Comparison

Chevrolet Bolt vs Toyota C-HR

LT vs SE: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Toyota C-HR 287 mi vs 262 mi
Best value Chevrolet Bolt $27,600 vs $37,080
Faster charging Chevrolet Bolt 26 min vs 30 min
5-yr energy Chevrolet Bolt $4,350 vs $4,500

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Toyota C-HR
287 mi vs 262 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Bolt
$105/mi vs $129/mi
Charging winner
Chevrolet Bolt
26 min vs 30 min
Efficiency winner
Chevrolet Bolt
282 Wh/mi vs 290 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Toyota C-HR
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Toyota C-HR
4.9 s vs 6.8 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Chevrolet Bolt and Toyota C-HR
Spec Chevrolet Bolt Toyota C-HR
Trim used LT SE
MSRP (USD) $27,600 (better) $37,080
Range 262 mi 287 mi (better)
Efficiency 282 Wh/mi • 3.55 mi/kWh (better) 290 Wh/mi • 3.45 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 65 kWh 74.7 kWh (better)
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain FWD AWD
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 (better) 73.6
Miles added (15 min est.) 93 mi (better) 90 mi
USD per mile of range 105 $/mi (better) 129 $/mi
0–60 mph 6.8 s 4.9 s (better)
Cargo 16.2 cu ft 25.3 cu ft (better)

Pick the Chevrolet Bolt if…

  • You want the lower price: $27,600 vs $37,080 to start, $9,480 less.

Pick the Toyota C-HR if…

  • You drive long days: 287 vs 262 miles of rated range.
  • You haul gear: 25.3 vs 16.2 cu ft of listed cargo space.
  • You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.9 vs 6.8 seconds.

5-year energy cost: Chevrolet Bolt vs Toyota C-HR

Charging mixChevrolet BoltToyota C-HR
Efficiency282 Wh/mi290 Wh/mi
All home charging$3,200$3,300
80% home, 20% public DC$4,350$4,500
All public DC fast charging$9,000$9,300

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 BoltToyota C-HR
First leg (90% to 10%)178 mi195 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop156 mi171 mi
Fast-charge stops32
Time spent chargingabout 80 minabout 60 min
DC portNACSNACS

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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