Chevrolet Bolt EV

The 2027 Bolt EV starts at $28,995 for the LT (including the $1,395 destination charge), which makes it the cheapest new EV on sale in the US. The sportier RS trim starts at $32,995. The federal $7,500 EV tax credit expired September 30, 2025, so these prices no longer receive a federal discount, though some state and utility rebates still apply.

Both the LT and RS are EPA-rated at 262 miles on a full charge from a roughly 65 kWh LFP battery. Independent testing has shown the new Bolt can come close to 300 miles in gentle real-world driving, though cold weather and highway speeds will pull that number down like any EV.

The 2027 Bolt does 0–60 mph in about 6.8 seconds in independent testing, from a single front-mounted motor making 210 horsepower and 169 lb-ft of torque. That's brisk enough for an affordable commuter EV — quicker than most gas cars in its price class — but the Bolt is tuned for efficiency and value, not outright performance.

The 2027 Bolt charges at up to 150 kW on a DC fast charger, taking roughly 26–30 minutes to go from 10% to 80% — a major upgrade over the original Bolt's ~55 kW. On a 240-volt Level 2 home charger it refills overnight in about 7–8 hours. Its native NACS port means it can use Tesla Superchargers directly.

Yes. The 2027 Bolt is the first Chevrolet to ship with a native NACS (J3400) port from the factory, so it plugs directly into Tesla Superchargers without an adapter. For older CCS1 stations, Chevrolet provides a CCS adapter. This is a genuine native port, not an adapter workaround — a notable feature at this price.

The 2027 Bolt uses a roughly 65 kWh LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery — the first GM vehicle to adopt LFP. LFP is cheaper, has a longer cycle life, and is safer (more thermally stable) than the nickel-based chemistry in the old Bolt. A practical perk: you can charge an LFP pack to 100% every day without the extra wear that nickel-based batteries see at full charge.

The Bolt is a compact car at about 169 inches long on a 105-inch wheelbase, with 44.2 inches of front legroom and 39.1 inches in the rear. Cargo space is 16.2 cubic feet behind the rear seats, expanding to 56.3 cubic feet with the seats folded — enough for everyday hauling and small-family duty.

Super Cruise — GM's hands-free highway driver-assistance system with automatic lane change — is available on the higher RS trim, not the base LT. It works only on mapped, divided highways and keeps an eye on the driver with an infrared camera; it does not handle city streets, intersections, or traffic lights.

Yes. At $28,995 to start, the 2027 Bolt EV LT is the cheapest new electric vehicle on sale in the US, just under the Nissan Leaf S+ at $29,990. Because the federal $7,500 credit has expired, that low sticker price is also the real out-of-pocket starting point before any state or utility incentives.

For a value-first buyer, yes. At $28,995 it's the cheapest new EV in the US and fixes the original Bolt's biggest flaw — slow ~55 kW charging — with a 150 kW LFP setup that does 10–80% in about 26 minutes, plus a native NACS port for Tesla Superchargers. You give up all-wheel drive, quick acceleration, and a premium cabin (InsideEVs called the interior cheap-feeling), but for a commuter or a first EV, the price-to-range math is the best on the market right now.

Three big upgrades. Charging: the old Bolt maxed out near 55 kW DC — its single worst trait — while the 2027 car hits 150 kW and adds a native NACS port for Tesla Superchargers (the old one used CCS1). Battery: it switches to LFP chemistry you can safely charge to 100% every day. Interior: a modern Google built-in system plus a standard heat pump for better winter range. EPA range is 262 miles, close to the old Bolt's 259. It's now built at Fairfax Assembly in Kansas rather than the shuttered Orion plant.

Not the big federal one — the $7,500 Clean Vehicle Credit expired September 30, 2025, so no new EV qualifies anymore. But because the Bolt is assembled in Kansas, a financed purchase can qualify for the new federal car-loan-interest deduction (up to $10,000 of interest a year through 2028, subject to income limits). Some state and utility rebates still apply — see our /deals page. The Section 30C home-charger tax credit expired June 30, 2026, though a charger placed in service on or before that date can still be claimed on a 2026 return.

The Chevrolet Bolt EV drivetrain varies by trim — check the specs table above for details.

The Chevrolet Bolt EV seats 5.

No. The federal Clean Vehicle Credit (IRC §30D) expired on September 30, 2025 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — no new EVs purchased on or after October 1, 2025 qualify. State incentives remain available: see our /deals page for current rebates in California, Maine, Colorado, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and other states. The Section 30C EV Charger Tax Credit (for home charger installation) expired June 30, 2026 — if your charger was placed in service on or before that date, you can still claim it (30% up to $1,000) on your 2026 return via IRS Form 8911.

Real-world data from EV fleets suggests modern lithium-ion EV batteries (2020+) retain roughly 85–90% of their original capacity at 100,000 miles and 80–85% at 200,000 miles — comfortably above the 70% State-of-Health threshold most manufacturer battery warranties guarantee. The Chevrolet Bolt EV comes with a battery warranty (typically 8–10 years / 100,000+ miles) that covers defects and excessive capacity loss during that window.