17:13 09-05-2026
2027 Chevrolet Bolt Real-World Range Exceeds EPA Estimate
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt achieves 290 miles real-world range, beating EPA's 262-mile estimate. Edmunds test shows improved efficiency and a 65-kWh LFP battery.
The upcoming 2027 Chevrolet Bolt has posted a real-world range that beats the official EPA estimate. According to an Edmunds test cited by a source, the electric hatch covered 290 miles (about 467 km) on a single charge. The EPA rates the model at 262 miles (roughly 422 km).
The new Bolt uses a 65-kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with prismatic cells. Chevrolet backs the pack with an 8-year/100,000-mile (161,000 km) warranty. A heat pump handles both battery and cabin temperature control.
The discrepancy between lab and road results comes down to testing methods. EPA runs its numbers in controlled conditions, while Edmunds follows a real-world route that mixes 60% city and 40% highway driving. The cabin was set to 22 degrees Celsius during the test. Edmunds recorded an efficiency of 16.3 kWh per 100 km, better than the official 17.4 kWh per 100 km.
The Bolt isn't a performance EV, but its acceleration is respectable for an affordable model. In Edmunds' testing, the RS variant hit 60 mph (97 km/h) in 7.1 seconds and ran the quarter mile in 15.2 seconds at 94.5 mph (152 km/h).