"For Ars, it was love at first drive, and that remained true from model year 2017 through MY2023. On the right tires, it could show a VW Golf GTI a thing or two, and while it might have been slow-charging, it could still be a decent road-tripper. All of this helped the Bolt become General Motors' best-selling EV, at least until its used-to-be-called Ultium platform got up and running."
"And that's despite a costly recall that required replacing batteries in tens of thousands of Bolts because of some badly folded cells. But GM had other plans for the Bolt's factory, and in 2023, it announced its impending death. The reaction from EV enthusiasts, and Bolt owners in particular, was so overwhelmingly negative that just a few months later, GM CEO Mary Barra backtracked, promising to bring the Bolt back, this time with a don't-call-it-Ultium-anymore battery."
"When the Bolt goes back on sale later next year for MY2027, it will have some bold new colors and a new trim level, but it will look substantially the same as before. The new stuff is under the skin, like a 65 kWh battery pack that uses lithium iron phosphate prismatic cells instead of the nickel cobalt aluminum cells of old."
The Chevrolet Bolt delivered over 200 miles of range at a competitive price and offered engaging driving dynamics while serving as a capable road-tripper. The Bolt became General Motors' best-selling EV despite a recall that required replacing batteries in tens of thousands of vehicles due to folded cells. GM announced discontinuation in 2023 but reversed course after negative owner and enthusiast reaction. The returning MY2027 Bolt will retain its outward appearance while adding new colors and a trim. The car will use a 65 kWh lithium iron phosphate prismatic battery, accept up to 150 kW via NACS, charge roughly 10–80% in 26 minutes, support bidirectional vehicle-to-home charging with the right wallbox, and deliver approximately 255 miles (410 km) of range.
Read at Ars Technica
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