Chevrolet’s Bolt EUV is coming back — and not a moment too soon.
After officially ending production in 2023, GM surprised the industry by announcing the Bolt’s return for the 2025 model year. This time, it’s built on GM’s new Ultium platform, offering more advanced tech, better charging, and the same budget-friendly price tag that made the Bolt name a household choice for EV buyers.
With Americans still craving affordable electric cars and many options sitting north of $50,000, the return of the Bolt EUV could not be more perfectly timed.
Here is everything we know — and everything you should expect — about the 2025 Chevy Bolt EUV.
Why the Bolt EUV Mattered
When the Bolt EUV launched in 2022, it extended the original Bolt EV’s practicality into a more SUV-like shape. It wasn’t a true crossover, but it offered extra rear legroom, a more upright stance, and optional Super Cruise hands-free driving technology.
It quickly became one of the most affordable and accessible electric vehicles in North America. Despite a battery recall and outdated charging speeds, the Bolt EUV earned praise for its comfort, range, and overall value.
By 2023, it was one of the top-selling EVs in the country — which made GM’s decision to discontinue it seem strange at the time.
Now, just two years later, it’s coming back — smarter, more refined, and better suited to the new wave of EV expectations.
What’s New for 2025?
The 2025 Bolt EUV will not be just a mild refresh of the old model. It will be rebuilt from the ground up on GM’s Ultium platform, which already underpins vehicles like the Chevrolet Equinox EV, Blazer EV, Silverado EV, and the GMC Hummer EV.
That change brings several advantages:
- Faster charging
- Improved efficiency
- Lower cost of production
- Better compatibility with GM’s new battery tech
- More flexible vehicle size and design options
Chevrolet says the 2025 Bolt EUV will retain the affordability and compact footprint of the original but improve where it matters most — charging speed, technology, and long-term reliability.
Exterior Design: Subtle Evolution
Chevy has not yet released full official images of the production model, but teaser shots and spy photos suggest the 2025 Bolt EUV will feature updated styling while keeping a familiar silhouette.
Expect a more sculpted body, slimmer LED lighting, and design language that aligns with the Equinox EV and Blazer EV. The compact footprint will remain, but proportions may shift slightly to enhance rear passenger and cargo space.
The Bolt EUV will likely ride a bit taller and wider than before to improve visibility and accommodate larger wheels. Aerodynamic improvements will also help increase efficiency.
Interior: Better Materials, More Space
One of the biggest areas of improvement for the 2025 Bolt EUV is expected to be inside the cabin. The previous Bolt EUV had a functional interior but lacked the upscale materials and layout of newer EVs.
For 2025, expect a cleaner, more modern dash design with a larger center display, digital gauge cluster, and improved materials throughout the cabin.
GM is likely to include sustainable interior elements, more soft-touch materials, better sound insulation, and added storage spaces — all aimed at making the Bolt feel like a real modern EV, not just an affordable one.
Seating for five will remain standard, and rear-seat legroom is expected to be one of the best in its class. Cargo space should stay close to the previous Bolt EUV’s 16.3 cubic feet behind the second row and 56.9 with the seats folded.
Ultium Platform: A Real Upgrade
Moving the Bolt EUV to the Ultium platform changes everything.
The previous Bolt used older battery architecture that was not scalable, did not charge quickly, and was relatively expensive to produce. Ultium solves these problems with a modular design, improved energy density, and faster charging speeds.
While GM has not released full technical specs yet, here’s what we can reasonably expect:
- Estimated range of 250 to 300 miles, depending on configuration
- Fast charging up to 150 kW (vs 55 kW on the previous Bolt)
- Larger battery packs available for extended range
- Better thermal management and longer battery lifespan
- Upgradable features via over-the-air updates
These changes alone will put the Bolt EUV back into strong competition with the Hyundai Kona EV, Tesla Model 3 RWD, and the Nissan Leaf Plus.
Performance and Driving Experience
The previous Bolt EUV made 200 horsepower and drove the front wheels only. For 2025, GM may stick with a similar setup on the base model to keep costs down.
However, an optional dual-motor all-wheel-drive version is very likely. GM already offers this configuration on the Equinox EV, and doing the same for the Bolt EUV would give drivers more grip, faster acceleration, and better performance in winter climates.
Expect:
- Smooth, linear electric acceleration
- Better sound insulation and ride refinement
- A low center of gravity for balanced handling
- Regenerative braking with one-pedal driving
It will not be a performance EV, but it will be zippy enough for everyday fun and freeway merging confidence.
Charging and Range Expectations
Charging was the previous Bolt’s biggest weak spot. It maxed out at around 55 kW on a DC fast charger, which made road trips inconvenient.
The 2025 model should support at least 150 kW charging — allowing it to charge from 10 to 80 percent in under 30 minutes at a fast charger.
Home charging via Level 2 will also be faster, thanks to a higher onboard charger capacity.
Range will likely be between 250 and 300 miles, depending on battery size and drivetrain. This will put it on par with:
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- Tesla Model 3 RWD
- Nissan Ariya Engage
- VW ID.4 base trim
More importantly, it will give buyers enough range for real-world daily driving without the anxiety.
Tech and Infotainment
GM is making big strides in connected vehicle tech, and the 2025 Bolt EUV will reflect that.
Standard features are expected to include:
- A 10.2-inch or larger infotainment touchscreen
- Digital instrument panel
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Built-in Google apps (Maps, Assistant, Play Store)
- Over-the-air software updates
- Customizable drive modes
- Wireless phone charging
Higher trims will likely offer:
- Heated and ventilated seats
- Head-up display
- Premium audio system
- Panoramic roof
- Power liftgate
Super Cruise, GM’s hands-free highway driving assistant, may return on top trims as well.
Safety Features
The Bolt EUV was already known for strong safety scores, and the 2025 model will build on that with the latest GM safety suite.
Expect:
- Automatic emergency braking
- Lane keep assist with lane departure warning
- Blind spot monitoring
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Adaptive cruise control
- 360-degree surround view camera (on higher trims)
GM will also include pedestrian detection, rear occupant alert, and its new hands-on driver monitoring system in most trims.
Pricing and Tax Credit Eligibility
Affordability is the Bolt’s signature trait, and Chevrolet plans to stick with that approach.
The previous Bolt EUV started under $29,000 before incentives. For 2025, expect pricing to begin between $30,000 and $32,000 for the base trim.
GM will likely offer multiple trims up to around $40,000, depending on features, battery size, and all-wheel drive.
Because the new Bolt EUV will be built in the United States on the Ultium platform, it is expected to qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit. That could bring the real-world cost of the base model down to the low $20,000s for qualified buyers — a massive value in today’s EV landscape.
How It Compares to Rivals
Here is how the 2025 Bolt EUV will stack up in the compact EV market:
Hyundai Kona Electric
- More premium feel
- Similar range
- Slightly higher price
Tesla Model 3 RWD
- Faster acceleration and charging
- More tech, less physical buttons
- Higher price and less rear headroom
Nissan Leaf Plus
- Larger interior
- Outdated design and slower charging
- Still uses CHAdeMO
VW ID.4 Base
- Rear-wheel drive standard
- More space and ride quality
- Less efficiency, less resale value
Equinox EV
- Slightly larger, more expensive
- Similar range
- Competes more with Blazer EV
The new Bolt EUV will likely undercut all of these rivals in price, while matching most of them in range and tech.
Should You Wait for the 2025 Bolt EUV?
If you are in the market for an electric vehicle under $35,000, the answer is yes.
The Bolt EUV’s return is not just a comeback — it is GM’s opportunity to define the affordable EV market. This new version addresses all the weaknesses of the old model while keeping the strengths that made it so appealing in the first place.
It will not have every luxury feature or the fastest charging, but it will be affordable, practical, well-equipped, and backed by a major automaker.
If your budget is tight and your expectations are realistic, the 2025 Chevy Bolt EUV may be the best electric vehicle value in America when it arrives.
