Chevrolet killed it then brought it back, now we drive it: The 2027 Bolt

Chevrolet provided flights from Washington, DC, to Los Angeles and accommodation so Ars could drive the Bolt. Ars does not accept paid editorial content.

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.—When the Chevrolet Bolt debuted in 2017, the electric hatchback stood out: Here was an electric vehicle with more than 200 miles of range for less than half the price of a Tesla Model S. The Bolt had its ups and downs, though. A $1.8 billion recall saw the automaker replace the battery packs in more than 142,000 cars, which wasn't great.