Comparison
Chevrolet Bolt vs Lexus RZ
LT vs 350e (18-inch wheels): range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Lexus RZ 301 mi vs 262 mi
Best value Chevrolet Bolt $27,600 vs $46,000
Faster charging Chevrolet Bolt 26 min vs 30 min
5-yr energy Lexus RZ $4,350 vs $4,100
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Lexus RZ
301 mi vs 262 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Bolt
$105/mi vs $153/mi
Charging winner
Chevrolet Bolt
26 min vs 30 min
Efficiency winner
Lexus RZ
266 Wh/mi vs 282 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Lexus RZ
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Chevrolet Bolt
6.8 s vs 7.1 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Chevrolet Bolt | Lexus RZ |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | LT | 350e (18-inch wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $27,600 (better) | $46,000 |
| Range | 262 mi | 301 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 282 Wh/mi • 3.55 mi/kWh | 266 Wh/mi • 3.76 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 65 kWh | 70.5 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 26 min (better) | 30 min |
| Roadtrip score | 74.8 | 75.9 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 93 mi (better) | 93 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 105 $/mi (better) | 153 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 6.8 s (better) | 7.1 s |
| Cargo | 16.2 cu ft | 18 cu ft (better) |
Pick the Chevrolet Bolt if…
- You want the lower price: $27,600 vs $46,000 to start, $18,400 less.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
Pick the Lexus RZ if…
- You drive long days: 301 vs 262 miles of rated range.
5-year energy cost: Chevrolet Bolt vs Lexus RZ
| Charging mix | Chevrolet Bolt | Lexus RZ |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 282 Wh/mi | 266 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,200 | $3,000 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,350 | $4,100 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,000 | $8,500 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Chevrolet Bolt | Lexus RZ | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 178 mi | 205 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 156 mi | 179 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 3 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 80 min | about 60 min |
| DC port | NACS | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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