COLORADO SPRINGS' BEST EV: 2022 CHEVY BOLT VS. NISSAN LEAF

It's not hard to find the best electric car when comparing the 2022 Chevy Bolt EV vs. Nissan Leaf in Colorado Springs. At Daniels Long Chevrolet, we give you the latest news on these new EVs. Our 2022 Bolt vs. Leaf comparison gives you all of the latest specs.

Price and Trim Levels | 2022 Chevy Bolt Vs. Nissan Leaf

The 2022 Chevy Bolt and Nissan Leaf have similar starting prices. However, it's much simpler to choose a Bolt model.

2022 Chevy Bolt

• 1LT | $31,995
• 2LT | $35,195
 

2022 Nissan Leaf

• S | $27,400 
• SV | $28,800
• S Plus | $32,400
• SV Plus | $35,400
• SL Plus | $37,400

Exterior & Colors | 2022 Chevy Bolt Vs. Nissan Leaf

The 2022 Chevy Bolt measures 163″ L x 70″ W x 63″ H with 17" wheels. In comparison, the 2022 Nissan Leaf is much larger at 176″ L x 71″ W x 61-62″ H with 16" or 17" wheels. You can customize either option with your favorite colors.

Interior Design & Seating | 2022 Chevy Bolt Vs. Nissan Leaf

Both EVs have space to hold five people. Plus, they both come standard with cloth upholstery and a minimalistic cabin.

Infotainment & Features | 2022 Chevy Bolt Vs. Nissan Leaf

Standard 2022 Chevy Bolt EV features include a 10.2" touch screen, two USB ports, a six-speaker sound system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hot spot, Bluetooth, and satellite radio. On the other hand, the 2022 Nissan Leaf only includes a standard 8" touch screen, four USB ports, a four-speaker sound system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, voice recognition, Bluetooth, and satellite radio.

Cargo Capacity | 2022 Chevy Bolt Vs. Nissan Leaf

The 2022 Chevy Bolt contains 16.9 cubic feet of space behind the back seats. If you put these seats down, you gain 56.6 cubic feet, and the Nissan Leaf has 23.6 and 30 cubic feet, respectively.

Drivetrain & Suspension | 2022 Chevy Bolt Vs. Nissan Leaf

The 2022 Chevy Bolt and Nissan Leaf have a front-wheel-drive configuration; all-wheel drive isn't available.

Battery & Range | 2022 Chevy Bolt Vs. Nissan Leaf

The 2022 Chevy Bolt has a maximum driving range of 259 miles per charge, and it can also recharge with 100 miles of range within 30 minutes at a DC Fast Charger. The 2022 Nissan Leaf features a driving range of 149 miles with the 40-kWh lithium-ion battery or 215 miles with the 62-kWh battery. However, the S Plus trim can offer up to 226 miles of driving range. The standard Leaf takes 40 minutes to get an 80% charge at a DC Fast Charger.

Performance | 2022 Chevy Bolt Vs. Nissan Leaf

The 2022 Chevy Bolt comes equipped with a 66-kWh lithium-ion battery combined with an electric motor to create 200 horsepower. In comparison, the Nissan Leaf produces 147 horsepower from the 40-kWh battery or 214 horsepower with the 62-kWh battery and two electric motors.

Safety Features | 2022 Chevy Bolt Vs. Nissan Leaf

The 2022 Chevy Bolt comes standard with a rearview camera and the Teen Driver system. The 2022 Nissan Leaf has a rearview camera, lane departure warning, rear parking sensors, lane keep assist, forward collision warning, automatic high-beam headlights, forward automatic emergency braking, a rear door alert, pedestrian detection, rear cross-traffic alert, and blind-spot monitoring.

Ratings & Reviews | 2022 Chevy Bolt Vs. Nissan Leaf

The 2022 Chevy Bolt received good safety ratings from the IIHS. On top of that, Car and Driver says, "The Bolt EV is an affordable all-electric hatchback." Additionally, the IIHS gave the 2022 Nissan Leaf good safety scores, while Car and Driver says, "Its starting price is attractive, but the Leaf's driving range makes it a good choice only for drivers who don't plan to venture far from home."

Buy a New Chevy Bolt

Today is the best time to check out the new Chevy Bolt in Colorado Springs. You can browse the online inventory at Daniels Long Chevrolet and schedule your test drive to get the lowest financing rates available.

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Buy a Used Chevy Bolt

If you prefer to save a few bucks, choose the used Chevy Bolt inventory in Colorado Springs. We have a variety of model years available at Daniels Long Chevrolet. Browse online to see what's available, and don't forget to check out the CPO Bolt for more protection.

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Lease a Chevy Bolt

If you've decided that a Chevy Bolt lease is the better option, you will love the special rates we have for you at Daniels Long Chevrolet. Talk to our helpful team today to learn more about the low Bolt leasing rates in Colorado Springs.