Chevrolet quietly introduced the 2027 model year Bolt at a closed event for current owners. The starting price of the updated electric vehicle was also announced there — from $29,990 including destination fee. It is slightly more expensive than the previous iteration of the model, which was discontinued in 2023, and slightly above the base price of the Nissan Leaf 2026. The latter starts at $25,360.
Chevrolet confirmed that the Bolt 2027 will be produced at the Kansas City plant starting in early 2026. The updated model will come with an NACS charging port by default and a new lithium iron phosphate battery with a capacity of 65 kWh. This battery will provide a range of up to 255 miles (410 km) estimated by the manufacturer.
In addition to the increased range, the new Bolt is no longer limited to a fast charging power of 50 kW. It can now charge at a power of up to 150 kW, allowing the battery to go from 10% to 80% in 26 minutes.
General Motors has equipped the Bolt with a new electric motor producing 210 hp, borrowed from the Chevrolet Equinox EV. Acceleration data has yet to be released, although Bolt buyers are generally not known for racing at stoplights.
Major design changes include new front headlights, different rear taillights, and an updated trunk lid with a redesigned bumper.
The interior is also very similar to the previous one. However, Chevrolet has added a larger digital instrument panel and eliminated the gear selector buttons on the tunnel, replacing them with an electronic steering column shifter.
One particularly nice change is the installation of large physical temperature and airflow speed controls. There are also two large storage compartments right in front of the passenger.
The first to go on sale will be the Launch Edition priced at $29,990. A slightly more affordable LT trim will appear next year at $28,995.
Source: Carscoops