Next-gen 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV gets LFP, 60–70 kWh
Chevrolet’s 2027 Bolt EV switches to LFP batteries and a 60–70 kWh pack
Next-gen 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV gets LFP, 60–70 kWh
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV adopts LFP batteries and a 60–70 kWh pack, with CATL cells at launch and U.S. production to follow, balancing cost, range, and trust.
2025-09-25T09:29:20+03:00
2025-09-25T09:29:20+03:00
2025-09-25T09:29:20+03:00
The next-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV, arriving as a 2027 model-year vehicle, is set for substantial changes in design, equipment, and the powertrain. According to SPEEDME.RU, the headline update is the battery system: the electric crossover will carry a 60–70 kWh pack. For context, the current Bolt EV and Bolt EUV use a 65 kWh unit.The big shift is cell chemistry. Instead of the nickel-cobalt-manganese-aluminum (NCMA) cells used on the Ultium platform, the 2027 model will adopt lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. LFP stands out for stability, long service life, and lower manufacturing cost—advantages that should help GM trim capital spending. The trade-off is lower specific energy, which could impact driving range. It reads like a pragmatic reset aimed at affordability and durability, even if the spec sheet may give up a little on range.At launch, the company may source cells from China’s CATL before moving production to the United States; GM plans to start its own LFP manufacturing in Tennessee in 2027. The phased approach signals a clear push to localize the supply chain without stalling the product’s timeline.A survey adds a twist: exactly 50% of respondents said they would buy a Bolt EV with Chinese-made batteries, while the same share said they would not. That split underlines how the model’s prospects hinge not just on price and performance, but also on trust in where key components come from.
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2025
Michael Powers
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Chevrolet’s 2027 Bolt EV switches to LFP batteries and a 60–70 kWh pack
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV adopts LFP batteries and a 60–70 kWh pack, with CATL cells at launch and U.S. production to follow, balancing cost, range, and trust.
Michael Powers, Editor
The next-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV, arriving as a 2027 model-year vehicle, is set for substantial changes in design, equipment, and the powertrain. According to SPEEDME.RU, the headline update is the battery system: the electric crossover will carry a 60–70 kWh pack. For context, the current Bolt EV and Bolt EUV use a 65 kWh unit.
The big shift is cell chemistry. Instead of the nickel-cobalt-manganese-aluminum (NCMA) cells used on the Ultium platform, the 2027 model will adopt lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. LFP stands out for stability, long service life, and lower manufacturing cost—advantages that should help GM trim capital spending. The trade-off is lower specific energy, which could impact driving range. It reads like a pragmatic reset aimed at affordability and durability, even if the spec sheet may give up a little on range.
At launch, the company may source cells from China’s CATL before moving production to the United States; GM plans to start its own LFP manufacturing in Tennessee in 2027. The phased approach signals a clear push to localize the supply chain without stalling the product’s timeline.
A survey adds a twist: exactly 50% of respondents said they would buy a Bolt EV with Chinese-made batteries, while the same share said they would not. That split underlines how the model’s prospects hinge not just on price and performance, but also on trust in where key components come from.
