Compare the2026 Volvo EX30 VS 2027 Chevrolet Bolt

The EX30 has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The Bolt doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

The EX30 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 EX30 and the Bolt have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, 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.

The EX30 comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Bolt’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

The EX30’s corrosion warranty is 6 years and unlimited miles longer than the Bolt’s (12/unlimited vs. 6/100,000).

Volvo pays for scheduled maintenance on the EX30 for 2 years and 20,000 miles. Volvo 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.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2026 Auto Issue reports that Volvo vehicles are more reliable than Chevrolet vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Volvo 2 places higher in reliability than Chevrolet.

The EX30’s standard electric motor produces 58 more horsepower (268 vs. 210) and 84 lbs.-ft. more torque (253 vs. 169) than the Bolt’s electric motor. The EX30’s standard electric motors produces 212 more horsepower (422 vs. 210) and 231 lbs.-ft. more torque (400 vs. 169) than the Bolt’s electric motor.

For better stopping power the EX30’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Bolt:

	EX30	EX30 Twin Motor	Bolt
Front Rotors	12.7 inches	13.8 inches	11 inches
Rear Rotors	12.6 inches	13.1 inches	10 inches

For better traction, the EX30 has larger standard tires than the Bolt (225/55R18 vs. 215/50R17). The EX30’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Bolt (245/45R19 vs. 215/50R17).

The EX30’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Bolt’s 50 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the EX30 has standard 18-inch wheels. Only 17-inch wheels are available on the Bolt. The EX30 offers optional 19-inch wheels.

For superior ride and handling, the Volvo EX30 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 EX30 has standard front and rear stabilizer bars, which help keep the EX30 flat and controlled during cornering. The Bolt’s suspension doesn’t offer a rear stabilizer bar.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the EX30 is 3.1 inches wider in the front and 3.3 inches wider in the rear than on the Bolt.

For better maneuverability, the EX30’s turning circle is 2.6 feet tighter than the Bolt’s (35.1 feet vs. 37.7 feet). The EX30 Cross Country’s turning circle is 1 foot tighter than the Bolt’s (36.7 feet vs. 37.7 feet).

For greater off-road capability the EX30 has a 1.1 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Bolt (6.7 vs. 5.6 inches), allowing the EX30 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The EX30 Cross Country’s minimum ground clearance is 1.9 inches higher than on the Bolt (7.5 vs. 5.6 inches).

The EX30 has 1.7 inches more front headroom, 3 inches more front hip room, .5 inches more front shoulder room, .5 inches more rear headroom and 1 inch more rear shoulder room than the Bolt.

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the EX30 easier. The EX30’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 22.9 inches, while the Bolt’s liftover is 30.4 inches.

A standard locking glovebox keeps your small valuables safer in the EX30. The Bolt doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier, especially for short adults, the EX30 has a standard power liftgate, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button. The Bolt doesn’t offer a power cargo door.

The EX30 has a 2000 lbs. towing capacity. The Bolt has no towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Stability Assist on the EX30 uses the Dynamic Stability and Traction Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Bolt doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The EX30 has a higher standard payload capacity than the Bolt (992 vs. 873 lbs.).

When different drivers share the EX30, 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 EX30’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 EX30’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.

The EX30’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Bolt offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

Both the Volvo EX30 and Chevrolet Bolt offer exterior mirrors that can be folded to provide convenience. The EX30 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 EX30’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 Volvo EX30 has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the Bolt.

The EX30 Ultra’s Park Pilot Assist 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.