2027 Chevrolet Bolt vs Hyundai Kona Electric Comparison
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2027 Chevrolet Bolt vs Hyundai Kona Electric Comparison
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt is the small electric SUV we would pick ahead of the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric. EPA-estimated range gives it a one-mile edge, 262 miles against 261 for the SEL and Limited, and it pulls well ahead on charging and rear legroom, with a GM-estimated 25 minutes from 10% to 80% on DC against Hyundai’s 43.
For this comparison, Jenkins Chevrolet of Venice lists each figure below as its automaker or the EPA publishes it, tied to its own vehicle and trim. Actual charge times vary on both, and the difference counts for more on a long trip than on US-41 errands. A native NACS port, 39.1 inches of rear legroom and available Super Cruise add to the case for the Bolt.
2027 Chevrolet Bolt vs Hyundai Kona Electric Range, Charging & Performance
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Full-charge range on the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt is an EPA-estimated 262 miles, the highest figure here, and GM estimates 10% to 80% in 25 minutes on public DC fast charging, though the battery’s starting level and condition, charger output, settings and temperature all matter. Its standard NACS port and 210 hp round out the lead.
Trim decides the EPA-estimated range of the Hyundai Kona Electric: 261 miles on SEL and Limited, 230 on N Line with 19-inch wheels and 200 on SE. On a 400V DC fast charger, Hyundai lists 43 minutes for 10% to 80%, 18 minutes longer than the Bolt estimate, and its motor makes 201 hp, or 133 hp on the SE.
2027 Chevrolet Bolt
- EPA-estimated 262 miles, 120 MPGe combined
- GM-estimated 10% to 80% in 25 minutes, up to 150 kW
- Standard NACS port; MyChevrolet app confirms select Tesla Superchargers
- Motor output of 210 hp and 169 lb-ft, front-wheel drive
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric
- EPA-estimated 261 miles, 116 MPGe combined on SEL, Limited
- Hyundai-listed 10% to 80% in 43 minutes on 400V DC
- CCS port, uses a NACS adapter at Tesla Superchargers
- Front-wheel drive; SE 133 hp, others 201 hp; 188 lb-ft
2027 Chevrolet Bolt vs Hyundai Kona Electric Technology
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The center touchscreen on the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt measures 11.3 inches diagonally, with an 11-inch-diagonal Driver Information Center. What sets it apart is Google built-in, which needs a select service plan: Google Maps offers routes and charging recommendations on longer drives, drawing on real-time station status and range estimates. Parked or charging, the screen runs apps like HBO Max with an active plan.
A 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster come on every Hyundai Kona Electric, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connect wirelessly. N Line and Limited add wireless device charging and an 8-speaker Bose system. For trip planning, we prefer having charging stops handled inside Google Maps on the Bolt.
2027 Chevrolet Bolt
- 11.3-inch touchscreen, 11-inch Driver Information Center, both measured diagonally
- Google built-in, with a required select service plan
- Wireless phone charging available, one compatible device at a time
- Vehicle-to-home capable when paired with GM Energy home equipment
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric
- 12.3-inch touchscreen navigation, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- All trims connect Android Auto and Apple CarPlay wirelessly
- Bluelink+ standard, with an active Bluelink account
- Standard exterior V2L, accessory sold separately
2027 Chevrolet Bolt vs Hyundai Kona Electric Safety Features
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Super Cruise, available on the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt, brings hands-free driving on compatible roads with an attentive driver and an active plan or trial. It is a big reason we favor the Chevrolet. Every Bolt’s standard safety systems and driver aids number over 20, including Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking, Teen Driver and Blind Zone Steering Assist. Safe driving stays the driver’s job.
Every Hyundai Kona Electric carries Hyundai SmartSense, covering Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with pedestrian detection, Blind-Spot Collision Warning and Lane Keeping Assist. Highway Driving Assist can help hold speed, distance and lane position on highways with clear lane markings. For hands-free travel on compatible roads, the feature to look for is Super Cruise on the Bolt.
2027 Chevrolet Bolt
- Standard list of 20-plus safety and driver assistance features
- Available Super Cruise, hands-free on compatible roads, plan or trial required
- Adaptive Cruise Control and Rear Cross Traffic Braking, both standard
- HD Surround Vision, Front and Rear Park Assist available
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric
- Hyundai SmartSense standard on all four trims
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Highway Driving Assist
- Driver Attention Warning and Safe Exit Warning on all trims
- Limited trim: Blind-Spot View Monitor, Surround View Monitor
2027 Chevrolet Bolt vs Hyundai Kona Electric Interior & Cargo Space
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Legroom favors the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt: rear legroom is 39.1 inches, 2.7 more than the Kona Electric, and front legroom reaches a maximum 44.3 inches against 41.7. RS comes with heated, ventilated front seats, also available on LT. Beach gear gets 16.2 cubic feet of cargo room, or 56.3 with the rear seat folded, and an underfloor compartment offers up to 4 cubic feet.
Front legroom in the five-seat Hyundai Kona Electric is 41.7 inches, and rear legroom is 36.4. Cargo volume climbs from 25.5 cubic feet to 63.7 once the 60/40 rear seats fold flat. Cloth covers SE and SEL, and Limited uses H-Tex leatherette with heated and ventilated front seats. If the people in the car come first, the extra legroom makes the Bolt the better fit.
2027 Chevrolet Bolt
- 39.1 inches of rear legroom, 44.3 inches front maximum
- Cargo volume of 16.2 cubic feet, 56.3 with seat folded
- Underfloor Storage Compartment with up to 4 cubic feet
- Available dual panel sunroof, Evotex seating standard on RS
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric
- 36.4 inches of rear legroom, 41.7 inches front
- 25.5 cubic feet of cargo, 63.7 with seats folded
- Dual-zone automatic climate on all four trims
- Power tilt-and-slide sunroof on N Line and Limited
2027 Chevrolet Bolt vs Hyundai Kona Electric Exterior & Capability
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A standard HD Rear Vision Camera and Rear Park Assist can help with parking the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt, which measures 169.6 inches long, the shorter of the two, and 69.7 inches wide without mirrors. Every Bolt has 17-inch aluminum wheels and LED head and tail lamps, and RS adds Black wheels, Gloss Black roof rails, RS badging and its own grille.
Length on the Hyundai Kona Electric runs 171.5 inches, or 172.6 on N Line, with 71.9 inches of width on a 104.7-inch wheelbase. SE, SEL and Limited wear 17-inch alloy wheels, and N Line uses 19-inch alloys. The Bolt fits a 105.3-inch wheelbase into a shorter, narrower body, so it suits tight Venice parking spots and still gives rear riders more legroom.
2027 Chevrolet Bolt
- Footprint of 169.6 by 69.7 inches, without mirrors
- 105.3-inch wheelbase, 63.9-inch overall height
- 17-inch wheels in three finishes, Michelin all-season tires
- Seven available colors, including Habanero Orange and Marina Blue Metallic
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric
- 171.5 inches long, 172.6 on N Line, 71.9 inches wide
- 104.7-inch wheelbase, 62.0 inches high on SE, 62.2 others
- 17-inch alloy wheels, 19-inch alloys on N Line
- Projector LED headlights and High Beam Assist on all trims
Why Buy From Jenkins Chevrolet of Venice?
One thing this comparison leaves open is which Bolt to choose, LT or RS. Seats and wheels are a good place to start that conversation with Jenkins Chevrolet of Venice, and the Bolt trims page lays out the details if you want to read first. Ask about a Bolt test drive once your Kona Electric notes are in order.
Four pages on our site cover the buying side. Check the new-vehicle specials page, run numbers on the payment calculator, read up on buying and leasing at the finance center, and use the trade-in calculator to get an estimate online, then an in-person appraisal. For later, scheduling at our service center happens online, with genuine Chevrolet parts in the hands of certified service experts.
