BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) vs Chevrolet Bolt
The BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) leads on range (EPA), 10–80% charge and cargo space.
SUV
2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive (20 inch Summer Tires)
1 of 12 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 7, 2026
63/100#19 of 87 · Everyday
Hatchback
LT
Maker's price (MSRP), US
61/100#26 of 87 · Everyday
Chevrolet Bolt is cheaper by $33,900
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iX3 (Neue Klasse)BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)BoltChevrolet Bolt
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+172 mi· 66%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row4 min faster· 16%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+250 kW· 167%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.8 cu ft· 11%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row0.3 kWh/100 mi faster· 1%
- AC charging- best on this row+4 kW· 34%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) | Chevrolet Bolt |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
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Score by category
out of 100
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)Chevrolet Bolt
Range
10083Charging
10061Performance
84no dataPracticality
5247
How much is each in the US?
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 7, 2026 - Price checked May 7, 2026 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- iX3 50 xDrive
- $61,500
- LT
- $27,600
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)iX3 (Neue Klasse)
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 434 miEPA
- Chevrolet Bolt
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 172 mi
Which charges faster?
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)iX3 (Neue Klasse)
10–80% charge
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 21 min
- Chevrolet Bolt
- Ahead by
- 4 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 400 kW
- Chevrolet Bolt
- Ahead by
- 250 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Chevrolet BoltBolt
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Chevrolet Bolt
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- Chevrolet Bolt
- Ahead by
- $33,900
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BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 18, 2026 · 29 sources
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