October 9, 2024

GM teases next-gen Chevy Bolt EV: faster charging, multiple models

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GM teases next-gen Chevy Bolt EV: faster charging, multiple models

Photo by Andrew J. Hawkins / The Verge

General Motors teased some new details about the next-generation Chevy Bolt, which is expected to make its official debut later this year as a model year 2026 vehicle.

At an investor event today, GM president Mark Reuss teased the new Bolt during a portion of the event in which the livestream was cut for “confidential” reasons so that the company could show images of the still-unannounced vehicle. But Reuss’ presentation could still be heard.

Last year, GM said it was discontinuing Bolt production but later confirmed that it would resurrect the EV as an Ultium vehicle for 2025. (GM’s EV powertrain branding is also not long for this world.) The company is now on the cusp of revealing the next-gen Bolt, and Reuss had some new details to…

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