Is this our first look at the next-gen Chevy Bolt EV? [Video]

GM’s beloved compact EV will live on. Although the new Chevy Bolt EV will make its first appearance later this year, we might already be getting a look at the upgraded model.

Here’s our first look at the new Chevy Bolt EV

It’s been over a year since GM ended production of the outgoing Chevy Bolt EV in late 2023. Since then, GM confirmed that not one but several Bolts will be arriving shortly.

GM’s president, Mark Reuss, said the new model would be a part of “a family of Bolts,” including an even lower-priced option.

Although the first Chevy Bolt EV of the series, due out later this year, will start slightly higher than the $28,785 MSRP of the outgoing model, it will include several upgrades.

CEO Mary Barra boasted that the new Bolt would offer “an even better driving, charging, and ownership experience” with GM’s latest tech and connectivity software. It will be the first Ultium-based EV in North America to use LFP batteries, enabling GM to offer it at a lower price.

Ahead of its official debut later this year, we are getting what appears to be our first look at the new Chevy Bolt EV.

A video posted on X (formerly Twitter) from user @YoungEthio shows what appears to be the next-gen Bolt model.

Spotted in Park City

Look at the full spread of #GM #EVs. Everything from the #Celestiq to the #Hummer. My hunch is that this was a team of test engineers driving them. pic.twitter.com/NMdeqQeByi

— Getaneh Mekonen (@YoungEthio) February 3, 2025

The new model is still covered, sitting in a lot full of GM’s electric vehicles. Nearly every model from the lineup is on display, including the new Chevy Equinox, Blazer, and Silverado EVs, the Cadillac Vistiq, Celestiq, Escalade IQ, and Lyriq, and even the GMC Sierra EV pickup.

Only one car is covered, and we suspect it’s the new Chevy Bolt EV. Just below the cover, you can see that the vehicle is wearing GM’s black-and-white camo, which is worn on most prototypes.

The vehicle appears slightly smaller than the Equinox EV sitting to its right, giving us a decent size comparison. It does look a bit taller than the Cadillac Celestiq, but that’s expected as a luxury sedan.

The covered model also appears to have a more crossover-like design, similar to what Nissan plans to do with the next-gen LEAF.

Are you excited about the new Bolt EV? GM is bringing the fan-favorite back because so many were mad that it was killed off in the first place. In the comments below, let us know what you hope to see included in the new model.

Source: GM Authority, @YoungEthio