New Bolt Revealed: 150 kW Fast Charging, 255 Miles Range, Still Affordable

Chevrolet just pulled off a very Chevrolet move: invite the faithful, show the future, and let word of mouth do the rest. At a low-key gathering for original Bolt owners, the company quietly revealed the 2027 Bolt, a compact crossover that feels familiar at first glance and then starts stacking surprises. It still follows the Bolt EUV template, but the hardware and software have been brought forward to where electric vehicles are headed, not where they have been.

The most obvious fix tackles what owners grumbled about most: charging. The original cars peaked around 50 kW, which could stretch a road stop into an intermission. The new Bolt now supports up to 150 kW, slashing the 10% to 80% window to a claimed 26 minutes. That is the difference between stretching your legs and settling in for a full episode. It also arrives with a native NACS port, so pulling into a Supercharger will feel natural—and leaving again should be quick.

There is more to the energy story than how fast it goes in. The 2027 Bolt can send power back out. Using GM Energy vehicle-to-home equipment, it can output up to 9.6 kW to keep essentials humming when the grid goes quiet or to shave peak rates when prices spike. Even without a built-in 120-volt outlet, the foundation for smart power sharing is now part of the Bolt’s identity rather than an aftermarket dream.

Range lands right where daily life needs it. Chevrolet estimates 255 miles on the EPA cycle, a nudge above the prior EUV’s 247 miles and close to the original EV’s 259 miles. The pack remains 65 kWh, but chemistry shifts to a lithium-iron-phosphate formula that is known for durability and charge tolerance. Up front, a single motor still turns the front wheels, now rated at 210 horsepower versus the old 201. With weight from the LFP pack, expect a similar real-world dash to 60 mph in the 6-second neighborhood—more than enough for freeway merges and quick passes.

Inside, the cabin finally feels aligned with modern Chevrolet EVs. The infotainment stack is quicker, cleaner, and tightly integrated with the car. In step with GM’s latest direction, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto step aside for native apps and services, and SuperCruise joins the options list for those long, straight slogs that used to drain the soul.

All of this would be a fun tech demo if the price drifted away from reality. It did not. Chevrolet says the 2027 Bolt will start at $29,990 for the LT Comfort package, including destination, with an RS trim around $32,000. A base LT is set to follow at $28,995. That keeps the Bolt where it has always punched above its weight: as the gateway EV that does not feel like a compromise.