General Motors’ highly anticipated next-generation Chevrolet Bolt was spotted charging at a Tesla Supercharger in Southern California on September 30, 2025, just days before its official reveal scheduled for October 8th. The 2027 model year Bolt (arriving at dealers in early 2026) marks the return of GM’s popular affordable EV after a two-year production hiatus. Social media influencer „chargepozitive” captured images of the uncamouflaged vehicle featuring a NACS (North American Charging Standard) port, confirming GM’s integration of Tesla’s charging connector. The exterior design closely resembles the discontinued Bolt EUV, with subtle updates including removal of the black border around the front grille, modified headlight treatment, and revised taillights with an angular design. The new Bolt will be built on GM’s Ultium platform using cost-effective lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells reportedly supplied by CATL, expected to deliver around 260 miles of range with significantly improved DC fast charging capabilities—addressing a major complaint about the original model. Production will take place at GM’s Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas City, Kansas, with initial deliveries planned for early 2026. Pricing is expected to start around $30,000—slightly higher than the 2023 model’s $28,795 starting price but substantially lower than the current $34,995 Equinox EV. GM President Mark Reuss has indicated the new Bolt will be profitable and will be „just one member of a family,” suggesting additional variants including a potentially even cheaper model. The Bolt’s return comes as affordable EVs become increasingly important following the expiration of federal tax credits.
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- Electrek (30.09.2025): https://electrek.co/2025/09/30/new-chevy-bolt-seen-charging-at-tesla-supercharger-in-la-a-week-before-reveal/
- Motor Trend (01.10.2025): https://www.motortrend.com/news/take-a-look-at-the-2027-chevrolet-bolt-ev-without-its-camouflage
- GM Authority (30.09.2025): https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/09/2027-chevy-bolt-ev-will-get-a-name-change-exclusive/