Re-Introducing the Chevy Bolt
A commercial fleet superstar, the Chevy Bolt is slated to return in 2027.

The 2027 Chevy Bolt LT.
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The sporty RS trim is pictured in the color Habanero Orange.
Photo: Chevrolet
Named Car of the Year in 2023, the Chevy Bolt is back and brand new.
General Motors is bringing back the Chevy Bolt, starting at $29,999 MSRP for the Bolt LT.
New Tech and New Features
The 2027 Bolt will have a native NACS charging port capable of DC fast charging.
Drivers will be able to charge from 10% to 80% in 26 minutes with public DC fast charging (more than 2.5x faster than previous models).
It will also have vehicle-to-home (V2H) bidirectional capabilities that could power a home during a power outage.
The console includes an 11.3-inch center dash infotainment system and an 11-inch driver information center, both of which can be configured to the driver's preference.
The dash will have a mix of physical and virtual controls for the most frequently used features, like volume or climate control.
Additional features include open space storage under the instrument panel, wireless phone charging, a heated steering wheel, and ventilated front seats.

The new column shifter allows for more room in the front seat, and an available panoramic sunroof provides natural light, making it feel even more spacious.
Photo: Chevrolet
The 2027 Chevy Bolt is bringing fleets:
Estimated 255 miles of range
Maximum charging speeds of 150 kW
A native NACS chagrining port
A new sporty RS trim
11.3-inch diagonal infotainment screen with Google built-in
11-inch diagonal driver information screen
Super Cruise driver assistance features like Intersection Collision Mitigation, Rear Automatic Braking, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Braking are available
Newly designed interior with open console and new passenger dash storage
Multiple USB-C ports and wireless charging available
Vehicle-to-home bidirectional capability
Powered by GM and Google
The 2027 Bolt is powered by the X76 electric drive unit, designed by GM. The permanent-magnet motor uses minimal rare-earth materials for improved costs. Segmented magnets reduce heat build-up and energy loss, and silicon carbide inverter materials minimize energy loss between the battery and drive unit.
This is the 10th GM EV model to use the X76 driving unit.
It also includes a blended regenerative braking system for increased efficiency. This technology allows the Bolt to return brake energy to the battery for improved range.
The infotainment system includes Google Maps embedded with vehicle systems, allowing it to display your route and battery range on the same screen.
During longer drives, Google Maps will provide charging recommendations and range estimates based on your route and driving style.
Google Maps also syncs with Super Cruise driver assistance technology to show Super Cruise-capable routes that can be driven hands-free.
If DC fast charging is available on your route, automatic battery preconditioning will ensure optimal charging performance.
“Hey Google” voice assistance allows the driver to control cabin temperature, seat warmers, voice-to-text, and more, without using their hands.

The 2027 Bolt features GM's most advanced X76 variant to date.
Photo: Chevrolet
From its introduction in model year 2017, Bolt was the first long-range, mass-produced EV available at an affordable MSRP, GM said in a recent press release.
The Bolt would go on to deliver some of the highest customer satisfaction and loyalty scores in the auto industry, at any MSRP, and was a leader in drawing new customers to Chevrolet, they added.
The 2027 Chevy Bolt will be assembled with domestically and globally sourced parts at GM’s Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas City, Kansas, and will be available at Chevrolet dealers in the first quarter of 2026.
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