Mary Barra says she 'absolutely loves' the current-gen Bolt EUV.
, even though it still offers great value for money almost seven years after going into production in 2016, with a starting price of $26,500 .Ryssdal : So why are you stopping making it?
Barra: Because it’s our second-generation technology. The difference between our second generation and third generation, which is Ultium, is a 40% reduction in battery costs. And we’re leveraging the names of our vehicles that are well understood and known in industry. People, you know, who drive an Equinox today will understand what an Equinox EV, what that delivers to them. But, you know, Bolt is something that has built up a lot of loyalty and equity.
So I can’t say more because I don’t discuss future product programs. But, you know, it was primarily a move from second generation to third generation. But that’s [an] important vehicle in our portfolio.was announced early last year, some pundits argued that it will replace the Bolt when it comes to market in Fall 2023 with an estimated MSRP of around $30,000, but now it seems this won’t be the case, with a potential return of the Bolt EV as an even more affordable battery-electric vehicle.
The soon-to-be-retired Chevy Bolt EV has an EPA-estimated range of 259 miles, while the slightly larger
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