2027 Chevy Bolt is Coming: Our Best Guesses on Its Radical New Look
Using generative text-to-image artificial intelligence software and Adobe Photoshop, we take an imagined look at what the second-generation Chevrolet Bolt might look like. Integrating styling cues from contemporary Chevrolet models, such as the Trailblazer, Blazer EV, and Equinox EV, we can get a sense of what the brand's updated design language might look like when applied to a subcompact hatchback that more closely resembles the size of a Bolt, albeit with a minor increase to reflect enhanced cabin and cargo space.
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt will likely retain similar proportions to its popular predecessor, keeping things understated and modest in terms of style, and continuing the Bolt's reputation for admirable functionality. At the same time, we can expect the Bolt's design to take plenty of inspiration from its more sizeable siblings, namely the Equinox EV and the Blazer EV, forming a cohesive lineup of up-to-date EV hatchbacks and crossovers. With the reintegration of the Bolt into Chevrolet's all-electric model portfolio, General Motors will have one of the most diverse and respected ranges of electric vehicles available to North American buyers.
Although we don't have much official news from Chevrolet yet, we can safely assume that the second-gen Chevy Bolt will have improved range over its preceding generation, increased size to accommodate a more spacious interior, enhanced cargo space, and, of course, revamped styling. The Bolt's next-gen enhancements will likely aim to make the model more competitive with freshly updated rivals such as the Hyundai Kona EV and incoming additions to the segment, such as the highly anticipated Rivian R3.
According to Car & Driver, production of the second-generation Chevrolet Bolt will begin sometime this year, meaning we should see an official unveiling from the legacy American automaker any day now. Destined to hit showrooms just in time for the 2027 model year, it seems like the Bolt is a serious priority for General Motors at the moment. The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt will be produced at GM's Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas City, and the automaker has apparently also teased "another next-generation affordable EV to be built alongside the Bolt in Kansas City, Kansas," according to Car & Driver.
We're left with nothing but guesses at the moment about what this mysterious second affordable EV could be, but our best assumptions suggest that it could be a replacement for the Bolt EUV, a variant of the subcompact electric hatchback with more rugged styling and a raised suspension.
Although the Chevrolet Bolt may not be the most exciting topic of conversation for diehard automotive enthusiasts, the electric subcompact hatchback has proven to be a popular model with North American buyers looking for an affordable EV that can serve as a daily driver for inner-city life. With hatchback practicality, comfortable seating for five, and a fully-electric range of up to 259 miles, the Chevrolet Bolt has cemented its reputation for frugal functionality.
Shockingly, when General Motors discontinued the model back in 2023, the automaker had no plans for a replacement. Thankfully, it seems that the executives at GM have changed their minds and recognized that leaving the Bolt without a replacement would only be doing themselves and their loyal buyers a massive disservice. As we eagerly await more news from Chevrolet, we can't help but be glad that the automaker hasn't given up on such a sensible model as the Bolt.
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