2026 Chevrolet Bolt Unveiled: Set to Be America’s Cheapest Electric Car

General Motors has unveiled the new generation of its affordable electric vehicle, the Chevrolet Bolt. With a new battery, much faster charging speed, and an accessible price, the new Bolt is coming in with an ambitious offering.

General Motors (GM) has introduced the next generation of its budget-friendly electric vehicle, the Chevrolet Bolt. The new Bolt comes with an improved battery and retains a design that is quite similar to the previous generation.

The Chevy Bolt was first launched in 2016. As GM’s first truly all-electric car, the Bolt was well-regarded for its size, price, and performance, achieving successful sales figures. However, its production was halted at the end of 2023 due to battery-related recalls and its reliance on GM’s older EV architecture. The Bolt is now making a comeback with its new version.

What Does the 2026 Chevrolet Bolt Offer?

The exterior of the new Bolt closely resembles the previous Bolt EUV model. Notable changes include a black stripe connecting the headlights at the front and taillights that have been moved higher up in the rear. The new Bolt utilizes the same motor as the Equinox EV, which has 210 horsepower. This suggests a 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration time of around 6 seconds, though GM has not yet shared official figures.

The biggest drawback of the previous model was its slow DC charging speed (50 kW). The new Bolt takes a major step forward in this regard, supporting fast charging up to 150 kW, allowing it to charge from 10% to 80% in just 26 minutes. It also features Plug and Charge capability.

The new 65 kWh battery uses LFP (lithium iron phosphate) cells manufactured by CATL and GM’s Ultium platform. The vehicle offers a range of 410 km (approximately 255 miles) with this battery. It also supports bidirectional energy transfer. The car can supply 9.6 kW of electricity to homes via GM Energy’s “Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)” systems. However, the vehicle does not include 120V outlets, only USB-C outputs.

The new Bolt comes with a NACS charging port, meaning it can directly use Tesla Supercharger stations. An adapter will be available for CCS stations.

The new Bolt no longer features Apple CarPlay. Instead, it uses GM’s proprietary infotainment system. The company claims this system offers deeper integration with vehicle-specific features. The car also features the optional SuperCruise driving assistance system, which can manage automatic lane changes and navigate highway interchanges.

The interior has also been revised, featuring a larger screen, ambient lighting, redesigned cup holders, extra front console space, and physical buttons for volume and climate control. Additionally, a heat pump provides more efficient heating during winter months.

The new Chevy Bolt is scheduled to launch in the early months of 2026. The RS version will be priced at around $32,000, the LT Comfort package at $29,990, and the base LT version at $28,995. These prices will make the new Bolt the most affordable electric vehicle in the United States.

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