Nissan Leaf S 2025 vs Chevrolet Bolt (2027)

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thumb image Nissan Leaf S 2025 US$ 31,000
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thumb image Chevrolet Bolt (2027) US$ 30,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Nissan Chevrolet (
Model Leaf S 2025 Bolt — 2027
Vehicle Type Compact Electric Vehicle (EV) Subcompact crossover / 5-door hatchback (EUV-style)
Trims S, SV, and SV Plus Not announced — expected multiple trims
Release Date November 2025 2027 model year — production began late 2025
Status Coming Soon Upcoming / In production ramp-up
Made In Smyrna, Tennessee, USA Fairfax Assembly Plant, Kansas City
Body Type Hatchback 5-door hatchback / small crossover
Vehicle Warranty 3 years / 36,000 miles Not published
Colors Solid: Glacier White, Super Black Metallic: Deep Blue Pearl, Scarlet Ember Tintcoat, Gun Metallic Two-Tone Options: Possible black roof on select trims expected multiple Chevrolet standard colors (TBD)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Single permanent-magnet synchronous motor Ultium electric motor(s)
Horsepower 147 hp 200–215 hp
Torque 236 lb-ft Not published — estimated similar to Ultium small-car motors (Estimated / TBD)
Acceleration 0 to 60 mph in 7.4 Seconds 0–60 mph roughly ~7–8 s (Estimated)
Top Speed 90 mph Not published (TBD)
Range 149 miles 300 miles (estimated EPA-equivalent; Estimated)
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive (FWD) FWD standard; AWD option likely (Expected)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion (Li-ion) LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate)
Battery Capacity 40 kWh 60–75 kWh usable (Estimated / TBD)
Power Consumption 3.4 mi/kWh (29 kWh/100 mi) Not published (TBD)
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles Not published (TBD)
Home Charging Speed 0-100% in 8 hours Level 1 & Level 2 supported
Supercharging Speed NACS port / Tesla Supercharger access
DC Fast Charging Speed 40 min (50 kW) 150 kW peak (Estimated)
Miles of Range added Per Hour 25 miles/hour Highly dependent on charger/curve — rough estimate: ~150–200+ miles / 30–45 min on peak DC fast
Charging Time 8 hours Example estimate: 10–80% on ~150 kW in ~20–40 min (Estimated / depends on curve)
Charging Connector Type AC (J1772) for Level 1/2 - DC (CHAdeMO) for fast charging NACS (North American Charging Standard) port (Confirmed)
Home Charging Options Level 1 (120V): 4-5 miles/hour - Level 2 (240V, 6.6 kW): 25 miles/hour 120V Level 1
Onboard Charger Power 6.6 kW Not published (TBD)

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 176.4 inches (4,480 mm) Not published — similar to previous Bolt EUV footprint (TBD)
Width 70.5 inches (1,790 mm) Not published (TBD)
Height 61.4 inches (1,560 mm) Not published (TBD)
Wheelbase 106.3 inches (2,700 mm) Not published (TBD)
Ground Clearance 5.9 inches (150 mm) Not published (TBD)
Cargo Space 23.6 cu ft Not published — likely comparable to Bolt EUV (TBD)
Curb Weight 3,516 lbs Not published (TBD)
No. of Doors 5 Doors 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Steel wheels with covers Alloy (expected refreshed designs) (TBD)
Wheel Size 16-inch Not published (TBD)
Front Tire 205/55R16 Not published (TBD)
Rear Tire 205/55R16 Not published (TBD)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion Electric power steering (EPS) (Expected)
Transmission Single-speed automatic Single-speed reduction (EV standard) (Expected)
Turning Radius 17.7 ft (5.4 m) Not published (TBD)
Gear Box Direct drive Single-speed (Expected)
Front Suspension MacPherson strut Likely independent (MacPherson strut style) (Estimated)
Rear Suspension Torsion beam Likely multi-link independent (Estimated)

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Optional GM driver-assist suite expected
Navigation System No Factory navigation expected with OTA updates
Adaptive Cruise Control Optional Expected (part of ADAS) (Expected)
Climate Control Manual AC Automatic climate control expected
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes Bluetooth / USB (physical AUX unlikely) (Expected)
Over The Air Updates No Expected (Ultium vehicles support OTA) (Expected)
Keyless Start Yes Expected (TBD)
Keyless Entry No Expected (TBD)
Heated Steering Wheel No Likely available on higher trims (TBD)
Panoramic Sunroof No Expected (TBD)
Apple Car Play Yes Expected (wireless/wired)
Android Auto Yes Expected (wireless/wired)
Touchscreen 8-inch Expected (TBD)
WiFi & Hotspot No Expected (TBD)
Bluetooth 5.1 (Hands-Free/Audio) Expected (TBD)
MP3 Player Yes Supported via infotainment (TBD)
No. Of Speakers 6 Speakers Expected (TBD)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative braking System Regenerative braking + hydraulic brakes with ABS (Expected)
Front Brakes Ventilated discs Disc (TBD)
Rear Brakes Solid discs Disc (TBD)
Brake Assist Yes Expected (TBD)
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Expected (TBD)
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Expected (part of ADAS)
Power Door Lock Yes Expected (TBD)
Child Safety Lock Yes Expected (TBD)
No. Of Airbags 6 Airbags or more (front, side, curtain) Not published — expected standard complement (front, side, curtain) (TBD)
Rear Seat Belt 3x 3-point belts Expected (TBD)
Auto Parking sensors No Likely available on many trims (TBD)
Crash Sensor Yes Expected (TBD)
Ultrasonic Sensors No Expected (TBD)
Multiple Cameras No Rear camera standard; surround cameras on higher trims (TBD)
Blind Spot Monitoring No Expected (TBD)
Multi-Terrain Monitor No Expected (TBD)
Stability Control Yes Expected (TBD)
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Expected (TBD)
Power Mirrors Yes Expected (heated/power on higher trims) (TBD)
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert No Expected (TBD)
Lane Keeping Assist No Expected (TBD)Expected (TBD)
Lane Departure Warning No Expected (TBD)
Rear Parking Aid No Expected (TBD)

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