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cody ozz (not verified)    September 14, 2016 - 11:08PM

Think you could write a more slanted article? I'm not sure. Now let me preface my response with this, I promise to be utterly fair to both the Tesla M3 and the Bolt, b/c I like both cars.

Regarding RANGE: yes, absolutely the Tesla will probably have to go 65 on the battery to outdo the Bolt, but I'm guessing he will do that, and get 240 or 250 out of it. ADVANTAGE: Tesla

ACCELERATION: Yes, the Bolt will take around 7 seconds to hit 60... and I'm guessing the Model 3 will do it in 4.5. But it's supposed to be a mainstream family car, not a super (expensive) car like the model 3. ADVANTAGE: barely Tesla M3

COMFORT: The Bolt will be an easy to get in, easy to see out of, easy to access the back hatch area, largish small car. The M3 will be barely larger, a MIDSIZE car, maybe. It will be harder to get in and out of (I just rode in a Model S and it's not exactly easy to board,) has a smallish trunk access area and only a pass thru. the Bolt clearly wins here in accessibility and space, and the only Tesla advantage is the Frunk... which will be good for one bag. But will you be able to put a chair in the back of a M3, or how bout a 3' square box? Nope. How bout 2 dogs? Clearly roomier for them.ADVANTAGE: Chevy Bolt

(SUPER/QUICK)CHARGING:Yes the M3 will have SC access and that should be a nice advantage, but you state a huge gaff by not mentioning the fast charging capability of the Bolt. Both the Chevy and M3 can destination charge for 1.5 hours and have the needed 50 miles of range for you to head home. Lunch, Dinner, Movie, shopping... it all fits in there. Who would rather sit at a SC when you only need 50 miles, when you can charge at your destination, eliminating the need for a charging stop. ADVANTAGE: neither.. but possibly the Bolt, if Tesla requires (pre)payment for using the Supercharger network.

Please be fair... They're both great cars and both will have their merits and faults

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