Chevrolet Bolt EV 1LT 2026 vs Ford Fiesta EV

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thumb image Chevrolet Bolt EV 1LT 2026 US$ 26,500
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thumb image Ford Fiesta EV US$ 25,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Chevrolet Bolt EV 1LT 2026 Ford
Model Chevrolet Bolt EV 1LT 2026 Fiesta EV
Vehicle Type Electric Battery Electric Vehicle (compact hatchback)
Trims 1LT and 2LT Active / ST-Line / Titanium (estimated trim naming)
Release Date October 2025 Conceptually targeted ~2025–2026 (speculative)
Status Coming Soon Concept / anticipated (not officially released)
Made In USA Europe (possible assembly in EU — speculative)
Body Type Subcompact Hatchback 5-door hatchback
Vehicle Warranty 3 years / 36,000 miles 3 years / 60,000 miles (manufacturer) (estimated)
Colors Summit White, Black, Silver, Blue Standard palette (Polar White, Magnetic Grey, Deep Blue, Sunset Red, etc.) (estimated)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Single Permanent-Magnet Electric Motor Permanent-magnet synchronous motor (front-drive)
Horsepower 200 hp 100 kW (~136 hp) (estimated)
Torque 266 lb-ft 220 Nm (162 lb-ft) (estimated)
Acceleration 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds 8.5–9.5 seconds (estimated)
Top Speed 93 mph 160 km/h (100 mph) (estimated)
Range 250 miles 300–360 km (~186–224 miles) with a ~45–55 kWh usable battery (estimated)
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Front-wheel drive (FWD)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Ultium Lithium-Ion Lithium-ion pouch / prismatic (liquid-cooled) (estimated
Battery Capacity 65 kWh 45 kWh (base) — optional 55 kWh pack (estimated)
Power Consumption 3.5–4.0 mi/kWh 15–18 kWh/100 km (WLTP combined estimate)
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles 8 years / 100,000 miles (typical OEM coverage) (estimated)
Home Charging Speed 11.5 kW (32–40 miles/hour) AC charging up to 11 kW (single-phase/three-phase depending on market) (estimated)
Supercharging Speed N/A term for Tesla — supports public DC fast charging via CCS (see DC speed)
DC Fast Charging Speed 150 kW (vs. 55 kW in pre-2025 Bolt) Up to 100 kW peak (estimated — likely 50–125 kW capability depending on pack)
Miles of Range added Per Hour 180–220 miles in 30 mins Level 1 (120 V): ~3–6 miles/hr
Charging Time 6–7 hours Level 1 (120 V): 20–40 hours (very slow)
Charging Connector Type North American Charging Standard (NACS) Europe: Type 2 (AC) / CCS Combo 2 (DC)
Home Charging Options Level 1 (120V) portable charger and Level 2 (240V) home station 120 V (slow), 240 V wallbox (7–11 kW recommended)
Onboard Charger Power 11.5 kW 7–11 kW (estimated)

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 163 inches 4,050 mm (4.05 m) — similar to modern small-hatch proportions (estimated)
Width 70 inches 1,760 mm (without mirrors) (estimated)
Height 63 inches 1,450 mm (estimated)
Wheelbase 102 inches 2,490–2,550 mm (estimated)
Ground Clearance 5.3 inches 140 mm (estimated)
Cargo Space 16.6 cu ft 300–350 L (rear seats up) (estimated)
Curb Weight 3,600 lbs 1,350–1,550 kg (depending on battery size) (estimated)
No. of Doors 5 (4 side + 1 liftgate) 5
Seating Capacity 5 (2 front, 3 rear) 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Steel wheels with covers Alloy (aero-optimised design available)
Wheel Size 16-inch 16" (base) / 17" (sport trim) / 18" (optional) (estimated)
Front Tire 215/50R17 195/55 R16 (typical small-EV sizing) (estimated)
Rear Tire 215/50R17 195/55 R16 (or matching 17/18 sizes on higher trims)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric Power Steering (EPS) Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS)
Transmission Single-Speed Automatic Single-speed reduction gear (EV)
Turning Radius 34 feet 10.2–10.8 m (estimated)
Gear Box Fixed-ratio (direct drive) Single fixed-ratio drive (1 forward gear)
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson strut (estimated)
Rear Suspension Torsion Beam Torsion beam or compact multi-link depending on market (likely torsion beam to save space/cost) — estimated

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot No Full self-driving not expected
Navigation System Yes Integrated navigation with live routing (likely via SYNC+ / Ford software)
Adaptive Cruise Control No Available (standard or optional depending on trim)
Climate Control No Automatic climate control (single or dual zone depending on trim)
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes Bluetooth / USB / wireless smartphone integration
Over The Air Updates Yes Expected (software/infotainment & some ECU updates) (estimated)
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry No Yes
Heated Steering Wheel No Yes
Panoramic Sunroof No Optional (depending on trim
Apple Car Play Yes Wireless or wired (likely)
Android Auto Yes Wireless or wired (likely)
Touchscreen 10.2-inch 10" (or 8") central touchscreen (estimated)
WiFi & Hotspot No Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes Via infotainment/USB
No. Of Speakers 6-Speakers 4–8 (base to premium / estimated)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative Braking System Regenerative braking + 4-wheel disc brakes
Front Brakes Ventilated Discs Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes Solid Discs Discs (solid)
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 10 Airbags (Dual front, front side, knee, curtain, rear side) 6–7 (front, side, curtain; driver knee optional) (estimated)
Rear Seat Belt Yes Yes
Auto Parking sensors No Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors No Yes
Multiple Cameras Yes Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring No Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No Yes
Stability Control Yes Electronic Stability Control (ESC) standard
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert No Available (likely on mid/upper trims)
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Available (estimated)
Lane Departure Warning Yes Available (estimated)
Rear Parking Aid Yes Rear sensors + camera standard

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