2027 Chevrolet Bolt LT vs. RS: Same 65 kWh Battery and 410 km Range, Different Personalities

The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt returns with a cleaner, more capable package than its predecessor and two trim options that give buyers a clear choice between straightforward value and a sportier personality. Both trims run the same powertrain: a 210 hp permanent magnetic drive motor, 169 lb-ft of torque, a 65 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, and a range of up to 410 km per charge. Neither trim requires a compromise on the core EV credentials. The differences are almost entirely about style, standard features, and how you want the car to present itself.

Here is a full breakdown of what each trim includes, where they differ, and which one fits which type of buyer.

2027 Bolt LT: The Practical Starting Point

The LT is the entry trim and it arrives with more standard equipment than most shoppers expect. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are standard. So is an 8-way power-adjustable driver seat. Adaptive Cruise Control is included, along with a standard suite of safety features covering Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Reverse Automatic Braking, and Blind Zone Steering Assist.

The LT uses 17-inch Silver-painted aluminum wheels and includes an 11-inch diagonal colour touchscreen with Google built-in compatibility, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an 11-inch Driver Information Centre, inside rearview auto-dimming mirror, and active noise cancellation.

For buyers who want a capable, well-equipped EV without excess, the LT delivers from the start.

LT key features:

• 210 hp / 169 lb-ft electric motor, 65 kWh battery, up to 410 km range
• DC fast charging up to 150 kW (10-80% in approx. 26 minutes)
• AC onboard charging at 11.5 kW
• Native NACS charging port with Dual Level Charge Cord included
• 17-inch Silver-painted aluminum wheels
• Standard heated front seats and heated steering wheel
• 8-way power driver seat, adaptive cruise control
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Comfort Package standard (includes additional convenience features)

2027 Bolt RS: The Sport-Leaning Option

The RS shares the LT's powertrain and battery entirely. Range, charging capability, and motor output are identical. What changes is how the car looks and how the interior feels.

On the outside, the RS adds Gloss Black 17-inch wheels, a Gloss Black grille, and Gloss Black roof rails. RS badging replaces the standard Chevrolet identification. An exclusive colour combination is available: Atomic Yellow exterior paired with red interior accent stitching, which is offered only on the RS. This is the most visually distinct configuration in the Bolt lineup.

Inside, the RS adds multi-colour ambient interior lighting as a standard feature, and the seat trim shifts to Jet Black with Red stitching in Evotex material. The overall interior character is noticeably more sport-focused than the LT's cleaner, understated presentation.

The RS does not include the Comfort Package that comes standard with the LT, so buyers comparing value between the two trims should factor in which features fall under that package when building out their order.

RS key features:

• All LT powertrain specs: 210 hp, 169 lb-ft, 65 kWh, up to 410 km range
• Gloss Black 17-inch wheels
• Gloss Black grille and roof rails
• RS badge and sport exterior treatment
• Standard multi-colour ambient interior lighting
• Jet Black with Red stitching Evotex seat trim
• Atomic Yellow exterior available exclusively on RS (with red interior accents)
• Native NACS charging port, DC 150 kW capability

Comparing the 2027 Bolt Trims

What Both Trims Share

Before focusing on the differences, it is worth noting how much the LT and RS have in common. Across both trims, buyers get:

• 65 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery with 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
• A range up to 410 km per full charge
• DC fast charge up to 150 kW via native NACS port
• 11.5 kW AC onboard charging capability
• Dual Level Charge Cord included
• Standard Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking, Blind Zone Steering Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Reverse Automatic Braking, Lane Keep Assist
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 11-inch colour touchscreen with Google built-in capability
• 11-inch Driver Information Centre
• 8-way power driver seat and adaptive cruise control
• Heated front seats and heated steering wheel
• Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror
• HD Rear Vision Camera
• 60/40 split-folding rear seat
• 5G vehicle connectivity

Which Trim Fits Which Buyer?

The LT is the right call for buyers focused on getting the full EV experience with the most thorough standard feature set. The included Comfort Package, standard heated equipment, and no-compromise safety suite make it a thorough package from the start.

The RS suits buyers who want the same EV capability but want the car to stand out visually. The sport exterior, Gloss Black wheel treatment, ambient lighting, and the Atomic Yellow option with red interior accents give it a character the LT does not offer. Buyers who are drawn to the RS for the look should note that the Comfort Package is not included, so reviewing the full features list before ordering is the right approach.

Neither trim cuts corners on the technology that matters most: charging speed, battery warranty, range, and standard safety coverage are identical.

See the 2027 Bolt at Humberview Chevrolet Buick GMC in Toronto

Both the LT and RS are part of the Chevrolet lineup at Humberview Chevrolet Buick GMC. If you want to compare the two trims in person, talk through the charging setup for your home or condo building, or get into the specifics of the Atomic Yellow RS, the team in Toronto is ready to help. Visit Humberview Chevrolet Buick GMC to find the Bolt trim that works for you.