The current generation of the Chevy Bolt is nearing final production, with the model scheduled to be discontinued once the last vehicles are assembled on November 7th, 2023, although GM has now confirmed third-generation EV technology will be used to launch a new future generation of the Bolt.
Several exterior paint hues will go out of production sooner, as Bright Blue Metallic (color code GLT) on the 2023 Chevy Bolt EV and 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV will only be available to order for the rest of this week, sources have informed GM Authority.
It will no longer be possible to order the 2023 Chevy Bolt EV or EUV in Bright Blue Metallic as of next week. The color will be built out after the week of September 18th, 2023, with the final units in that hue produced during that week.
For the Chevy Bolt EV, Bright Blue Metallic is available on the 1LT and 2LT trim levels at an additional cost of $395. It is always combined with the Jet Black interior colorway, the only interior option available. For the Chevy Bolt EUV, Bright Blue Metallic is available on both the LT and Premier trim levels, and can be ordered in conjunction with every available interior colorway, again at an extra cost of $395:
- Jet Black
- Jet Black and Nightshift Blue
- Dark Ash Gray and Sky Cool Gray
Bright Blue Metallic was initially offered for the Chevy Bolt EV as part of the 2022 model year’s color lineup, the same year it first appeared on the Chevy Bolt EUV. It’s currently unknown if the exterior paint color will return next-generation Chevy Bolt and, if it does, whether it will be extra-cost or no-charge option.
As a reminder, the 2023 Chevy Bolt EV and 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV are both powered by a 65 kWh battery pack, which sends energy to the front-mounted electric motor. Generated power amounts to 200 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque, with both models riding on the GM BEV2 platform.
Production of the Chevy Bolt is carried out at the GM Lake Orion plant in Michigan. A total of 70,000 Chevy Bolt units are expected to be produced during calendar 2023, surpassing the 44,000 vehicles built in calendar 2022 by 59 percent.
GM plans to use its third-generation electric vehicle technology, including GM Ultium batteries and GM Ultium Drive motors, for the next-generation Chevy Bolt. Other details, including vehicle platform, capabilities, equipment, production location, and release date will be announced at a future time.
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I already ordered my Metallic Blue Bolt EUV, a year ago last April, and it STILL has not made it to the Production List yet. They explained that because I ordered it with Super Cruise, a block was put on it for a long time. I want them to build my car before they shut the plant down in November. 😬
Barry: Good luck getting it and I hope you do. But I’d be looking at alternative options now and not wait. I’m sure you won’t find one anywhere with the Super Cruise, but maybe go with one without it? Anyhow, best of luck. I have and love my 2023 Bolt EV that I ordered in November 2022 and picked it up in early January. I think mine got built very fast because it was the base 1LT with just a couple option packages that didn’t hinder the build.
barry, if I were you i would go to a new dealer. I ordered one with super cruise and a month later found one with super cruse and sun roof,45 days later the one I ordered came in,they sold it within the week. if you want one you have to look for it
Unfortunately another totally misleading article by GM forum. Like other commenters have said, they ordered their Bolt a few months to a year ago and still no Bolt. No one is going to get an ordered Bolt now so a color choice is absurd. They should let people that ordered 2nd generation Bolt’s have first crack at the 3rd generation ones.
So the next gen Bolt will still lack an independent suspension, have a body that is too tall and narrow, and offer no RWD or AWD option. And it will remain butt-ugly.
Such a pity. I’ve test driven the Bolt EV several times and really wanted to like it as much as I do my Volt. Sadly it just isn’t a well designed vehicle. Too narrow so shoulder room is tight and the seats are too narrow for some people. The roof is too tall, as if it wants to be an SUV, but even for tall individuals there’s excess headroom. It really should have a frunk as well since without the rear seats folded down there is little cargo space.
Worst of all the torsion beam rear suspension leaves the vehicle feeling unstable on the road despite it having such a low center of gravity. The ride is also choppy because of the obsolete suspension technology. I’d happily pay an extra $1000 for a Bolt with a fully independent suspension. GM could then offer a sport tuned trim for even more profit.
I just want to ask you how much you paid for buying Bolt Euv. I live in Edison, New Jersey and bought it for an additional $3000 in 2022. There is also a dealer who wants to increase the price by $6000, claiming that the government has agreed to pay $6000
I live in Canada, and our prices and government subsidies are very different. For a 2023 bright blue metallic Bolt EUV Premier with the Super Cruise and Sunroof options, I have only paid $100 CAN to lock in the request a year ago last April. I will have to pay the rest when/if it does arrive. At that time the list price with all the options (Super Cruise and Sunroof), will be $52,364 CAN. However, that price will be reduced by $4,424 Federal government subsidy and by the trade-in value of my current 2019 Bolt EV Premier. I estimate that will still leave a balance of about $29,000 CAN to pay. I have not yet decided on whether to use a Lease or a Loan.