BASIC INFO
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| Brand |
Chevrolet ( |
Ford |
| Model |
Bolt — 2027 |
Focus Electric |
| Vehicle Type |
Subcompact crossover / 5-door hatchback (EUV-style) |
Compact Hatchback (EV) |
| Trims |
Not announced — expected multiple trims |
Single electric trim (based on Focus hatchback Titanium equipment) |
| Release Date |
2027 model year — production began late 2025 |
Originally 2011 (final production 2018) |
| Status |
Upcoming / In production ramp-up |
Discontinued (2018) |
| Made In |
Fairfax Assembly Plant, Kansas City |
United States (Michigan Assembly Plant) |
| Body Type |
5-door hatchback / small crossover |
5-door Hatchback |
| Vehicle Warranty |
Not published |
3 years / 36,000 miles (basic), 8 years / 100,000 miles (battery) |
| Colors |
expected multiple Chevrolet standard colors (TBD) |
Available in multiple Ford colors (e.g., White Platinum, Magnetic, Shadow Black, Kona Blue, etc.) |
PERFORMANCE
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| Motor Type |
Ultium electric motor(s) |
3-phase permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor |
| Horsepower |
200–215 hp |
143 hp (107 kW) |
| Torque |
Not published — estimated similar to Ultium small-car motors (Estimated / TBD) |
250 Nm (184 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration |
0–60 mph roughly ~7–8 s (Estimated) |
11.4 seconds (0–100 km/h) |
| Top Speed |
Not published (TBD) |
135 km/h (84 mph) |
| Range |
300 miles (estimated EPA-equivalent; Estimated) |
185 km (115 miles EPA, with 33.5 kWh pack) |
| Drivetrain |
FWD standard; AWD option likely (Expected) |
Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING
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| Battery Type |
LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate) |
Lithium-ion (liquid-cooled, LG Chem) |
| Battery Capacity |
60–75 kWh usable (Estimated / TBD) |
33.5 kWh |
| Power Consumption |
Not published (TBD) |
19–20 kWh/100 km (real-world) |
| Battery Warranty |
Not published (TBD) |
8 years / 100,000 miles |
| Home Charging Speed |
Level 1 & Level 2 supported |
6.6 kW onboard charger (adds ~20 miles/hour at Level 2) |
| Supercharging Speed |
NACS port / Tesla Supercharger access |
Not supported (no Tesla Supercharger compatibility) |
| DC Fast Charging Speed |
150 kW peak (Estimated) |
Up to ~50 kW via CCS Combo |
| Miles of Range added Per Hour |
Highly dependent on charger/curve — rough estimate: ~150–200+ miles / 30–45 min on peak DC fast |
Level 1 (120V): ~3–4 miles/hr |
| Charging Time |
Example estimate: 10–80% on ~150 kW in ~20–40 min (Estimated / depends on curve) |
Level 1 (120V): 18–20 hours |
| Charging Connector Type |
NACS (North American Charging Standard) port (Confirmed) |
SAE J1772 (AC), CCS Combo (DC) |
| Home Charging Options |
120V Level 1 |
120V (slow), 240V wallbox (recommended) |
| Onboard Charger Power |
Not published (TBD) |
6.6 kW |
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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| Length |
Not published — similar to previous Bolt EUV footprint (TBD) |
4,358 mm (171.6 in) |
| Width |
Not published (TBD) |
1,810 mm (71.3 in) |
| Height |
Not published (TBD) |
1,478 mm (58.2 in) |
| Wheelbase |
Not published (TBD) |
2,648 mm (104.3 in) |
| Ground Clearance |
Not published (TBD) |
140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Cargo Space |
Not published — likely comparable to Bolt EUV (TBD) |
14 cu ft (~396 L, reduced due to battery placement) |
| Curb Weight |
Not published (TBD) |
1,700 kg (3,600+ lbs) |
| No. of Doors |
5 |
5 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
WHEEL AND TIRES
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| Wheel Type |
Alloy (expected refreshed designs) (TBD) |
Alloy |
| Wheel Size |
Not published (TBD) |
17-inch |
| Front Tire |
Not published (TBD) |
215/55R17 |
| Rear Tire |
Not published (TBD) |
215/55R17 |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
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| Steering |
Electric power steering (EPS) (Expected) |
Electric power-assisted steering |
| Transmission |
Single-speed reduction (EV standard) (Expected) |
Single-speed automatic (EV reduction gear) |
| Turning Radius |
Not published (TBD) |
11.1 m (36.4 ft) |
| Gear Box |
Single-speed (Expected) |
Single gear (fixed ratio) |
| Front Suspension |
Likely independent (MacPherson strut style) (Estimated) |
Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension |
Likely multi-link independent (Estimated) |
Independent Control Blade (multi-link) ________________________________________ |
TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
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| Autopilot |
GM driver-assist suite expected |
Not available |
| Navigation System |
Factory navigation expected with OTA updates |
Integrated navigation (with MyFord Touch in later years) |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
Expected (part of ADAS) (Expected) |
Not available (standard cruise only) |
| Climate Control |
Automatic climate control expected |
Dual-zone automatic |
| Auxiliary Auto Input |
Bluetooth / USB (physical AUX unlikely) (Expected) |
Yes |
| Over The Air Updates |
Expected (Ultium vehicles support OTA) (Expected) |
Not supported |
| Keyless Start |
Expected (TBD) |
Yes |
| Keyless Entry |
Expected (TBD) |
Yes |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
Likely available on higher trims (TBD) |
Available in later models |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
Expected (TBD) |
Yes |
| Apple Car Play |
Expected (wireless/wired) |
Supported (after 2016 SYNC 3 update) |
| Android Auto |
Expected (wireless/wired) |
Supported |
| Touchscreen |
Expected (TBD) |
8-inch SYNC 3 system |
| WiFi & Hotspot |
Expected (TBD) |
Not available (basic connectivity only) |
| Bluetooth |
Expected (TBD) |
Yes |
| MP3 Player |
Supported via infotainment (TBD) |
Yes |
| No. Of Speakers |
Expected (TBD) |
9-speaker Sony audio system (premium) |
SAFETY FEATURES
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| Braking System |
Regenerative braking + hydraulic brakes with ABS (Expected) |
4-wheel disc with regenerative braking |
| Front Brakes |
Disc (TBD) |
Ventilated disc |
| Rear Brakes |
Disc (TBD) |
Solid disc |
| Brake Assist |
Expected (TBD) |
Yes |
| Anti Lock Braking System |
Expected (TBD) |
Yes |
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Expected (part of ADAS) |
Yes |
| Power Door Lock |
Expected (TBD) |
Yes |
| Child Safety Lock |
Expected (TBD) |
Yes |
| No. Of Airbags |
Not published — expected standard complement (front, side, curtain) (TBD) |
6 (front, side, curtain) |
| Rear Seat Belt |
Expected (TBD) |
Yes |
| Auto Parking sensors |
Likely available on many trims (TBD) |
Yes |
| Crash Sensor |
Expected (TBD) |
Yes |
| Ultrasonic Sensors |
Expected (TBD) |
Not available (basic parking sensors only) |
| Multiple Cameras |
Rear camera standard; surround cameras on higher trims (TBD) |
Rear camera only |
| Blind Spot Monitoring |
Expected (TBD) |
Not available |
| Multi-Terrain Monitor |
Expected (TBD) |
Not available |
| Stability Control |
Expected (TBD) |
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
| Anti Theft Alarm |
Expected (TBD) |
Yes |
| Power Mirrors |
Expected (heated/power on higher trims) (TBD) |
Heated power mirrors |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
Expected (TBD) |
Not available |
| Lane Keeping Assist |
Expected (TBD)Expected (TBD) |
Not available |
| Lane Departure Warning |
Expected (TBD) |
Not available |
| Rear Parking Aid |
Expected (TBD) |
Rear sensors + camera |
