The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt is the first Chevrolet with the plug Tesla introduced, so it can charge at select Tesla Superchargers without an adapter.
At home it charges from an ordinary outlet or a 240-volt one through the cord that comes with it, and Chevrolet tells owners to charge its battery all the way up regularly.
I charged a 2027 Bolt RS through a week of driving in November 2026 and checked the figures below against Chevrolet’s specifications and the EPA on November 9.
Key Takeaways
- EPA range is 262 miles combined, 294 city and 232 highway, for both the LT and RS.
- A 120-volt outlet adds about 4 miles of range per hour, the included cord on a 240-volt outlet about 27, and an 11.5 kW wall charger about 40.
- DC fast charging peaks at 150 kW, and 10-80% takes about 25 minutes.
- The charge port is NACS, and the Bolt can use select Tesla Superchargers.
- J1772 and CCS1 adapters cost $99 and $299; neither comes with the car.
- Chevrolet tells owners to charge the LFP battery to 100% regularly for an accurate range readout and the fastest DC charging.
- Running the Bolt costs about $4.76 per 100 miles at the EPA label’s 17 cents per kWh.
2027 Bolt Range: 262 Miles, 232 on the Highway
| EPA rating | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range | 262 miles | 294 miles | 232 miles |
| MPGe | 120 | 134 | 106 |
| kWh per 100 miles | 28 | 25.2 | 31.9 |
The battery is a 65-kWh lithium iron phosphate pack, a chemistry that tolerates daily full charges. Chevrolet’s guidance is to charge it to 100% regularly, because the car estimates range more accurately and fast-charges quicker when it has been topped off. A heat pump warms and cools both the cabin and the battery.
The 2017-2023 Bolt EV was rated at 238 to 259 miles depending on the year, and the Bolt EUV at 247. My used Bolt buyer’s guide lists each year.
Charging Times by Charger
| Charger | Power | Range added |
|---|---|---|
| 120V household outlet (included cord) | 1.4 kW | About 4 miles per hour |
| 240V NEMA 14-50 outlet (included cord) | Up to 7.7 kW | About 27 miles per hour |
| 11.5 kW wall charger on a dedicated 60-amp circuit | 11.5 kW | About 40 miles per hour |
| 240V full charge (EPA) | n/a | 6.8 hours |
| DC fast charger | Up to 150 kW | 10-80% in about 25 minutes |
Charging was easy all week in the RS I drove.
The one hiccup came from the keyless system rather than the charger: after I pressed the brake with the door open to change the charging schedule, the car powered on and would not shut off with the key’s lock button. Unplugging, shifting into Drive or Reverse and back to Park, shutting it off and plugging back in sorted it out.
The NACS Port and Tesla Superchargers
The 2027 Bolt is the first Chevrolet with a native NACS port, also standardized as SAE J3400. Chevrolet says it can charge at select Tesla Superchargers and lists compatible sites in the MyChevrolet app.
For the J1772 plugs on most public Level 2 chargers, the Bolt needs Chevrolet’s $99 J1772 AC adapter, and for CCS1 fast chargers, its $299 CCS1 DC adapter. The two come together as a $398 package. When you set a DC fast charger as the destination in Google Maps, the car preconditions the battery on the way, and it can warm or cool the cabin from the outlet while plugged in.
Home Chargers for the 2027 Bolt
The dual-level cord that comes with every Bolt has a NACS connector and swappable plugs for a standard three-prong outlet and a 240-volt NEMA 14-50. Faster home charging needs a hardwired unit.
| Charger or package | Price | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Included dual-level cord | Standard | 120V or 240V, up to 7.7 kW |
| GM PowerUp 2: NACS Charger | $899 | 11.5 kW, 40-amp, hardwired; matches the Bolt’s onboard maximum |
| Charging Essentials Package | $1,297 | PowerUp 2 plus the J1772 and CCS1 adapters |
| GM Energy PowerShift Charger | $1,999 list | Up to 19.2 kW for other GM EVs; the Bolt takes 11.5 kW |
| GM Energy V2H Bundle | $8,998 list | PowerShift charger plus the V2H Enablement Kit for home backup power |
Because the Bolt’s onboard charger tops out at 11.5 kW, a more powerful home unit will not charge it faster. The PowerShift makes sense mainly as part of the vehicle-to-home setup.
Powering a House With the Bolt
Every 2027 Bolt is capable of vehicle-to-home power, sending energy from its battery into a house during an outage. It needs GM Energy’s PowerShift Charger and V2H Enablement Kit, a properly equipped home and approval from the utility. Because the Bolt has a NACS port, it also needs the $299 CCS1 DC adapter to send power to the house and a PowerShift AC Charging Adapter to charge from it.
GM has not published how long a Bolt can back up a home.
What the Bolt Costs to Charge
The EPA label assumes 17 cents per kWh and 15,000 miles a year. At the Bolt’s 28 kWh per 100 miles, I worked that out to about $4.76 per 100 miles, and the window sticker of the RS I drove lists a $700 annual electricity cost.
Your rate will set your own figure: at 30 cents per kWh, 100 miles costs about $8.40.
Which Home Setup to Choose
- For under 30 miles a day: the included cord on a 120-volt outlet adds about 4 miles an hour, roughly 40 miles over a 10-hour night.
- For most commuters with a 240-volt outlet: the included cord on a NEMA 14-50 adds about 27 miles an hour.
- For the fastest home charging the Bolt can take: an 11.5 kW wall unit such as the $899 PowerUp 2, on a 60-amp circuit.
- For backup power during outages: the GM Energy V2H Bundle plus the CCS1 adapter.
- For road trips: the $398 adapter package, so CCS1 fast chargers are an option alongside Tesla Superchargers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the range of the 2027 Chevy Bolt?
The EPA rates the 2027 Bolt at 262 miles combined, 294 miles in the city and 232 on the highway. The LT and RS share the rating.
How long does the 2027 Bolt take to charge?
A DC fast charger takes the Bolt from 10% to 80% in about 25 minutes, according to Chevrolet. A full charge on 240 volts takes 6.8 hours, per the EPA, and a 120-volt outlet adds about 4 miles of range an hour.
What type of charger does the 2027 Chevy Bolt use?
The Bolt has a NACS (SAE J3400) charge port. It uses NACS chargers directly and needs a $99 J1772 adapter for most public Level 2 stations and a $299 CCS1 adapter for CCS fast chargers.
Can the 2027 Bolt use Tesla Superchargers?
Yes, at select Tesla Superchargers, according to Chevrolet, which lists compatible sites in the MyChevrolet app. The native NACS port plugs in without an adapter.
What Level 2 charger is best for the 2027 Bolt?
Any 240-volt charger with a NACS connector, or a J1772 unit with Chevrolet’s adapter, will work. The Bolt accepts up to 11.5 kW, which takes a 60-amp circuit; GM’s PowerUp 2 NACS charger at $899 matches that rate.
How fast does the Bolt DC fast charge?
The Bolt peaks at 150 kW. Chevrolet estimates 25 minutes from 10% to 80%, and setting the charger as a Google Maps destination preconditions the battery on the way.
Should I charge the 2027 Bolt to 100%?
Chevrolet recommends charging the Bolt’s lithium iron phosphate battery to 100% regularly, which keeps the range estimate accurate and supports the fastest DC charging.
Does the 2027 Bolt come with a charging cable?
Every Bolt includes a dual-level cord with a NACS connector that works on a standard 120-volt outlet or a 240-volt NEMA 14-50, at up to 7.7 kW.
Can the 2027 Chevy Bolt power a house?
Every 2027 Bolt is capable of vehicle-to-home power with GM Energy’s PowerShift Charger and V2H Enablement Kit, which list at $8,998 as a bundle, plus Chevrolet’s CCS1 adapter. GM has not published how long a Bolt can power a home.
How much does it cost to charge a 2027 Chevy Bolt?
At the EPA label’s 17 cents per kWh, the Bolt uses about $4.76 of electricity per 100 miles. At 30 cents per kWh, the same 100 miles costs about $8.40.
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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