Recent Test Says Tesla Model S Lost To The Chevy Bolt

As inconceivable as it may seem, it would appear that Tesla can no longer claim to be the king of electric vehicles, at least in one aspect. According to a recent test conducted by Consumer Reports, the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt beat the Tesla Model S in terms of range. What’s more, the results are indicative of the Bolt surpassing expectations while the Model S fell below them.

For years now, it was the general assumption that Tesla made the best electric vehicles in the world. Better range, better power, more speed, and the best efficiency, these are attributes that the company was tagged with. As it turns out, however, Elon Musk’s company can still lose its crown. In the range test that Consumer Reports conducted, for example, it was found that the Bolt had an advantage over the Model S by going 250 miles compared to the latter’s 235 miles.

Now, it’s worth pointing out that the driving conditions when these tests were conducted were not exactly ideal. This would have had an impact on the performance of the vehicles. Even so, it’s still telling that the Bolt managed to outperform the Model S in terms of how far it can go.

“Of course, no car is chosen for its range alone. The Bolt EV did so well in CR's testing that this recommended vehicle now ranks No. 2 among all-electric vehicles, trailing only the far more expensive Tesla Model S. The Bolt gets good marks for range (of course), agility, and its quiet cabin. It gets dinged for its overly squishy brake-pedal feel, long charging time, choppy ride, and uncomfortable seats,” the report reads.

On that note, Futurism points out that the massive price difference between these two vehicles would likely have a huge impact on the decision that the consumers are going to make. One Tesla Model S P100D is worth almost three Bolts, after all.