2027 Chevy Bolt: America’s Most Affordable New EV Returns

The Chevrolet Bolt is back. After Chevy discontinued production in 2023, a decision that surprised a loyal owner base and sparked widespread disappointment among buyers who had come to depend on the Bolt as America’s most accessible everyday electric car, Chevrolet announced its return for the 2027 model year. It arrived at dealers in early 2026 and it is better than what it replaced in every measurable way: faster charging, more range, a native NACS port for Supercharger access, a fully redesigned interior, and the addition of both the RS trim and Super Cruise hands-free driving, the first time either has appeared on a Bolt.

At Starling Chevrolet in St. Cloud, we carry the 2027 Bolt and it has been one of the most eagerly anticipated vehicles we have had in the showroom. For Central Florida drivers who commute on I-4 and the Turnpike, who want to charge at home without paying for premium EV range they do not use, and who want Chevy’s technology at an accessible price, the Bolt is the answer. This guide covers everything confirmed about the 2027 Bolt: specs, battery, charging, trims, pricing, and the features most buyers are asking about.

What’s New for the 2027 Chevy Bolt

The 2027 Bolt is not a refresh of the discontinued model, it is a substantially updated vehicle built on GM’s current-generation EV architecture, the same Ultium-derived platform that underpins the Equinox EV and other current Chevy EVs. GM’s President Mark Reuss confirmed at the announcement that the returning Bolt would share the latest GM EV technology rather than simply reviving the outgoing platform. That decision produced a vehicle meaningfully more capable than its predecessor.

The changes from the outgoing 2023 Bolt EUV that the 2027 builds upon: a new 65 kWh battery using Lithium Iron Phosphate chemistry that can be charged to 100 percent daily; a native NACS charging port as standard, the first on any Chevrolet, enabling direct access to the Tesla Supercharger network without an adapter; DC fast charging at up to 150 kW versus the previous Bolt’s 55 kW maximum (more than 2.5 times faster); a fully redesigned interior with dual large screens; the RS performance trim available for the first time on the Bolt nameplate; and Super Cruise hands-free highway driving, making the 2027 Bolt the most affordable vehicle in the US market to offer hands-free driving capability.

Range, Battery, and Charging

Range and charging capability are the two specifications that determine whether an EV fits a buyer’s daily life. The 2027 Bolt improves meaningfully on both compared to the vehicle it replaces, and its combined range-and-charging profile makes it the strongest affordable EV value available in the US market at its price point.

GM’s engineering focus on the 2027 Bolt was specifically on the two practical ownership concerns that the previous generation underdelivered on: the charging speed that made longer trips inconvenient, and the battery chemistry that required managing charge levels to protect longevity. The 2027 addresses both directly.

255 Miles of Range on a 65 kWh LFP Battery

The 2027 Bolt delivers a GM-estimated 255 miles of range on a full charge, the most range available in any new electric vehicle under $30,000. The EPA’s official certification process produced a 262-mile EPA-estimated range, slightly above GM’s conservative 255-mile figure, and Edmunds’ real-world range testing of a 2027 Bolt RS recorded 290 miles on a single charge, genuinely impressive performance for a vehicle at this price point. For the typical St. Cloud area driver covering 30 to 50 miles per day on daily commutes and local driving, the Bolt’s range handles a full week of typical driving without a charging stop.

The battery chemistry behind these numbers is Lithium Iron Phosphate, or LFP, the same chemistry used in the Bolt EV’s strongest competitor segment and in several Tesla models. LFP has a specific advantage over conventional lithium-ion batteries that changes the daily charging habit: LFP chemistry is stable at 100 percent charge and does not degrade from frequent full charges the way conventional lithium-ion batteries do. Chevy specifically recommends charging the 2027 Bolt to 100 percent every time, not the 80 percent daily cap that most EV owners follow to protect conventional batteries. The result is that the Bolt’s full range is available every morning without any charging discipline required.

Native NACS Port and 150 kW DC Fast Charging

The 2027 Bolt is the first Chevrolet ever equipped with a native NACS (North American Charging Standard) port, the charging connector standard that originated with Tesla and that the industry has adopted across manufacturers. The native NACS port means the Bolt plugs directly into Tesla Superchargers without an adapter, giving 2027 Bolt owners access to Tesla’s charging network of over 27,000 Supercharger stations, the largest and most reliable fast-charging network in the United States. For Central Florida drivers, this means Supercharger access on I-4, the Turnpike, and I-95 with the same plug used for home charging.

The DC fast charging speed upgrade is the most practically significant improvement from the outgoing Bolt. The previous generation charged at a maximum of 55 kW, a speed so slow that it made DC fast charging at public stations a 60-minute or longer exercise. The 2027 Bolt charges at up to 150 kW, delivering a 10-to-80 percent charge in approximately 25 minutes at a compatible fast charger. At an average Supercharger station on the Florida Turnpike, a 25-minute stop adds over 180 miles of range, enough to turn a St. Cloud-to-Miami trip from a charging ordeal into a single convenient stop. Level 2 home charging on the 11.5 kW onboard charger adds approximately 40 miles of range per hour.

2027 Bolt LT vs. Bolt RS: Trim Breakdown

The 2027 Bolt is available in two trims: the LT and the RS. Both share the same 65 kWh LFP battery, the same 210-horsepower electric motor, the same NACS charging port, and the same 150 kW maximum charging speed. The differences between them are primarily in appearance, standard content, and the color options available to each trim.

The LT is the entry configuration, providing the full Bolt experience at the base price. The RS is the appearance and technology upgrade, bringing the sporty exterior treatment and additional standard features for buyers who want the top-of-the-line configuration. Both trims can be equipped with Super Cruise and the available option packages.

Pricing Starting at $28,995

The 2027 Bolt LT starts at $28,995 including destination charge, confirmed from Chevrolet.com and multiple dealer sources. This is the all-in starting price; the only additions are tax, title, and license. The RS trim starts at approximately $31,600 including destination. Both prices represent exceptional value in the current EV market, where the next most affordable EVs with comparable range start at $5,000 to $10,000 more. The 2027 Bolt is eligible for the federal EV tax credit of up to $7,500 for qualified buyers at qualified income levels, which can effectively reduce the net purchase price to approximately $21,495 for the LT, making it the most affordable new electric vehicle available in the US market under any reasonable definition of that title.

The RS trim adds exclusive Habanero Orange and Atomic Yellow exterior color options, sport-inspired exterior styling with a unique grille, black 17-inch wheels, gloss black roof rails, and the black mirror caps that complete the RS’s street-inspired appearance package. The LT has its own exclusive Relic Green Metallic color. Both trims include the 11.3-inch diagonal infotainment touchscreen, the 11-inch digital driver information center, Google Built-In navigation and voice assistant, and the full Chevy Safety Assist driver assistance suite as standard.

Tech, Super Cruise, and Vehicle-to-Home Power

The 2027 Bolt’s technology story has three distinct chapters: the interior technology package that makes the daily experience genuinely modern, Super Cruise hands-free driving that makes the Bolt the most affordable vehicle in the world to offer this capability, and Vehicle-to-Home bidirectional charging that turns the Bolt’s battery into a home backup power source. Each represents a meaningful upgrade from what the previous generation offered.

The interior technology foundation: the dual large screens, 11.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and 11-inch digital driver information center, replace the previous Bolt’s single smaller display with a setup that matches what Chevrolet offers in vehicles costing $20,000 more. Google Built-In provides native Google Maps with EV-specific routing that accounts for charging stops, Google Assistant voice commands, and Google Play Store access. Over 20 standard safety and driver assistance features are included, covering automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, forward collision warning, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.

Super Cruise is available on the 2027 Bolt, making it, as Chevrolet confirms on the official product page, the most affordable vehicle in the US market to offer hands-free driving. Super Cruise operates on over 750,000 miles of compatible divided highways including Florida’s I-4, the Turnpike, and I-95, using a driver attention camera rather than hands-on-wheel detection to enable genuinely hands-free operation. For a St. Cloud commuter who runs I-4 to Orlando or the Turnpike to South Florida regularly, Super Cruise at a $28,995-$31,600 base price is a genuinely remarkable capability at this price point.

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) bidirectional charging is confirmed standard on the 2027 Bolt. When paired with a compatible GM Energy Home System, the Bolt’s 65 kWh LFP battery can supply power to a home during an electrical outage. For Central Florida buyers who have experienced hurricane-related power outages, a realistic annual concern for Osceola County residents, V2H turns the Bolt into a household backup power resource. The LFP battery’s ability to be charged to 100 percent daily means the Bolt arrives home from a commute fully charged and ready to supply power if an outage occurs that evening.

Reserve Your 2027 Chevy Bolt at Starling Chevrolet St. Cloud

The 2027 Chevy Bolt is a limited-run model. Chevrolet has confirmed that production runs on a single shift at GM’s Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas City, Kansas, for approximately 18 months starting from November 2025. There is no announced replacement after the production run ends. This is not production number-limited, Chevrolet has said it will build as many units as buyers order, but the model year designation and production window create a defined availability window that will close. Buyers who want a 2027 Bolt should not assume it will remain available indefinitely.

At Starling Chevrolet in St. Cloud, we can reserve a 2027 Bolt in your preferred trim and color now. The RS’s exclusive Habanero Orange and Atomic Yellow are the first colors to develop allocation constraints as demand for the visual distinction of the RS treatment concentrates. Visit us at 1001 E Highway 192 in St. Cloud to configure your Bolt, understand current federal tax credit eligibility for your specific tax situation, and place your reservation.

Conclusion

The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt returns as a better vehicle than the one it replaced in every meaningful way, 255 GM-estimated miles of range on an LFP battery that charges to 100 percent daily, 150 kW DC fast charging that delivers a 10-to-80 percent charge in approximately 25 minutes, a native NACS port for Supercharger access, a fully redesigned interior with dual large screens and Google Built-In, Super Cruise hands-free highway driving as an available option, Vehicle-to-Home bidirectional power capability, and the RS trim’s sporty appearance as a first for the Bolt nameplate. All of this starts at $28,995. For Central Florida buyers who want to go electric without compromising on modern technology, the 2027 Bolt is the clear starting point in the under-$30,000 EV conversation.

Visit Starling Chevrolet at 1001 E Highway 192 in St. Cloud to buy the 2027 Bolt.