2026 Chevrolet Bolt.
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We all know a new Chevrolet Bolt is coming, and today we have a few more info on the all-new EV. The illustration above shows what a pretty conservative Bolt redesign could look like (Let’s hope for something a bit better and more modern…)
As we have heard before, the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt will of course be based on GM’s Ultium EV platform. And only the larger Chevrolet Bolt EUV will return. This is weird since I guess if there’s only one it would just be called “Bolt”. And not “Bolt EUV“, which was a stupid name in the first place.
The new Ultium platform will allow for faster charging. Something the previous model desperately needed. Which peaked at 55kWh in the previous one. Currently, GM’s cheapest EV, the Equinox EV can charge at speeds up to 150kWh. Which would be a huge improvement. An even longer range is also expected.
As far as cost, Mark Reuss mentioned the new generation would only be “slightly” more expensive. Which is great news. Especially since the Kia EV3 and Volvo EX30 are coming over here soon. He also mentioned GM would make a profit on the new car, which wasn’t the case with the previous one.
Apparently, there would be a “Bolt family” with a cheaper model coming as well. Which makes little sense so far, since the “smaller” Bolt isn’t coming back (???)
Comparing GM with Ford’s upcoming cheaper EVs, Mr.Reuss said” We don’t need to create a skunkworks to create affordable electric vehicles. We know how to do this”. And he’s right. After a rocky start for the Blazer EV a few months ago, things seem to be doing fine for GM EVs.
The Lyriq is Cadillac’s best-selling model besides the Escalade. The Silverado EV is now offering cheaper trims. And they now have a bunch of EVs to offer, with more coming from all their brands.
I think a new and better Bolt has great potential for GM. We are supposed to see it before the end of the year. It will go on sale next year as a 2026 model year.