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BOLT VS.
KIA NIRO EV

As shown $28,995* | Preproduction model shown throughout. Actual production models may vary. 

A 2027 blue Chevy Bolt LT Parked in Front of a Orange and Yellow Parking Garage Wall

BOLT SETS THE BAR

Not only is Chevy Bolt America’s most affordable EV,* it also offers the most range for under $30,000 — 262 EPA-estimated miles of electric range.* When you add that to more than 20 standard safety and driver assistance features,* a spacious interior with large, intuitive screens and advanced tech throughout, Bolt is an electric vehicle that is hard to beat.

2027

BOLT 

2026

KIA NIRO EV 

Starting at MSRP

$28,995*

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$28,995*

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$41,045

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$41,045

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Driver Information Center size

11 inches*

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11 inches*

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10.25 inches*

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10.25 inches*

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Center touchscreen size

11.3 inches*

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11.3 inches*

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10.25 inches*

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10.25 inches*

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10% to 80% charging time with public DC Fast Charging

25 minutes*

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25 minutes*

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43 minutes

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43 minutes

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Peak home charge rate

11.5 kW*

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11.5 kW*

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11 kW

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11 kW

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Rear leg room

39.1 inches

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39.1 inches

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36.9 inches

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36.9 inches

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Rear USB charge ports*

Standard

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Standard

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Available

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Available

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Super Cruise®* hands-free driver assistance technology (or similar)

Available

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Available

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Not available

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Not available

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Rear Camera Mirror*

Available

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Available

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Not available

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Not available

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Blind Zone Alert with Steering Assist*

Standard

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Standard

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Alert only

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Alert only

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HD Surround Vision*

Available

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Available

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Not available

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Not available

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Safety Alert Seat* (or similar)

Standard

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Standard

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Not available

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Not available

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Battery heater

Standard

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Standard

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Available

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Available

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Standard EPA-estimated electric driving range

262 miles*

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262 miles*

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253 miles

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253 miles

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Bolt charges ahead

Chevy Bolt makes a lasting impression when it comes to value, charging speeds and advanced tech. See where Bolt takes the lead versus Kira Niro EV.

Driver Seat View of the 2027 Chevy Bolt Interior Displaying the Dual-screen Digital Instrument Cluster and Infortainment System

Bolt leads in value

Bolt offers a starting at MSRP* that’s more than $12,000 less than Niro EV. That value continues with more standard EPA-estimated electric driving range* and additional rear leg room. Plus, you’ll get larger Driver Information Center and center infotainment screens.

Close-up of the Red 2027 Chevy Bolt Charging Port

Faster charging

When using public DC Fast Charging, you can charge Bolt’s battery from 10% to 80% in 25 minutes.* That’s 18 minutes faster than Kira Niro EV, which gives you more time on the road and added convenience when you’re charging on the go.

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Tech and safety

Bolt offers available Super Cruise®* hands-free driver assistance technology, which you won’t find on Niro EV. Bolt offers a Rear Camera Mirror* and HD Surround Vision* — available features you can’t get on Niro EV.

Looks like a winner

YOUR BOLT IS WAITING

Now that you’ve seen the game-changing Chevy Bolt, 
it’s time to build one of your own. Let’s get started.  

Now that you’ve seen the game-changing Chevy Bolt, it’s time to build one of your own. Let’s get started. 

Blue 2027 Chevrolet Bolt driving aside an orange and blue  wall