GM Brought Back the Chevy Bolt — So Why Is Production Already Shrinking

GM brought back the Chevrolet Bolt after customers asked for it. With a starting price of $28,995, an EPA-estimated 262 miles of range, and much faster DC charging, the revived Bolt looks like a compelling affordable EV. But now there is an interesting development. Reuters reports that the president of UAW Local 31 says GM’s Fairfax Assembly plant is currently on pace to build roughly 35,000 Bolts before production ends, compared with an earlier pace of about 150,000. Importantly, these are union estimates based on plant production rates, not official GM production targets, and GM declined to confirm the figures. In this video, we look beyond the headline to understand what may actually be happening at Fairfax. The same plant building the Bolt is also being prepared for gasoline-powered Chevrolet Equinox production, while workers are being cross-trained for flexibility between EV and internal-combustion vehicle production. GM has also indicated that Fairfax is expected to receive future investment for another generation of affordable EVs. So is this evidence that EVs are failing? Or is GM preparing for a market where EVs, hybrids, and gasoline vehicles continue to compete for buyers? We examine the numbers, GM’s manufacturing strategy, the changing U.S. automotive market, and why the transition to electric vehicles may be happening differently than many expected. What would you choose today: an affordable EV like the Chevy Bolt, a hybrid, or a gasoline-powered vehicle? Let me know in the comments. Subscribe to RTW for automotive news and analysis that looks beyond the headlines. #ChevyBolt #ChevroletBolt #GeneralMotors #GM #ElectricVehicles #EV #AutomotiveNews #CarNews #RTW