Chevy’s New Bolt Electric Car Is Truly Affordable, at Less Than $30,000

Chevrolet’s new Bolt looks like the kind of electric car the market was waiting for: a truly affordable electric vehicle without making major compromises. Starting at $28,995, it makes electric driving within reach of regular buyers.

But it’s not just a question of price: the second generation Bolt seeks to correct the weaknesses of his predecessor while doubling down on practicality and smart technology, aiming to appeal to drivers who want something efficient and accessible without paying the highest prices. It should be noted that Tesla’s new affordable models start at almost $10,000 more.

The Chevrolet Bolt also launches at a time when buyers of electric vehicle will look for cheaper options. According to June figures from Kelley Blue Book, the average new vehicle transaction price in the United States is $48,644. That’s 2% lower than the December 2023 market peak, but still about 13% higher than June 2021 prices.

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What will you get from the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt?

This car is impressive for an electric vehicle under $30,000. Its power comes from a 65-kilowatt-hour lithium-iron-phosphate battery, which Chevrolet says is good for 255 miles on a full charge. That’s a modest boost over the latest Bolt EV and sufficient for most everyday uses, especially when paired with now truly fast charging: up to 150 kilowatts, with a 10% to 80% recharge in just 26 minutes.

Chevrolet includes a CCS adapter for older chargers, and there is a native NACS portmeaning Access to the Tesla Supercharger is integrated from day one. The Bolt’s new bi-directional charging configuration allows it to produce up to 9.6 kilowatts of power, allowing homeowners to feed electricity back into their homes during outages or peak hours.

The performance must also be alive. The front-wheel-drive setup develops 210 horsepower, while regenerative braking can be adjusted between low, high, or mixed modes for a more personalized feel behind the wheel. The Bolt still leans on practicality, offering 16 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats up and up to 57 cubic feet when folded. This makes it a good choice for small families or urban drivers who sometimes need more space (although it’s certainly not an SUV).

Inside, Chevrolet has modernized the experience with an 11.3-inch touchscreen and an 11-inch digital gauge cluster. The big omission is Apple CarPlay And Android Autowhich GM decided to abandon in favor of a native infotainment system with integrated connectivity. A 2023 McKinsey study found that around 50% of US car buyers wouldn’t consider buying a car without Apple CarPlay – so this seems like a big miss on General Motors’ part.

Available Super Cruise hands-free driving provides semi-autonomous highway capabilities, including lane changes, route following and automatic merging between interchanges. These features were once reserved for much more expensive electric vehicles, but are now appearing in more affordable vehicles – a win for car buyers.

Chevrolet offers the car in three versions: the base LT version for $28,995, an LT Comfort for $29,990 and the sportier RS ​​version for around $32,000. Deliveries will begin in the United States in early 2026, and all models will be built at GM’s Fairfax, Kansas, plant. At a time when many electric cars still cost well over $40,000, this one just might prove that the affordable electric vehicle isn’t dead after all.