Andrew Lambrecht
Project Engineer
Aug 25, 2026
2023 vs. 2027 Chevrolet Bolt: Old vs. New EV Comparison
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt addresses almost every major flaw of the original generation. It offers substantially better charging speeds, more range, and better tech.
Battery: 65 kWh Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) pack
EPA Range: 247 miles
Output: 200 hp / 266 lb-ft torque
Gear Ratio & Wheel Torque: 7.05:1 final drive ratio (188 lb-ft calculated wheel torque)
Curb Weight: 3,680 lbs
Battery: 65 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) pack
EPA Range: 262 miles
Output: 210 hp / 169 lb-ft torque
Gear Ratio & Wheel Torque: 11.59:1 final drive ratio (196 lb-ft calculated wheel torque)
Curb Weight: 3,776 lbs (+96 lbs vs. outgoing EUV)
Peak DC Charge Rate: 55 kW
10% to 80% Fast Charge: ~75 minutes
Charge Port: CCS1
Peak DC Charge Rate: 150 kW
10% to 80% Fast Charge: Under 30 minutes
Charge Port: Tesla NACS
Exterior Styling: The 2027 Bolt receives a revised front fascia, an updated rear lighting assembly, and a restyled lower rear bumper.
Interior & Infotainment: The outgoing 2023 model featured Apple CarPlay and standard wireless phone charging. The 2027 Bolt transitions to a Google-built infotainment interface, adds ambient interior lighting, and incorporates slightly more hard-touch plastics throughout the cabin.
LT: Starts at $28,795
Premier: Starts at $33,295
LT: Starts at $28,995
RS: Starts at $32,995
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt is a massive improvement over an already solid compact crossover. With 150 kW fast charging, durable LFP battery chemistry, and an affordable sub-$30k entry price, it is the best Bolt value proposition yet.
About the Author
Andrew Lambrecht
Project Engineer
Andrew Lambrecht is a project engineer at Ever and a leading voice in the electric vehicle sector. An industrial engineer by training and a prolific contributor to outlets like Forbes, Business Insider, InsideEVs, and MSN, Andrew blends technical expertise with sharp insights on EVs, mobility trends, and charging.
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