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2027 Chevy Bolt Just Showed Up Completely Undisguised At A Tesla Station
- The new Bolt now includes a NACS port for charging at Supercharger stations.
- Chevy updated the EV with redesigned front and rear fascias.
- GM’s BEV2 platform with a 400V architecture underpins the new EV.
The new 2027 Bolt is set to make its public debut before the end of the year, but the wait has effectively been cut short. A completely undisguised prototype was spotted and photographed by Instagram user chargepozitive , giving us an unhindered view of the updated design. The images confirm what earlier spy shots hinted at, that this is more of a facelift than a full redesign.
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Captured in a sharp shade of metallic blue, the Bolt EUV was seen charging at a Tesla Supercharger, where its new NACS port was on full display. Positioned on the driver-side front fender, the port mirrors the layout of the outgoing model while aligning the car with the industry’s growing charging standard.
Evolution Over Revolution
In terms of design, GM has worked to overhaul the front fascia of the Bolt by adding new LED daytime running lights that are now connected to the main headlamps positioned further down on the bumper. It has also added a different black grille with a honeycomb mesh pattern, which we think gives the updated Bolt a cleaner and slightly more premium look.
Viewed from the side, there’s very little to differentiate the new model from the one it replaces. That means it has the same door skins and the same thick C-pillars. At the rear, the most noticeable changes are the new taillights and the refined bumper, which features more painted elements.
Tech Beneath the Surface
Limited technical details about the new model are known at this stage, but we do know it will be underpinned by the BEV2 platform with a 400-volt electrical architecture. The old model had been criticized for only supporting DC charging speeds of up to 55 kW, so we expect some speed improvements to be made to this new model.
Powering the latest Chevy EV will be a lithium-iron phosphate battery pack supplied by CATL, a move that should help balance cost and durability. The last Bolt managed an EPA-rated 247 miles (398 km) of range, but expectations for this update are higher. To stand as a credible rival in today’s market, Chevrolet will likely need to push that figure closer to the 300-mile (482 km) mark.
