General Motors has restarted production of the Chevy Bolt after a multiyear pause, with the second-generation model now rolling off the line at the Fairfax plant in Kansas.
The company began assembly on 10 November, and the first units are scheduled to arrive at dealerships in January 2026, according to a report from GM Authority.
Although it will reach showrooms in 2026, the vehicle will be marketed as a 2027 model year. GM previously outlined the Bolt’s main updates during a customer event in October, highlighting an estimated range of 255 miles (410 km) and a significant boost in fast-charging capability to 150 kW.
The model adopts GM’s shared technology architecture and uses the same 157 kW motor and 65 kWh battery as the Chevrolet Equinox EV. A switch to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells is also expected to help reduce costs.
At launch, the LT trim with the Comfort Package will be priced at $29,990, while the base 1LT version is set to follow at $28,995. The RS trim will start at $32,995, with the RS variant equipped with the Tech Package and panoramic roof topping the range at $35,685.
Optional equipment includes GM’s SuperCruise driver-assistance system, as well as the GM PowerUp 2 NACS home charger and the PowerShift wallbox with vehicle-to-home support.
GM ended production of the first-generation Bolt in 2023, drawing criticism because the model had been one of the most affordable EVs on the market. With the new Bolt, the company is re-entering the lower-cost EV segment and positioning the model below the Chevrolet Equinox EV, which currently starts at $35,100.