DETROIT: General Motors is bringing back the Chevrolet Bolt, which will offer the most range in an EV (electric vehicle) under $30,000 (RM126,660).
It will begin shipping to customers early next year and will be a limited run model.
The Bolt joins the Chevrolet Equinox EV, currently one of the market’s best-selling EVs, solidifying Chevy's position in the affordable EV segment.
Together, the Bolt and Equinox EVs are expected to account for most of Chevrolet’s 2026 EV volume.
“The Chevrolet Bolt was the industry’s first affordable mass-market, long-range EV and it commanded one of GM’s most loyal customer bases thanks to its price, versatility and practicality,” said Global Chevrolet vice president Scott Bell.
“After production ended, we heard our customer’s feedback and their love for this product. So the Bolt is coming back—by popular demand and better than ever — for a limited time,” Bell said.
10 things to love about the 2027 Bolt:
- GM-estimated 255 miles (410km) of range.
- Peak charging speed of 150 kW+, more than 2.5x faster than the previous Bolt EV. Charges 10% to 80% in 26 minutes with public DC fast charging.
- First Chevrolet with native NACS charging port.
- New, sporty RS trim.
- Larger 11.3-inch-diagonal infotainment screen for navigation, playlists, and entertainment apps like Angry Birds, HBO Max, and more through Google built-in, plus a larger 11-inch-diagonal driver information screen.
- Available Super Cruise driver assistance technology with more hands-free miles than ever before.
- More than 20 standard safety and driver assistance features including Intersection Collision Mitigation, Rear Automatic Braking and Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Braking.
- Refined new interior with open console and all-new passenger dash storage.
- Multiple USB-C ports and available wireless phone charging.
- Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) bi-directional capability.
The X76 electric drive unit powering the 2027 Bolt was designed in-house at GM.
The 2027 Bolt is the 10th GM EV model to use the X76 drive unit.
The Bolt benefits from a blended regenerative braking system for even more efficiency.
Whether or not the driver engages One-Pedal Driving mode, software in the Bolt prioritises technology that returns braking energy back to the battery for improved range.
The 2027 Bolt can take advantage of DC public fast charging up to 150kW, charging more than 2.5x faster than the previous Bolt.
With DC public fast charging, drivers can now go from 10% to 80% battery charge in 26 minutes.
For the first time, the 2027 Bolt is available in Chevy’s sporty RS trim, with unique grille badging, high-gloss black wheels and roof rails.
The 2027 Bolt will be assembled with domestically and globally sourced parts at GM’s Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas City, Kansas.
