Karmactive Team
The next-generation Chevy Bolt EV is undergoing final testing before production begins later this year. Recent spy photos reveal significant interior changes focused on practicality and driver comfort, even as the vehicle maintains many familiar elements from its predecessor. The most noticeable interior update is the enlarged screen setup.
When the previous Bolt went out of production in 2023, it featured an 8.0-inch digital gauge cluster and a 10.2-inch center touchscreen. The new model appears to feature a larger, more rectangular gauge display similar to the one found in Chevy’s Equinox EV, while the central infotainment screen looks to extend deeper into its bezels for increased viewing area.
The dashboard layout has been completely reworked. Gone is the previous Bolt’s button-style gear selector, replaced with a column-mounted shifter behind the steering wheel. This change creates more usable space between the front seats, now home to a cupholder-armrest combination.
Below the infotainment screen sits a row of physical HVAC controls that appear to be borrowed from the GMC Canyon pickup truck, reflecting growing consumer demand for tactile climate controls rather than touch-only interfaces.
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“You asked. We listened,” Chevrolet stated in a recent Instagram post announcing the Bolt’s return, suggesting these changes directly respond to customer feedback.
The 2027 Bolt will begin production at GM’s Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas before the end of 2025, with customer deliveries expected in early-to-mid 2026. While maintaining similar exterior dimensions to the previous Bolt EUV (Electric Utility Vehicle), the new model will feature updated battery technology.
Reports indicate it will use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery chemistry, chosen for its lower cost and improved durability, supporting Chevrolet’s goal of making this their most affordable electric vehicle.
The new Bolt will also include a NACS charging port, providing access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. This addresses one of the previous model’s limitations by improving charging convenience for owners.
Multiple reports suggest Chevrolet is targeting approximately 300 miles of range, an improvement over the previous generation’s 247-mile EPA rating, along with faster DC fast-charging than the old model’s 55 kW peak rate.
Chevrolet has promised more details this fall, including pricing information. Industry analysts expect the 2027 Bolt to be positioned below the Equinox EV in Chevy’s lineup, likely with a starting price around $30,000, maintaining its role as the brand’s entry-level electric vehicle.
The strategic reuse of components from other Chevrolet vehicles suggests a focused effort to keep costs manageable while still delivering the updates consumers want most – better screens, more practical controls, improved charging, and greater range.
