Bolt EV vs Leaf range
On rated range the Bolt EV leads by 76 km. At 120 km/h the Bolt EV pulls ahead by about 64 km. The Bolt EV uses less energy per 100 km, which also means lower charging costs.
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Bolt EV rated
417 km
Leaf rated
341 km
Bolt EV 120 km/h
323 km
Leaf 120 km/h
259 km
Bolt EV −20°C
208 km
Leaf −20°C
222 km
Dashed line: Ottawa–Toronto 450 km
Range side by side
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | Nissan Leaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Longest-range version | Bolt EV | SV PLUS |
| Rated range | 417 km | 341 km |
| Highway at 120 km/h | 323 km | 259 km |
| Winter at 0°C | 300 km | 297 km |
| Winter at −20°C | 208 km | 222 km |
| Energy use (kWh/100 km) | 17.5 | 19.1 |
| Level 2 full charge | 7.5 h | 11 h |
| Heat pump | No | Yes |
| Model year | 2023 | 2025 |
Every Bolt EV version
| Version | Rated |
|---|---|
| Bolt EV | 417 km |
| Bolt EUV | 397 km |
Every Leaf version
| Version | Rated |
|---|---|
| SV PLUS | 341 km |
| SV | 240 km |
Bolt EV range in kmFull detailLeaf range in kmFull detailBolt EV winter rangeEstimatesLeaf winter rangeEstimates
Rated range: Natural Resources Canada Fuel Consumption Ratings, battery-electric vehicles 2012-2026 (updated March 9, 2026). Comparison uses each model's longest-range version.