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General Motors has officially taken the wraps off the all-new, second-generation Chevy Bolt, and it’s shaping up to be the most affordable EV in America.
The 2027 Bolt will start at just $28,995 USD, including destination fees — making it the cheapest electric vehicle announced in the U.S. to date. For comparison, Tesla’s cheapest offering, the recently unveiled entry-level Model 3 Standard RWD, starts at $36,990 USD.
The 2027 Chevy Bolt is built on GM’s Ultium platform and comes standard with Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, giving it access to the expansive Tesla Supercharger network. A CCS adapter will also be included for older infrastructure.
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The car features a 65 kWh LFP Ultium battery, good for an estimated 255 miles of range, with DC fast-charging speeds of up to 150 kW. GM says it can charge from 10 to 80 percent in just 26 minutes — nearly three times faster than the outgoing model.
Under the hood, the front-wheel-drive subcompact crossover SUV produces 210 horsepower. Inside, the new Bolt boasts an 11.3-inch infotainment display and an 11-inch digital gauge cluster. However, in line with GM’s broader EV strategy, the 2027 Bolt drops Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in favor of native software integration. An optional Super Cruise system adds hands-free driving, automatic lane changes, and highway interchange support.
The new Bolt will launch in RS and LT trims, with prices starting at around $32,000 and $29,990, respectively. A base trim will launch later in the model year for $28,995. Cargo space remains the same as before, offering 16 cubic feet with the seats up and 57 cubic feet when folded. Production will take place at GM’s Fairfax plant in Kansas City.
The 2027 Bolt’s debut follows GM’s July teaser of the next-generation Bolt and comes nearly two years after production ended for the previous Bolt EV and EUV in December 2023. With the adoption of NACS, the new Bolt marks a major milestone in GM’s transition to Tesla’s charging standard across its entire EV lineup.
