Kelley Blue Book has long
been a source of useful and well-tested information for those in search of a
new or pre-owned vehicle. Highly recognized by both industry professionals and
consumers, the company had their humble roots planted back in 1918 with just a
stock of three Model T Fords. The First Blue Book guide was published in 1926,
which became the industry's standard guide for determining any car value. One
of their most recent writeups was a comparison between our prized Chevy
Bolt and the Nissan Leaf, a matchup of two vehicles that are huge
contenders in the electric arena.
Right out of the gate, the Leaf is recognized by KBB for its excellent
range, and the battery pack's location in the floor lowering the center of
gravity. Billed as a great entry-level EV for those looking to leave fossil
fuels behind, it is also one of the cheaper electrics on the market. The Bolt's
238-mile range and higher power levels are worth the money, and the Bolt
is also ranked by the KBB staff as more fun to drive. Even though
it is more expensive right off the bat, stepping up to other trim levels on the
Leaf make the cost similar. Nissan will soon be coming out with the Leaf E+
line that may fare as more competitive with the Bolt as far as both range and
power, and this could step the rivalry between the two up a quite noticeable
notch.
Our Bolt
has 55.6 cubic feet of space when the seats are folded, and also had the
daunting dibs to a higher top speed. During years past, if you really wanted an
electric car, the options were limited, and more manufacturers such as Porsche
were attempting to add electric cars to their fleets. The Nissan Leaf was one
of the very first Evs on the market, and with each passing generation, it had
improved its power, driving range, and appearance. This particular KBB stackup
also give the Bolt extra points for the quick charge option, providing 90 miles
of range in just 30 minutes. One similarity that both have is the ability to be
driving with only one pedal, a sign of autonomous functionality on the horizon.
The horsepower ranking on the Bolt
sits at 200, compared to the Leaf's 147. Torque is at 266 lb-ft, and 147 on the
Leaf. The range is really the selling point for many people: a total of 238
miles in the Bolt compared to the Leaf's 150. Both cars have a nearly identical
warranty: 3 years and 36,000 miles. The NHTSA Overall Safety Rating is at a
5-star ranking for the Bolt, and 4 stars for the Leaf. When you get the
opportunity to pit cars against each other with the savviest and most seasoned
individuals at the helm, you are always going to yield results that keep the
consumer within the loop: if you happen to be growing weary of making constant
trips to the Knoxville gas pumps, the Bolt may be the best source of
planet-friendly driving power for your family or business!
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