Chevy Bolt 2.0 reflects a new auto landscape with new battery tech
Henry Payne
The Detroit News
April 26, 2026, 11:00 p.m. ET
Westlake, California — The electric Chevrolet Bolt was born in 2016 with high expectations, put out to pasture in 2023, and given a second chance for the 2027 model year.
Its rebirth is a microcosm of Detroit electric vehicle learnings over the last 10 years. From its new battery to its new charging port, hands-free driving system and new assembly plant, the upgraded Bolt 2.0 has adapted to a dramatically different EV and manufacturing ecosystem than Bolt 1.0 occupied.