Chevrolet Bolt EV

The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV starts at $27,600 MSRP for the Bolt EV LT and runs to $31,600 for the Bolt EV RS across the 2 configurations we track. With Chevrolet's $1,395 destination fee, that comes to $28,995 to $32,995 before tax, registration and options. By trim: Bolt EV LT, $27,600 ($28,995 with the destination fee); Bolt EV RS, $31,600 ($32,995 with the destination fee).

Both the LT and RS are EPA-rated at 262 miles on a full charge from a roughly 65 kWh LFP battery. In Edmunds' EV Range Test, published May 8, 2026, the Bolt went 290 miles, beating its EPA rating; steady highway speeds pull range down, with 2026 tests at 70 to 75 mph returning roughly 200 to 245 miles, and cold weather cuts it further, as with any EV.

GM's published specifications for the 2027 Bolt give no 0–60 time, so we don't quote one. Power comes from a single front-mounted motor that GM rates at 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 about 25 minutes from 10% to 80% (GM estimate) — a major upgrade over the original Bolt's ~55 kW. On a 240-volt Level 2 home charger, Chevrolet quotes about 40 miles of range per hour at 11.5 kW (about 27 with the included 7.7 kW dual-level cord), but no full-charge time. 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, the GM CCS1 DC adapter is an available option; it isn't included. 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 — what Chevrolet calls GM's first application of LFP in North America. 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 170 inches long on a 105-inch wheelbase, with 44.3 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 2027 Bolt, including the base LT, per Chevrolet's configurator. 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 $27,600 before destination, 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 sticker price plus the $1,395 destination charge is the real out-of-pocket starting point before any state or utility incentives.

For a value-first buyer, yes. At $27,600 before destination 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 25 minutes (GM estimate), plus a native NACS port for Tesla Superchargers. You give up all-wheel drive, quick acceleration, and a premium cabin (InsideEVs' June 2026 review 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.

Not in our data — both Chevrolet Bolt EV configurations we track use front-wheel drive, and we don't list an all-wheel-drive version.

The Chevrolet Bolt EV seats 5.

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.

We don't have battery-warranty terms on file for the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV yet, so check the Chevrolet warranty booklet for this model. The Chevrolet Bolt EV terms in our database cover earlier versions only — 2017-2023: 8 years / 100,000 miles, with no stated capacity floor; it covers defects only, not gradual capacity loss, and the coverage transfers to later owners. Compare the EVs we do track in our EV battery warranty rankings.