Interesting article posted this morning:
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. 2016 Tesla Model S 60 Comparison
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. 2016 Tesla Model S 60 Comparison
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Interesting that they show the S taking 78 miles range and 21.5 kW-hr over their test loop, and the Bolt taking 60 miles of range and 18.4 kW-hr over the same loop. With 50% highway travel, I would have thought the S would handily dispatch the Bolt - I guess the difference in frontal area is making up for the difference in Cd.
Model S 60, which was discontinued in 2015 and brought back temporarily in June to upsell Model 3 reservation holders who could possibly swing payments on a $66,000 luxury sedan.
a peek at the specs reveals just how similar the two cars are even if they aren’t exactly direct competitors.
Building on lessons learned with the Chevy Spark EV, where the battery pack was underneath the rear seats and cargo floor, the Bolt is GM’s first EV where the car actually rides on top of the battery pack.
Ultimately the Bolt and Model S 60 quite close in performance and function.
But does it require unleaded electricity? Can you use Regular electricity or do you have to use the more expensive Premium grade? Is there any potential long-term harm (e.g., gunking up the copper wiring) from using an electric source blend, such as 15% renewable and 85% fossil?
Interesting that they show the S taking 78 miles range and 21.5 kW-hr over their test loop, and the Bolt taking 60 miles of range and 18.4 kW-hr over the same loop. With 50% highway travel, I would have thought the S would handily dispatch the Bolt - I guess the difference in frontal area is making up for the difference in Cd.
Let's compare the S Class Benz with a Chevy Cruz next. They both have 4 doors and the same size gas tank right?
A HUGE difference between the Bolt and the Model S is just plain looks. The Bolt looks like a cheap econobox and the Model S looks like a sleek premium vehicle that happens to be electric. Of course any EV is good for society and our environment, but just with regards to this article, its ridiculous to even compare these 2 vehicles...
I forgot... .which of these two companies paid compensation for 124 deaths due to an ignition part that they balked at fixing for $0.57 per?
And a followup: which co is more likely to do that... again? Unfortunately?
I hate to go negative but safety and trust means something.
Where did you see an ignition key on a Spark EV/Volt/ELR/Bolt?
The Cobalts I bought for family and friends were fine. The key detents felt just like a Mercedes.