Chevrolet Bolt VS Telsa Model S 75D - You Aren't Going To Believe Which Gets More Range

Without further beating around the bush, the Bolt outperformed the least expensive Model S with all-wheel-drive by 15 miles. Consumer Reports ran the two electric vehicles on the publication’s standard highway route at a steady 65 mph, with the air conditioning turned off for a more consistent result. The Model S ran out of juice after a fairly respectable 235 miles, which is 24 miles less than the EPA-estimated range advertised by Tesla for the 75D.

In the General Motors corner, the compact-sized Bolt covered 250 miles before it needed a recharge. That’s not only better than the full-sized Model S with 75 kWh and Dual Motor, but better than the EPA estimate of 238 miles. To the Tesla’s defense, the Bolt is smaller, lighter, and the single electric motor is tasked with driving only the front wheels. It’s worth noting the Chevy happens to be cheaper than the Tesla, with Consumer Reports’ nicely-specced car coming at $43,155.
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carloslassiter - 8/4/2017 8:12:00 AM

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It doesn't matter. People who want Teslas wouldn't set foot in a Chevy dealership except maybe to check out a Corvette.

vdiv - 8/4/2017 11:04:10 AM

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That's not a real-world test. People do use the AC, drive faster and slower based on traffic, stop to recharge before they get to empty and don't charge more than they need to get to the next charging stop to optimize for time. So what determines the range of the car is not so much the battery capacity but the availability of charging, and what determines how long it takes is the charging speed.

That said the Bolt EV is impressive despite the looks.

vdiv - 8/4/2017 11:05:34 AM

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No idea why I replied to you, it was meant to be a general comment. :)

TomM - 8/4/2017 9:55:05 AM

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Actually - it only matters in that there is only so much demand proven for electric vehicles. While TEsla is projecting 10,000 Model 3s a week in 2018 - there is no indication that there is demand for the most expensive versions of the Model 3 he is currently producing at that level - no car in the USA sells at that level anymore.

What the bolt does is prevent Tesla from greatly overpricing its cars - as will the Leaf - and Buick is going to have an Electric car based on the Bolt Platform - but looking more like a sedan.

MDarringer - 8/4/2017 10:08:26 AM

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Tesla projects a lot of BS.

TomM - 8/4/2017 5:51:27 PM

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Indeed - BS is a good term. Early investment in Tesla paid off handsomely - as an investment even if you did not believe in the product - it was another DOT COM bubble - that burst when profits failed to materialize.

If you have not already sold your TEsla stock - I would suggest that it is unlikely to soar much anymore now that the company actually has to deliver on its promises. (THat is my opinion) -

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 8/4/2017 9:55:39 AM

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A lopsided comparison but it does highlight that the Bolt is worth a look if you are checking out the Leaf or Prius.

vdiv - 8/4/2017 11:34:01 AM

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I'd argue the Bolt EV deserves a look regardless just for curiosity and awareness. It's a good car despite the looks.

Truthy - 8/4/2017 12:40:10 PM

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fiftysix, after federal and state tax incentives the Bolt will cost you about $34,000, but if optioned the same as the Mirage (irony) more likely about $28,000.
So what is the true cost of ownership. Electric per mile is about 1/4 the cost of gas. Routine maintenance such as oil change, tune-up are gone.
Plus the Bolt is a better car.

SanJoseDriver - 8/4/2017 12:54:56 PM

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They should provide more info on the exact tests they did. Were there periods of max acceleration on each car, if so the S can put way more juice to the wheels and drain the battery faster. Did they even charge the S all the way since it defaults to 90% battery when charging. Bolt's a great car, I just find this hard to believe apples-to-apples.

Vette71 - 8/4/2017 4:36:55 PM

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Kinda sounds like a sore loser.

MDarringer - 8/4/2017 4:49:36 PM

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Definitely a sore loser.

SanJoseDriver - 8/5/2017 5:13:21 PM

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Maybe a little bit =). May car only has 130 miles of range so I would be happy with either of those figures. 130 is plenty for local driving w/o range anxiety if you have a garage, anything above 200 is already overkill unless you travel long distances.

SanJoseDriver - 8/7/2017 12:57:32 PM

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You must live in the middle of nowhere then, they are all over the place. https://www.tesla.com/findus#/bounds/49.38,-66.94,25.82,-124.39?search=supercharger&name=us

I even found one in Louisville, KY, a place where I've seen one Tesla ever.

MDarringer - 8/7/2017 1:42:04 PM

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So...if you see ONE Tesla supercharger, they're "everywhere"?

SanJoseDriver - 8/11/2017 3:34:23 AM

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Did you actually click on the link? There are 8 supercharging locations in the Bay Area right now, and there will be 30 locations by the end of the year.