# The cheapest EV in America is not the car most want, yet it's the one most need

> America has spent the past decade or so falling out of love with small cars, as drivers have turned to SUVs and automakers have sought higher margins on larger cars.

- **Source:** [Businessinsider](https://www.businessinsider.com/gm-bolt-chevrolet-cheapest-ev-review-2026-6?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3858c2e8976fcb37ce01b0)
- **Published:** 2026-06-21
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ev
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a3858c2e8976fcb37ce01b0

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