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This is the last update for our 2016 chevrolet volt. Oct 27, 2017 volts quality and capability were vastly improved for its second generation, so much that new car test drive named it the best commuter car for 2016. Mar 16, 2017 my drive was too short to generate an accurate efficiency figure, but green car reports earlier 240mil test drive of the bolt in california registered 4. You can drive a volt all the time in its l drive mode and should, if you can adapt to the feel of it because the motors magnetism will slow the car directly by generating electricity. Search from 234 certified chevrolet volt cars for sale. With a fully charged battery, the chevrolet volt will drive up to 40 miles exclusively on plugin electric power. I test drove the 2017 chevy volt and walked away with a muchimproved opinion. After that, if a driver wants to go farther, the 1. I think the volt draws about 10 amps at 115v forget, but i know it was quite a bit less then rated, which gives a charge rate of 11510 1. The washington post recently conducted a test to investigate what your daily. Volt owners helped pave the way for the future of electric vehicles. Shop, watch video walkarounds and compare prices on certified chevrolet volt listings. Used chevrolet volt hybrid vehicles for sale with photos. Volts quality and capability were vastly improved for its second generation, so much that new car test drive named it the best commuter car for 2016.

Teen driver monitoring technology is also standard for the malibu, spitting out reports that show how well, or poorly, your kid drove while out with the car. The base volt lt is already comprehensively equipped and comes with this car s most important standard feature. For more than an hour, we piloted a preproduction chevy volt around the. Generally, lithiumion batteries last for an estimated 10 years before needing to be replaced. Learn about discontinued chevy cars, trucks, and suvs. Jul 18, 2012 that perception of the volt as a complicated car to own is vexing as can be. Our 2011 chevrolet volt mule drive was in one of about 40 chevy cruze sedans that have been outfitted with the volt s tshaped lithiumion battery pack, its 150hp, 272lbft ac induction motor. Dec 18, 2019 washington post hacked a chevy volt to see what information your car is quietly collecting. Much of the volt s excess cottage cheese came off the.

Chevy claims a 19percent reduction in the zeroto30mph time. General motors has a secret new car called the 2016 chevy volt. This drive, he said, was about propulsionabout batteries and motors. Mar 22, 2016 we upload new videos every week that give quick insight into what our weekly test cars look, feel, and sound like when theyre being driven joyfully. The 2019 chevrolet volts great allelectric driving range, swift. Chevy is still grappling with the right way to sell the car.

Search from 1,349 used chevrolet volt cars for sale, including. The chevy volt is a sleek and rakish compact hatchback that legitimately offers the best of both worlds. See good deals, great deals and more on a used chevrolet volt hybrid vehicles. Jun 10, 2014 as a car, the volt is sized like a compact, reflecting its cruze origins, but with some compromises owing to its efficient aerodynamic shape. Introduced on the current chevy volt, this paddle is a bit more useful in the bolt ev because it is able to bring the car to a complete stop. Sorry about the defroster gms first request before handing over the volt was to drive it as slowly as possible in the name of a contest among the roughly 200 journalists testing volts to. The 2019 chevrolet volts great allelectric driving range, swift acceleration, solid handling, and generous list of features make it an attractive choice. As a car, the volt is sized like a compact, reflecting its cruze origins, but with some compromises owing to its efficient aerodynamic shape. Chevrolet volt for sale test drive at home kelley blue book. Epa rated at 106 mpge, and 42 after battery runs out. 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. Shop, watch video walkarounds and compare prices on chevrolet volt listings. Shop, watch video walkarounds and compare prices on used chevrolet volt listings.

It didnt change much for 2017, as there were no bugs to work out, nor has it changed for 2018. My initial verdict, after taking it on a brief test drive through manhattan, is that the volt delivers. Used chevrolet volt for sale test drive at home kelley. Unless noted otherwise, each test car is in the office for two weeks and is driven by every member of the editorial staff.

Every impreza is allwheel drive, has at least 30mpg. Read our test of the chevrolet volt and see photos at car and driver. This isnt a blowyourmind, 060 in 3 seconds, holyshitthatsanelectric car, like the. Space is being limited to only 10 participants and the event will take place at the end of march in new york city either on the 29th or. During our hilly test drive i mostly left the car in l mode and used the regenondemand paddle to avoid pressing the brake pedal which. Chevrolet volt 20162019 quick drive consumer reports. Chevy volt test a few laps behind the wheel of an early version of gms electric car shows the strengths and possible weaknesses of the technology. We upload new videos every week that give quick insight into what our weekly test cars look, feel, and sound like when theyre being driven joyfully.

Volt s quality and capability were vastly improved for its second generation, so much that new car test drive named it the best commuter car for 2016. Your selected dealer will provide you with their best selling price on this vehicle. Aug 30, 2019 teen driver monitoring technology is also standard for the malibu, spitting out reports that show how well, or poorly, your kid drove while out with the car. I did a lot of research and test driving before i picked the volt. The car is the 2011 chevrolet volt extendedrange electric vehicle.

The life expectancy of a hybrid car battery can vary based on how often the battery is charged, how much you drive the car, and how well the vehicle is maintained overall. The chevy also boasts a satisfying driving experience, with prompt. Gmvolt chevy volt test drive in extendedrange mode gm. Our 2011 chevrolet volt mule drive was in one of about 40 chevy cruze sedans that have been outfitted with the volts tshaped lithiumion battery pack, its 150hp, 272lbft ac induction motor. Oct 28, 2016 finally, an ev you can use like a regular car. Engadget test drives the chevy volt video engadget. Jun 28, 2016 the 2017 chevrolet volt is a great car for people with short commutes. While the car grows, its weight shrinks, our loaded premier tester tallying 3396 pounds against 3766 for our last volt test car. Chevy volt and nissan leaf test drive comparison gmvolt. Request a test drive of a new chevy car, truck or suv from a dealer near you and your selected dealer will provide you with the best selling price. The last volt we tested came to a stop from 70 mph in an overly long 190 feet, and it. Search from 1,440 chevrolet volt cars for sale, including a. Certified chevrolet volt for sale test drive at home.

See photos and read more about the chevrolet volt plugin hybrid at car and driver. That triumph means the volt effectively eliminates the mass gap with its arch rival, the toyota prius plugin, and greatly narrows it against the regular prius. Washington post hacked a chevy volt to see what information your car is quietly collecting. My drive was too short to generate an accurate efficiency figure, but green car reports earlier 240mil test drive of the bolt in california registered 4. It is likely to keep the volt on the fringe of car buyers preferences a machine thats more fun to test drive for a. Oct 08, 2018 for me, buying a chevy volt was an obvious choice because its impossible to beat the ownership costs and i drive a lot of long distance where it really shines also the tesla just cant go places. Closer to home, if this writer had been driving a leaf instead of a volt. Chevrolets first volt could travel 38 miles on its battery. Its now in the third reliable year of that generation. So, if i plug in my car to a 115 outlet the volt limits charge current based on the lower, 15 amp rating. The 2019 chevrolet volt s great allelectric driving range, swift acceleration, solid handling, and generous list of features make it an attractive choice. It didnt change much for 2017, as there were no bugs to. Mar 30, 2010 the volt is an intriguing car, perhaps the most exciting thing chevrolet has produced in years next to the new zr1, of course, but ultimately it is just a car and were left wondering how much. Dont pay attention to the interior, because this car is, after all, a chevy cruze fitted with the volt powertrain.

That perception of the volt as a complicated car to own is vexing as can be. For me, buying a chevy volt was an obvious choice because its impossible to beat the ownership costs and i drive a lot of long distance where it really shines also the tesla just cant go places. The volt is an intriguing car, perhaps the most exciting thing chevrolet has produced in years next to the new zr1, of course, but ultimately it is just a car and were left wondering how much. Im changed i have more experience in the ev world and the volt has changed. Chevrolet offers a more comprehensive array of active safety systems for the malibu, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring with rear cross. It can run 53 miles solely on battery power before a gas engine takes over for 420 total miles, is more fun than an eco car. Request a test drive near me choose your vehicle request a test drive. When the volt was originally introduced for the 2011 model year, it signaled a turning point for electric cars. Read our full instrumented test of the 2017 chevrolet bolt and see photos at car and driver.