5/27/2023 0 Comments Chevy volt range 2015![]() When called upon, the twin-cam engine (premium fuel required) uses its 83 hp to provide electric propulsion. The front wheels are driven by a 111 kW (149 hp) electric motor with 273 lb/ft of torque that is augmented by a 55 kW (83 hp) generator motor. The owner can also buy a 240-volt quick charger than replenishes the battery in about four hours. The battery can be fully charged in 11 hours using a supplied 5.5-metre corded regulator that plugs into any 120-volt wall socket. Unlike a hybrid, drive is always electric with the battery good for 61 km, at which point the engine cuts in seamlessly acting like a dynamo and adding backup power for a total of 608 km on the battery/engine combination.īut the trick is the driver can take advantage of regenerative energy recovery values when braking or simply coasting which can then be seen on the large central LCD screen. So far the Volt is one the only two (BMW i3) mainstream electrics which do away with the fear of being stranded after 60-80 km when the battery goes dead.Ĭhevrolet’s approach is to base the propulsion system on a huge, T-shaped 17.1 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, supplemented by a 1.4-litre, four-cylinder gasoline engine that Chevrolet calls the “range extender”. The Volt is actually an electric car running to the beat of a different drummer, in this case called range extending. I am not talking about hybrids, which are the right step, but not the final step, towards weaning ourselves off of fossil fuels before they dry up or we kill the planet. ![]() Regular readers will already know I view all-electric cars with range-anxiety trepidation. Indeed, the 2016 Chevy Volt looks even much better than its predecessor, so I expect the car will continue to satisfy (even thrill) its owners, and wouldn’t disagree with the Consumer Reports title.Two hundred and two kilometres driven without using a drop of fuel in a 2015 Chevrolet Volt has changed my mind about electric cars. Reliability of this high-tech car has been average.” A 2016 redesign promises more electric-only range, simpler controls, and a fifth seating position. ![]() Attractive leases make the high sticker price easier to swallow. Owner satisfaction remains second only to Tesla among owners of fuel-efficient cars. The extended-range plug-in has 35 miles of electric-only range, which enables many drivers to commute gas-free. Instead, the Chevrolet Volt plays by a different set of rules. ![]() Here’s the short Consumer Reports writeup that came with the award: “No car has ever quite beaten the Toyota Prius at its own game. It may not be a Model S, but what is? It’s still a splendid car. Of course, this also isn’t terribly surprising, as the Chevy Volt was the most loved car in the United States for two years in a row before the Model S came along, based on surveys of owner conducted by Consumer Reports. (Tip of the hat to “ Selling Cars At Sundance” for the find.) (Of course, the Model S is very green, but this is not the Oscars - Consumer Reports gives each car just one award. Something that got a lot less hype is that the Chevy Volt was named “best green car” on that list. For the second year in a row, the Tesla Model S was the “ best overall” car on the market, according to Consumer Reports in its 2015 “ 10 Best American Cars You Can Buy” ranking.
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