2027 Chevrolet Bolt: real cost in California
See the Bolt on Chevrolet's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, LT · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$27,600the advertised price
Drive away$31,694with fees and tax
Loan payment$455/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$972/moeverything, after resale
$31,694 to drive away + $47,202 to run it for 6 years − $8,904 back at resale = $69,993, or $972 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$31,694
Running it, 6 yrs+$47,202
Back at resale−$8,904
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$27,600Feesfreight $1,395 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,480Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$2,614Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,493Charging13,500 mi a year at 120 MPGe, home charging at $0.33/kWh
+$7,411Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$6,924Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$6,074Maintenanceestimate
+$5,965Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,610California EV fee$121 a year
+$726Resale after 6 years32% of MSRP, you get this back
−$8,904True cost $69,993 ÷ 72 months$972 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV169.6 in long
Seats5
CargoNot published
Ground clearance5.6 in
Engine and fuel
Engine210 hp electric, FWD
0–60 mph6.0 sour estimate from power and weight
Energy use120 MPGeEPA combined
Range262 miabout 184 mi in winter · fast charge 10-80% in 25 min
TowingNot published
Tires17"215/45R17
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistHands-free on highwayson mapped highways · Super Cruise, +$3,150
Resale at 6 years32% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: FWD, 210 hp, 120 MPGe, 5 seats.| LT | $27,600 | $31,694 | $69,993 | ✓ $972/mo |
| RS | $31,600 | $36,054 | $75,205 | $1,045/mo |
LT
✓ $972/mo
True cost
RS
$1,045/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
LT$27,600
RS$31,600
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
Hands-free driving
+ An option on every trim
360° camera
+ $1,695
+ $1,195
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
+ $995
✓ from RS
Cooled seats
+ $795
✓ from RS
Heated steering wheel
+ $995
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
+ $1,695
+ $1,195
Power driver's seat
+ $995
Tech and audio
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
Sunroof
+ $1,695
+ $1,495
Panoramic roof
+ $1,495
Not listed on any trimHeated rear seatsDual-zone climateMassaging seatsPower liftgateMemory seatApple CarPlay and Android AutoWireless CarPlayPremium sound systemHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)AWD or 4WDTow hitch includedLED headlights
Full standard equipment on the LT (68 items)
- EPA-estimated 262 miles of electric range
- 11.3" diagonal advanced color LCD display with Google built-In
- DC Fast Charging capability with NACS charge port
- Rear Park Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Automatic climate control
- Integral drive unit with electric propulsion
- 65 kWh Battery rated energy
- Transmission, none (electric drive unit) (STD)
- Electric propulsion system (FWD)
- Dual Level Charge Cord
- Electric drive unit, primary, 1 motor integrated inverter, segmented motor magnets
- 11.5 kW capable onboard charging module
- Charge station communication equipment
- Vehicle-to-home all V2H-capable GM EV's can provide power to your properly equipped home in a blackout (The GM Energy PowerShift Charger and GM Energy V2H Enablement Kit requires an adequately charged and properly equipped GM EV having bidirectional charging capabilities, a properly equipped home, and proper grid interconnection. Weather conditions, life of the battery, vehicle variation and usage, and other external factors may impact the duration of power supply. Power supply may be interrupted. It is not recommended that the following devices be powered with the GM Energy PowerShift Charger and V2H Enablement Kit: Medical Devices.)
- 17" Silver painted aluminum wheels
- 17" all-season tires
- Wheel, spare, none
- Tire inflator kit
- Grille
- Automatic on/off headlamps
- IntelliBeam
- Heated power-adjustable outside mirrors
- Front intermittent wipers
- Rear intermittent wiper
- SiriusXM with 360L Trial Subscription
- Wi-Fi Hotspot capable
- 5G vehicle connectivity
- USB data ports
- Front bucket seats
- Seat trim, Cloth
- 6-way manual driver seat
- 6-way manual front passenger seat
- 60/40 split-folding rear seat
- Front carpeted floor mats
- Rear carpeted floor mats
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Steering wheel, urethane, flat-bottom
- 11" diagonal color Driver Information Center
- Power windows
- Window, power, front passenger, express down
- Windows, power rear, express down
- Keyless Open and Start
- Remote Start
- Charging-only USB ports
- Cabin air filter
- Rear window defogger
- Inside rearview manual day/night mirror
- 1 Scheduled Maintenance Visit 1
- Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty 1
- Corrosion Limited Warranty 1
- Roadside Assistance Program and Available Courtesy Transportation 1
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
- Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
- Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking
- Reverse Automatic Braking
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking
- StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control
- Airbag system
- OnStar services capable
- OnStar Basics
- HD Rear Vision Camera
- Blind Zone Steering Assist
- Side Bicyclist Alert
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Safety Alert Seat
- Forward Collision Alert
- Teen Driver
Recalls
1 NHTSA recall for 2025 to 2027 Bolt models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Bolt in California?
- $31,694 to drive away for the LT, from a $27,600 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $455 loan payment, about $930 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $972 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
Colors
Marina Blue MetallicRelic Green MetallicHabanero OrangeSummit WhiteMosaic Black MetallicSterling Grey MetallicAtomic Yellow+$395
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US prices in US dollars from Chevrolet's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.