The brand new $29k 2027 Chevy Bolt is now in dealerships, get it earlier than it is gone once more

Chevy is delivering 2027 Bolts to dealerships as we converse, bringing again the much-beloved electrical hatchback which had been retired in 2023, with some good updates however a really acquainted type.

However it could not final for too lengthy – GM says this refresh is just out there for a “restricted time,” so get it when you can.

The Chevy Bolt was initially launched within the 2017 mannequin yr. It was GM’s first actual, trendy effort at an EV, designed to be all-electric somewhat than a compliance automobile just like the previous Chevy Spark EV. (GM did beforehand design the EV1 from the bottom up, but it surely got here alongside earlier than the lithium ion period of EVs, and was decidedly a compliance automobile).

It was additionally a terrific automobile. Not solely was it an excellent dimension not like the ridiculous land yachts we’re seeing so a lot of immediately, it had an outstanding valueparticularly close to the top of the mannequin’s life. It was ok to be Electrek’s automobile of the yr for 2022.

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However, attributable to an prolonged recall and since the Bolt used GM’s first-gen EV platform, somewhat than its whiz-bang new “Ultium” battery system, GM retired the automobile in late 2023, regardless that it was having its greatest gross sales yr ever.

However, that wasn’t the top for the mannequin. After declaring the Bolt lifeless however earlier than ending manufacturing on it, GM stated that it could convey again an Ultium-based Chevy Bolt (which our writer Seth Weintraub has taken to calling the “Boltium”).

What’s the brand new Bolt like?

Then in October, we lastly bought an opportunity to see the 2027 Bolt at a personal occasion in Common Studios, Hollywood.

In brief, it had a whole lot of the identical stuff we liked from the previous Bolt, and seemed about the identical from the skin (although it took the shape issue of the bigger EUV as a substitute of the smaller EV, which upset me).

The inside noticed just a few extra adjustments than the outside, most notably with the controversial elimination of CarPlay. Personally, I don’t thoughts this, and I believe that folks ought to give it a attempt, as I believe a correctly built-in infotainment system is healthier than a one-size-fits-all telephone projection system.

And naturally, the underpinnings of the automobile modified too – an entire new battery, to get away from the issues with the earlier LG-supplied pack. The brand new battery makes use of LFP cells from CATL.

This completely different cell chemistry is uncommon in EVs within the US, however provides some fascinating benefits, most notably when it comes to sturdiness. Whereas different EVs sometimes recommend charging to 80-90% for day by day use and solely 100% on journeys and such, most producers say you may go forward and cost LFP to 100% day by day.

The draw back of LFP is that it’s much less energy-dense – however with extra trendy expertise, Bolt has nonetheless managed to suit 65kWh of cells into the brand new Bolt.

The one main challenge with the previous Bolt was fast-charging functionality, which was capped at 50kW. The brand new 2027 Bolt will cost a lot sooner, with a peak 150kW cost velocity, and 10-80% cost in 26 minutes. Far more consistent with present DC cost speeds – and it’s bought a NACS port, too, for higher compatibility.

The brand new Bolt may discharge at as much as 9.6kW when related to GM’s V2H house merchandise, permitting it to energy your house – which is fairly spectacular from the most cost effective EV in America.

And greatest but, it begins at $28,595. That makes it the most cost effective EV out there in America… for now. The Nissan Leaf is shut, with a beginning MSRP $34,230 on the present most cost-effective SV+ mannequin, and with an S+ mannequin is coming at $29,990 this fall. Plus, there would possibly even be a base Leaf S mannequin at one level with a smaller battery and an excellent smaller base value.

However for nowthe Bolt is the most cost effective. And one of the best half is that it’s out there nownot this Fall.

In the present day’s updates: it’s heading to dealerships now, with barely elevated vary

After years of ready (and a pair months after seeing it in particular person) the Bolt is lastly again.

Chevy despatched out an e mail immediately to tell us that the Bolt is being delivered to sellers now. So, your native supplier may not have it fairly but, but it surely ought to present up fairly quickly. (You may click on right here to get in contact with native sellersand maybe get your self on a listing for when the automobile exhibits up).

And there’s much more excellent news: GM had thought its new LFP battery can be good for 255 miles of EPA-rated vary, however immediately it has up to date its vary ranking to 262 miles. That additional 7 miles isn’t an entire lot, but it surely means the brand new mannequin now has extra vary than each the previous EUV and the previous Bolt EV.

However, the shadow of “restricted availability” stays. Chevy is looking this the 2027 Bolt, regardless of that 2026 simply began, so that means to us that it is going to be out there no less than by way of some portion of subsequent yr, however they haven’t dedicated to something publicly.

We’re positive that market reception shall be a part of how lengthy GM decides to retain the Bolt – and it’s a tough time for market reception proper now, given republicans simply inflated the worth of each EV by $7,500alongside different clear air rollbacks (a lot of which GM lobbied for…).

Nonetheless, because it stands immediately, the Bolt is one of the best EV deal in America, and it’s a pleasant automobile too. And your supplier must be getting it quickly, so for those who’re , get in contact with them immediately.

For those who’d like, you need to use our hyperlinks to contact your native sellers in regards to the 2027 Chevy Bolt EVand see if they’ve any in inventory. Similar goes for the Nissan Leafif that mannequin is extra your style.