2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2018 Toyota Prius c
The Chevrolet Bolt EV wins clearly, 76.3 to 69.1, on fuel & range, performance. The Toyota Prius c is ahead on safety.
2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV
The 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact hatchback. Its longest-range version, the Bolt EV, is EPA-rated at 238 miles with 119 MPGe …
2018 Toyota Prius c
The 2018 Toyota Prius c is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact hatchback. The most efficient version, the Prius c, is EPA-rated at 46 mpg combined. NHTSA lists…
2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV
Clear winThe Chevrolet Bolt EV wins clearly, 76.3 to 69.1, on fuel & range, performance. The Toyota Prius c is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2018 Toyota Prius coverall 69.1 | 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EVoverall 76.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 45 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 88.4 | 34.8 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 100 |
| Performancew 2 | 36 | 100 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 69.1 | 76.3 |
Chevrolet Bolt EV: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Toyota Prius c: model-level data · Chevrolet Bolt EV: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Prius c
Top recalls
- highHybrid Propulsion System19V491000 · 464 vehicles
- minorEquipment18V176000 · 19 vehicles
Chevrolet Bolt EV
Top recalls
- criticalStructure23V845000 · 6,771 vehicles
- criticalSeat Belts22V930000 · 111,242 vehicles
- criticalElectrical System21V560000 · 57,414 vehicles
- criticalElectrical System20V701000 · 50,932 vehicles
- highService Brakes, Hydraulic18V576000 · 210,628 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota Prius c | Chevrolet Bolt EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Prius c | Bolt EV |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 46 | 119 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,350 | $650 |
| EV range | — | 238 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2018 Toyota Prius c or the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
The Chevrolet Bolt EV wins clearly, 76.3 to 69.1, on fuel & range, performance. The Toyota Prius c is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV scores 76.3 and the 2018 Toyota Prius c 69.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2018 Toyota Prius c or the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
2018 Toyota Prius c: 4 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 5 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.