Chevrolet Bolt vs Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
The Chevrolet Bolt leads on 10–80% charge. The Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) leads on cargo space.
Hatchback
LT
No US price yet
65/100#57 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
1 of 13 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026
65/100#56 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
BoltChevrolet BoltLeaf (3rd gen)Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Range (EPA)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row10 min faster· 29%
- Fast-charge peak
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.4 cu ft· 20%
- Power- best on this row+3 kW· 2%
- AC charging- best on this row+4 kW· 60%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Chevrolet Bolt | Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | ||
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | ||
| 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 | version not named |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Chevrolet Bolt if
Pick the Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) if
Score by category
out of 100
Chevrolet BoltNissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Range
7380Charging
4834Performance
no data52Practicality
6980
How much is each in the US?
Chevrolet Bolt
No US price yet
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date
nissanusa.com- 2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
- $29,990
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Chevrolet Bolt
- EPA
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 303 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
Chevrolet BoltBolt
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Chevrolet Bolt
- Chevrolet Bolt
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- 10 min
Fast-charge peak
- Chevrolet Bolt
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Where next
- Chevrolet BoltFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
Chevrolet Bolt vs
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) vs
- Ford Mustang Mach-ENissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $10,605
- Score
- 68
- Price
- from $40,595
- Cadillac LyriqNissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $29,410
- Score
- 66
- Price
- from $59,400
- Subaru SolterraSubaru Solterra scores 1 higher
- Score
- 66
- Price
- from $38,495
- Honda PrologueNissan Leaf (3rd gen) scores 4 higher
- Score
- 61
- Price
- from $39,900
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 20 sources
Every source link (47)
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