- Chevrolet has caused the next generation of its popular Bolt EV model
- The vehicle is not expected to reach 2027
- Meanwhile, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche are fighting with sales
Chevrolet has resorted to social networks to launch a series of teaser images that some clues give from what the American public can expect from his redesigned bolt.
The very dear bolt was among the first electric vehicles produced in mass to take off in the United States, with the first models praised by its impressive electrical range, ease of use, masses of practicality and price of relatively low label. As a proposition used, they also represent a phenomenal value for money.
That said, the Bolt could only be loaded at a maximum speed of 54kw, which hindered longer trips. Chevy seems to have approached this in the next 2027 version, which will be among the first General Motors vehicles to wear a NACS cargo port as a standard.
Teaser images also reveal a more sporty fascia, redesigned rear lights (an issue that bothered the former owners) and a new striking alloy wheel design, with the brand indicating that more details will be revealed this fall.
At the end of 2016, the original Bolt could be collected for just under $ 27,000 before the incentives of federal and state electric vehicles, which made it one of the cheapest ways to put themselves behind the wheel in a new EV in the US. UU. It is predicted that General Motors will try to maintain the prices of the new model in a similar way.
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The news comes at a time when several other renowned cars manufacturers have publicly declared that sales have been slow in North America.
According to reports, Mercedes-Benz has begun to reduce the prices of its EV to boost customer demand and even stop the deliveries of some of its equalization range to prevent the concessionaire inventory from accumulating.
Porsche has also reduced its financial forecasts due to its exposure to the series of recent commercial tariffs of President Trump, since the company exclusively manufactures its cars in Germany and sends them abroad.
The next Chevrolet Bolt arrives at a time when the US market desperately needs more affordable EV options, since Tesla could disappoint with its very ruminated cut price model and the cheapest Chinese competition has not yet established a support point in the region.
The Nissan leaf remains among the cheapest, but that is also due to an imminent update, while little Kona Electric de Hyundai has also proven popular thanks to its accessible price.
However, many of the closest rivals still cost around $ 40,000, which for many buyers remains too much.
