2027 Chevrolet Bolt Pricing And Range Revealed: Can It Dethrone Nissan’s Leaf?

Equinox EV’s smaller sibling looks like a winner

2027 Bolt will start at $28,995, including destination
210-horsepower electric motor and 255-mile range
Deliveries begin early in 2026

Timed almost to perfection in an EV market reeling after the loss of the tax credit, Chevrolet has revealed key specifications and new images of the 2027 Bolt EV, which will not only become the company’s cheapest EV—but also the cheapest EV in the country.

This was not quite an official launch event, but a mix of social media posts from Chevy and user posts from a Chevy event allow us to unpack more information about the little EV. Is the new Nissan Leaf already under threat?

Faster Charging, More Power, and Improved Range

Let’s get the information that matters most to EV buyers out of the way first. The new Bolt will be able to cover 255 miles on a full charge, which falls between the older 2023 Bolt EUV (247 miles) and 2023 Bolt (259 miles). At this point, it’s worth pointing out that the new Bolt is based on the Bolt EUV, so its range should ideally be compared to the old EUV.

It’ll take just 26 minutes to charge the new Bolt’s 65-kWh battery from 10% to 80%, which is three times faster than the charging capabilities of the previous model at up to 150 kW. The motor will produce 210 horsepower, with power directed to the front wheels; this is 10 hp up on the previous model. A native NACS port will be equipped to make charging more convenient, as will a CCS adapter.

Interior shot of the new 2027 Chevy Bolt EV: https://t.co/GvUBpbdx8n pic.twitter.com/oh9hpLdCfz

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Inside, the Bolt will get an 11.3-inch touchscreen and 11-inch digital gauge cluster. Super Cruise, GM’s hands-free driving system, will be available. Cargo space measures 16 cubic feet behind the second row and expands to a more useful 57 cubic feet with the back seats folded.

Pricing and Comparison To Nissan Leaf

Including the destination fee, the new Nissan Leaf will start at $28,995 for the LT trim. The LT Comfort will cost $29,990 and the sporty RS will go for $32,000. Details about how each trim differs are expected to be shared closer to the EV’s arrival in early 2026, but from the pics, we can already see that the RS gets some racier design features and interior trim.

The new Bolt officially takes over from the Nissan Leaf as the cheapest new EV in America. Including destination, the Leaf starts at $31,485 for the S+, increasing to $35,725 for the SV+ and $40,485 for the Platinum+. An even cheaper Nissan Leaf S with a less powerful motor is expected to arrive at some point.

So, the Bolt wins on price for now, but what about the rest of the package?

The Leaf S which is yet to arrive has 174 hp, while other trims get 214 hp, so the Bolt is competitive with top Leaf models. The Leaf needs 35 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%, so that’s in favor of the Chevy.

However, the Leaf has one primary advantage: The S+ can achieve 303 miles on a full charge, and the SV+ (288 miles) and Platinum+ (259 miles) are ahead of the Bolt, too. This may be irrelevant if you can charge at home and will mostly be using your EV for city-based trips, but the Leaf ultimately wins for longer drives.

Final Thoughts

The improvements to the new Chevy Bolt are most welcome. Design-wise, it’s still got the youthful flair of the previous model, but there’s more substance to it now, too. From faster charging to more power and an adequate range, it’s an ideal first step into EV ownership, especially at under $30k.

We’ll have to drive the new Bolt to say for sure whether it surpasses the Nissan Leaf, but some will choose the Japanese car primarily for its range advantage. The upcoming entry-level Leaf could also come in at under $30k and mount an even sterner test for the Bolt.

Regardless of which one you go for, America finally has at least two competitive EVs in the budget segment.