GM to end Chevy Bolt EV production next year, move China-made Buick to U.S. factory

General Motors announced it will cease production of the Chevrolet Bolt EV at its Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas by mid-2027, ending the run of the affordable electric vehicle that debuted recently with a starting price of $29,990. This decision is part of a broader production shift aimed at moving manufacturing away from China and Mexico back to the U.S., influenced by economic and political factors such as tariffs and the termination of the federal EV tax credit. The move reflects GM’s strategy to reduce costs associated with importing vehicles and to adapt to changing market conditions. Starting in mid-2027, the gas-powered Chevrolet Equinox, currently produced in Mexico, will be manufactured at the Fairfax plant. Additionally, the next-generation Buick Envision, now built in China, will also move to the Kansas facility beginning in 2028. While the Bolt’s production is set to end, GM continues to offer other electric models like the Chevy Equinox EV and Chevy Blazer EV. The company has indicated plans to invest