Does Chevy Bolt have GPS navigation?
Yes—newer Chevy Bolt models can offer built‑in GPS navigation, but availability depends on model year and trim. Older Bolts typically rely on phone-based maps via Apple CarPlay/Android Auto or OnStar navigation as an optional service. Here’s how navigation is provided across the Bolt lineup.
Navigation options by model year and trim
The Bolt’s approach to navigation varies by year and trim. The following options cover the main ways drivers can get directions on the road.
- Bolt EV models built through 2021 generally do not include a dedicated built‑in GPS navigation system. You can use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to run your phone’s maps on the infotainment display, or subscribe to OnStar’s navigation features if you want turn‑by‑turn guidance.
- Starting with the 2022 model year, Chevrolet introduced Google built‑in in the Bolt EUV and select Bolt EV trims, providing a built‑in navigation experience via Google Maps and Google Assistant. Availability depends on trim and region, and a data connection is typically required.
- OnStar with turn‑by‑turn navigation remains an option in many GM vehicles and can be used to receive guided directions via an OnStar plan. This does not require using your phone for maps, but it does require an active OnStar subscription.
- Even if your model supports built‑in navigation or Google built‑in, you can still use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to access your preferred navigation app on the Bolt’s display if you prefer those services.
Bottom line: built‑in navigation is available on newer Bolts (especially the Bolt EUV with Google built‑in), while older Bolts rely on phone‑based navigation or OnStar as an alternative.
Model-year snapshot
This section highlights navigation availability by year to help prospective buyers and owners understand what to expect from their Bolt’s infotainment setup.
- 2017–2021 Bolt EV: No factory‑installed GPS navigation. Navigation is provided via Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and OnStar navigation may be available as a paid option in some configurations.
- 2022–2024 Bolt EUV (and select Bolt EV trims): Google built‑in navigation is available on eligible trims, offering built‑in maps and voice assist. CarPlay/Android Auto remain available, and OnStar navigation continues to be an option for those who subscribe.
- 2025 and onward: Chevy continues to offer Google built‑in on supported trims where available, with CarPlay/Android Auto as a consistent fallback or supplement and OnStar navigation as an option for subscribers.
Availability and exact features can vary by market and trim level, so check the specific vehicle’s infotainment settings or confirm with a dealer for a given bolt.
Summary
In summary, if you want built‑in GPS navigation, look for a recent Bolt EUV or a newer Bolt with Google built‑in on the infotainment system. If your Bolt doesn’t include Google built‑in, you can still navigate using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, or rely on OnStar navigation if you have the appropriate subscription. Always verify the exact navigation options on the specific vehicle you’re considering or own, as features can vary by year, trim, and market.
