General Motors has revealed a key upgrade for the revived 2027 Chevrolet Bolt: the model now features significantly faster DC fast charging. While the previous Bolt was limited to a peak power of 55 kW, the new version can accept up to 150 kW on compatible DC stations.

According to chief engineer Jeremy Short, the development goal was to transform the Bolt from an urban electric car into a vehicle suitable for long-distance travel. Engineers targeted a charge time from 10% to 80% in approximately 30 minutes. During testing, the result was 26 minutes—markedly faster than the previous model's more than 70 minutes.

The model features a redesigned electrical system: the Global B architecture, the X76 electric drive, and high-voltage electronics shared with the Equinox EV. It also introduces, for the first time for Chevrolet in North America, an LFP battery with a capacity of 65 kWh. GM estimates the range at 255 miles (about 410 km).

Another update is the standard NACS port, which provides direct access to the Tesla Supercharger network without an adapter. GM expects this will help the model compete among electric cars designed for city use.