Everything we know about the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt

The Chevy Bolt wasn’t a class-leading electric vehicle, but it was popular. The main reason for that was because of the car’s affordability. With or without incentives, the Bolt was a car you could put in your driveway on the cheap, and it’d be an excellent second car for the daily grind, or even a primary car for someone who didn’t want to deal with the hassles of gas car maintenance and upkeep.

When GM went all-in on Ultium, it decided to kill the Bolt. It was last produced for the 2023 model year. But we’ve known for a year or so that the company plans on bringing the Bolt back as a 2027 model. And now, it’s finally given us some details. The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt is here!

Platform

The Bolt will not ride atop GM’s Ultium skateboard platform. While it does underpin the reasonably affordable Equinox EV, GM is sticking with the platform (and mostly the design) of the old car. It is using an LFP battery pack, now from CATL, to power the car. That pack is 65 kWh in size and can charge much more quickly than before.

It only comes in one body style, unlike the old model. It’s most reminiscent of the EUV, though the car is now just called the Bolt EV.

Charging

The CCS connector is gone for the 2027 model, and it is replaced with a North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector. If you’re into SAE nomenclature, it’s J3400. But it’s most commonly known as the Tesla connector. Like other GM EVs, the Bolt will be able to access Tesla’s Supercharger network, along with NACS connectors at Ionna stations and others without an adapter. Though an adapter will be needed for CCS stations.

The new car can charge at up to 150 kW on a DC fast charger, which is nearly three times better as the outgoing model. That’s key, because the outgoing model was mostly useless on a longer road trip. The new one should make up for that deficiency.

Also new on Bolt is support for GM Energy’s V2H feature. That means if you have the correct equipment installed at home, your Bolt can be used to power your home — automatically — in the case of a power outage. It’s cool tech, and it’s one of the least expensive EVs on sale in the United States to support that functionality.

Battery and range

The old car had a 65 kWh battery pack, and so does the new one. The LFP chemistry, though, is different. It’s considered to be less energy-dense, but it’s also a more affordable battery technology. GM is claiming the new Chevy Bolt will be able to go up to 255 miles on a full charge. That is down a bit from the old car, and likely a result of that less energy-dense pack.

The plus side here, though, is that LFP batteries typically don’t mind being charged to 100% on the regular. While it’s ok to charge NMC lithium-ion batteries to 100% before a road trip, it’s not recommended to do that all the time. Here, you can do that all the time. So in the real world, you’re getting a bit more mileage.

The Bolt EV also comes standard with a heat pump climate control system. This means that warming the cabin is more energy efficient, and when temperatures start to drop, the car will consume less charge in heating the cabin. That will be helpful in parts of the country that experience real weather.

Infotainment and Super Cruise

There will be versions of the Bolt with the most recent version of GM’s Super Cruise. This hands-off driver assistance feature is excellent and has features that were previously only available on the posh Celestiq. Super Cruise will now make sure you’re in the correct lane for exiting highways and navigating interchanges.

Price

The old car was a bit of a bargain, especially with the tax incentive. The new Nissan Leaf has a starting price of $31,485 with delivery, and has 303 miles of range for that price. GM is going to have to be competitive.

And it is.

The launch model will be the Bolt LT trim and will have a price of $29,990. That includes the $1,395 delivery charge, making the true starting price below $30,000. Later in 2026, a more affordable LT trim will appear with a starting price, including destination, of $28,995. That makes the Bolt one of the most affordable EVs on sale in the United States, regardless of range or technology.

Our 2027 Chevrolet Bolt coverage

• The most affordable EV in the U.S.? The Bolt makes its return
• Chevrolet announces return of Bolt EV for 2027 model year
• Chevrolet Bolt to come back in 2027 with charging upgrade

Updates

• Updated (12:04 pm EDT, 10/09/2025): Added information from the official announcement, and updated images and links.
• Updated (12:03 pm EDT, 10/07/2025): Added information about the expected reveal time.
• Updated (4:47 pm EDT, 10/02/2025): Added information about the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 pricing.
• Updated (11:05 am EDT, 08/19/2025): Added pricing details for the new Nissan Leaf, a vehicle that will compete directly with the Bolt.