The current-generation Chevy Bolt EV and Chevy Bolt EUV will sunset with the conclusion of the 2023 model year, with production of both models set to end at the GM Lake Orion plant in Michigan on December 20th, 2023, per previous GM Authority coverage. Looking ahead, GM will release a new generation for the Chevy Bolt EV nameplate in conjunction with the 2025 calendar year, and it won’t be a clean-sheet redesign. Interestingly, the next-gen Chevy Bolt EV will be based on the current Bolt EUV, per comments from GM CEO Mary Barra.
Current Chevy Bolt EUV
During a presentation delivered during GM’s Q3 earnings presentation, Barra addressed the launch of the next-gen Chevy Bolt EV, saying that originally, GM’s strategy was to introduce “several newly designed vehicles in the entry-level segment,” spurned on with a capital investment of over $5 billion spent over several years.
However, Barra went on to say that “by leveraging the best attributes of today’s Bolt EUV, as well as Ultium, our latest software, and NACS [North American Charging Standard], we will deliver an even better driving, charging and ownership experience with the vehicle we know customers love.”
Barra added that the move will save GM billions in capital and engineering expenses, substantially reducing unit costs, as well as bringing the product to market “at least two years faster.” Barra said that the new Chevy Bolt EV will also leverage LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery cell technology, making it GM’s first use of LFP batteries in the company’s Ultium platform in North America. To note, GM’s current Ultium battery cells utilize a nickel-cobalt-manganese-aluminum chemistry.
Looking ahead, the next-generation Chevy Bolt EV may be built at the GM Fairfax plant in Kansas following a round of investments at the facility.
For now, the current Chevy Bolt EV and Chevy Bolt EUV are poised to exit the market with outstanding value, starting at around $20,000 when factoring a tax credit of $7,500.
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Good move. Making two different, nearly identical versions of an entry level (EV) vehicle never did not make much sense.
I wouldn’t be surprised if the plant in Mexico gets it before Kansas.
They had a big meeting at the plant couple weeks announcing the vehicle will be built at Fairfax.
I will reserve my final thoughts until such time that I see the actual product. However, based on the Bolt EV and EUV, I feel this is stupid to go more the CUV route when they have way too many of them already. The EUV is nearly the exact same thing as the Trax/Trailblazer. So why keep that one? They really need to keep the smaller Bolt EV and give it some changes to actually make it less crossover looking and go more for the VW Golf hot hatch look.
They keep saying that everyone wants SUV’s, and yet that is totally not true and it’s been proven year after year. So let’s see what the new 2025 model looks like. But if it’s nearly identical to the current EUV, then Chevy/GM will have exactly one more chance to retain me as a customer with a nice Malibu sedan EV. If they don’t give us that, then my 40 years of buying GM will come to an end and I’ll get a BYD or Polestar or some other sedan EV.
The EUV was vastly outselling the EV. The Bolt was a slow seller until the EUV was released. Why would they keep the model that wasn’t selling?
Claiming under the circumstances (Bolt released in 2017, pandemic began in 2019, micro chip issues, LG battery fire issues and EUV introduced in 2022) that the EUV sells so much better and/or that the regular Bolt was a slow seller is not really fair now is it? And just because the EUV looks more SUV, that’s what the dealers try to stock now. So we go back to people buying what they can. If a dealer stocks 20 EUV’s and 4 regular Bolts, what do you think will sell more?
But let’s look at this from another point of view. Why do they need so much overlap of the same type of vehicle? We know for a fact that sedan’s still sell well. We know that there’s a good market for smaller hatch cars. We know that the lower priced and smaller EV’s are gaining the most traction at this time. The current EUV is higher priced than the regular. Finally, with the Equinox EV and Blazer EV out, why push another so close to them?
From other reports I’ve heard, the decision has to do with the width of the ultium platform. It won’t scale down to subcompact size, so it would require a novel platform. The Bolt EUV is significantly smaller than the Equinox, by around 20 inches. So it is the “smaller hatchback.”
Simple, because of the American entitlement mentality. Those who are die hard sedan fans are a tiny minority. Why would GM or any maker spend extra $$ producing something most don’t want? Makes no business sense. If they do, those same people will complain it’s too expensive. Americans have become very narrow minded and ignorant.
Fake news: More than 2 million sedans (cars) were sold last year. And that’s in a market that is being forced the SUV/CUV’s like a drug dealer pushes a user. To say we are a “tiny minority” is incorrect. On top of that, you have Ford with zero sedans, GM with only 3 and Chrysler/Dodge with antiques that are being replaced. On top of that, dealers stock few if any sedans. And lastly, GM refuses to even advertise the Malibu, CT4 or CT5 ever, thus many don’t even know they exist. So the deck is stacked against sedans in a huge way. And yet, more than 2 million last year and probably more than that for 2023.
I got nothing against Sedans. We own a BOLT EUV, VOLT and a VW Atlas. My point was why would any business sell anything if the there is a small minority that ask for that “whatever”. Small CUV such as the outgoing Trax is ideal. Higher off the ground, taller and a hatch for Cargo. Fuel economy is very close to sedans. I definitely agree with you about those massive SUV such as Expedition, Tahoe, etc. Also I agree that those makers should have at least 1 Sedan available. It’s all about what works for a particular person.
Dan, take a step back and try thinking logically for once. You’re complaining endlessly that the next Bolt is going to be an SUV because it’s based off the EUV. Nothing like jumping to conclusions.
First of all, the main difference between the Bolt nd Bolt EUV is the wheelbase. The EUV is nearly 3 inches longer. That translates to more rear seat legroom while most other dimensions are nearly the same. The height of the EUV is a mere 1 inch taller. Immaterial!
What you need to take away from this is that GM is choosing to use the additional wheelbase for packaging, maybe more battery, maybe dual motors. Who knows. Regardless, your incessant whining coincides with more backseat space and a 1 inch higher ride height. Nothing more. So chill out.
GMC Fan: There’s one heck of a lot more different than just that. Every body panel is different. Wheel opening moldings are bigger (the ugly black ones). I could go on, but maybe you could spend a few minutes doing a side by side comparison to better educate yourself on them. Plus, other than the extra rear seat legroom, all the other dimensions are less on the EUV. I love how you make my comments and/or opinions into “incessant whining” when it doesn’t fit what you like or want. Bottom line is that we don’t need yet another SUV/CUV. You already have the Trax, Trailblazer, Equinox, Equinox EV, Blazer, Blazer EV, Traverse, Tahoe, Suburban, Envista, Encore GX, Envision, Enclave, Terrain, Acadia, Yukon, Yukon XL, XT4, XT5, XT6, Lyriq, Escalade, Escalade ESV and soon the Escalade IQ. Isn’t that enough? Do they need to take away the only small hatch left while giving us no cars? If they do that, then I have plenty of import brands to look at for what I (and many more) want.
I had no interest in the Bolt EUV, because it cost thousands more for slightly more space in the back seat & has less range. I bought the 2023 Bolt EV, because I like fuel efficient subcompacts. My last 3 gasoline cars were subcompact hatchbacks. My Bolt EV is actually about 5″ longer than the Honda Fit I traded in.
We love our EUV, anxious to see the new one. Just because it’s similar in shape to the Trailblazer doesn’t mean it fills the same niche. Like it or not, people love the idea of a utilitarian vehicle so that’s what sells: boxes. Certain sedans still sell well, sure, but since the EUV sells great as is, why kill it by making it less utilitarian when that is exactly why it sells? A Bolt sedan would not sell as well.
Just took this off the web: “The Bolt EV provides 16.6 cubic feet of space behind the second row, which can expand to 57 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. In comparison, the Bolt EUV offers 16.3 cubic feet of space behind the second row and 56.9 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.”
You read that correctly. The regular Bolt has more space. Kind of blew a hole in your “utilitarian” part of the EUV over the regular Bolt. Anyhow, I’m glad you like your EUV and I sure like my Bolt EV. I’m waiting to see what the “new 2025” Bolt looks like before making final judgement. If it looks more like the new Kona EV, then I may be in. If it still looks like the current EUV, then I’ll look for a Malibu EV sedan or go with a company that wants my sedan business.
The EUV has more useable space, the difference comes down to how these things are measured per the SAE guidance. Which is a volume based on the height above the rear axle. But due to the sloping roofline of the euv, it has a slightly lower height there compared to the base Bolt EV. Based on videos and reviews you can actually fit more stuff in the EUV, even though the spec sheet says otherwise.
And the regular bolt is hideous, so the extra wheelbase translates into a vehicle that is tolerable to look at.
Let’s look at a similar example amongst the Chevy fleet. The traverse has less space than the Chevy Uplander minivan did, but they still make the traverse because people want it, the van…gone.
0.1 cu.ft. ? ????? Don’t be silly. the reason is the EUV tailgate has a narrower angle. I bought the EUV for the extra rear legroom and the CUV body style. smart makers will always diversify products to reach out to as many customers as possible. Ford axing the Fiesta, made sense, but the Focus? That was stupid. Now, they plan to axe the Escape? A perfect size CUV that sells well? Always wondered who makes those idiotic decisions. At least Merry Mary did something right by keeping the BOLT.
This will help reduce sales of the Asían electrics which have little to no competition from U.S. brands. Ford has not announced any small electrics even though the electric Focus was a good seller. People still want small vehicles, especially in cities. And I will buy one as my second electric since I live in a small city, I have photovoltaic power for free charging, and every place I need to visit is less than six miles away.
I am confused.
So it will be the same inside and out with the current Bolt EUV but just have an upgraded Battery Pack and faster charging?
I really hope I am missing something because Tesla will have their lower priced vehicle out by than as well. Does anyone really think that the current Bolt EUV inside and out will be able to compete with that vehicle?
Side Note…..GM better hope that the upcoming lower priced Tesla is Bolt EUV sized rather than Nox sized.
If that vehicle is the size of the Nox then the Legacy Auto Industry as a whole will be in serious trouble not just GM.
The Cybertruck has all the sizzle right now with the public but the upcoming lower priced vehicle will be the true Game Changer (Most likely but nobody really knows) in the Industry, Cannot wait to see what they offer in a year or so.
Hope GM updates the Bolt inside and out to make it waaaaaay more modern.
I think will be lucky to see the new Tesla before 2026. My guess is more like 2027.
And doubt it will be less expensive than the “Boltium”.
It’s probably also going to be a divisive design, like the CyberTruck.
@rEVolutionary
I doubt that.
I am sure Legacy would really like for that to be the case as would I as a GM fan.
Elon has just this week stated he has been in the Process of making the new Production line in Austin.
I would be floored if that vehicle doesn’t come out sometime in 2025. The design is locked in and they are just figuring out the Manufacturing process. Will be totally new way of building a vehicle allegedly.
We shall see I guess.
An option for a nicer and more comfortable INTERIOR would be the biggest improvement.
Some suggestions from a Bolt EUV owner for the next generation:
Premier edition to include the same power seat on the passenger side.
Dash indicator showing the charger door is open.
Light in charging door for 30 seconds after opening
Replacement of rear suspension with a modern one that is IRS – back seat ride not good.
Optional 4-wheel drive
Better charging time and increased range.
Tires with better grip
Tires with more grip = less range.
Everything you listed are good improvements, but would add cost.
Someone really needs to do a stripped down low-tech, minimum gadgets, EV.
Heck, even go back to manual windows.
A simple double-din standard head unit for radio/music.
Basic gage cluster for critical information.
Speed.
Battery percentage.
Get it under $20k before incentives.
I have owned 6 GM automobiles so far. But it’s getting harder to make another GM purchase. Only 2 choices today that are NOT: CUV’s SUV’s or Trucks. Now I read that the new Chevy Bolt will actually be a Bolt EUV. Looks like the “many players” put their heads together and decided to drop the BEST SELLING version of the BoltEV in favor of another C/SUV design. Of course, makes “perfect” sense!!!
I’m ready to buy a 2022 bolt premier with 6k miles for 24,550. Sunroof, etc.. perfect condition, had a 2018 volt, can’t wait to get 200+ milrs per charge.
Fell sorry for the poor souls who paid sticker $42k.