It doesn’t have any range anxiety problems and it is getting pretty close to the range of the Nissan Leaf and BMW i3 (which also has a very small REX engine). I think the new Volt is hitting new spec points that will make sense for a lot more buyers.
That’s very respectable but not yet on the same level as a Prius which typically sees 50+ mpg. That, and when you went to gas – like for long trips – you’d only get around 35 miles/gallon with the range extender. The next-generation Volt’s new 1.5L range-extender, designed to use regular unleaded fuel, offers a combined EPA-estimated fuel efficiency of 42 MPG. The 2016 lowers the batteries so that a car seat or a passenger can straddle the bar which is worlds better for families. The biggest turn off for me in the old Volt was the back seat which was split in half by the battery bar. Its the sister car to the Vauxhall Ampera, with a range-extending plug-in hybrid engine with a. Today, Volt owners use battery power on 80 percent of their trips. The Chevrolet Volt (2012-) is a large car with a difference.
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The typical American commute is around 48 minutes so adding those extra miles gets a lot more people home without using gas. Chevrolet expects many next-generation Volt owners will use power solely from their batteries for more than 90 percent of trips. The Chevrolet Volt, the full electric car that has been misunderstood.The volt is an electric car with a Range Extender(generator) that produces electric pow.
Although it is not as affordable as the Ford C-Max Energi or. That’s close to 40% more than the previous Volt’s 38 miles and a big psychological jump for buyers. When it comes to electric range, the Volt outshines the competition with an EPA-estimated 38 miles. The results are in: the new 2016 Chevy Volt will get 53 miles of electric range on a charge of its new 18.4-kWh lithium-ion battery according to EPA numbers. The all-new 2016 Chevrolet Volt electric car with extended range, showcasing a sleeker, sportier design that offers 50 miles of EV range, greater efficiency and stronger acceleration.
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