2027 Chevy Bolt EV Charging Test Proves GM Understood The Assignment

The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV introduces significant charging improvements over its predecessor. The new model supports 150 kW charging power, compared to the previous generation's 55 kW limitation. Real-world testing shows the vehicle reaches peak charging power within one minute, sustaining over 150 kW until 40% state of charge. The charging curve tapers gradually, maintaining 80 kW at 80% battery level. A complete 10-80% charging session takes approximately 26 minutes and adds an estimated 191 miles of range. This represents a substantial improvement from the previous Bolt EV, which required an hour of DC fast charging to gain 150 miles of range. The vehicle starts at under $30,000, making it an affordable option for city driving.

"The American automaker likely heard all of the complaints coming from owners of the previous-generation Bolt and decided to give the 2027 model a healthy bump in charging speed, going from a measly 55 kW to a more-than-decent 150 kW."

"In less than a minute, the car already reached its peak charging power, going up to 151 kW. At 18% state of charge, two minutes after plugging in, it hit 156 kW and sustained over 150 kW until reaching 40%."

"In total, the 10-to-80% charging session took 26 minutes—exactly as GM advertises—and added an estimated 191 miles of range. The old Bolt EV, which had a 65 kWh nickel-rich lithium battery, was capped at 55 kW, so it needed an hour of DC fast charging to gain 150 miles of range."

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