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2027 Chevy Bolt achieves 280 mile range at 60 mph in highway test, exceeding EPA estimate
YouTuber Tom Moloughney drove a 2027 Chevrolet Bolt at a steady 60 mph on the New Jersey Turnpike, achieving 280.3 miles on a full charge of its 65 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery. The test, conducted in ambient temperatures between 52 and 63 degrees Fahrenheit, exceeded the EPA's claimed highway range. Moloughney previously conducted the same test at 70 mph and 80 mph, demonstrating that lower speeds significantly improve range, with the 60 mph result showing over 60 miles more range than higher speed tests.
Why it matters
Real world range data at different speeds helps CPOs plan charging station spacing and informs infrastructure deployment strategies along highway corridors. The 280 mile range at 60 mph suggests potential for wider station spacing on routes where lower speed limits apply, affecting site selection and network density planning.