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Compare · November 2026

Kia EV3 vs. Chevrolet Bolt

The Kia EV3 starts at $29,890 and the Chevrolet Bolt at $27,600. Top EPA range is 321 vs. 262 miles.

The main differences

  • Price: the Chevrolet Bolt starts $2,390 lower with destination.
  • Range: the Kia EV3 goes 59 miles farther at its best trim.
  • Efficiency: the Chevrolet Bolt gets 3.5 mi/kWh, the Kia EV3 3.2.
  • Fast charging: 10 to 80% takes 25 minutes in the Chevrolet Bolt, 29 in the Kia EV3.

Specs side by side

SpecKia EV3Chevrolet Bolt
Starting MSRP$29,890$27,600
Destination$1,495$1,395
EPA range221–321 mi262 mi
Winter estimate~155–225 mi~183 mi
Efficiency3.2 mi/kWh3.5 mi/kWh
Battery81.4 kWh65 kWh
Peak DCNot confirmed150 kW
10–80%29 min25 min
Charge portNACSNACS
Seats55
Battery warranty10 yr / 100,000 mi8 yr / 100,000 mi
NHTSA overallNot ratedNot rated

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