- Chevrolet has teased the next generation of its popular bolt EV model
- The vehicle is not expected to arrive before 2027
- Meanwhile Mercedes-Benz and Porsche fight with the sale
Chevrolet has taken to social media to release a series of teaser images that give some hints at what the North American public can expect from its redesigned bolt.
The much -loved bolt was among the first mass -produced electric vehicles that started in the states, with early models praised for their impressive electric range, ease of use, lots of practical and relatively low sticker price. As a used suggestion, they also represent phenomenal value for money.
That said, the bolt could only ever charge at a maximum speed of 54 kW, making longer travels difficult. Chevy seems to have addressed this in the upcoming 2027 version, which will be among the first General Motors vehicles to have a NACS charging port by default.
The teaser images also reveal a sportier front fascia, redesigned taillights (a topic that bothered previous owners) and a striking new alloying wheel design, stating that more details will be revealed in the fall.
Back at the end of 2016, the original bolt could be picked up for just under $ 27,000 before federal and state electric vehicle incentives, making it one of the cheapest ways to get behind the wheel of a new EV in the US. It is predicted that General Motors will try to keep prices on the new model similarly make.
Analysis: The US needs more affordable EVs
The news comes at a time when several other big name carmakers have publicly stated that sales have been slow in North America.
Mercedes-Benz, for example, has allegedly begun to cut the prices of its EVs to increase the customer’s demand and will even set deliveries of some of its EQ range to prevent the dealer inventory from stacking up.
Porsche has also scaled down its economic forecasts due to its exposure to President Trump’s fleet of recent trading rates, as the company only manufactures its cars in Germany and sends them abroad.
The upcoming Chevrolet Bolt is coming at a time when the US market is desperately in need of more affordable EV opportunities as Tesla could along the way with its very rumored cut-price model, and the cheaper Chinese competition is not yet gaining a foothold in the region.
Nissan’s magazine remains among the cheapest, but it is also due to an impending update, while Hyundai’s small Kona Electric has also proved popular thanks to its available price tag.
However, many of the closest rivals still cost about $ 40,000, which for many buyers is still too much.
