General Motors (GM) recently made another big move electrifying their vehicle lineup lately with the news of the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt. The updated model comes with the promise of longer range. It can go an average of 15 miles more range than its predecessor, the Bolt EUV. GM is clearly working hard to stay on top of the EV sea change. They are using new tech innovations to help stay ahead of the curve.
A 2027 Bolt with the new, improved motor to go with its upcoming performance upgrade. Topped off with improved power electronics, this upgrade more than doubles its range. Even with this great step forward, the vehicle still lives in its last generation’s performance specs, with 200 hp and 169 lb-ft of torque. These regular interval numbers indicate an increased median spread. New Bolt owners can rest assured they’ll have a steel, stiff, interesting driving experience in the familiar package.
GM’s decision to upgrade the Bolt makes sense when viewed in the context of its overall strategy to rapidly expand its electric vehicle portfolio. Today, GM sells a little more than a dozen all-electric models under its Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC brands in the United States. The original 2017 Bolt marked GM’s first dedicated electric vehicle in over two decades, setting the stage for the automaker’s future in the EV sector.
GM for the 2027 Bolt also plans to move production to its Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas. This facility has since received accolades for having the capacity to add new manufacturing in spades. This geographic concentration of capacity and manufacturing expertise puts GM in a great position to quickly ramp production without major delays or a reallocation of resources.
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