Production of the new and updated Chevrolet Bolt started only a few months ago in November, having been officially revealed in October. However, despite being on sale for a matter of months, the company already has plans to discontinue it.

The Chevrolet Bolt was originally launched back in 2016, quite early on as EVs go and was ultimately discontinued in 2023. Thanks to popular demand, Chevrolet reintroduced the model last year, which featured much more modern specifications. This included a NACS port, 150kW DC charging and refreshed design.

When this new Bolt was launched, Chevrolet did say at the time that this would be relatively limited run model. When speaking to InsideEVs, the company said:

“When we revealed Bolt in October, we said it’d be a limited-run model, which we are bringing back due to strong customer demand. We also said it would account for the majority of EV volume for Chevrolet in 2026, alongside the Chevrolet Equinox EV. We reiterate that today.”

Essentially, Chevrolet brought the Bolt back to meet demand, but it now needs the factory space back. It is produced at the company's assembly facility in Kansas, which is now being converted to produce combustion SUVs instead.

Elsewhere, the lack of EV tax credits in the US has likely played a big part in this decision too. The Trump admiration has completely removed the quite large $7,500 tax credit, which has gone someway into reducing the appeal for the Bolt, even through it is still quite an affordable EV.

The second-generation Chevrolet Bolt uses a 65kWh LFP battery, can achieve 255 miles on one charge and costs $29,990, although a more basic version will be added soon for $28,990.