General Motors (GM) has announced it will stop production of the updated 2027 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle after about 18 months. This change is to make room for a gas-powered Buick crossover at its Kansas manufacturing plant.
• The decision to discontinue the Bolt EV is part of GM's strategy to manufacture the Buick Envision, which is currently produced in China, at the Kansas facility.
• A spokesperson from Chevrolet confirmed that the Bolt will be primarily responsible for the brand's electric vehicle sales in 2026, alongside the Chevrolet Equinox EV.
• Buick's sales of the Envision were impacted in part by trade tariffs on imported vehicles, necessitating a shift in production back to the U. S.
• GM is also preparing to move production of the gas-powered Equinox from Mexico to Kansas in 2027.
• The Bolt EV's market competitiveness has been reduced after losing a federal tax credit, making the shift towards higher-margin gas-powered vehicles more favorable.
• Ford is also advancing its electric vehicle strategy, comparing it to NASA's Apollo mission, with plans to launch a universal EV platform by 2027.
The change in production priorities at GM highlights the automotive industry's shifts in response to market demands and regulatory pressures, focusing more on gas-powered vehicles despite ongoing interest in electric vehicles.
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