Comparison
Chevrolet Bolt vs Kia EV6
LT vs Long Range RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Kia EV6 319 mi vs 262 mi
Best value Chevrolet Bolt $27,600 vs $41,200
Faster charging Kia EV6 18 min vs 26 min
5-yr energy Chevrolet Bolt $4,350 vs $4,600
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Kia EV6
319 mi vs 262 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Bolt
$105/mi vs $129/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV6
18 min vs 26 min
Efficiency winner
Chevrolet Bolt
282 Wh/mi vs 296 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia EV6
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Chevrolet Bolt
6.8 s vs 7.3 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Chevrolet Bolt | Kia EV6 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | LT | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $27,600 (better) | $41,200 |
| Range | 262 mi | 319 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 282 Wh/mi • 3.55 mi/kWh (better) | 296 Wh/mi • 3.38 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 65 kWh | 80 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| DC max | 150 kW | 260 kW (better) |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 26 min | 18 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 74.8 | 86.9 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 93 mi | 158 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 105 $/mi (better) | 129 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 6.8 s (better) | 7.3 s |
| Cargo | 16.2 cu ft | 17 cu ft (better) |
Pick the Chevrolet Bolt if…
- You want the lower price: $27,600 vs $41,200 to start, $13,600 less.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
Pick the Kia EV6 if…
- You drive long days: 319 vs 262 miles of rated range.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 18 vs 26 minutes.
5-year energy cost: Chevrolet Bolt vs Kia EV6
| Charging mix | Chevrolet Bolt | Kia EV6 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 282 Wh/mi | 296 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,200 | $3,350 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,350 | $4,600 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,000 | $9,450 |
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 | Kia EV6 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 178 mi | 217 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 156 mi | 190 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 3 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 80 min | about 35 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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