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Chevrolet Bolt EV vs Toyota Prius

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2027 Toyota Prius

Overview

SpecChevrolet Bolt EV1LTToyota PriusLE
Selected trim1LTLE
Body styleHatchbackHatchback
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeelectricregular unleaded
Transmission1-speed direct drivecontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typeelectrichybrid
Model year20232027

Pricing & market

SpecChevrolet Bolt EV1LTToyota PriusLE
MSRP$26,500 (best)$28,755
Lowest listing price$14,970$5,995 (best)
Median listing price$18,483 (best)$30,648
Highest listing price$21,995 (best)$40,009
For sale now232 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecChevrolet Bolt EV1LTToyota PriusLE
Combined MPG54 MPG (best)
City MPG53 MPG (best)
Highway MPG54 MPG (best)
Combined MPGe120 MPGe (best)
Electric range259 mi (best)
Battery capacity65 kWh (best)
240V charge time7.5 hr (best)
Fuel tank11.3 gal (best)

Performance

SpecChevrolet Bolt EV1LTToyota PriusLE
Horsepower200 hp (best)194 hp
Torque266 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2 L (best)
CylindersI4

Size & capability

SpecChevrolet Bolt EV1LTToyota PriusLE
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors5 (best)4
Cargo volume57 cu ft (best)23.8 cu ft
Curb weight3,589 lbs3,097 lbs (best)
Ground clearance5.6 in (best)
Wheelbase102.4 in108.3 in (best)
Length163.2 in181.1 in (best)
Width69.5 in70.2 in (best)
Height63.4 in (best)55.9 in

Safety & recalls

SpecChevrolet Bolt EV1LTToyota PriusLE
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover5 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)3None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimChevrolet Bolt EVToyota Prius
1

1LT

$26,500 MSRP(Currently comparing)

LE

$28,755 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

2LT

$29,700 MSRP

LE

$30,155 MSRP

3

XLE

$32,200 MSRP

4

XLE

$33,600 MSRP

5

Nightshade

$33,005 MSRP

6

Nightshade

$38,000 MSRP

7

Nightshade

$34,405 MSRP

8

SE

$33,980 MSRP

9

Limited

$35,770 MSRP

10

Limited

$37,170 MSRP

11

XSE

$37,230 MSRP

12

XSE Premium

$40,675 MSRP

Live inventory

Chevrolet Bolt EV vs Toyota Prius FAQ

Which is better: 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV or 2027 Toyota Prius?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2027 Toyota Prius on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV or 2027 Toyota Prius?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV starts lower at $26,500. Live Chevrolet Bolt EV listings start at $14,970. Live Toyota Prius listings start at $5,995.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV or 2027 Toyota Prius?
The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (26,500).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV or 2027 Toyota Prius?
The 2027 Toyota Prius leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (57).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV or 2027 Toyota Prius?
The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (259).
Which has better horsepower: 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV or 2027 Toyota Prius?
The 2027 Toyota Prius leads on horsepower in this comparison (220).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2027 Toyota Prius?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV (5/5 NHTSA overall).