Before it was discontinued, the Chevrolet Bolt was one of the most affordable electric models on sale, and its successor is expected to offer much of the same value when it arrives. The automaker plans to use lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for the vehicle, however, which will be sourced from China.

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The LFP battery packs will come from Contemporary Aperex Technology, or CATL, for the car's first two years on sale. After that, American companies are expected to have enough LFP volume to support Bolt production. A spokesperson told The Wall Street Journal , "For several years, other U.S. automakers have depended on foreign suppliers for LFP battery sourcing and licensing. To stay competitive, GM will temporarily so

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