Angel Sergeev is a seasoned automotive journalist with over 15 years of experience covering the automotive industry. Born in Sofia, Bulgaria, he began his writing career in 2010 while pursuing a degree in Transportation Engineering.
His early work included contributions to the local edition of F1 Racing magazine (now GP Racing magazine) and roles at various automotive websites and magazines.
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Chevrolet just snatched the bargain crown. The reborn Bolt EV lands early in 2026 and – once the base LT trim shows up – it will sticker at $28,995 including destination. That undercuts the 2026 Nissan Leaf’s widely cited $29,990 MSRP (before its $1,495 destination fee), making the Bolt the least-expensive new EV you’ll be able to buy in the U.S. as of today.
Here’s the rollout. Chevy kicks things off with a launch edition at $29,990 (destination included) in early 2026, followed by a sportier RS around $32K. As InsideEVs reports, a few months later, the cheaper LT arrives at $28,995 – again, that’s the “out-the-door” price with destination baked in. The car will wear a 2027 model-year badge but hits dealers in 2026, built at GM’s Fairfax plant in Kansas.
EV customers care about the hardware, and Chevy listened. The new Bolt runs a 65-kWh LFP pack on Ultium electrical system, good for an estimated 255 miles. DC fast-charging jumps way ahead: 150 kW peak and a 10–80% blast in about 26 minutes. It also swaps to the NACS port, so Supercharger access is baked in. Power? 210 hp from a front-mounted single motor – borrowed from the Equinox EV – so expect snappy city pace and easy highway merges. That’s a massive upgrade over the old car’s 55-kW max charge rate and keeps road-trip stops short.
Inside, Chevy fits an 11-inch digital cluster and an 11.3-inch center screen, plus a heat pump, bidirectional charging, and available Super Cruise. One catch: no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is mentioned so far. GM keeps pushing its Google-built software suite across future EVs, and it has even told dealers to stop selling aftermarket CarPlay retrofit kits. If phone mirroring matters to you, note that policy before you sign.
Now, about the Leaf. Nissan’s updated 2026 model shows serious range and value, with the S+ trim starting at $29,990 – $31,485 delivered with destination. Nissan also teased an even cheaper base S with a smaller battery that could arrive later, but the price isn’t on the sticker yet. Until that entry model is official and on sale, the Bolt’s $28,995 delivered price gives it the “cheapest new EV” title.
Source: Chevrolet
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