Photo Credit:Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107]. CATL Lithium-Ferris-Phosphate batteries will power first series run of 2nd generation Chevy Bolt.

GM Bets on CATL LFP Batteries for New Bolt EV: What It Means for Safety and Cost

13 Aug 2025 | Abstracted from EVWorld.com

GM will use CATL's LFP batteries for the 2027 Chevy Bolt to cut costs and improve safety, meeting China’s GB 38031-2025 standard. LG will begin domestic LFP production in Michigan by 2027. Trump-era tariffs on Chinese batteries - up to 80% - will raise short-term costs, but GM sees temporary imports as viable. The Bolt will offer 300+ miles of range and Tesla-style charging.

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