GM PRESIDENT MARK REUSS ON 2027 CHEVY BOLT, CHEAPER FUTURE EVS & CHINA | INSIDEEVS PODCAST EP46

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General Motors President Mark Reuss joins the podcast to discuss the revitalized 2027 Chevrolet Bolt. Reuss highlights significant improvements, particularly a leap in charging speed to 150 kW (from 50 kW), enabling a 10-80% charge in 26 minutes, and the adoption of a Tesla-style NACS port. The new Bolt retains its affordable price point, starting at $28,995, and utilizes a 65 kWh LFP battery. While the exterior remains largely similar to the Bolt EUV, the interior sees design and UI updates. A key point of discussion is GM's decision to produce the Bolt in limited runs, a move that raises questions about its long-term availability. The conversation also touches upon the competitive landscape with the new Nissan Leaf, the challenges of EV affordability, and GM's long-term strategy amidst fluctuating market demands and policy shifts. Reuss emphasizes GM's commitment to both ICE and EV portfolios to fund R&D, with a focus on battery technology advancements like LMR.