Starting Now: We're Driving A 2027 Chevy Bolt EV Across America Only Using IONNA Charging Stations

TL;DR

Kyle and Andreas attempt a coast-to-coast road trip in the 2027 Chevy Bolt EV using only IONNA DC fast chargers to stress-test both the car and the network.

Key Points

• 1.The 2027 Chevy Bolt EV is a major upgrade over its predecessor. It charges three times faster at 150 kW, has an LFP battery pack allowing 100% charges every stop, and now includes Super Cruise — making a cross-country trip more feasible.
• 2.Real-world range tested at roughly 220 miles at 70 mph. This is comparable to the previous Bolt, but the LFP chemistry means no degradation concerns from repeated full charges, which the Chevy engineers confirmed on a pre-trip call.
• 3.The route runs ocean-to-ocean from Virginia Beach east to Los Angeles via I-76, I-70, and US-15. First planned IONNA stop is Ashland, Virginia around 10 a.m. on May 17, 2026, with a bailout option in Gaithersburg if needed.
• 4.IONNA now has over 100 DC fast charging locations open across the US. The duo identified a potentially problematic ~300-mile gap out west, likely in Colorado, where they may need a non-IONNA top-up or a speed reduction to stretch range.
• 5.Chevy provided an early pre-production unit with Super Cruise retrofitted for the trip. Engineers advised to recalibrate the LFP pack by charging to 100% every third to fifth stop, and noted that new IONNA sites may require manual battery preconditioning.
• 6.The trip will be live-streamed on the Out of Spec Motoring channel, not the main Out of Spec Reviews channel. Viewers can follow in real time via Starlink Mini in the car, with a potential Glympse location-sharing link so fans can meet them at chargers along the way.