2027 Chevrolet Bolt LT Auto and RS Auto: Complete Guide

The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt starts at $27,600 MSRP for the LT Auto trim, making it one of the most accessible new electric vehicles on the market today. The step-up RS Auto trim is priced at $31,600 MSRP. Both figures exclude a destination charge of $1,395, which applies to every configuration.

The $4,000 gap between trims is meaningful, but the RS Auto earns it with a notable jump in standard interior content — synthetic leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats with 4-way power adjustment for the driver, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, ambient lighting, and black roof rails come standard on the RS Auto but require optional packages on the LT Auto. Shoppers who prioritize comfort and style over pure entry-level pricing will find the RS Auto delivers genuine value for the premium.

On a day-to-day basis, the Bolt’s operating costs are where it really separates from gasoline alternatives. At 120 MPGe combined, charging at home overnight on a standard 240V Level 2 connection (the onboard charger accepts up to 11.5 kW) keeps running costs predictably low. For residents with longer stretches between errands, DC fast charging supports up to 150 kW, which can bring the battery from 10% to 80% in approximately 0.43 hours— less than a typical lunch break.

Long-term ownership costs also benefit from the Bolt’s zero-emission status. There are no oil changes, no spark plugs, and no transmission fluid services. Routine maintenance focuses on tire rotations, brake inspections, and cabin air filter replacements — all items Newton Chevrolet of Russellville’s service department handles routinely. If you need genuine Chevrolet components for any scheduled maintenance, our parts department stocks OEM parts for the Bolt lineup.

For buyers comparing the Bolt against gasoline compact SUVs in the same price range — such as the Nissan Leaf or Kia Niro EV — the total cost of ownership picture tilts further in the Bolt’s favor when electricity rates and reduced service intervals are factored in over three to five years of ownership.

The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt wears a clean, modern crossover shape that feels at home on the gently rolling roads around Russellville without trying too hard to announce itself. The body measures 169.6 inches long, 69.7 inches wide (or 80.1 inches including mirrors), and 63.9 inches tall — proportions that sit comfortably between a compact car and a small SUV, making it easy to park along historic downtown streets and fit neatly in a standard garage.

The exterior rides on a 105.3-inch wheelbase with a 59.5-inch front and rear track, giving the Bolt a planted, stable stance despite its compact footprint. Ground clearance comes in at 5.6 inches unladen, which handles the gently rolling farmland roads and occasional gravel paths of the Pennyroyal Plateau without drama. The turning circle of 452.5 inches curb-to-curb is wider than some rivals, so parking in tight spots rewards a little patience.

LED projector-beam headlights are standard across both the LT Auto and RS Auto, covering low beam, high beam, daytime running lights, rear lights, and brake lights entirely in LED. Automatic high beams and a dusk sensor round out the lighting suite, so the Bolt adjusts itself as daylight fades on an evening drive home.

The exterior color palette offers six choices: Summit White, Relic Green Metallic, Marina Blue Metallic, Mosaic Black Metallic, Habanero Orange, and Sterling Gray Metallic. The optional Atomic Yellow metallic paint adds a bolder statement for buyers who want their Bolt to stand out at the Russellville Fall Festival parking lot. The RS Auto adds standard black roof rails that give the roofline a sportier, more purposeful look compared to the LT Auto’s cleaner profile.

Both trims share color-painted front and rear bumpers, chrome/bright trim around the side windows, and a roof spoiler — details that keep the design cohesive without requiring premium trim upgrades. The 17-inch alloy wheels on both trims wear all-season tires sized with a 45-series profile and 8.5-inch width, appropriate for the mild Kentucky climate where snow is occasional rather than constant.

Put simply: the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt delivers 210 hp and 169 lb-ft of torque from a single front-mounted AC permanent magnet synchronous electric motor, with power routed through a 1-speed automatic transmission to the front wheels. That torque is available from a standstill — a characteristic of electric motors that makes the Bolt feel noticeably quicker off the line than its modest horsepower figure suggests. The catalog lists a 0–60 mph time of 6.5 seconds, which is brisk enough for confident highway merges and passing maneuvers on two-lane county roads.

The 65 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery — supplied by LG Energy Solution and arranged in 10 prismatic modules — delivers an EPA-estimated range of 255 miles on a full charge. That figure comfortably covers a round trip from Russellville to Mammoth Cave National Park with miles to spare, and it handles a week of typical local commuting without requiring a midweek top-up for most drivers.

Charging flexibility is a genuine strength. The Bolt uses a NACS (J3400) connector located on the front side of the vehicle, with an onboard charger rated at 11.5 kW. On a standard 120V household outlet (Level 1), the system draws 12 amps at 1.4 kW— enough for overnight top-ups if daily mileage is modest. A 240V Level 2 connection at 11.5 kW can take the battery from empty to full in approximately 6.21 hours, making an overnight charge at home the simplest ownership routine. At a DC fast charger capable of up to 150 kW, the battery goes from 10% to 80% in roughly 0.43 hours.

The chassis pairs a front strut suspension with coil springs and a front stabilizer bar against a semi-independent rear torsion beam with coil springs — a proven layout that keeps the ride composed on the rolling terrain of south-central Kentucky while maintaining predictable handling through corners. Electric power steering provides light, accurate feedback. The Bolt’s StabiliTrak electronic stability control and standard ABS work together with single-pedal driving capability — regenerative braking that slows the car aggressively when you lift off the accelerator, recapturing energy and reducing wear on the four-wheel disc brake system (two of the four discs are ventilated).

The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt seats five passengers in a 2+3 configuration and offers more interior room than its compact exterior dimensions suggest. Front headroom measures 40 inches, rear headroom 37.8 inches, front legroom 44.3 inches, and rear legroom 39.1 inches— figures that accommodate adults comfortably on drives to Lake Malone State Park or across the Pennyroyal Plateau.

Cargo space is one of the Bolt’s most practical strengths. With all five seats in place, the load floor offers about 16 cu ft— enough for a full load of groceries, fishing gear, or supplies for a church fundraiser. Fold the rear seats and that expands dramatically to about 56 cu ft, which opens up the Bolt for hauling larger items like folding tables, camping equipment, or supplies for a farmers market booth. A rigid rear parcel shelf and load hooks help keep cargo organized, and a cargo area light makes loading after dark straightforward.

The two trims differ meaningfully in seat materials and adjustability. The LT Auto comes standard with black cloth upholstery and manually adjusted front seats. The RS Auto steps up to synthetic leather seating throughout, with a 4-way power-adjusted driver’s seat (electric height, reach, recline, and tilt), heated and ventilated front seats for both driver and passenger, and a rear seat center armrest. Both trims share a front center armrest, dual driver and passenger vanity mirrors, and a full-length floor console.

Climate control on both trims is handled by a single-zone automatic air conditioning system with an electric heater — meaning the Bolt can pre-condition the cabin remotely via the OnStar app without running the engine. That is a genuinely useful feature on cold Kentucky mornings when the car is still plugged in and charging. The ventilation system includes a micro filter to keep cabin air clean.

The RS Auto also adds an auto-dimming rearview mirror and ambient lighting with color selection — small touches that elevate the interior atmosphere for evening drives home through Russellville’s tree-lined streets. Edmunds notes that the Bolt’s smart interior design offers great storage and more passenger room than expected, a point well supported by the shoulder room and legroom figures above.

Every 2027 Chevrolet Bolt — both the LT Auto and the RS Auto — comes standard with a comprehensive suite of active and passive safety systems. The passive foundation includes 6 airbags: dual front airbags, front side airbags, and front-and-rear side curtain airbags. Front seat belts have pre-tensioners on both driver and passenger sides, all rear positions use 3-point belts including the center seat, and LATCH (Isofix) anchor points are standard for child safety seat installation.

On the active side, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection is standard on both trims. This system monitors the road ahead and applies the brakes automatically if a collision risk is detected, activating from as low as 5 mph— relevant for low-speed parking lot situations as well as highway driving. It brakes at low speed from both front and rear directions, and activates the brake lights automatically as part of the response sequence.

Lane Keep Assist (LKA) monitors lane markings and applies gentle steering corrections if the vehicle begins to drift without a turn signal active. Blind Zone Steering Assist takes blind-spot monitoring a step further by actively steering the vehicle away from detected hazards in adjacent lanes — not just warning the driver with a light. Rear Cross Traffic Braking uses radar to detect cross-traffic when reversing and applies the brakes automatically, which is particularly useful when backing out of a driveway with limited sightlines.

The standard Rear Vision Camera with dynamic guidance lines, ABS, brake assist, electronic hand brake with auto-hold, hill holder, and StabiliTrak electronic stability control complete the standard safety picture. The pedestrian audio warning system — which emits a low-speed sound to alert pedestrians who may not hear the near-silent electric drivetrain — is also standard, an important consideration when driving through busy community events or school zones.

For buyers who want additional capability, the optional Super Cruise Package(available on both trims) adds Chevrolet’s hands-free driver assistance system for compatible mapped highways. Super Cruise includes adaptive cruise control linked to mapping data, stop-and-go function, active lane control, automated lane changing, and an enhanced driver monitoring system. It represents Level 2 partial automation — the driver remains responsible but the system handles steering, acceleration, and braking on compatible roads.

The two-trim structure of the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt is straightforward: the LT Auto at $27,600 covers the essentials with impressive standard technology, while the RS Auto at $31,600 layers in comfort and style upgrades that most buyers would otherwise need to option in separately.

The LT Auto’s standard equipment includes the dual-screen infotainment setup, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, single-zone automatic climate control, adaptive cruise control, the full active safety suite, 17-inch alloy wheels, LED lighting throughout, and cloth seating. The LT Auto also offers several meaningful option packages. The Comfort Package adds a 4-way power-adjusted driver’s seat (electric height, reach, recline, and tilt), heated driver and passenger seats, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror — features that the RS Auto includes as standard. The Evotex Package upgrades the LT Auto’s seat material to synthetic leather and adds ventilated front seats and a rear center armrest. The Dual Panel Sunroof Package adds black roof rails and a panoramic glass roof with one-touch electric operation — an option exclusive to the LT Auto that the RS Auto does not offer.

The RS Auto arrives with the Comfort Package and Evotex Package content already standard, plus the auto-dimming mirror, ambient lighting with color selection, black roof rails, and a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel built in. The RS Auto’s primary optional add-on is the same Technology Package available on the LT Auto, which brings the 360-degree camera, wireless charging pad, rain-sensing wipers, traffic sign recognition, and digital rearview mirror.

Both trims share access to dealer-installed packages including the PowerShift Charging Package(which includes a wall charger), the Public Charging Package, the PowerUp Charging Package, the All-Weather Liner Package, and the Cargo Convenience Package. Standalone dealer options include an illuminated charge port, all-weather floor liners, all-weather cargo mat, cargo net, cargo security shade, and wheel security accessories.

Shoppers who want to explore pre-owned options alongside new inventory can browse our pre-owned vehicle inventory for available alternatives. When you are ready to move forward on a new Bolt, you can begin the process by submitting a financing application online before your dealership visit.

Chevrolet backs the 2027 Bolt with a warranty package designed specifically for electric vehicle ownership. The bumper-to-bumper limited warranty covers 36 months or 36,000 miles. The powertrain warranty extends to 60 months or 60,000 miles, covering the electric motor, drivetrain components, and related systems. Anti-corrosion protection runs for 72 months or 100,000 miles, relevant for any vehicle in Kentucky’s variable climate.

The EV-specific battery warranty is particularly significant: 96 months or 100,000 miles of coverage for the 65 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack. That is eight years of protection against battery defects and capacity loss, which addresses one of the most common concerns first-time EV buyers raise. The electric systems warranty covers related components for 60 months or 60,000 miles. Chevrolet roadside assistance is included for 60 months or 60,000 miles, providing manufacturer-backed support if you experience a breakdown — contact Chevrolet Roadside Assistance directly for 24/7 service.

Because the Bolt has no combustion engine, scheduled maintenance is simpler than a gasoline vehicle. There are no oil changes or spark plug replacements. Typical service intervals involve tire rotations, brake fluid checks, cabin air filter replacement, and battery coolant inspections. Newton Chevrolet of Russellville’s technicians are trained specifically on Chevrolet EV systems, making local service straightforward. You can schedule a service appointment online at your convenience.

Buyers interested in a certified pre-owned Chevrolet vehicle as an alternative path can explore our Newton Certified pre-owned inventory for inspected, warrantied options.