In the world of electric cars – taking you just a little bit further. The available 5 year subscription to OnStar Emergency Services offers help at any time of day while the StabiliTrak System keeps you on the road at all times. The Volt offers plenty of standard safety features in case of an accident. Sit back in the heated seats and enjoy the Energy Efficient Bose Premium Speaker system with DVD and MP3 Playback. The 7 inch high resolution touch screen with XM NavTraffic and a Rearview camera system make it easy to always feel in control. Quiet yet powerful the electric drive unit provides 150 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque and an amazing 93 mile per gallon highway! Efficiency without sacrificing the techy perks – Volt has two LCD screens displaying speed battery power and range to recharge or re-fill. It’s as simple as plugging in the battery. Powered by electricity without being tethered to electrical outlets. The Bad - Tons of tech going on in this car, might overwhelm some.It’s more car than electric - The 2014 Chevrolet Volt. The Good - Plug-in, extended-range awesomeness with good torque. Will Chamberlain is a local freelance automotive journalist and full-time Realtor with eXp Realty in Beaver and can be reached at Chevrolet Volt Premiere Hatchback ![]() Also, when you are completely charged with a full tank, you will get around 40 miles all electric and 380 miles on the gas, witho a combined total range of around 420 miles. General Motors claims 106 mpg-e which incorporates the electric charging average and 42 mpg average gas-only. So mileage, that’s a rough estimate because you are using two types of fuel and it’s hard to quantify your home battery-charging costs. So upgrading to a 240 line is recommended if you plan to own a plug-in vehicle of any kind. Charging it from almost empty takes 12 or more hours on a regular plug in your garage. There is also a Mountain setting that reserves battery for hill climbs. You can actively change how the car operates to be the most efficient at the specific time. It's ideal for people who drive in town, then highway to work, then in town again. What this does is lock the battery at the current charged level and uses the generator almost exclusively to save battery for city driving. One of the features I loved about the Volt was “Hold” mode. You can plug in for 40-plus miles of electric charge and use the gas engine to help on highway commutes. But really, if you commute in the city to suburbs primarily, the Volt is a really nice alternative to gasoline or even hybrid cars. ![]() The car jumps to attention and will blast down the highway. It’s a smooth application of power and even more rewarding when in sport mode with a full charge. For the most part, most people won’t notice the difference while driving this car as opposed to any other small sedan.Īs far as a transmission goes, the car is really just a CVT with electric propulsion, so there is no shifting like traditional gear boxes and the car doesn’t hop around gears. Acceleration is pretty decent, and driving an electric vehicle is actually really nice, with no hesitation in the gas pedal. Those combine with the 1.5-lion range extender gas engine to provide a total output of 149 horsepower but 297 pound-foot of torque that will propel this hatchback to 60 mph pretty quickly. The Volt comes with a 149 horsepower electric motor that produces 273 pound. Under the hood is a Voltec Electric drive unit and a Li-ion battery unit. The Volts range is 340 miles with a full tank of fuel and fully charged battery. This week we take a look at one of my favorites: the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. Keep in mind these are all introductions to the cars of the future that will combine all of this tech in different ways to make all sorts of efficient vehicles. Then everyone would really understand the pros and cons of all types of electric, hybrid and plug-in vehicles.Įach has a niche, and each has its drawbacks. Everyone should spend some time with a Volt, a Prius, an Insight and a Tesla.
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