GM says the new and improved 2027 Bolt can travel up to 255 miles on a charge
Chevrolet has quietly unveiled the 2027 Bolt at an event held for existing owners, confirming the updated EV will launch from $29,990, including destination fees. This is a slight price increase from the previous model axed in 2023 and does make the new EV slightly more expensive than the most basic version of the 2026 Nissan Leaf, which kicks off from $25,360.
During the event, Chevy confirmed that the 2027 Bolt will be built at its Kansas City plant from early next year and, as recent images revealed, come standard with a NACS port. It has also been confirmed to come standard with a new 65 kWh lithium-ion phosphate battery pack that will provide it with 255 miles (410 km) of driving range, according to GM’s own estimates.
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Beyond boasting a better range than the outgoing Bolt, the new one’s DC charging speeds are no longer capped at 50 kW. Instead, it can charge at up to 150 kW, meaning the battery can be topped up from 10-80 percent in 26 minutes. That’s a big improvement over the old model and matches the charging speeds of the new Leaf.
Chevy has also equipped the Bolt with a new motor, borrowing the unit found in the Equinox EV and producing 210 hp. Performance times have yet to be announced, not that Bolt owners are the kinds of buyers that’ll be participating in traffic light races.
2027 Bolt
15th EV in GM’s Lineup
255 miles of GM Est. Range
10-80% in 26 minutes (GM claimed 3X Faster Charging than Outgoing Model)
Native NACS
Built in Kansas City
Launch Edition starting at $29,990
LT Trim coming later at $28,995#bolt @chevrolet @theEVgeek pic.twitter.com/02U1rAUqda
Pricing Details
Initially, the 2027 Bolt will hit the market in Launch Edition guise, which, as mentioned, starts at $29,990, including destination and delivery fees. Next year, a slightly cheaper LT version will hit the market, priced from $28,995.
From a visual standpoint, the alterations made to the Bolt are less significant than many had expected. Indeed, it mostly looks like a facelifted version of the outgoing model. Key changes made include the fitment of new headlights, different taillights, and a unique tailgate with a redesigned bumper.
The interior is also very similar. However, Chevy has added a larger digital instrument cluster and moved away from gear selector buttons on the transmission tunnel, instead opting for an electronic column shifter. One particularly welcome change is the installation of large temperature and fan speed dials. There are also two large storage areas in the dashboard, directly in front of the passenger.
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