Used Vehicle Review: Chevrolet Volt, 2011-2015 - Autos.ca
History/Description: With the promise of exceptional fuel efficiency, a full-function, five-door, driving experience and access to one of the most unique driving experiences on the road, the Chevrolet Volt hit the Canadian marketplace for model... Volt is a range-extended electric car, and it’s not for everyone. In a simplified nutshell, the Volt isn’t a hybrid, but an electric car with a gasoline generator on board that’s used to recharge its drive batteries when an initial charge, gained from plugging the vehicle into an outlet, is depleted. According to GM, Volt owners who recharge regularly typically drive over 1,400 km between fill-ups, requiring, in many cases, only a single visit to the gas station every month. Volt allows for electric-only driving of between 40 and 80 km, depending on temperature and terrain, with a full tank of gasoline extending the range to over 600 km. If you’re commute is less than 80 clicks a day, and you plug in and recharge the... Engines/Trim: All models get a 16-kilowatt battery pack and electric motor drive unit, as well as a 1. 4 litre gasoline engine. Source: www.autos.ca
