It exists as a real rival to Nissan's cheap and cheerful EV, with a starting price that is actually lower. Cheap and cheerful, with a sub-$30,000 starting priceModel (2027) Starting MSRP LT $27,600 RS $31,600The Chevrolet Bolt joins the exclusive club of new EVs that start under $30,000. It's not a performance machine, but it is plenty peppyChevrolet Bolt EV Base Trim Engine Single-Motor Electric Base Trim Transmission Single-speed Automatic Base Trim Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Base Trim Horsepower 210 hp Base Trim Torque TBC Make Chevrolet Model Bolt EV Segment Subcompact HatchbackEvery Bolt comes with exactly the same setup, so there's no need to worry about which model you should get for the best performance or efficiency. Inside, the Bolt is as simple as you would expect a sub-$30k EV to beThough it comes with plenty of modern tech featuresCredit: ChevroletCredit: ChevroletCredit: ChevroletCredit: ChevroletCredit: ChevroletClose Credit: ChevroletCredit: ChevroletCredit: ChevroletCredit: ChevroletCredit: ChevroletIf you're shopping for a new EV under $30,000, you're hopefully not expecting a plush interior. Chevrolet has delivered a genuinely affordable EVAs we've mentioned, we think small, affordable EVs, like the Chevrolet Bolt, just make sense.