Update 10/9/2025: Chevrolet has released official information and photos for the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt. Everything matches the social media information shared by Chevrolet on October 8. This post is updated with additional information about the interior and powertrain.
Nissan has been making headlines the last few months with its new Leaf, and with good reason. It has an impressive starting MSRP of just under $30,000 for the first models on sale. Those are the longer-range "+" models, and the base Leaf S+ just tops 300 miles in range. All this has introduced new pressure on Chevrolet to bring its A game with the new Bolt.
After a rather awkward debut on social media with limited information, we finally have full disclosure on the return of Chevy's budget EV. Say hello to the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt.
The Price Is Competitive
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The first thing you need to know is pricing. Chevrolet is launching the Bolt in LT trim with a starting price of $29,990, and that actually includes the destination charge. Later, a slightly cheaper LT trim will launch for $28,995, again including destination charge. That's a solid deal, considering that the Leaf S+ is priced at $31,485 when you add destination. Nissan does have a cheaper Leaf in the works with a shorter-range battery, and it's possible that model will undercut the Bolt, but we'll have to wait for official pricing to know for sure. That model will launch sometime next year, and a sporty RS trim is coming, too.
“After production ended, we heard our customer’s feedback and their love for this product. So the Bolt is coming back—by popular demand and better than ever—for a limited time. This is a celebration of what Bolt means to our customers and to Chevrolet. It’s your chance to own a popular EV that’s affordable. So, if you’ve been waiting, this is the moment. Don’t miss it.”
- Scott Bell, Chevrolet global vice president
The Range Is Less Competitive
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Although the Bolt is cheaper than the Leaf for now, it also offers less range. According to Chevrolet, the Bolt will have an estimated range of 255 miles. That's an improvement over the Bolt EUV, which the new Bolt is based on. The EUV managed 247 miles of range. However, the old Bolt in standard form did just a bit better with a range of 259 miles. This one, however, will charge with a NACS port as standard, thus making it easier to connect to Tesla charging stations.
Curiously, Chevrolet is already claiming the Bolt will have the most range in an EV starting under $30,000, though we wonder how Nissan feels about that. Technically, the new Leaf S+ starts at $29,990 and has an estimated range of just over 300 miles. However, that price does not include destination charges, which pushes the official starting figure above $30,000. A less expensive Leaf S is coming "at a later date" but details on cost and range aren't yet known.
New Car With Some Old-Bolt DNA
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Under the skin, the new Bolt uses a single motor called the X76 electric drive unit. Developed in-house by GM, it generates 210 horsepower and 169 pound-feet of torque for the front wheels. A 65 kilowatt-hour lithium iron phosphate battery pack powers it, and it charges from 10% to 80% in approximately 26 minutes on a fast charger, peaking at 150 kilowatts. It's the same system used on several GM EVs, including the popular Equinox EV. It's a considerable improvement over the old Bolt.
While technically a new car, InsideEVs reports a fair amount of old-Bolt components are still in play. The new bits are the battery pack of course, along with new electrical components and the aforementioned drive unit. Chassis and structural bits will have some commonality with the previous Bolt. It rides on 17-inch wheels with 11-inch disc brakes in front and 10 inchers at the back. The 105.3-inch wheelbase and overall dimensions are very similar to the old car as well.
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