
107 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
63 in
|
62 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
30 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
6 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
56 in
|
| Length, Overall |
163 in
|
174 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
57 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
17 ft³
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Curb Weight - Front |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
165 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
165 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
1,653 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
Not available
|
1,653 lbs
|
| Total Option Weight |
Not available
|
0 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,589 lbs
|
3,721 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
1,653 lbs
|
Safety
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Partially Regenerative Electro-Hydraulic
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 x -TBD- in
|
12 in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10 x -TBD- in
|
11 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV or the 2026 Kia Niro EV?
The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV and the 2026 Kia Niro EV both get 0 MPG combined. The 2023 Bolt EV can travel up to 259 electric-only miles before the gas engine kicks on compared to 253 electric-only miles for the 2026 Niro EV.
Which car is cheaper, the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV or the 2026 Kia Niro EV?
The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV is cheaper than the 2026 Kia Niro EV with a $26,500 starting MSRP versus a $39,700 starting MSRP.
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