InsideEVs contributor Tom Moloughney range-tested the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt.

America’s cheapest new EV promises 262 miles on a full charge on the combined cycle.

The electric hatchback was driven at a constant 70 mph, and it did better than expected.

Despite looking similar, the new Chevrolet Bolt is significantly better than its predecessor. It packs more range, faster charging, a lot more tech inside, and a starting price of less than $30,000.

This makes it the cheapest new EV in the United States right now, but that won’t matter much if it can’t deliver a solid range in the real world. Thankfully, it can, as InsideEVs contributor and State of Charge YouTube host Tom Moloughney found out during his well-known 70 miles per hour highway range test.