Compare the2026 Toyota bZVS 2027 Chevrolet Bolt

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Ergonomics

Safety

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The Toyota bZ has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Bolt doesn’t offer knee airbags.

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Toyota bZ achieved a “Good” rating - the highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Chevrolet Bolt has not been tested.

The bZ has all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The Bolt doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

Both the bZ and the Bolt have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

Warranty

The bZ’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the Bolt’s (unlimited vs. 100,000 miles).

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the bZ for 2 years and 25000 miles. Toyota will pay for tire rotations, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Chevrolet only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the Bolt.

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Chevrolet vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 7 more problems per 100 vehicles, Chevrolet is ranked fifth.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2026 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Chevrolet vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota first in overall reliability. Chevrolet is ranked 17th.

Engine

The bZ XLE Plus/Limited’s standard electric motor produces 11 more horsepower (221 vs. 210) than the Bolt’s electric motor. The bZ’s optional electric motors produces 128 more horsepower (338 vs. 210) than the Bolt’s electric motor.

Fuel Economy and Range

The bZ can travel longer on a full charge than the Bolt on a full charge:

			Miles
bZ
	FWD	XLE Plus Electric Motor	314 miles
	AWD	XLE Electric Motors	288 miles
		Limited Electric Motors	278 miles
Bolt
	FWD	Electric Motor	262 miles

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the bZ’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Bolt:

	bZ	Bolt
Front Rotors	12.9 inches	11 inches
Rear Rotors	12.5 inches	10 inches

The bZ’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Bolt are solid, not vented.

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the bZ has larger tires than the Bolt (235/60R18 vs. 215/50R17).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the bZ XLE has standard 18-inch wheels. Only 17-inch wheels are available on the Bolt. The bZ Limited has standard 20-inch wheels.

Suspension and Handling

For superior ride and handling, the Toyota bZ has fully independent front and rear suspensions. An independent suspension allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for gripping the pavement, without compromising ride comfort. The Chevrolet Bolt has a rear torsion beam axle, with a semi-independent rear suspension.

The bZ has standard front and rear stabilizer bars, which help keep the bZ flat and controlled during cornering. The Bolt’s suspension doesn’t offer a rear stabilizer bar.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the bZ’s wheelbase is 6.9 inches longer than on the Bolt (112.2 inches vs. 105.3 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the bZ is 3.5 inches wider in the front and 3.9 inches wider in the rear than on the Bolt.

For greater off-road capability the bZ has a 2.6 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Bolt (8.2 vs. 5.6 inches), allowing the bZ to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Passenger Space

The bZ has 3.1 inches more front hip room, 3.2 inches more front shoulder room and 3.8 inches more rear shoulder room than the Bolt.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the bZ’s rear seats recline. The Bolt’s rear seats don’t recline.

Cargo Capacity

The bZ has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Bolt with its rear seat up (27.7 vs. 16.2 cubic feet). The bZ has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Bolt with its rear seat folded (56.9 vs. 56.3 cubic feet).

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the bZ easier. The bZ’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 27.9 inches, while the Bolt’s liftover is 30.4 inches.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the bZ’s power liftgate can be opened or closed just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Bolt doesn’t offer a power or hands-free opening cargo door.

Ergonomics

When different drivers share the bZ Limited, the memory seats and mirrors make it convenient. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position and outside mirror angle. The Bolt doesn’t offer a memory system.

The bZ Limited’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Bolt doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The bZ’s front and rear power windows all open or close with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Bolt’s passenger windows don’t close automatically.

The bZ’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Bolt’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

When the bZ Limited is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The Bolt’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

Both the Toyota bZ and Chevrolet Bolt offer exterior mirrors that can be folded to provide convenience. The bZ features standard power folding mirrors, which allow for easy, one-touch folding or unfolding at the driver’s discretion. This provides added convenience when maneuvering or parking, as well as when walking past the parked vehicle. In comparison, the Bolt’s foldable mirrors are manual, requiring the driver to get out and physically fold them once parked and unfold them before getting in.

The bZ has standard heated front seats. Heated front seats cost extra on the Bolt. The bZ Limited also has standard heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Bolt.

The bZ has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the Bolt.

The bZ’s standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. The Bolt doesn’t offer dual zone air conditioning.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Toyota bZ has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console for two separate devices. Wireless charging costs extra on the Bolt, and only charges one device.

The bZ Limited’s Advanced Park can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The Bolt doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

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