I was reminded of this recently when I managed to fully deplete the batteries on the backside of a long commute. But blowing the doors off your neighboring motorists at the light, especially right before that tight freeway on-ramp, is its own satisfaction. I went back and looked at our reporting on our 2011 Volt and discovered James' update about running low on power after encountering hilly terrain. It's bad because (Captain Obvious here) your head is right below the hatchback glass. So no matter how he bent his knees they went into the bumper and he was forced to stretch me in a way I don't go. Calvin Kim. are always available at the top of the screen. As with CarPlay, pressing and holding the voice control button bypasses the GM voicemail and jumps to Android voice commands, which understand natural language amazingly well. Higher math tells me I drove 36.9 miles on 28 miles of "fuel," earning a bonus of 8.9 miles or approximately 25 percent of my one-way commute. But Is It Worth It? The Volt does not. OK, so that falls short of the Volt's EPA rating of 53 electric miles, and it's well eclipsed by Dan's 70-mile outing and the 62-mile performance we managed in an initial road test. Yes, consequently it has a more versatile cargo area than a compact sedan. But for now, I'm the champ and know exactly what to do (fewer burnouts, no coffee stops, ditch the highway section) to get 80. Here are some other samples from the EPA: 2016 Audi A3 eTron (plug-in): 40 kWh/100 miles 2016 Ford Fusion Energi (plug-in): 37 kWh/100 miles 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In: 34 kWh/100 miles 2016 Kia Soul Electric: 32 kWh/100 miles 2016 Fiat 500e: 30 kWh/100 miles 2016 Nissan Leaf: 30 kWh/100 miles 2016 BMW i3: 27 kWh/100 miles. So I walked into a local Chevy dealer excited. But the most noteworthy aspect is that there's really nothing to report. My drive is roughly 10 miles one way, but it can take 30 to 40 minutes as I navigate tight surface streets. Then I saw a little notification on the main touchscreen that told me one of my colleagues had sent me a text message. Where Did We Drive It? My commute is dreadful. Suddenly I'm looking at the dash you see above. This registered as one of our lowest monthly totals. With the cooling in between, there wasn't any noticeable brake odor. And surprisingly, I am able to last a good two hours before my lower reaches grow tired. Sal Meda, imagery production specialist. At the time of its release, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt was the champion of plug-in hybrids. I arrived home with 22 miles to spare. It was a light snowfall that wasn't accumulating on the freeway surface, instead simply wetting down the asphalt. Each day I arrived at work with 11 miles remaining, recharged and arrived home with 20 miles in reserve. Unfortunately I just don't like the car itself, at least not enough to put my own money on the line. I even pointed out my awesomeness to my wife while we were out on a drive. So in case I didn't notice that the switchover took place, I asked my passenger to keep an eye out for the moment it happened. Comparing the 2021 Equinox to the 2021 Traverse may point you in the right direction. What this means is, I can use the Fiat 500e Level 1 cord to recharge the Volt. You can convert that number to be equal to per 100 miles driven to see how your driving efficiency compares to the EPA's. Pulling the regen paddle on the steering wheel is therefore level three, which is the highest level of regen/deceleration without engaging the Volt's traditional friction brakes. At the end of the year, our "Cons" were few. here. A lower kWh number means less energy consumed and therefore better efficiency. Call it evolution, or the simple realization that the original Volt's cabin had a few features that weren't very practical. The bottom is flat and the contours of its back arch in the opposite direction of the contours of my back. The new Volt can claim to seat three people [in the back], unlike the previous-generation Volt, which had just two spots. For me, it's just fun to think differently about efficiency in a way that's not miles-per-gallon. It's especially shocking since it's a hybrid the gasoline-electric versions of midsize sedans are generally compromised in ways significant enough to make you constantly say, "well, at least it gets 40 mpg.". On the downside, there is still a fair amount of hard plastic inside, detracting somewhat from the interior's otherwise excellent fit and finish." I dialed up Safelite. The EPA estimates the Volt's all-electric range at 53 miles. As such, just under 800 miles were added to the Volt's odometer. But that kind of driving isn't really in the spirit of the thing, so I took it to a charge spot at the mall and let it juice up while I took a coffee break. Today he loaded two 50-pound bags of mortar into the Volt and nearly broke me. And to Chevy's credit, the armrests are covered with decent padding and the steering wheel is nicely shaped. Drives and rides better. Here again, Dan managed to extract some real range, twice reaching 54 electric miles in heavy traffic. (It's worth noting that there's some inherent inefficiency during the battery recharging process, so I'd end up "putting in" more than 6.6 kWh's worth of electricity to fully recharge the battery, but that's another topic.) In that release is this nugget: "The engineers found that the one-pedal driving can add up to 5 percent of range to the Bolt EV.". This might seem like an odd thing to call out. The lower anchors are recessed deep into the seat, and you'll need to apply a good amount of force to attach the anchor. Another Flat Reminds Us Why Spare Tires Are Good, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Replace 12-volt battery; recalls: 38240, 27660, 40240, 16055, 17058, 39570, P0442, Replace tire; patch tire; repair windshield chip. If you're using a station with per-hour pricing, the higher-capacity onboard chargers mean you'll pay less to charge it. Those are awfully convenient to have on the traffic-congested freeways of Los Angeles. Edmunds purchased this vehicle for the purpose of evaluation. Yes, consequently it has a more versatile cargo area than a compact sedan. And the 5-foot-8 rear passenger even remarked that there was decent legroom and headroom, which is not something I remember hearing about the first-generation car. Opting for the Premier trim also opens the door to the optional forward collision alert, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert and side blind-zone alert with lane change alert. This likely plays a role in how my friend tops up his battery every night. Frankly, the Malibu Hybrid is a much better car. Short answer: nothing out of the ordinary. There's not enough room for the two grocery bags shown in the photo to fit lengthwise. --. In keeping with the fast-talking, Vegas hustler theme, I'll present my impressions in rapid-fire fashion. W-K Chevrolet Buick GMC has This 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD in SEDALIA. It has plenty of all-electric range, it's quick to accelerate at low speeds and its hatchback design provides a fair amount of utility. After all, the engine comes on quite frequently in non-EV operation, and that's how I've been driving it for a number of days. That paddle isn't for manual downshifts, nor is it for audio control. I had to drive them to a local event recently, so I put my daughter in the middle (without a booster seat), with my son and (temporary) teenage daughter flanking. Bottom Line: If we look past the series of recalls, seat discomfort and occasional phone integration glitches, this Volt is arguably the best plug-in hybrid on the road. We bought a new Michelin Premier A/S tire after a flat damaged the original irreparably and the emergency tire goo wouldn't seal. Our monthly gas-only fuel economy averaged out to about 40 mpg, good enough to increase the Volt's overall gas-only economy from 37.7 to 37.8 mpg. Forget the usual small hump in the floor; this is a straight-up beverage cart between your thighs. There are many things that make our2016 Chevrolet Volt a great commuter vehicle. Here's the question I'm left with: Why aren't more car companies building cars like this? Key specs 4-door 5 seats 149.0-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas) 42 combined MPG 180.40" length, 56.4" height Front Wheel Drive Color options Exterior Crimson Red Tintcoat. After driving 264 miles of mostly city miles, our Volt returned 37.8 mpg. Still here is what we've observed after 18 months. My first stop for learning more was fueleconomy.gov. --, "Every model receives a new higher definition 8.0-inch touchscreen powered by the company's latest Infotainment 3 system. I appreciate that. The Volt could. Anti-whiplash front head restraints, Automatic temperature control, Brake assist, Bumpers: body-color, Cargo Cover, CD player, Charge Package (DISC), Cloth Seat Trim, Driver vanity mirror, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags . Up front, forward visibility is not as good as what you'll find in some other hybrid and electric cars, like the Prius Prime and the Bolt. If we subtract the $7,500 federal and $1,500 California rebates from the price, our Volt cost us $29,114. They are in plain sight, right next to the USB ports, and their edges are rough and unfinished. Almost no wind or tire noise intrudes into the cockpit -- impressive, given the firm, low-rolling resistance rubber at each corner." That's pretty neat, but it also made me wonder: When it's just using its electric battery power, how efficient is the Volt compared to other plug-in hybrids or even other EVs? Though it hasn't had a hybrid with the success of the Prius, or an EV with the range, style and coolness of the Tesla Model S, GM now has the world's best Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) in the new Chevy Volt. VERDICT: The X7 is the biggest BMW, but it's still satisfying to drive and serene to ride in. More strikes are supposed to happen on June 1st. Either way, I like the interior of this Volt much better. 6: Ride's not great over bumps. I drove it around for a big chunk of the weekend with no juice left and didn't mind a bit. The steering wheel doesn't telescope enough for my preferred arm position so I'm forced to slide the seat forward. Pros: Free scheduled maintenance. Mike Schmidt, Senior Manager, Vehicle Testing, Interior "I like that the Volt's T-shaped battery pack is the EV Age's equivalent of the muscle car's driveshaft tunnel. It's also topped by a portion of the center console with cupholders and seat heat controls, making it impossible to lay any kind of long objects on the floor. However, its interior is made with a lot of hard plastics, and rear-seat passengers will mostly likely feel constricted. She doesn't drive many miles a day, so we've found that the standard 120-volt Level 1 charge cord that came with the car is more than adequate. In that instance, there is still battery power left, but that is replenished by the regenerative brakes and the engine. Handling: Entering the skid pad, the Volt turns in quickly but immediately understeers a moderate amount. Will Kaufman, "I fully expected the Volt, with its funky almost a 2+2 seating position, to be a bear when it comes to installing a child seat. I drove 44.1 city miles on Friday before I plugged in to a 120V Level 1 outlet at home with nine miles remaining. Not only did GM fix items 1, 2, 3 and 4 (5 and 6 are still present), but the 2016 Volt improves on things we had in the "Pros" column. No big deal since Waze alerts come over the car's speakers if the phone is plugged in. As always, tracking fuel economy on a plug-in hybrid such as the Volt is not straightforward. The seat is just too flat and firm to go any longer without a break. Example: My mom has been visiting me from out of town. You can disable it most of the time, but if the battery needs A/C, the whole car gets A/C. With the fans on full blast, there was a rush of white noise throughout the cabin. That's one more than the Toyota Prius Prime can handle, but it's on par with the Chevrolet Bolt. The closest ChargePoint was across the street from the mall, in a corporate parking garage. Such is the beauty of the Volt, though. It was the first time I'd had any occasion to use the non-existent CD player, but I was still surprised to find it missing. They include: 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV: 3.3 kW onboard charger (7 hours @ 82 miles of range), 2016 Mitsubishi i-Miev: 3.3 kW onboard charger (7 or 8 hours [claimed vs observed] @ 62 miles of range), 2016 Nissan Leaf S: 3.3 kW onboard charger (8 hours @ 84 miles of range), 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE: 3.6 kW onboard charger (7 hours @ 83 miles of range). We also drove it to Rosamond, California, home of the famous Willow Springs Raceway, for our annual driving school. Maintenance and Upkeep A flat tire left one editor on the side of the road. Paradoxically, this is simultaneously the Volt's greatest strength and biggest weakness because the ability to manage this trick essentially requires two advanced drivetrains, with all the extra complexity, packaging difficulty and cost that implies. It was enough to get home on electric power alone (8 miles). Once I was out of the messaging screen, the climate control went back to full strength until the target temperature was reached. Carlos Lago, senior writer, Technology-Audio "Android Auto integration rocks. The 2021 Chevy Suburban and. Traffic was heavy without stopping and running somewhere less than 45 mph. My 5-foot-6 wife, on the other hand, complained about her comfort in the passenger seat." That's a solid recommendation. There are two full sets of anchors on the outboard rear seats, and there's a single top tether anchor for the middle seat. I came to the same conclusion. And ultimately, this is no Lamborghini. I'm okay with that. For the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, becoming smaller on the outside has translated to slightly less front and rear headroom, front and rear legroom, and front hip room compared to the old model. Now the engine sounds more in line with what the car is trying to do." All of those miles-driven and miles-remaining combinations added up to 53 miles or more, by the way. Not to put any crazy ideas into the head of our Director of Vehicle Testing Dan Edmunds, but I'd also be interested to test if one of these braking means (or a combination of them) is more efficient than another at maintaining/recharging the battery. Perfect, I thought. Certified. I found this odd, considering most car exteriors get dimples and dents from things thrown, bumped or dropped on them. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? We passed on the LT and opted for the top-level Premier, which gave us a lot of standard equipment: a backup camera, an 8-inch touchscreen, keyless entry, automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated seats and a Bose audio system. --, "When running on electric power alone, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is uncannily quiet. Rather than cruising on throttle lift-off like in a normal car in "D," the Volt exhibits the regenerative braking feeling we've all come to know and love in hybrid and electric vehicles. Turns out the car was prompting the phone to download the necessary Android Auto software and get me to accept some Terms and Conditions. I like driving our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. One limitation within the space is the Volt's sloping rear hatch. The Volt is comprehensively outfitted with features that offer a decent level of comfort, convenience, and entertainment. Certified Used 2018 Chevrolet Volt LT Hatchback Silver Ice Metallic for sale - only $23,436. But our Volt has the latest iteration, and it has some appealing aspects. With a handsome interior design, the 2017 Chevy Volt's cabin is very quiet, especially when driving in electric mode. --, "Owing to the car's aerodynamic styling, visibility isn't especially good, especially out the rear, which has thick pillars. Lifetime engine-on fuel economy stayed at the 37.7 mpg average from last month. As for non-routine maintenance, we had that, too. All in, this 2016 Chevrolet Volt Premier Hatchback wears a sticker price of $40,620. You can also add safety options, including automatic parking assist, front and rear parking sensors, automatic high beams, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, a following distance indicator, forward collision alert, and forward automatic braking. No hyper-tests for it so far. My family of 5 are traveling from the US to Italy with a connection in Amsterdam. Comfort and convenience are covered by single-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, teen driver controls, ambient interior lighting, and a pedestrian safety signal which alerts pedestrians of the vehicle's presence with an automated exterior sound. Best of all, I can't see it while I'm sitting inside driving our Volt. That's why I find its climate control setup so satisfying. But the 2016 Volt's new 1.5-liter gasoline engine is more powerful than before and now takes on the majority of responsibility for driving the front wheels once the battery is depleted. The Volt is a great road trip car. The i3 has a 7.4 kilowatt charger, while the Volt makes do with a 3.6 kW charger. I must admit that I was startled when Siri spoke up unexpectedly, offering to read me an incoming text. I also noticed the groove running from front to rear on the Volt near the pimple seemed to be scuffed, just adding more to the mystery." Average lifetime mpg: 37.7 EPA mpg rating: 42 combined Average electric range: 51.4 Best electric range: 75 miles EPA electric range rating: 53 miles Current odometer: 26,413 miles, Logbook Highlights Performance "Chevy deserves particular praise for the Volt's nearly seamless transition from EV to hybrid operation. Charging cord location? Call (435) 487-9310 for more information. --, "The rest of the cockpit has its share of plain black plastic but is laid out with pleasing hints at pseudo-grandeur." We simply don't need the speed (or the expense) of a 240V Level 2 home setup to top off the Fiat every night. Since our 2016 Chevrolet Volt has been used primarily as a commuter with a charge station on at least one end of the route, it was lacking in the long-distance part of its life. After driving our Volt for about two weeks, though, I've found that using the paddle in conjunction with the "Low" driving mode works pretty well. There's still regenerative braking, of course, and acceleration is just as quick. Maintenance and Upkeep Vehicle Testing Assistant Mike Massey noticed a chip on the Volt's windshield, which Safelite repaired to the tune of $138.65 (see comment below). Using the i3 as my mental yardstick, I reasoned that it would take less time for the Volt to charge. . Then there is the driver seat itself. This new system not only improves the look of the various screens, but it also results in quicker response to commands. I'm glad that we avoided colors like Heather Gray Metallic or Summit White (see: gray and white). Dan will beat this, I'm sure. "But what happens next is where the annoyance sets in. We hopped into a blue one that was nearly identical to our long-termer and that's where things started to go wrong. The 2019 Volt is a five-seat, plug-in hybrid hatchback sedan offered in LT and Premier trims. 2017 Chevrolet Volt (356 listings) 16 Great deals starting at $11,995. But when I turned off the freeway, I immediately found snow-covered roads. There's more legroom than I would have thought, and an elevated seating position provides some useful thigh support. Others simply coalesce into a big pot of nope. At least the hatch is large. In its place is a spiffy new 1.5-liter engine that runs on regular fuel, makes 101 hp and returns 42 mpg. I had no problem seeing through the glass when it was dry. I arrived at Edmunds HQ at 6:45 on Monday morning. The 18.4-kWh battery pack allowed for more range, and the 1.5-liter engine generated 17 horsepower more than the outgoing four-cylinder while improving efficiency to 42 mpg. Where Did We Drive It? when driving the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is to milk the charge as far as I can, then run it off the engine until the next time I can get it back to the Edmunds garage charger. The previous generation Volt had an EPA-estimated range of 38 miles; the new model can go 53 miles typically before switching on its gas engine/generator (and we've already exceeded that easily a few times). You hear a little thrum from the engine and maybe a small vibration, but otherwise the Volt behaves almost exactly like it does in EV mode. But it turns out the rear-most edge of the cargo space is just under 3 feet. We selected the Driver Confidence 1 package, with blind-spot, lane departure and cross-traffic alerts and the Driver Confidence 2 package, with lane keeping assist, low-speed auto-braking, auto high beams and forward collision warning. --, "Chevrolet wisely ditched the too-high-tech capacitive buttons and Star Trek-inspired shiny white plastic for a more conventional interior. It works quite well, in my opinion. It needed to be given its more prominent role this time around. There are other ways to reduce speed in the Volt. Moral of the story: Don't bring a hybrid to a truck fight." It's up to a substantial 53 miles (EPA-estimated), compared to 38 miles with the first-gen Volt. The bottom is flat and the contours of its back arch in the opposite direction of the contours of my back. I ended up winning that no-holds-barred geek-off with an all-electric run of 54.6 miles, a figure that exceeded that Volt's 35-mile electric range rating by a full 56 percent. Other enhancements include improved active-safety features and more interior options." dashboard to top it all off. Comfort "I'm very picky about seats. Additionally, we challenged, and exceeded, the limits of the Volt's cargo hold while running errands locally. The seatbacks fold 80/20 and flat. Seriously. While it may offer the worst-all-electric range of any of the plug-in cars currently . Because it's a requirement in California (and 30 other states,) a front license plate bracket came with the car. If you look at the data below, however, you'll notice that our Volt has never achieved the EPA fuel economy estimate. So to rest a bag on the lip and slide it down would break the bag. New 2023 Buick Enclave from Levelland Chevrolet Buick GMC in LEVELLAND, TX, 79336. Ed Hellwig, Executive Editor, MPG "I took possession of the Volt with 286 miles on the trip meter and the onboard calculator showing fuel consumption at more than 250 mpg, the highest number the calculator displays. Recall 40240: Inspect the fuel feed pipe for leaks. --, "The trunk, at 10.6 cubic feet, is modestly sized; fitting golf bags is problematic. The new batteries have more power than the old Volt, but they also get more help from the new internal combustion engine. Fair enough. --. In 15 minutes, I was doing paperwork with Andrew, the service writer. My problem was twofold: A) I was already at the base of the mountains, and B) I was already nearly out of battery power anyway. This alone puts Android Auto on a plane above Apple CarPlay, which forces you to use the dreaded Apple Maps. Resale and Depreciation: We purchased the Volt for $38,114 two years ago. This whole thing was more annoying than anything, considering the cargo cover doesn't tug too terribly hard on the hooks. A power-closing feature is necessary here." --, "If you've never driven a Volt, you'll be immediately surprised by just how quiet the hatchback is. 3: When you shift into drive, the Volt locks itself. Driver Confidence 2 Package ($495) adds lane keep assist, front automatic braking at low speed, Intellibeam headlights and forward collision alert. Sales (877) 565-8162; Service & Parts (877) 493-2852; Sales (877) 565-8162; Service & Parts (877) 493-2852; Hours & Map; It's even on Amazon.com, so rejoice, Prime members. Until then we were mostly driving around in hybrids that looked like hybrids (read Toyota Prius), and the Volt seemed like a far more exciting option. I've only tinkered with CarPlay on our Volt, but it's pleasingly easy to get up and running. No big deal since Waze alerts come over the car's speakers if the phone is plugged in. Things like climate control systems should be usable at a glance regardless of the car. Carlos Lago. As usual, our plug-in hybrid was used primarily for around-town duties, whether it was solo commuting in the carpool lane or, in my case, traveling at normal highway speeds on Interstate 10 through downtown L.A. (traffic is totally clear at 10 p.m.). Plus, it's not like you have to use anything beyond No. On the 2,000-mile road trip to Oregon and back, the Volt ran exclusively on gasoline and returned 34.6 mpg. Drive our 2016 Chevrolet Volt and take full advantage of its single-occupant HOV lane access stickers. That figures out to 39.8 mpg if you only account for gasoline. The first Volt used an awkward shifter that was half-buried within the dashboard. For one thing, since 48 miles represents about 80 percent of my one-way commute, I could spend most of my time driving to the office on electrons in the HOV lane. While there are public charging stations out there that cost nothing to use, many charge per kilowatt-hour of energy transferred or per hour that the vehicle is plugged in. Let's first look at why I would like to own a Volt: The powertrain. This is a quiet and stable car on the highway, with refinement levels that fully match its price. Saturday consisted of 28.8 miles and 25 miles remaining before I plugged it in again. Unsatisfied, I called Guaranty Chevrolet, which should have been my first choice because it's barely two miles from my home. 4) Simple menu interface. (Check out some pictures of our 2014 Chevrolet Silverado's touchscreen here.) As I handed the keys over to the valet, I asked if they had a charging station I could use. 11: Stupid regen paddle. As always, tracking fuel economy on a plug-in hybrid such as the Volt is not straightforward. If this were my car, there'd be a piece of tape permanently affixed to the center of the steering wheel." Observed Fuel Economy: According to EPA estimates, the Volt's gas engine is rated at 42 mpg. We averaged a bit less 37.3 mpg while covering almost 29,000 miles. She only drives 10 or 12 miles a day. But this is a car that, government rebates aside, stickered at $40,620. Chevy has a recent habit of assigning unconventional functions to steering wheel paddles. They told me that chips like this will leave a scar, but I can't personally find it. We still need to take it on our standard test loop, for example. The upshot is that we're spending even more of our time driving our Chevy Volt like it was an electric vehicle (EV). Call (806) 579-2590 for more information. 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