Chevy has released the first teaser images for the 2027 Bolt, which is due to start production by the end of this year.
Spy photos show the new Bolt using the same body as the previous Bolt EUV, but the teaser images show redesigned front and rear fascias.
Chevy also confirmed the Bolt will gain a NACS charging port, allowing the EV to be plugged into Tesla's massive Supercharger network.
We've known a new Chevy Bolt is imminent for nearly two years now. General Motors first announced a second iteration of its affordable EV in late 2023 as it wound down production of the original Bolt EV and EUV. Now we have the first official look at what to expect from the 2027 Chevy Bolt, which GM confirmed earlier this year will begin production at the Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas City, Kansas, by the end of 2025.
Recent spy photos surprised us by revealing that the second-generation Bolt appears to be more of a deep refresh than a truly new vehicle. It sports the same egg-shaped body as the outgoing EUV model, wearing camouflage only on the front and rear fascias. Now, Chevrolet has published a series of teaser images on social media, showing off the front and rear designs.
New LED running lights now sit perpendicular to the ground, ditching the slight angle of the outgoing "eyebrows," and appear to be linked by a black trim piece that holds a Chevy badge. The running lights are also now connected to the main headlight units below, which retain their trapezoidal shape. We can also spot a diamond-like pattern embossed into the sheetmetal above the lower grille opening.
Chevy also teased a chunkier taillight design and flashy black wheels, but the other key piece of information is a photo of the charging port, confirming that the new Bolt will come with a NACS port. Nearly every automaker is beginning to switch to the NACS plug, and this will allow the Bolt to hook up to Tesla's vast Supercharger network.
Chevy said more details will come this fall. We think the Bolt will retain its affordable starting price while adding more competitive range and decreasing charging times. Given customers' appetite for SUVs, the Bolt may only return in EUV form. The 2023 Bolt EUV started at $28,795, although that was a serious discount from its 2022 base price of $34,495. We expect pricing of the new 2027 model to land just above $30,000.
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