The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt is expected to go on sale in the first quarter of 2026. Prices will begin at $28,995. The range is only slightly longer than that of the last model (255 miles), and the style remains largely the same. The top charging rate is 150 kW, up from 50 kW on the old model. Charging times will be shorter, and a NACS charge connection is built in as standard. The Chevy Bolt has returned to its original goal of making electric cars more affordable. The Chevy Bolt EV and EUV were the best-selling EVs not made by Tesla until they were discontinued from the market in 2023. A total of 62,045 were sold. Chevy began making improvements to their base EV immediately and put it back on the market. Chevy has shared all the information about the 2027 Bolt. It will go on sale next year and initially cost less than $30,000. The front and rear ends of the Bolt have been modified, but the overall shape remains the same as the Bolt EUV, which is slightly taller and more closely resembles an SUV. There is a molded, body-colored panel under the lower grille trim that is shaped like a trapezoid. A black trim piece joins the small headlights. Although the taillights and rear bumper have been updated, the overall design remains largely unchanged from the original Bolt EUV. Inside, there is a new dashboard with an 11.3-inch touchscreen and an 11.0-inch digital set of gauges. The following is a list of physical factors for climate. People who buy this Chevy EV will have to use the Google Built-In infotainment system instead of phone mirroring services like Apple CarPlay. This is different from previous Chevy EV models. Chevy says the system will have apps like Angry Birds and HBO Max, as well as smart route planning through Google Maps to help people find charging spots. Although the changes on the surface may not be as significant as we initially thought, they are actually more profound. The 2027 Bolt’s 65-kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery is less energy-dense, but it costs less to manufacture. Chevy thinks the Bolt EUV will go 255 miles on a charge, while the 2023 EUV only went 247 miles. This means the range is only slightly better than that of the last Bolt EUV. Chevy states that the battery will be sourced from an unidentified overseas supplier for a brief period until GM can begin producing LFP batteries in the United States. Chevy did make a lot of progress in the charging area, though. The 2027 Bolt can charge faster than earlier models thanks to the NACS charge link, and it can also utilize Tesla Superchargers without the need for an adapter. Chevy says that it can charge from 10% to 80% in 26 minutes, thanks to a faster 150 kW peak charging rate compared to the 55 kW rate of the old Bolt. Chevy says that its cars can be plugged in and charged, but initially, this feature will only be available at EVgo stations. The Bolt will also be able to charge itself and your home simultaneously. The Bolt is still not a sports car, but it should be fast enough for everyday driving. The 210 horsepower, which is ten more than the previous Bolt, comes from an electric motor from the Equinox EV that is only connected to the front wheels. GM’s hands-free driver assistance technology, Super Cruise, will still be available, allowing the vehicle to change lanes autonomously, according to Chevy. The company also claims to have better regenerative brakes. The 2027 Bolt will be available in LT trim level, which starts at $29,990 and comes standard with the Comfort package. For an additional $32,995, Chevy will also offer an RS version that appears to be faster. The $35,685 RS model, equipped with the Tech package and a sunroof, will be at the top of the list. You can get Super Cruise on the LT and RS trim levels, but it won’t be ready until the end of next year. In January, the first cars will be sent to stores. Production will begin at GM’s plant in Fairfax, Kansas. Chevrolet plans to release a low 1LT model later in 2026. The purchase cost is $28,995. The 2026 Nissan Leaf will be the most expensive EV in the US when the Bolt comes out. It will have a base price of $31,485 and come with a range of 303 miles, 214 horsepower, and a peak charging rate of 150 kW. Nissan hasn’t announced the price of the base Leaf S grade yet. This model will have a smaller battery and only 174 horsepower. It’s interesting, though, that Chevy refers to the 2027 Bolt as a “limited-run vehicle.” Chevy says, “Bolt and Equinox EV are expected to account for most of Chevrolet’s 2026 EV volume,” which suggests that they will be able to make as many as they want. The company does say, “we moved quickly to retain the nameplate in our portfolio for a little longer,” which suggests that the updated Bolt won’t be available for more than a few product years. The Bolt has come back, but it might not be here for long.
