The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt now has more range

The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt arrives at dealerships across the country.
The entry-level electric car has a higher estimated range than before.
It can now drive further than its predecessors, as well as the top-spec Nissan LEAF.

the Chevrolet Bolt 2027 It’s officially the country’s least expensive new electric car, with the first units now making their way to dealerships across the US. For now, at least, because April This could result in the Bolt being undercut by a cheaper, newer-generation version paper.

There’s more good news, too. GM Somehow more range was squeezed from the 65-kilowatt-hour lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery pack, raising the EPA-estimated number from the original 255 miles to 262 miles on a full charge. This isn’t exactly new, but it gives the American automaker some bragging rights.

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Before increasing this theoretical range, each Nissan leafBolt Decorations beat Bolt estimates. Now, though, the 2027 Bolt outperforms the top-spec Leaf Platinum+ version. However, the two remaining Leaf models, the S+ and SV+, can outperform the Bolt with ranges of 303 and 288 miles, respectively.

It’s worth noting that the Bolt’s new range number, which was confirmed in an email sent by GM, is an EPA estimate, not an EPA rating. At least not yet. It’s also a recent change, as Chevy’s online configurator still advertises the original range estimate of 255 miles.

Price-wise, though, GM has a winner on its hands. The 2027 Chevy Bolt starts at $28,995, including destination charge, and comes standard with a 210-hp front-mounted electric motor. Inside, there’s an 11.3-inch central touchscreen without Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also gets adaptive cruise control and a Tesla-style charging port that can accept up to 150 kilowatts of power, while the options list includes General Motors Super Cruise Hands-free driver assistance system, heated seats and a heated steering wheel.

Meanwhile, the more affordable Nissan LEAF S+ starts at $31,485. Its front motor delivers 214 horsepower, and it has a larger 75 kWh non-LFP battery.

Both models are shipping now, and they have the potential to make a difference when it comes to EV adoption in the US, which has been somewhat hampered after the $7,500 federal tax credit was discontinued. Both are compelling options, and it will be interesting to see how GM handles demand, as the company previously stated that the new Bolt is “Limited Operating Model.”