The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt RS wears gloss black wheels, a gloss black grille and red stitching, and underneath it shares the LT’s battery and motor. Two of Chevrolet’s option packages give an LT almost all of the RS’s comfort equipment, including its heated and ventilated seats and power driver’s seat, so most of what the RS adds is its look.
I priced both trims in Chevrolet’s configurator on November 9, 2026, after a week in a 2027 Bolt RS.
Key Takeaways
- LT $28,995, RS $32,995, each including the $1,395 destination charge.
- Battery, motor, range and charging are identical: 65 kWh, 210 hp, 262 miles, 150 kW DC.
- The LT’s $995 Comfort Package adds heated front seats, a heated wheel, an 8-way power driver’s seat and an auto-dimming mirror.
- The LT’s $795 Evotex Package adds Evotex upholstery, ventilated front seats and a rear armrest with cupholders.
- With both packages the LT costs $30,785, $2,210 under the RS.
- The RS adds gloss black wheels, grille and roof rails, red stitching and ambient lighting, and weighs 31 pounds more.
- Super Cruise is a $3,255 package on either trim.
- Atomic Yellow is RS-only and Relic Green is LT-only.
The LT and RS Drive the Same
Every 2027 Bolt has a single front motor making 210 hp and 169 lb-ft, a 65-kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, a native NACS charge port, 150 kW DC fast charging and an 11.5 kW onboard charger. The EPA certified one configuration for both trims, at 262 miles and 120 MPGe combined. Both ride on 17-inch wheels and Michelin 215/50R17 all-season tires.
The curb weights differ by 31 pounds: 3,776 for the LT and 3,807 for the RS, according to Chevrolet’s configurator.
What the RS Adds
| Feature | LT | RS |
|---|---|---|
| Price with destination | $28,995 | $32,995 |
| Wheels | 17-in. silver painted | 17-in. gloss black painted |
| Grille | Body-color | Gloss black, RS badge |
| Roof rails | With the sunroof package | Gloss black, standard |
| Upholstery | Cloth; Evotex optional | Jet Black Evotex with red stitching |
| Driver’s seat | 6-way manual; 8-way power optional | 8-way power |
| Heated front seats and wheel | Comfort Package | Standard |
| Ventilated front seats | Evotex Package | Standard |
| Auto-dimming mirror | Comfort Package | Standard |
| Rear center armrest | Evotex Package | Standard |
| Ambient lighting | Technology Package | Standard, multi-color |
| Curb weight | 3,776 lb | 3,807 lb |
In the RS I drove, the heated seats were cozy at full blast, and the wheel warmed around its entire rim. With the climate control in Auto, the car switched the seat heating and ventilation on and adjusted them by itself. On an LT, those features arrive only with the two packages.
Optioning an LT to Match the RS
| Build | Price with destination |
|---|---|
| Bolt LT | $28,995 |
| + Comfort Package | $995 |
| + Evotex Package | $795 |
| LT with both packages | $30,785 |
| Bolt RS | $32,995 |
The LT’s packages bring Blue and Gray stitching where the RS has red, and they leave the LT’s silver wheels and body-color grille in place. The $1,695 Technology Package on an LT adds HD Surround Vision, a rear camera mirror, wireless phone charging, traffic sign recognition, rain-sensing wipers, ambient lighting and machined-face 17-inch wheels.
Options on Both Trims
| Option | LT price | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| Super Cruise Package | $3,255 | Super Cruise hands-free driving, 3 years of OnStar One, Driver Attention Assist, front and rear park assist |
| Technology Package | $1,695 | HD Surround Vision, rear camera mirror, wireless charging, rear pedestrian alert, traffic sign recognition, rain-sensing wipers |
| Dual Panel Sunroof Package | $1,695 | Panoramic sunroof with power shade, gloss black roof rails |
| Level 2 and Fast Charging Adapter Package | $398 | J1772 AC adapter and CCS1 DC adapter |
The RS I drove was built in March 2026 and its window sticker lists the Technology Package at $1,195 and the panoramic sunroof at $1,495. On the RS, the Technology Package does not need to add ambient lighting or new wheels, since the trim already has both.
Colors by Trim
Chevrolet offers seven colors. Atomic Yellow is limited to the RS and Relic Green Metallic to the LT. Marina Blue Metallic, the color of the RS I drove, Habanero Orange, Summit White, Mosaic Black Metallic and Sterling Grey Metallic appear on the LT in the configurator, and the RS shows in Habanero Orange by default.
Which Trim to Choose
- For the lowest price on the same range: the LT at $28,995.
- For heated and ventilated seats without the styling: an LT with the Comfort and Evotex packages at $30,785.
- For the gloss black look, red stitching and roof rails: the RS at $32,995.
- For Atomic Yellow paint: the RS. For Relic Green, the LT.
- For hands-free highway driving: either trim with the $3,255 Super Cruise Package, once it is available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the 2027 Bolt LT and RS?
The RS adds gloss black wheels, grille and roof rails, Evotex seats with red stitching, an 8-way power driver’s seat, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated wheel and ambient lighting. Both trims share the 210-hp motor, 65-kWh battery and 262-mile range.
How much is the 2027 Chevy Bolt RS?
The 2027 Bolt RS starts at $32,995 including the $1,395 destination charge. The RS I drove, with a sunroof and the Technology Package, stickered at $35,685.
How much is the 2027 Chevy Bolt LT?
The 2027 Bolt LT starts at $28,995 including destination. Chevrolet first announced a $29,990 launch LT and now lists the $28,995 LT in its configurator.
Does the Bolt RS have more range than the LT?
Both trims are EPA-rated at 262 miles. The RS weighs 31 pounds more, and the EPA certified a single configuration for both.
Can you get heated seats on the 2027 Bolt LT?
Yes, through the $995 Comfort Package, which also adds a heated wheel, an 8-way power driver’s seat and an auto-dimming mirror. Ventilated seats come with the $795 Evotex Package.
Is Super Cruise available on the Bolt LT?
Chevrolet’s configurator lists the $3,255 Super Cruise Package on both the LT and RS, with late availability. It includes three years of OnStar One, after which Super Cruise needs a paid plan.
Is the Bolt RS faster than the LT?
Both use the same 210-hp, 169 lb-ft motor, and Chevrolet quotes 6.7 seconds from 0 to 60 mph in Sport mode for the Bolt.
What colors does the 2027 Bolt come in?
Seven: Marina Blue Metallic, Relic Green Metallic (LT only), Habanero Orange, Summit White, Mosaic Black Metallic, Sterling Grey Metallic and Atomic Yellow (RS only).
The manufacturer provided a 2027 Bolt RS for a week of driving with a full charge.
Michael Kahn
Michael Kahn is the writer, photographer, and publisher behind The Weekly Driver. He cares about how cars drive and what they're like to own. He covers automobile industry news, car shows and events, and new car reviews. The reviews come from behind the wheel: day trips that favor back routes, treating a good meal as half the reason to go. He directs and produces the visual media, matching each car to a setting and mood that fit it. When he's not reviewing new cars, Michael races paddleboards, camels, and ostriches, along with the occasional exotic car on the racetrack, and has driven in every state and country visited.
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