04:37 16-03-2026

Chevrolet Bolt EV production could continue beyond 2027

General Motors may extend production of the new Chevrolet Bolt EV, which is considered the most affordable electric vehicle on the American market. Currently, the company plans to produce the model for only about 18 months, but this timeline could be revised.

Mandy Damman, the chief engineer for the Bolt EV project, hinted at this possibility. She suggested that production could theoretically continue longer if demand for the model remains high.

One of the main reasons for the Bolt EV's return is its accessible price. The base version of the electric vehicle starts at $27,600 before destination charges, making it the cheapest EV in the U.S. For comparison, the Nissan Leaf costs about $2,000 more, while other affordable electric vehicles already exceed the $35,000 mark.

Despite the low price, Chevrolet claims the Bolt EV is not a cheap model. The affordable cost is achieved by using existing technologies and components from other GM models.

Another reason for the limited production timeline is plans to modernize GM's plant in Kansas. The Fairfax Assembly facility will later begin producing the new generation of the Buick Envision crossover, which is set to replace the model currently imported from China.

If the company sticks to its current plans, Bolt EV production will end in mid-2027. However, with high demand for affordable electric vehicles, GM may reconsider the timeline and keep the model on the assembly line longer.