Comparison
Chevrolet Bolt vs Ford E-Transit
LT vs Cargo Van: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Chevrolet Bolt 262 mi vs 159 mi
Best value Chevrolet Bolt $27,600 vs $53,260
Faster charging Chevrolet Bolt 26 min vs 34 min
5-yr energy Chevrolet Bolt $4,350 vs $7,250
Winner by category
4 categories comparedRange winner
Chevrolet Bolt
262 mi vs 159 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Bolt
$105/mi vs $335/mi
Charging winner
Chevrolet Bolt
26 min vs 34 min
Efficiency winner
Chevrolet Bolt
282 Wh/mi vs 470 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Chevrolet Bolt | Ford E-Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | LT | Cargo Van |
| MSRP (USD) | $27,600 (better) | $53,260 |
| Range | 262 mi (better) | 159 mi |
| Efficiency | 282 Wh/mi • 3.55 mi/kWh (better) | 470 Wh/mi • 2.13 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 65 kWh | 89 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 (better) | 2 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | Hatchback | Van |
| DC max | 150 kW (better) | 115 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 26 min (better) | 34 min |
| Roadtrip score | 74.8 (better) | 47 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 93 mi (better) | 58 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 105 $/mi (better) | 335 $/mi |
Pick the Chevrolet Bolt if…
- You want the lower price: $27,600 vs $53,260 to start, $25,660 less.
- You drive long days: 262 vs 159 miles of rated range.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 26 vs 34 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,350 vs $7,250 in energy over 5 years.
- You need 5 seats (vs 2).
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
Pick the Ford E-Transit if…
- None of the specs we track favor it by a meaningful margin. Choose it for price offers, dealer access, or features outside this table.
5-year energy cost: Chevrolet Bolt vs Ford E-Transit
| Charging mix | Chevrolet Bolt | Ford E-Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 282 Wh/mi | 470 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,200 | $5,350 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,350 | $7,250 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,000 | $15,050 |
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 | Ford E-Transit | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 178 mi | 108 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 156 mi | 95 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 3 | 5 |
| Time spent charging | about 80 min | about 170 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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