Payne: Chevy Bolt 2.0 is back ‘n’ better

Posted by Talbot Payne on March 16, 2026

The 2027 Chevy Bolt charges alongside Tesla's at a Tesla charging station.

The 2027 Chevy Bolt charges alongside Tesla’s at a Tesla charging station.

Henry Payne, The Detroit News

Westlake, California — My 2027 Chevrolet Bolt tester is a cutie. Dressed in Habanero Orange, it merged onto Highway 101. ZOT! I nailed the throttle and instant electric torque launched me like, well, a bolt into early morning traffic north of Los Angeles.

“Hey, Google,” I barked while looking at the 13% state of battery charge. “Take me to a charging station.”

A Tesla station four miles away in Agoura Hills popped up on the 11-inch infotainment screen. I punched the NAVIGATE TO button, then self-drive.

The wheel glowed green and I removed my hands while Habanero Bolt took over driving duties at 70 mph. I reached into my grocery bag (stored in the spacious console tray at my feet) and pulled out a Snapple. The wee Chevy automatically moved to the left lane to pass slower traffic, then methodically worked its way right across three lanes before handing the driving duties back to me at my freeway exit. Thanks, buddy.

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