The problem, as my coworkers pointed out, is that the paddle's regenerative braking level is all or nothing. The e-Golf SE's DC Fast Charging package (standard on the SEL) includes a 7.2 kW charger that reduces charging time to about four hours. It was a lot of heavy lifting for the Volt. And this is with the seat set for a 5-foot-6-inch driver. The rear middle seat has virtually no legroom because of how far back the center console extends, so the middle rear-seat passenger must straddle the console. There was no real engine racket or lack of oomph. It worked better than any open-bed pickup truck would have on this rainy day." (Yes, go ahead and insert your cliched joke here.) Plenty of range, carpool stickers and up-to-date technology that keeps you connected while on the road. I had AAA tow the Volt to a nearby Pep Boys. The new dash is a big improvement. 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV, EUV Will Start Under $30K Range, Charging, and Battery Life All Bolt EUVs come with a 65.0-kWh battery pack that the EPA estimates will provide 247 miles of range. The Volt had stored up just 13 miles of EV range, which was disappointing. As a Volt buyer, I would gladly pay a little extra for some more advanced motor mounts to keep those vibes completely out of my space." Yes, the Chevy Volt is a good car. Chevy Volts come with a small air compressor and tire sealant goo. Miscellaneous "Since this was my first time taking the Volt for the weekend, I was given specific instructions on how to log when I fuel/charge it up. For the past five days it was my daily commuter. And I drove 27.4 miles on Sunday before recharging it with 29 miles remaining. I want to blame him for not using his legs but it wasn't that. The cargo space behind the third row is 41.5 cubic feet, doubled to 93.8 cubic feet behind the second row. And aside from the Tesla Model S, the other car brand often talked about the EV industry is the Chevrolet. No big deal since Waze alerts come over the car's speakers if the phone is plugged in. So I gave it another chance. Even when it is running, it's far quieter than the previous Volt. front and center, even if it's the first time logging into that specific vehicle. --, "The trunk, at 10.6 cubic feet, is modestly sized; fitting golf bags is problematic. The front seats are fairly roomy, but the rear seats are cramped. The brake pedal felt odd. I like driving our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. "That's four, four ways to brake! After five minutes I was in business and on the road, where the system worked beautifully. Also, the rear window is narrow and short, so visibility suffers doubly. Carlos Lago, senior writer, "I continue to recommend the Volt widely to people who ask me for shopping advice. Whether it's executing the perfect holeshot across an intersection in virtual silence, having an effortless conversation with your passenger, or listening to music untainted by the melodies of internal combustion, our 2016 Chevrolet Volt lends itself well. The Chevrolet Volt has made a significant impression on the American car market since its launch nearly a decade ago, and in the past two years since the second-generation debuted, it has been. It maneuvers through traffic with ease and simplifies passing maneuvers. But I don't need to break down the numbers to know there's more in there. The majority of this time, the Volt was in hybrid mode rather than full electric. It's got parking sensors that help, but I'd like a little more actual visibility. This begs the question of why the full generative braking function wasn't incorporated into the throttle pedal like it is the BMW i3. 1. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality are standard for both trims along with a SiriusXM trial, however, navigation is only standard in the Premier. --, "CarPlay allows users of iPhones with Lightning connectors to access Siri: Eyes Free text-message alerts, Maps, iMessage, Apple Music, and, of course, the phone itself. More like a Civic. Front Pedestrian Braking At speeds below 50 mph during the daytime, this feature can help you avoid or reduce the severity of a front-end collision with a pedestrian it detects directly ahead of you. Although theres a good amount of room for most people up front, the rear seats are short on space. Sales (877) 565-8162; Service & Parts (877) 493-2852; Sales (877) 565-8162; Service & Parts (877) 493-2852; Hours & Map; That's, three! No. Compare the Volt to our 2016 Toyota Prius here. I drove 44.1 city miles on Friday before I plugged in to a 120V Level 1 outlet at home with nine miles remaining. 8: There's no way to turn off the air-conditioning. ", This time he was wrong. I assumed it toggled brake regeneration between unobtrusive and halting, like the menu setting in our old long-term 2013 Tesla Model S. But the Volt always came to a stop in the same way. It's 46.6 miles from Santa Ana to Santa Monica, and my route includes some of the worst L.A. freeway miles imaginable. With the caveat that my experience is just a small sample, I pose the following question: Would you want to buy a Volt because of this, or would you want something that stands out more? As soon as I switched to the Apple CarPlay messaging screen, the fan speed plummeted to a much lower setting. The 2016 Chevrolet Volt has 10.6 ft3 of trunk space. So when we got our new 2016 Chevrolet Volt, I knew I'd be playing the "how far can we (reasonably) go in the real world on a charge?" Edmunds purchased this vehicle for the purposes of evaluation. Both can handle tasks like finding a nearby restaurant or reading your text messages aloud. Then I saw a little notification on the main touchscreen that told me one of my colleagues had sent me a text message. There's never any range anxiety with a plug-in hybrid, but I never once felt that my symbolic EV-only week was in much jeopardy, either. I'd like to see other manufacturers go hard at the Volt with comparable capabilities and sexier designs. Brent Romans, Senior Automotive Editor, Performance "Our Chevrolet Volt is easy to drive around town. It certainly wasn't dramatic, but it still moved the needle. --, "When running on electric power alone, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is uncannily quiet. It was a smart move, and one that works beautifully, with a sensible layout that includes a great new touch-screen infotainment display. The result is usually a dashboard full of buttons or a clunky touchscreen that makes setting the temperature and fan speed far more complicated than it needs to be. I found this odd, considering most car exteriors get dimples and dents from things thrown, bumped or dropped on them. 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. This time around, the engine is slightly bigger, more powerful and yet quieter than before. It's up to a substantial 53 miles (EPA-estimated), compared to 38 miles with the first-gen Volt. The upholstery is decent in quality, as are most of the interior trim elements, although it's not hard to miss how much of these are hard-touch materials and gloss plastics. I've spent most of the week in the car, charging when I reach the office, and I've yet to hear the engine start. Then I ventured southeast to Temecula, California, for more rain, and back. "You're the first person who's wanted to do that," he said. Comparing the 2021 Equinox to the 2021 Traverse may point you in the right direction. Give us a call at (866) 610-3718 or visit us to test drive this GMC Sierra 1500 today. You'll need to apply a good amount of force to attach the anchor. 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. For now, my money's sitting around, waiting for someone to cram the Volt's powertrain into an i3. The seat is just too flat and firm to go any longer without a break. Its handle is 71 inches up. Standard features in the Volt include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, two USB ports, satellite radio, Bluetooth, a six-speaker audio system, a built-in Wi-Fi hot spot, a rearview camera, automatic climate control, push-button start, remote start, Teen Driver, and the MyLink infotainment system with an 8-inch touch screen. Let's save us all some time and just do this as a list. No adjustability in that area. While it may offer the worst-all-electric range of any of the plug-in cars currently . Perhaps the interior designers knew they had a tight budget and chose to focus their money on the most important bits. I purposely didn't say anything about the car to see if she noticed anything. Pre-Owned 2017 Chevrolet Volt 5dr HB LT. TEXAS TRUE PRICE(TM) $15,508 Fuel Economy 43 city / 42 hwy Engine Data 1.5L. Other factors also come into play. Most of the time in a Volt, you're just powering around on pure electric power. The lid is a bit of a reach when opened. This is a comprehensively better car than the one it replaces. The first would be the old-fashioned way: push down on the big fat middle pedal. Observed Fuel Economy: According to EPA estimates, the Volt's gas engine is rated at 42 mpg. I tested both methods several times and was met with the same result. This wasn't much of a concern as the Volt doesn't need much power to "idle" but it meant that I'd have to accelerate hard enough to not get beeped at or crashed into. I dialed up Safelite. But the system works beautifully." The 2018 Chevrolet Volt has a quiet cabin, and its well-designed. Even with the modest miles added to the Volt, we were able to form more opinions about the Volt thanks to some all-gas driving and test the A/C system in our hot summertime Southern California weather. On the way, the Volt made a cameo appearance at Vasquez Rocks, aka arguably the most exciting sight on the desolate stretch between Santa Clarita and Palmdale. "I'm here to get the pop-rivets and screws that were supposed to come with the bracket," I continued. I appreciated that, too, especially since I knew they wouldn't be open again until Tuesday morning. Across across each one the Chevy remains compliant. Cargo is not a strong suit of plug-in hybrid sedans, but with 10.6 cubic feet of cargo space, the Volt can hold more than most of them. Arriving home with 20 miles made it easy to feel confident that the battery would be full enough on the slow-motion 120-volt charge to make it in the following morning. As such, just under 800 miles were added to the Volt's odometer. Here's what we've observed so far: Average electric range: 52.8 miles Best electric range: 75 miles EPA electric range rating: 53 miles, Best range between gasoline fills (electric fills + gasoline): 681 miles Current odometer: 20,447 miles, Logbook Highlights Comfort "I continue to give the Volt a chance. --, "Front-seat room is fine, but the rear seat is still on the tight side for taller passengers, while the new fifth seating position is for short trips only." It keeps things simple in spite of the car's other high-tech systems. And on longer grades, when electric boost is sapped and the engine kicks in to supply power, it falls flat at about 69 mph This doesn't seem to be quick enough for many. Use our tools to calculate monthly payments or figure out which cars you can afford. I got everything in, but it was far from graceful." file. So for the sake of standardization we used the same blue carry-on bag size (21 x15x10 inches) and red checked bag size (30x20x13 inches). This likely plays a role in how my friend tops up his battery every night. It needed premium fuel. Dealerships catch a lot of online flak for their service operations, but I got nothing but good vibes from the folks at Hooman. But it did bum me out for about 60 seconds, long enough to open Spotify and cue up one of the CDs I just bought. The Volt touts a quiet cabin with a host of tech features and a good amount of space up front. The world still needs Mustangs and Corvettes and 911s and things of that nature. Contact. I don't remember feeling that way about the previous Volt. The 2023 Chevy Bolt EV comes with standard Chevy Safety Assist, a suite of advanced safety technologies and driver-assistance features. Good punch off the line. Call (435) 487-9310 for more information. Josh Sadlier, "This week marked my first non-EV experience in the Volt. As a hybrid the Chevy drives like most other hybrids. The brake feel, while still hybrid-y, is more natural than the outgoing car's. Where Did We Drive It? The rear seats fold down to provide extra room if you need it, and the Volts hatch makes it easy to load and unload cargo. The 2016 Chevrolet Volt's T-shaped battery pack feels like the EV Age's equivalent of the muscle car's driveshaft tunnel. That's likely the nugget of info that stayed in my head all these years. That's why I find its climate control setup so satisfying. "Did it without breaking a sweat," you might say. Comfort "The Volt soaks up small bumps like a typical midsize sedan. Seemingly as a testament to its range-anxiety nullifying capability, we started September off with a full tank of fuel and only purchased 23.7 gallons of California's finest 87-octane to fuel the remaining miles. But if you just want to keep it simple and use the Volt's regular brake pedal exclusively, I think you'll be pleased. Cars for Sale; Research . I'm hoping Volt owners are utilizing the car's plug-in recharge ability to its full potential." Seriously, look at that color. Head and legroom up front are suitable and the level of steering and seat adjustability sufficient for most physiques to find an optimal driving position. in the Volt's interior? And I continue to be disappointed by its lack of long-distance driver seat comfort. Why We Bought It/Why We Got It? thank you, Chevy, for the extendable sun visors), but on my commute there were moments when the chrome surround of the bowtie on the steering wheel reflected the afternoon sun directly into my eyeballs. The backseat makes sense. One is the traditional friction brakes (i.e., the disc brakes at each wheel). It's also topped by a portion of the center console with cupholders and seat heater controls, making it impossible to lay any kind of long objects on the floor. They're cheap, plentiful, and most new releases have abandoned crappy plastic jewel boxes for the cardboard "digi-pack," which lends some nostalgic analog to vinyl records. You might be able to jam them in there, at the risk of crushing your bread and bruisin' your peaches." The 2017 Volt comes standard with cloth upholstery, and options include leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, heated sideview mirrors, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Not bad considering the hills and 70-mph speed limits. The standard infotainment system in the Volt comes with an 8-inch touch screen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, six speakers, two USB ports, Bluetooth, satellite radio, and a Wi-Fi hot spot. We also drove it to Rosamond, California, home of the famous Willow Springs Raceway, for our annual driving school. Perhaps there are some challenges with this layout when operating in a hybrid mode. My commute is dreadful. Using the i3 as my mental yardstick, I reasoned that it would take less time for the Volt to charge. It's also cheaper and roomier. Best of all, I can't see it while I'm sitting inside driving our Volt. We headed to CarMax and accepted its offer of $20,000. I'm also impressed by its electric-only range. Went from running out the batteries to having over 250 miles of range available. Dan Frio. Above are shown two possible origins of the squeak. And it's fantastic. 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. This is a quiet and stable car on the highway, with refinement levels that fully match its price. Drive our 2016 Chevrolet Volt and take full advantage of its single-occupant HOV lane access stickers. But the necessary attachment hardware was nowhere to be found. Mike Schmidt, Senior Manager, Vehicle Testing, Interior "Why, why, oh why, is there so much faux chrome (faume?) But I read a recent press release on the upcoming 2017 Bolt EV. Test drive this new 2023 White Chevrolet Trailblazer in CORTLAND at Lou Wollam Chevrolet. Josh Sadlier. That means for every 100 miles we drive our Volt in EV mode, the EPA estimates (based on its standardized driving tests) that it will utilize 31 kWh of electrical energy. When the 2016 Chevrolet Volt was first introduced to the media, its 8-inch MyLink touchscreen audio system was touted as being able to support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Fifty-three miles of rated range really changes the game, and it doesn't take a lot of effort to coax it to go even farther. Dealerships catch a lot of online flak for their service operations, but I got nothing but good vibes from the folks at Hooman. An adviser greeted us immediately, processed the car and gave us an estimate of three hours to complete the work. All 2016 Volts start with the second-generation Voltec powertrain. (Gas-only mode, batteries depleted) In this mode, acceleration runs are quickest and more repeatable, with most of the speed gains made at 35 mph and above. The subsequent trip home was 50.3 miles long because of a side trip, but I rolled into my driveway with nine miles in reserve anyway. We reviewed our data and identified a new high of 45.1 mpg, so our Volt has now officially outperformed the EPA estimate. It's not as expansive as a midsize sedan or even the new Honda Civic, but adults up to 6 feet tall should be OK. Comfort "I'm very picky about seats. The lower anchors are recessed deep into the seat, and you'll need to apply a good amount of force to attach the anchor. Caroline Pardilla. In that way, it's similar to the Prius and other hybrids. When I unplugged the Volt at the office garage, it showed 50 miles of EV range on the charge meter. Alas, that's how my Wednesday started." We spent most of March driving our 2016 Chevrolet Volt on gasoline. Here again, Dan managed to extract some real range, twice reaching 54 electric miles in heavy traffic. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? Nightfall Gray Metallic 2020 Chevrolet Equinox LT FWD 4D Sport Utility 1.5L DOHC 26/31 City/Highway MPG. But this time I discovered my breaking point: 45 minutes. We aren't a good fit for each other." Jonathan touched on it in an earlier post here. The Volt also boasts a long list of. Not every car, of course. It's now easy to come to a stop smoothly every time. Stability and traction control is pretty invasive, dialing back engine torque as understeer is sensed, so it's easier to be smooth and consistent with the systems turned off. With a depleted battery, the Volt relies on its 1.5-liter engine for power almost all the time. Ride Quality: This car rides nicely. 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). Revel in your laziness, in fact! In my case that is at least an hour in each direction. Plus, this more humble persona also fits the way the Volt drives. Editor Dan Frio and I tag-teamed the entire month with the Chevy. This speaks to how smooth the switchovers can be, in particular if they occur at slower speeds." You only need to drive the Volt solely on EV power for a while to see how it all makes sense. Going from level one to three is jarring. For one, the general consensus is that it's an attractive car. What Did We Get? Plus, it's not like you have to use anything beyond No. All in all, I like the way the Volt has evolved. So I walked into a local Chevy dealer excited. As the mountains loomed in the Volt's windshield, I thought to myself: "Wait, isn't there a mountain mode that you're supposed to use in this thing?" The paddle triggers the Volt's most aggressive regenerative braking setting, and it slows the car rapidly. 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. So the call went out to our in-house wranglers to see which of our long-termers needed some miles. My commute tends to have the right conditions for prolonged EV range; primarily, slow-and-go freeway traffic that never quite stops, never quite gets going faster than 50 or 55 mph. My family of 5 are traveling from the US to Italy with a connection in Amsterdam. Those miles came from run-of-the mill around-town driving even though the Volt is certainly capable of longer trips. Perfect, I thought. Assuming it's plugged into a system that accommodates the maximum charging rate, the i3 will "fill" faster than the Volt even though the i3's battery is larger. There's a symmetry to the idea that I like. Come to Copeland Chevrolet Hyannis to drive or buy this Nissan LEAF: 1N4BZ0CP8HC309643. Both parties responsible deny it. I'm okay with that. Yes, it's a plug-in hybrid with more than 50 miles of all-electric range, but you can also just drive it like a regular car and not give a second thought to the electrical wizardry happening underneath. Still, our carpool lane-eligible plug-in continues to impress. Dan Edmunds, director of vehicle testing. For example, the Leaf SV and SL have a 6.6 kW onboard charger that cuts the charging time to five hours despite also having a larger battery pack with greater range. How much more efficient can the Low/paddle two-step be? Acceleration is strong until about 30 mph, then begins to drop off pretty significantly. Incidentally, the molded bracket instructions called for a 7/32" drill bit, but I found that the less-common 13/64" bit I had in my drill index was a snugger fit. A lower kWh number means less energy consumed and therefore better efficiency. 3500HD CC Sonic Spark Spark EV SS Suburban Tahoe Traverse Trax Volt . Charging cord location? 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. "One annoyance is related to the handshake between the Volt and the iPhone 6. This was based on recollections of our previous long-term 2011 Volt. Chevy's been heading down this path for awhile (Spark, Equinox, Camaro), Scion and Honda, too. Once you notice it, it can be hard to ignore, even as you turn up the radio volume again. The Volt's gasoline engine fired up unobtrusively and kept the Volt powering up the grade at 70 mph, just like a typical car. We averaged a bit less 37.3 mpg while covering almost 29,000 miles. Caroline Pardilla, "I was coming back from brunch one morning when my passenger noticed there was a mysterious pimple on the roof of the Volt. At least the hatch is large. I headed to Hooman Chevrolet in Culver City on Saturday morning to get things done. Even though the Volt seats five, its middle seat should only be used in a pinch, as the cars center console extends all the way back to the seat cushion, so anyone riding in the middle rear seat must straddle the console. 2018 Chevrolet Volt (314 listings) 31 Great deals starting at $14,000. There's not enough room for two grocery bags to fit lengthwise. With only 10.6 cubic feet of room available in the trunk of the Volt, there's not much offered in the way of practicality, albeit only marginally less than what's offered in the segment as average. This on a car rated at 53 miles of electric range. Thanks to its small size and quick and light-effort steering, you can zip in and out of parking lots like an American Ninja Warrior going through an obstacle course. Even in front, however, you can lose pedestrians and even other vehicles in the Volt's large A-pillars." Suddenly I'm looking at the dash you see above. We still need to take it on our standard test loop, for example. Also, it can be difficult to identify some of the top tethers. The Premier ($38,345) adds leather, the ability to add navigation, front and rear heated seats, Bose audio system, heated steering wheel and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Our 2016 Chevrolet Volt didn't see much action in June as we only logged about 700 miles. Maybe I'm still too entrenched in the mpg mindset where efficiency promises are always viewed with suspicion, and anything in the ballpark is generally deemed acceptable. Handling: Entering the skid pad, the Volt turns in quickly but immediately understeers a moderate amount. Yes, consequently it has a more versatile cargo area than a compact sedan. Jason Kavanagh, senior road test engineer, "When I arrived, Fernando cheerfully gave me the key and had me sign an invoice for the oil change, tire rotation and three recall checks. 2) Smartphone integration. Both come with a plug-in hybrid system consisting of twin electric motors, a 1.5-liter gasoline engine . After 42 or so miles the batteries had depleted and switched over to the gasoline engine. Available features include a wireless device charger, a Bose eight-speaker audio system, navigation, and automatic parking assist. Center console? We were also pleasantly surprised by the Volt's composure on the road. I give this car a lot of credit for being comfortable (P.S. There are several interior design elements of our second-generation 2016 Chevrolet Volt that are far more traditional than their first-generation counterparts. Dan Frio, staff writer, "Why, why, oh why, is there so much faux chrome (faume?) 'Did it without breaking a sweat,' you might say." I find the 2016 Chevrolet Volt's driver seat is mounted too high, or rather, I can't crank the rear portion of the seat bottom down enough using the manual height adjustment. But the interior headliner didn't indicate any sort of disturbance. I had been in "L" as I do, and using the regen paddle as I (reluctantly) do, but I'd been heavy with the throttle and even tried to see if the tires would spin full whack on a 90-degree turn (they do). Some of the items are deal-breakers (labeled DB) on their own. Maintenance and Upkeep The Volt went to the dealer this month for routine service and a trio of recalls. It took about four hours to fully charge. Personally, I'm fine with being low key. This is a welcome improvement. It works in a new way, too. We'd never experienced anything of the sort, but the necessary reflash would only add 10 minutes to the process. Under the Chevrolet Complete Care free maintenance plan, our 7,500- and 15,000-mile visits were free. Dan Frio. I'm the ideal EV candidate except that I like road trips and I'm not always so good at paying attention to charge level. There's no way to turn this off. Chevy has a recent habit of assigning unconventional functions to steering wheel paddles. There's this little symphony of micro-lurches and surges that occur at different points of pedal pressure as the Volt's two motors blend and back off continuously, depending on seemingly hundreds of variables. This is the last update for our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. I live in an urban area, have a 16-mile round-trip commute, and rarely see speeds above 35 mph. The repair cost us $138.65." 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