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Nissan LEAF vs. Chevy Bolt



If you’re in the market for a new all-electric car, two popular options that you may be thinking about are the Nissan LEAF and the Chevrolet Bolt. You may be on the lookout for the electric vehicle with the most driving range, electric car with the longest battery life, or one with the most high-tech features. Here, you can find out which EV has the cutting-edge features and performance you want when buying a new electric vehicle.

Do you want to compare the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt vs. 2023 Nissan LEAF? We break down differences between the Nissan LEAF and Chevy bolt in this head to head comparison so that you can decide which EV to buy today.

Electric Car Comparison: the LEAF vs. Bolt

LEAF BOLT EV
Horsepower 214hp 200hp
Driving Range Est 212mi Est 259mi
Seating 5 5
Cargo 23.6cu ft 16.6cu ft

Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Bolt Performance Comparison

Does the Nissan LEAF or Chevy Bolt have more horsepower? The Nissan LEAF is more powerful with an available 214 Horsepower on the Nissan LEAF SV PLUS with the 60-kWh battery. The Chevy Bolt offers 200 horsepower.

LEAF vs. Bolt: Affordability & Features

If you’re looking for an affordable electric vehicle, the Nissan LEAF takes it over the Chevy Bolt with a great starting price that gets you a plethora of advanced features. What about safety and infotainment features? Let’s take a look at some top features.

Nissan LEAF features: The Nissan LEAF comes with a standard touchscreen and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, Bluetooth®, standard Nissan Safety Shield® 360, available ProPILOT Assist and an available Intelligent Around View Monitor. With Nissan Safety Shield® 360 standard, you can feel confident in the LEAF with features like:

  • Rearview Camera
  • Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Blind Spot Warning
  • High Beam Assist
  • Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
  • Intelligent Lane Intervention
  • Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Chevy Bolt features: The Chevy Bolt also comes with a standard touchscreen and access to Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and some safety features that you can get with the Bolt include:

  • Rearview Camera
  • Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Pedestrian Safety Signal
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Chevy Bolt vs. Nissan LEAF: Comparing Interiors & Space

Does the Chevy Bolt or Nissan LEAF have more interior space? The Nissan LEAF offers a more spacious ride, with 41.2-inches of front head room. The Chevy Bolt in comparison offers 40.1-inches of front head room.

There is also more cargo capacity in the Nissan LEAF with the rear seats up, making storage while having passengers in your vehicle much more convenient in the LEAF. The Nissan LEAF offers 23.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the rear seats up compared to the 16.6 cubic feet in the Bolt.

Shop for a New or Used Nissan LEAF at DARCARS Nissan of College Park

While both the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Nissan LEAF have many similarities, it’s clear that when looking at this Nissan LEAF vs. Chevy Bolt comparison, the LEAF comes out superior in space, horsepower, features, and more. Experience the incredible features that a new Nissan LEAF has to offer in person by visiting our Nissan dealership today and shopping for a Nissan LEAF for sale in College Park, MD.

Frequently Asked Questions

Both the Chevy Bolt and the Nissan LEAF are great options when looking for an electric vehicle, but with more power and high-tech features, the LEAF pulls ahead.

The available range for a Nissan LEAF is an estimated 212 miles. This offered range is found on the Nissan LEAF SV PLUS.

The Chevy Bolt EV offers a mile range of an estimated 259 miles when on full charge.

Yes, the Nissan LEAF is a reliable vehicle also offering an efficient performance, many standard advanced assistance features, and more.




Nissan LEAF vs. Chevy Bolt

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