GM Will Kill the Chevrolet Bolt EV (Again) by 2028, Says Report
GM just announced a revival and revisions to the affordable EV.
www.motortrend.comHere are the latest headlines on the Chevrolet Bolt:
- GM reportedly plans to end Bolt production by 2028, with a revival for 2027 described as limited and subject to demand. This article also notes GM’s broader production shifts, including moving some models and adjusting plants [source: MotorTrend, Jan 22, 2026].
- Auto industry coverage reiterates that GM views the Bolt as a limited-run model and that its revival was driven by customer demand, but signals the Bolt’s time in the lineup is finite as GM pivots to other vehicles [source: Autoblog, Jan 22, 2026].
- GM announced the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt as part of a revival, highlighting more range and faster charging, while framing it as a limited-time offer under $30k; subsequent reporting questions the duration of that limited run [source: GM News (GM press release), Oct 8, 2025].
Illustration: If you’re tracking Bolt coverage, a quick timeline would look like:
- 2016–2017: Original Bolt EV with long-range claims.
- 2023: Bolt production ends amid recalls and market shifts.
- 2025–2026: Bolt back as a limited-run; claims of improved range and charging.
- 2028: Production reportedly ends again, with GM reallocating plants to other models.
If you’d like, I can pull the most up-to-date articles and summarize them with direct quotes and dates, or focus on what these changes mean for price, availability, and charging infrastructure in Europe.