Chevrolet has disclosed that the 2027 Bolt electric crossover will deliver an EPA-estimated driving range of 262 miles (422 km), exceeding both the automaker’s earlier projection and the range figures of previous Bolt models.
The updated estimate surpasses Chevrolet’s initial target of 255 miles and improves on the outgoing Bolt hatchback and Bolt EUV, which were rated at 259 miles and 247 miles respectively. Despite the increase, the 2027 Bolt remains behind the redesigned 2026 Nissan Leaf, which carries an EPA rating of up to 303 miles.
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Chevrolet has positioned the Bolt as a value-focused electric vehicle with several features not commonly found in the segment. These include the Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance system and vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging capability, allowing the vehicle to supply power to a home when paired with GM Energy hardware. The Bolt is also the first Chevrolet model to feature a native North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, providing access to Tesla’s Supercharger network.
Power comes from a 65 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery paired with an electric motor producing 210 horsepower and 169 lb-ft of torque. Chevrolet said the Bolt supports DC fast charging at up to 150 kW, enabling a charge from 10% to 80% in approximately 26 minutes. Inside, the vehicle is equipped with an 11-inch digital instrument display and an 11.3-inch infotainment screen with Google built-in.
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Pricing for the 2027 Bolt starts at $29,990 including destination charges, with deliveries already underway at U.S. dealerships. Chevrolet has also announced a lower-priced variant starting at $28,995. Both versions undercut the current Nissan Leaf, which starts at $31,485, though Nissan has confirmed plans for a lower-cost Leaf variant with a smaller battery.