General Motors is reorganizing where it manufactures its vehicles, shifting production away from China and Mexico to a United States factory in Kansas. This change will also bring an end to the rebooted Chevrolet Bolt EV, which is currently the only vehicle built at the Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas.
These factory adjustments reflect the current economic and political environment, shaped by the Trump administration’s tariff policies and the end of the federal EV tax credit. These factors have increased the cost of building vehicles in China and Mexico for sale in the U.S.
Production of the new 2027 Chevy Bolt EV, which arrived in dealerships this month, is expected to conclude in about a year and a half. Priced at $29,990 including destination, the Bolt is one of the most affordable new electric vehicles available to American consumers.
GM has confirmed that the next-generation Buick Envision, currently built in China, will move to the Kansas plant beginning in 2028. Additionally, the gas-powered Chevrolet Equinox, which is made in Mexico, will relocate to the Fairfax factory in mid-2027.
The Bolt’s lifespan will be short if GM proceeds with its stated plans. A company spokesperson noted that upon its reveal in October, it was communicated that the Bolt would be a limited-run model. The spokesperson also reiterated the previously announced moves for the Equinox and Buick models to the Fairfax facility.
While GM continues to sell other electric vehicles, including an electric Chevy Equinox and Chevy Blazer, it remains uncertain if stronger-than-expected sales could save the Bolt from discontinuation. The company has promised future investments in the Fairfax Assembly Plant for its next generation of affordable EVs, though the timing for those models is not yet known.