New 2026 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Specs, Interior, Redesign

New 2026 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Specs, Interior, Redesign  –  Okay, let’s get this out of the way: just as a two-seat sports car can’t haul a nuclear family, an electric vehicle (EV) isn’t for everyone – at least not at this point. But if one is on your radar, you need to look at my tester, the New 2026 Chevrolet Bolt EUV, which is shorthand for “electric utility vehicle.”

The Bolt hatchback was redesigned for New 2026, while the EUV is a new addition for the model year. It comes in two trims, starting with the LT at $41,998, including a non-negotiable delivery fee of $1,800. I drove the upper-level Premier at $45,498, plus options that took it to $51,003. The price will be reduced by applicable tax rebates at the federal and provincial levels where they’re offered.

New 2026 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Redesign and Update Plan

Exterior and Interior

With its heavy battery under the floor, the Bolt EUV has a low centre of gravity that offsets its height, so it takes curves with a minimum of body roll. The steering is light but responsive, and it’s very pleasant to drive. In addition to charging from an external plug, the battery also captures energy through regenerative braking when decelerating. There’s a one-pedal driving button that automatically increases regeneration to the point that the Bolt will slow and stop whenever you take your foot off the throttle, without needing to use the brake pedal. If you prefer to manually control it each time, there’s a paddle on the steering wheel for increasing the regeneration. A gauge in the cluster shows how much power you’re using when driving, and how much is returned to the battery during regeneration.

New 2026 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Specs

The features list on both trims includes automatic climate control, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, 10.2-inch infotainment screen, eight-inch configurable gauge cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charger, cargo privacy cover, and heated front seats and steering wheel.

The Premier further adds rain-sensing wipers, heated rear seats, ventilated front seats, leather upholstery, and ambient lighting. The top trim can also be optioned with hands-free functionality for the adaptive cruise, as mine was for $2,495. While it isn’t a fully autonomous system, it can be used on pre-mapped divided highways – right now about 24,000 km of them in Canada, and 297,000 in the U.S. It works very well, but you still have to pay attention, with a camera on the steering column watching your eyes to make sure you do.

Engine and Performance

The Bolt EUV contains an electric motor producing 200 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque, fed by a 65-kWh battery and exclusively driving the front wheels. It’s surprisingly peppy when you ask for quick acceleration or highway passing, and will actually squeal the tires if you stomp the throttle. However, it isn’t intended as a sports machine, and it has excellent everyday-driving manners, with smooth and linear acceleration under moderate throttle.  New 2026 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Specs

New 2026 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Fuel Economy

The Bolt EUV is officially rated by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) for 397 km on a full charge. That’s less than the smaller Bolt at 417 km or the Hyundai Kona EV at 415 km, but more than the Kia Niro EV at 385 km, and the Nissan Leaf at 240 to 349 km, depending on the model.  New 2026 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Specs

Energy consumption estimates stand at 16.8 kWh/100 km in city driving, 20.1 on the highway, and 18.3 in combined driving. On a 240-volt charger, the battery takes about seven hours to charge, while a public DC fast-charger can add about 160 km of range in 30 minutes.

New 2026 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Safety Features

Ten airbags, automatic high-beam control, lane-keep assistance, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, emergency front braking, and the high-definition backup camera that is standard on all new cars are among the standard features on both trim levels. Moreover, surround-view monitoring and adaptive cruise control are included to the Premier.  New 2026 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Specs

New 2026 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Price and Release Date

Even without its available rebates, the Bolt EUV and its price tag of $41,998 to $45,498 stacks up favourably to its rivals. A Nissan Leaf is approximately $41,000 to $49,698; a Kia Niro EV runs from $46,790 to $56,490; and the Hyundai Kona EV is $46,224 to $51,324 – all prices with freight included.

The Bolt EUV carries a comprehensive warranty of three years/60,000 km, but the battery and electrical propulsion components are covered for eight years/160,000 km.  New 2026 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Specs