GM confirms low-cost EV family to follow 2027 Bolt, priced around $30,000 USD ($42,000 CDN)
Future EVs may use new battery chemistries like LFP or LMR to reduce production costs.
Compact electric pickup could be part of GM’s effort to fill gaps in EV market.
General Motors will introduce a lineup of low-cost electric vehicles following the return of the Chevrolet Bolt in 2027, according to company President Mark Reuss.
Sharing his thoughts on a podcast, Reuss said the upcoming models will not necessarily carry the Bolt name but will follow the same formula: compact size and a price around $30,000 ($42,000 CDN). The 2027 Bolt is scheduled to launch early next year with a base price of $29,990 ($39,999 MSRP + fees: $43,470 in Canada).
The unnamed models will be designed to fit into unmet segments in the EV market. While Reuss did not provide specific product details, he referred to potential “white spaces” based on vehicle size and consumer preferences.
The compact electric pickup segment is one such gap identified by industry analysts. GM has previously explored smaller EV truck concepts, and other manufacturers such as Ford and Slate are already developing low-cost options targeting the same space.
Other possibilities for GM include a compact crossover matching the Trax in size and content. Pricing could start in the mid-$40k range. GM has all but killed all cars and given that cars, electric, petrol, or otherwise, continue to stagnate for the most-part sales-wise, it’s unlikely to be one of the chose styles. However, should GM want to offer something unique to consumers, this could be their chance.
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GM has announced that a next-generation affordable EV will be built at its Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas City, the same location as the Bolt.
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt features a new 65 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery, improved charging capabilities, and a redesigned motor. However, Reuss indicated that future affordable EVs may shift to different underlying technology to cut manufacturing costs. That could include continued use of LFP cells or alternative chemistries such as lithium-manganese-rich batteries.
Ford is also investing in cost-reduction strategies through dedicated EV platforms and new manufacturing systems for its next-generation electric vehicles. Other automakers such as Volkswagen are studying the possibility of bringing inexpensive Chinese options to our market.
Source: Insideevs
