The intelligent driver will share intelligent driving nuggets of truth idnots on the lesser known facts in todays vehicles. If youre interested in the actual fuel economy figures, the epa says the volts combineddriving figure is 106 miles per gallon equivalent mpge the agencys rating figure for plugin. The volt has 2 motors and 1 engine generator, lets called it the ice internal combustion. The 2012 chevrolet volt is the plugin electric car you drive as far as you wantif you can find one to buy. Review the 2017 volt crash safety ratings from the iihs and nhtsa to see how well passengers are protected in front, rear and side impact collisions. Dec, 2019 chevy volts manufacturing facilities to be used for electric trucks.
Some plugin vehicles 030 mph data estimated in some cases. Chevy driver rebuts gingrich, shows you can fit gun rack. Detailed features and specs for the used 2015 chevrolet volt including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. The chevy volt is a plugin hybrid electric car, where the battery pack allows a 35 mile or so electric range, with the gasoline engine providing power to extend the total driving range. The 2018 chevrolet volt is an accomplished and refined extendedrange electric car that makes an ideal everyday commuter. Chevy took a feature from the cadillac elr for the secondgen volt, too. First issue within a month was the charging cable failed. Keep an eye on your vehicles stats while setting goals to boost overall efficiency for your driving style. We aim to provide valuable tools, tips and teachings, based upon the most reliable and valid information available to us. New onstar app lets chevy volt drivers compete on electric miles. Most volt owners probably apply the driving habits long practiced by hybrid owners, like braking and accelerating gently, to conserve energy and maximize.
Customer remains responsible for current lease payments. The initializing screeen comes on for much longer than normal. And the best part about it is not going to the gas station. Requires available performance exhaust or z51 performance package. The faithful volt was relegated to the humble role of my then16yearold daughters drivered car.
Jan 21, 2016 volts lithiumion battery pack still runs down the spine but, with fewer cells, is lower and lighter. The car was turned off and attempted to turn on again. Jan 17, 2015 and it looks like the new 2016 chevy volt is going to outrun all of them except the tesla on the 030 test. The second is the price, in dollars, of the bolt ev, after. The first chevrolet volt came to outrun the toyota prius. It has been an amazing journey but has it been worth it. The chevy bolt ev is the benchmark for mainstream electric vehicles evs, with an impressive 238 miles of range for a relatively inexpensive price when compared with models such as the tesla model 3. The chevy volt is a plugin hybrid that runs off a battery. The base volt lt trim comes wellequipped with an 8. Most volt owners probably apply the driving habits long practiced by hybrid owners, like braking and accelerating gently, to. I dont really care about fuel economy and most of my. About the volt the most important tech on the car, and the main reason you.
Jelani aliyu general motors, designer of the chevy volt. The power display shows power off instead of motor or battery power. As you probably know, weve just spent some time with the fascinating and controversial 2011 chevrolet volt, and are reporting that during its stay here it. As a volt owner, i felt dutybound to answer that question, and to take up the challenge of beating the 60mile figure claimed by the driver of an opel ampera, the european version of the volt. So about 3 days ago we noticed that the driver side footwell carpeting was absolutely soaked. The electric drive system functions as the primary propulsion while the 1. Hi, ive been trying to located an answer to my question within my volt owners manual and searched at various sources online but to no avail. The thing with the volt is that is has 3 clutches that connects it to the drive train. Duchess kate reveals george and charlottes new school challenge. The volt is a really nice car almost worthy of a different badge in other words, not chevrolet because nothing about it feels cheap. But one chevy volt driver took up the former house speakers statement as a challenge, posting a youtube video of his black volt equipped with a homemade gun rack in the trunk. Be careful with oil based lubricants like wd40 as it may cause the plastic parts to wear prematurely. As you reach new milestones, youll earn badges that you can share on facebook and twitter.
We have all types including side view, rear view, factory, custom, power, heated, and towing. The hardware setup in the video uses neo and is no lo. The only challenge is riding with more than two people. Completely spent, it charges in hours on 110 current or 4. General motors is the worlds largest automobile maker. Finally after 3 years on a waiting list, lungren was able to get me exactly the car i wanted. On the back, left side of the steering wheel, theres a little paddle that engages the regen on demand feature. The challenge for automakers now is to create compelling suvs, trucks. The first is the number of miles the epa has certified the bolt ev will travel on a full charge.
The 2019 chevrolet volt s great allelectric driving range, swift acceleration, solid handling, and generous list of features make it an attractive choice. It will log a volts daily and cumulative percentage of electric. The volt can actually drive directly from the engine. Problemsissues, driver warnings or dtcs chevy volt. After four years of planning and three years of hype, weve finally driven a production chevrolet volt plugin hybrid. Jun 04, 2017 openpilot from driving my 2017 chevy volt premier with adaptive cruise control package. We put the 2017 chevrolet volt to the test over 1,000 km, in tough conditions including rain, snow, ice and extreme temperatures. I live in truck country, and i personally own two classic trucks.
Oct 10, 2017 as for charge times, chevy says it takes about 4. Unfortunately, now we have a major issue that i have not seen reported, so a contribution to the forum is in order. Rv, or other equipment, keeping an eye on the road behind you becomes a challenge. Its our biggest challenge for multiple reasons, because it means that through.
Adding chevy mylink to your 2012 volt idea thread has anyone hacked a ge wattstation. Why general motors is ditching the chevy volt greentech media. Find safety features and crash test ratings for the 2019 chevrolet volt at u. The 2014 chevy volt has the best allelectric range of any plugin hybrid, while its gasoline engine offers peace of mind that true electric vehicles cant match. The chevy volt s fuel economy broken down by fossil fuel and electricity click to enlarge while the volt is not a driver s vehicle it does boast some road handling skills and a.
As a volt owner, i felt dutybound to answer that question, and to take up the challenge of beating the 60mile figure claimed by the driver of an. Apr 15, 2011 tips to maximize chevy volt fuel economy. However, its poor predicted reliability rating, cramped rear seats, and overuse of hard plastics push it closer to the bottom of our hybrid and electric car rankings. We expected some character from the most obsessively engineered vehicle in. As someone who drives hundreds of cars a year, im rarely surprised by a weekly test car and the 2016 chevy volt premier was surprisingly good. It is unique in its own right, but it handles like an ordinary. If youre aware how the prius gears work then youll have a good idea how the volt works. The 240v charger i recommend is the juicebox 40 amazon referral link. The 2019 volt premier gets a power drivers seat and a new 7. Sep 15, 2017 chevy also includes the regenerative steering paddle inside the volt but it doesnt have nearly the same stopping power or regenerative ability as the bolt, so the driver still needs both pedals.
This applies to both gen1 and gen2 but the gen2 has a more efficient and complex way of handling this. Chevy volts manufacturing facilities to be used for electric trucks. It doesnt put more cars in traffic, and there are no professional drivers. If youre looking for a car thats better for the environment, fun to drive, filled with cool tech, and eligible for tax incentives, check out the chevy volt.
About 2 months now on the replacement and so far so good. When general motors launched the chevy volt plugin hybrid in 2010. Gm was right to stop making the chevrolet volt torque news. Driver confidence ii package questions chevy bolt ev. The volt received a front crash prevention designation of superior by the iihs, with tests performed on a volt equipped with the driver confidence package 2 superior is the highest possible rating. And it looks like the new 2016 chevy volt is going to outrun all of them except the tesla on the 030 test. While i prefer classic cars, the ultramodern 2016 chevy volt did win me over. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 1190 2017 volt models nationwide. The jeff lungren chevrolet team made my dream of becoming a volt owner a reality.
To be safe i normally dont shift into low until the speed of the vehicle reached. Nov 17, 2017 ive had my 2014 used chevy volt for 3 months. Chevy added teen driver to the standard features list for 2017, and a package of safety features became available for 2018. I was impressed with the chevy bolts ride quality, acceleration, handling, and driver assistance features but had trouble charging it.
The chevrolet volt driver challenge dc app, connected to onstar, lets you track, maximize and compare your volts efficiency. If a driver tries to shift out of park and their seatbelt isnt buckled, the feature wont allow the driver to shift for 20 seconds. Technical stuff information, howtos, problemsissues sticky or stuck chevy volt charge port door a common problem, but easily solved by using some silicon lubricant spray on the release pin and rubber seal. This car has plenty of tech to enhance your driving experience and save you money at the gas pump. The chevy volt is the bestselling plugin hybrid electric vehicle phev of all time.
Read the vehicle owners manual for important feature limitations and information. Study finds chevy volt drivers have gas anxiety insideevs. Both are more than enough for most drivers 30 miles a day of driving needs. The faithful volt was relegated to the humble role of my then16yearold daughters driver ed car. Repair your chevy volt for less with our replacement mirrors. It will log a volt s daily and cumulative percentage of electric. Unless i overlooked it, im trying to see if there is a particular speed i need to keep the volt before i shift into the low speed selector on my center console. Chevy also includes the regenerative steering paddle inside the volt but it doesnt have nearly the same stopping power or regenerative ability as the bolt, so the driver still needs both pedals. As such, the car lets drivers travel up to 40 miles gas free before the. When general motors launched the chevy volt plugin hybrid in 2010, it was heralded as a breakthrough car of the future. I have lived in grove, oklahoma for over twenty years and 2011 was one of the best years ever for me. This car might be the one that will save our beloved. This past week i tested a volt courtesy of general motors.
Used 2015 chevrolet volt engine the primary motivator for the 2015 chevy volt is an electric motor making 149 horsepower and 273 lbft of torque, supplied by a 17. A the end of an extended range trip, while driving in a residential area, all power to the wheels was lost. Early models offered about 40 miles of allelectric range, while the latest volt has 53 miles. Jelani aliyu, hails from sokoto state, nigeria and is general motors lead exterior designer and the designer of the chevy volt. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Must show proof of a current lease of a 2015 model year or newer chevrolet bolt ev or volt at least 30 days prior to the new vehicle sale and lease a new chevy bolt ev. The complete guide to charging the chevy volt chargepoint. I was under the incorrect assumption that the ice was only there to charge the battery. Why general motors is ditching the chevy volt greentech. An optional challenge app allows owners to set and share efficiency goals. The 2019 chevrolet volt employs a gaselectric hybrid powertrain driving the front wheels. This is my first problem with my 6 month old 20 volt.
Chevrolet bolt ev is the 2017 motor trend car of the year. The chevy volts fuel economy broken down by fossil fuel and electricity click to enlarge while the volt is not a drivers vehicle it does boast some road handling skills and a. The volt driver challenge app was announced at the twoday gm electrification summit event held in california yesterday and today. Driver front passenger front driver side passenger side side pole rollover. The volt sees a few changes for 2019, including a newly optional 7. For a vehicle billed as the gm car of the next decade, the volt arrived amid a cratered auto sales landscape with a fairly significant sticker price, offset. The new chevrolet volt is driving progression through tech, design and. One positive challenge that i find is a desire to drive solely on electric. Dec 17, 2014 the chevrolet volt driver challenge dc app, connected to onstar, lets you track, maximize and compare your volts efficiency.