Ford Focus Electric (EV) vs Chevrolet Bolt (2027)

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thumb image Ford Focus Electric (EV) US$ 29,000
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thumb image Chevrolet Bolt (2027) US$ 30,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Ford Chevrolet (
Model Focus Electric Bolt — 2027
Vehicle Type Compact Hatchback (EV) Subcompact crossover / 5-door hatchback (EUV-style)
Trims Single electric trim (based on Focus hatchback Titanium equipment) Not announced — expected multiple trims
Release Date Originally 2011 (final production 2018) 2027 model year — production began late 2025
Status Discontinued (2018) Upcoming / In production ramp-up
Made In United States (Michigan Assembly Plant) Fairfax Assembly Plant, Kansas City
Body Type 5-door Hatchback 5-door hatchback / small crossover
Vehicle Warranty 3 years / 36,000 miles (basic), 8 years / 100,000 miles (battery) Not published
Colors Available in multiple Ford colors (e.g., White Platinum, Magnetic, Shadow Black, Kona Blue, etc.) expected multiple Chevrolet standard colors (TBD)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type 3-phase permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor Ultium electric motor(s)
Horsepower 143 hp (107 kW) 200–215 hp
Torque 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) Not published — estimated similar to Ultium small-car motors (Estimated / TBD)
Acceleration 11.4 seconds (0–100 km/h) 0–60 mph roughly ~7–8 s (Estimated)
Top Speed 135 km/h (84 mph) Not published (TBD)
Range 185 km (115 miles EPA, with 33.5 kWh pack) 300 miles (estimated EPA-equivalent; Estimated)
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive (FWD) FWD standard; AWD option likely (Expected)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion (liquid-cooled, LG Chem) LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate)
Battery Capacity 33.5 kWh 60–75 kWh usable (Estimated / TBD)
Power Consumption 19–20 kWh/100 km (real-world) Not published (TBD)
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles Not published (TBD)
Home Charging Speed 6.6 kW onboard charger (adds ~20 miles/hour at Level 2) Level 1 & Level 2 supported
Supercharging Speed Not supported (no Tesla Supercharger compatibility) NACS port / Tesla Supercharger access
DC Fast Charging Speed Up to ~50 kW via CCS Combo 150 kW peak (Estimated)
Miles of Range added Per Hour Level 1 (120V): ~3–4 miles/hr Highly dependent on charger/curve — rough estimate: ~150–200+ miles / 30–45 min on peak DC fast
Charging Time Level 1 (120V): 18–20 hours Example estimate: 10–80% on ~150 kW in ~20–40 min (Estimated / depends on curve)
Charging Connector Type SAE J1772 (AC), CCS Combo (DC) NACS (North American Charging Standard) port (Confirmed)
Home Charging Options 120V (slow), 240V wallbox (recommended) 120V Level 1
Onboard Charger Power 6.6 kW Not published (TBD)

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 4,358 mm (171.6 in) Not published — similar to previous Bolt EUV footprint (TBD)
Width 1,810 mm (71.3 in) Not published (TBD)
Height 1,478 mm (58.2 in) Not published (TBD)
Wheelbase 2,648 mm (104.3 in) Not published (TBD)
Ground Clearance 140 mm (5.5 in) Not published (TBD)
Cargo Space 14 cu ft (~396 L, reduced due to battery placement) Not published — likely comparable to Bolt EUV (TBD)
Curb Weight 1,700 kg (3,600+ lbs) Not published (TBD)
No. of Doors 5 5
Seating Capacity 5 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy Alloy (expected refreshed designs) (TBD)
Wheel Size 17-inch Not published (TBD)
Front Tire 215/55R17 Not published (TBD)
Rear Tire 215/55R17 Not published (TBD)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric power-assisted steering Electric power steering (EPS) (Expected)
Transmission Single-speed automatic (EV reduction gear) Single-speed reduction (EV standard) (Expected)
Turning Radius 11.1 m (36.4 ft) Not published (TBD)
Gear Box Single gear (fixed ratio) Single-speed (Expected)
Front Suspension Independent MacPherson strut Likely independent (MacPherson strut style) (Estimated)
Rear Suspension Independent Control Blade (multi-link) ________________________________________ Likely multi-link independent (Estimated)

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Not available GM driver-assist suite expected
Navigation System Integrated navigation (with MyFord Touch in later years) Factory navigation expected with OTA updates
Adaptive Cruise Control Not available (standard cruise only) Expected (part of ADAS) (Expected)
Climate Control Dual-zone automatic Automatic climate control expected
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes Bluetooth / USB (physical AUX unlikely) (Expected)
Over The Air Updates Not supported Expected (Ultium vehicles support OTA) (Expected)
Keyless Start Yes Expected (TBD)
Keyless Entry Yes Expected (TBD)
Heated Steering Wheel Available in later models Likely available on higher trims (TBD)
Panoramic Sunroof Yes Expected (TBD)
Apple Car Play Supported (after 2016 SYNC 3 update) Expected (wireless/wired)
Android Auto Supported Expected (wireless/wired)
Touchscreen 8-inch SYNC 3 system Expected (TBD)
WiFi & Hotspot Not available (basic connectivity only) Expected (TBD)
Bluetooth Yes Expected (TBD)
MP3 Player Yes Supported via infotainment (TBD)
No. Of Speakers 9-speaker Sony audio system (premium) Expected (TBD)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System 4-wheel disc with regenerative braking Regenerative braking + hydraulic brakes with ABS (Expected)
Front Brakes Ventilated disc Disc (TBD)
Rear Brakes Solid disc Disc (TBD)
Brake Assist Yes Expected (TBD)
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Expected (TBD)
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Expected (part of ADAS)
Power Door Lock Yes Expected (TBD)
Child Safety Lock Yes Expected (TBD)
No. Of Airbags 6 (front, side, curtain) Not published — expected standard complement (front, side, curtain) (TBD)
Rear Seat Belt Yes Expected (TBD)
Auto Parking sensors Yes Likely available on many trims (TBD)
Crash Sensor Yes Expected (TBD)
Ultrasonic Sensors Not available (basic parking sensors only) Expected (TBD)
Multiple Cameras Rear camera only Rear camera standard; surround cameras on higher trims (TBD)
Blind Spot Monitoring Not available Expected (TBD)
Multi-Terrain Monitor Not available Expected (TBD)
Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Expected (TBD)
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Expected (TBD)
Power Mirrors Heated power mirrors Expected (heated/power on higher trims) (TBD)
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Not available Expected (TBD)
Lane Keeping Assist Not available Expected (TBD)Expected (TBD)
Lane Departure Warning Not available Expected (TBD)
Rear Parking Aid Rear sensors + camera Expected (TBD)

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