While G.M. has marketed the vehicle as a “next generation” model, automotive analysts and industry observers are skeptical that the new Bolt represents a fundamental reimagining. Spy photographs suggest the 2027 version retains the silhouette and body structure of its predecessor, the Bolt EUV, with styling updates concentrated on the front and rear — new LED elements, reshaped bumpers and revised light signatures — rather than a ground-up redesign.
Technical Specifications
The new Bolt will be powered by a 65-kilowatt-hour lithium iron phosphate battery pack, which G.M. says will deliver 255 miles of range. A front-mounted electric motor produces 210 horsepower. Fast-charging capabilities have been improved: the vehicle can charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in approximately 26 minutes at 150 kilowatts.
In a significant shift, G.M. is abandoning the Combined Charging System standard in favor of the North American Charging Standard — the Tesla-developed connector that is rapidly becoming the industry norm. The change will give Bolt owners access to Tesla’s extensive Supercharger network. The vehicle will also support bidirectional charging and plug-and-charge technology.
Until G.M.’s domestic battery factories reach full capacity, the company plans to import the Bolt’s lithium iron phosphate batteries from CATL, the Chinese battery giant, according to Reuters.
Interior Updates
Inside, the Bolt receives a modernized dashboard with dual screens: an 11.3-inch infotainment display and an 11-inch digital instrument cluster. Notably, the new model will not support Apple CarPlay or Android Auto; instead, G.M. is requiring owners to use its Google Built-In system for navigation, apps and streaming services.
Higher-trim models will offer Super Cruise, G.M.’s hands-free driving system, now enhanced with automatic lane-change capability. Physical climate controls have been retained, and the vehicle includes dual wireless phone charging pads. Entertainment options within the infotainment system will include HBO Max and, curiously, Angry Birds.
Pricing and Production Strategy
The Bolt LT will carry a starting price of $29,990, including destination charges, when it launches. A more basic LT variant, priced at $28,995, will arrive later in the model year. Reports suggest a sportier RS trim is also planned.
G.M. will manufacture the vehicle at its Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas, with production beginning in early 2026 ahead of the 2027 model year. But the company is taking a cautious approach: the plant will run only one shift initially, rather than two, and G.M. has described the Bolt as a “limited-run” offering — a strategy that suggests the automaker is hedging its bets on demand for a lower-cost electric vehicle in an uncertain market.