Chevrolet killed it then brought it back—now we drive the 2027 Bolt

The Bolt is back. After debuting in 2017 and surviving a costly battery recall and a cancellation, Chevrolet revived the hatchback with an all‑new lithium iron phosphate battery, a drive motor borrowed from the Equinox EV, and Android Automotive OS for its infotainment.

Chevy announced specs and pricing late last year, including LT and sportier RS trims, a 262‑mile range and DC fast‑charging via a NACS socket at up to 150 kW. On the road the new Bolt feels familiar but fresher. The front motor now makes 210 hp and 169 lb‑ft of torque, yet a higher final drive ratio helps the car sprint to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds—0.2 seconds quicker than before.

Efficiency improved too; measured consumption hovered around 4 miles/kWh (15.5 kWh/100 km) from the 65 kWh pack. DC charging is markedly faster: a 19–80 percent recharge on a Tesla V4 Supercharger took 25 minutes and added an indicated 211 miles, with an initial ~110 kW plateau that tapers once the state of charge passes about 65 percent.

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