Where is the Chevrolet Bolt manufactured?
The Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV are manufactured at General Motors' Orion Assembly Plant in Orion Township, Michigan, United States.
Current manufacturing location
The following points provide a concise snapshot of where the Bolt is built today, at the primary production site.
- Plant: Orion Assembly (Orion Township, Michigan, USA)
- Manufacturer: General Motors
- Models produced: Chevrolet Bolt EV and Chevrolet Bolt EUV
- Production start at Orion for the Bolt: began around 2016–2017 for the Bolt EV, with the Bolt EUV added in 2022
These details reflect the Bolt’s ongoing production status at the Orion Assembly Plant as GM continues to expand its electric-vehicle lineup.
Production history and context
Launch and model variants
GM launched the Bolt EV with production at Orion Assembly in the mid-2010s for the 2017 model year, and later added the larger Bolt EUV variant for the 2022 model year. The Orion site has remained the primary production location for both versions, underscoring GM’s emphasis on maintaining a dedicated EV manufacturing capability in Michigan.
Recalls and manufacturing pauses
In the early 2020s, GM paused Bolt production to address a battery-related safety recall involving modules supplied by LG Chem. The company implemented fixes, replaced affected modules, and gradually resumed production at Orion as the updated battery packs were certified for duty. These interruptions highlighted the challenges and corrective steps involved in scaling electric-vehicle manufacturing.
Summary
Today, the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV are manufactured at GM’s Orion Assembly Plant in Orion Township, Michigan. Orion remains the primary site for Bolt production, with the EV line expanding from the original Bolt EV launch to include the EUV variant. The plant’s location near Detroit positions it at the heart of GM’s North American EV strategy, while the model’s production history includes key milestones like the addition of the EUV and temporary pauses for battery-related recalls. Looking ahead, Orion is central to GM’s ongoing efforts to scale up its electric-vehicle portfolio.
