Dealerships catch a lot of online flak for their service operations, but I got nothing but good vibes from the folks at Hooman. 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. We haven't track-tested our new Volt yet to compare, but my front seat impression is that Chevy took the last Volt's NVH seriously, either layering more sound deadening on the panels, refining engine sound (especially at handover from the electric motor), dialing out some frequencies in the suspension, or some other resonant voodoo. The mountain mode, according to the Volt's owner's manual, "should be selected at the beginning of a trip before climbing steep, uphill grades and when expecting to drive in very hilly or mountainous terrain. 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. To answer the question as to why I didn't buy an i3: too few gasoline miles and a weak motor. Unlike with a traditional gasoline-powered car, you're not losing all that potential energy due to heat loss (the heat generated by the burning of the gasoline). There was no real engine racket or lack of oomph. The next morning I departed but drove only about 120 miles south before stopping in Los Gatos, California, for a super fancy dinner with an old friend. 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. It's very fuel-efficient and more fun to drive than most hybrids, thanks to its brisk acceleration and poised handling. I drove 44.1 city miles on Friday before I plugged in to a 120V Level 1 outlet at home with nine miles remaining. In general, we've had nice things to say about it the entire time we've had it in the fleet. Sales (877) 565-8162; Service & Parts (877) 493-2852; Call Us. Here again, Dan managed to extract some real range, twice reaching 54 electric miles in heavy traffic. Here's the question I'm left with: Why aren't more car companies building cars like this? "When I was coming back from a Mother's Day excursion, I saw that the Volt only had 9 miles left of its EV range. --, "Various incremental changes have made their way into the 2019 Chevrolet Volt's interior, but none of them counts as a real blockbuster. The i3 has a 7.4 kilowatt charger, while the Volt makes do with a 3.6 kW charger. No spare tire. Oh well. I dialed up Safelite. Lift off the throttle completely means max regen. The liftback design of the Volt also benefits practicality by means of presenting a massive trunk opening for easy loading. Let me start by immediately walking that assertion back. It cost about $1.25 for 80 minutes on the charge and 10-ish miles of range. I could do without the silly, zoomy jet-whine noise at startup. 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. Most commute statistics say that the majority of people drive no more than 20 miles each way to work. Service Campaigns: Recalls were resolved in a timely manner, and in our case, each was performed during routine service. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? That's a solid recommendation. The 2021 Chevy Suburban and. I began my Volt experience by running up an indicated 37.4 all-electric miles around the city, at which point the gasoline engine kicked in. 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. I put in a lot of time on my Xbox, including plenty of driving games. The gains aren't as substantial as they are for range, but the second-gen car is better, posting a 106 MPGe estimate for purely electric driving (compared to 98 MPGe before) and 42 mpg (versus 37 mpg) in the gas-powered drive mode. Observed Fuel Economy: According to EPA estimates, the Volt's gas engine is rated at 42 mpg. We do our best to separate miles driven solely via battery power from those motivated by gasoline. Hi, Does anyone know the dimensions of the cargo area of a Gen2 Volt with the rear seats folded down? Our 2016 Chevrolet Volt has been in our fleet for what seems like forever (our fuel book indicates that the beginning of "forever" is November 2015), but we still manage to add a respectable number of miles to our elder statesman's odometer each month. So I applied all the lessons I learned driving the old Volt and promptly went 70 miles on a full charge in our new 2016 Chevrolet Volt on my first attempt. In the second quarter, GM sold 6,945 Bolt EVs and EUVs, down 38.3% from the year-ago period. That's likely the nugget of info that stayed in my head all these years. Now if I can just find out where they hid the paint gun from me and get the keys to all the silver/gray/white cars in our fleet, I'll have some work to do. But from an engineering and driving perspective, this car is a home run. Not bad numbers, but more than you'd like from a car of the future. I wonder why Chevy opted against this feature. 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. It's a little distracting, even a little unsettling and maybe nothing to worry about. 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. All of the above charging times assume a connection to a Level 2 charger. I fully expect that number to fall. And so it went on Tuesday and Wednesday. Alas the tire couldn't have been flatter unless it was two-dimensional. But here's another early anecdotal result, taking the car's trip computer at its word. 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. Average lifetime gasoline mpg: 38.6 mpg Best fill mpg: 45.1 mpg EPA combined mpg rating: 42 miles, Average electric range: 51.6 miles Best electric range: 75.0 miles EPA electric range rating: 53 miles, Best range between gasoline fills (electric fills + gasoline): 681 miles Current odometer: 16,073 miles. We'll have plenty of miles to find that out. Call (806) 579-2590 for more information. In the Volt, I'm at the mercy of a battery's temperature fluctuation. There's not a whole lot of grip from the economy-oriented tires, the steering doesn't give any road feel to the driver, and the Volt unsettlingly bobs and floats around when it drives over some midcorner bumps." If this were my car, there'd be a piece of tape permanently affixed to the center of the steering wheel." Overall the Volt is a competent freeway companion. Call (503) 567-1218 for more information. Average lifetime mpg: 37.8 EPA mpg rating: 42 combined Average electric range: 51.4 miles Best electric range: 75 miles EPA electric range rating: 53 miles Current odometer: 27,600 miles, Logbook Highlights Performance "I wish the Volt's brakes were a bit more robust. As always, tracking fuel economy on a plug-in hybrid such as the Volt is not straightforward. Hatch? For now, I'll stick to using my foot rather than my fingers." This is the last update for our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The Chevrolet Volt has a trunk space of 10.6 ft3. The 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV's LT trim starts at $33,995 including destination, while the Premier trim asks a respectable $38,495. "One annoyance is related to the handshake between the Volt and the iPhone 6. Handling: Entering the skid pad, the Volt turns in quickly but immediately understeers a moderate amount. It's not a perfect system since it means diligently (and accurately) recording the battery-gasoline switchover point when applicable, plus other factors. The cargo area of the Chevy measures just over 3 feet so they'd fit fine, I thought. During that time we averaged 37.2 miles on EV range and 35 mpg out of the old-tech, iron-block gas engine. There's a symmetry to the idea that I like. Such freeway-heavy driving was consequently less reflective of the city-dwelling habits of typical Volt owners. It starts to be more noticeable when climbing hills or cruising the fast lane on the freeway, but it's still quieter and more subdued than some other gasoline hybrids I can think of. 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. Saturday consisted of 28.8 miles and 25 miles remaining before I plugged it in again. Highway passing maneuvers require extra calculation before execution. Traffic was heavy without stopping and running somewhere less than 45 mph. We simply don't need the speed (or the expense) of a 240V Level 2 home setup to top off the Fiat every night. I figured I'd add some charge to the Volt while having coffee and doing some work see how the clothes of EV life fit me. For them the new Volt could be an EV 100 percent of the time even if they only charged at one end of their trip. 2018 Chevrolet Volt (314 listings) 31 Great deals starting at $14,000. There's a ton more front/rear space than I expected, and my front passenger had plenty of space. What this means is, I can use the Fiat 500e Level 1 cord to recharge the Volt. Have you ever been lying awake in bed listening to a torturous faucet drip? Seems like there's an opportunity here think about Audi A3 Sportback e-Tron shoppers who are turned off by its relatively humble 17-mile ceiling in EV mode. Perhaps the interior designers knew they had a tight budget and chose to focus their money on the most important bits. It looks good, it's plenty responsive and it even allows user logins that bring all your stored favorites (music, navigation, etc.) Mike Schmidt, "The Volt has a big hatch/cargo area, but here's one place the car reveals its compact dimensions: rear-seat footwells. Of course, the soonest Pep Boys could take a look at the car was noon, and of course, the Volt was already off the flatbed. In its place is a spiffy new 1.5-liter engine that runs on regular fuel, makes 101 hp and returns 42 mpg. Or, put in the way we would ask a friend about his or her regular new car: what kind of mpg is it getting? To survive, I time-shift and work an East Coast schedule, setting my alarm at 4:15 am in order to get on the road at 5:00 am (OK, usually 5:15 am), at which point I have a decent chance of getting to work by 6:00 am. Almost no wind or tire noise intrudes into the cockpit -- impressive, given the firm, low-rolling resistance rubber at each corner." A 120V Level 1 charge takes a long time; no more than three or four miles of driving range are accumulated each hour. Last month, GM said it will be cutting. On Monday, I drove the 46.6 miles to work and arrived with six miles to spare when I plugged into our own 240V Level 2 charger. I texted Dan: On pace for a 75-mile run. Most of the time in a Volt, you're just powering around on pure electric power. This mpg-friendly and, crucially, carpool-qualifying economy car has proved an excellent daily driver, serving faithfully as a commuter, errand runner, grocery getter, what have you. What about the Chevy Equinox cargo space? After a spell in Fresno, California, with editor Brent Romans, our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt returned to Edmunds' Santa Monica base only briefly. The engine was nearly as quiet as the electric motors and there was no detectable change in power to the wheels. 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. Leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, and a heated steering wheel are available. Tracking fuel economy for a plug-in hybrid such as the Volt is not straightforward. Tech interface? We do our best to separate miles driven solely via battery power versus those motivated by gasoline. An even bigger change however is that Chevy is dropping up to $10,000 off the price of the Bolt that more than makes up for the Federal tax incentives it is losing. It's good because it provides a couple extra inches of headroom that wouldn't be available if your head were right underneath the headliner (which is lower). In order of repair: Recall 38240: Confirm seat track locking pin is intact. are always available at the top of the screen. But first I would have to get through the weekend. I didn't even notice when it fired up a far cry from the first-generation Volt, which made a noticeable vibration once it kicked in. The paddle is on/off. Battling through rush hour traffic doesn't help, either. What this means, though, is that I only beat the new rating by 32 percent. --, "The rest of the cockpit has its share of plain black plastic but is laid out with pleasing hints at pseudo-grandeur." Yet all too often carmakers decide to include the climate controls with all the rest of a car's new technology. Call (410) 970-6777 for more information. The world still needs Mustangs and Corvettes and 911s and things of that nature. I told him that he can charge it whenever is most convenient as I wasn't leaving for a few days. "Not terrible," I thought, as I popped the hatch, opened the rear doors, and started to fold forward the Volt's 60/40-split rear seats. 105 E Rt 130 S, Burlington, NJ 08016 Open Today Sales: 9 AM-7 PM. 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. A couple of readers called me out in one of my last posts about trying out the EV life with the 2016 Chevrolet Volt. There's also some occasional instability under maximum braking, which resulted in some front end wiggle on a few runs. We're all used to pushbutton start, plugging-in and watching for the "switchover" indication that you've just moved from electric power to gasoline. This is commonly called regenerative braking. The entire month was largely drama-free, except for a flat tire incurred by Senior Writer Carlos Lago. CarPlay and Android Auto hiccups. That figures out to 39.8 mpg if you only account for gasoline. Dimensions. Contact us online or call for more information. Enter the LT with its remote keyless entry and start, and on the inside, you'll be met with power windows, manual tilt and telescoping steering column, six-way manually-adjustable front bucket seats, and 60/40 split-folding rear seats. 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. The lower anchors are recessed deep into the seat, and you'll need to apply a good amount of force to attach the anchor. 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. That's right: Google Maps. That said, here are the fuel economy results we've observed over the last year and a half, with corrupted data omitted. So a few weeks ago, before we bought our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt, I walked into a Chevy dealer to buy one for myself. The pictured numbers above 29.5 miles and 6.6 kWh used calculate out to about 22.4 kWh/100 miles. 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. What you can't see is the Sharpie in my wife's hand, waiting for me to align the V-shape of the bracket with the nose of the car and fit the notches at either side up against a step in the fascia. The only noteworthy thing about the experience was how uneventful it was. Alas, that's how my Wednesday started with our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. (The EPA doesn't give a gas-only city rating for the Volt, just a combined driving estimate of 42 mpg.) Speaking of golf clubs, it's a cinch to fit three bags' worth into the Volt's hatchback trunk if you flip down one of the seatbacks. For me, in a comfortable seating position (I'm 5'9"), it's a windshield-and-up view of cars in the rearview mirror. Yes, it's nimble in a parking lot, but on a twisting road, the Volt is out of its element. As such, just under 800 miles were added to the Volt's odometer. If your house gets its power primarily from a coal-burning power plant, and you recharge your Volt at home, you're effectively powering it from coal. Our 2016 Chevrolet Volt made the usual rounds this month, mainly ferrying editors to and from our office in Santa Monica on their commutes. She only drives 10 or 12 miles a day. When the screen is bigger, it allows the system's designers to make the virtual screen buttons bigger and easier to consistently press. It's quiet and has just as much power as the typical family sedan. If you're planning on using car seats in the Volt, installing them can be a little tricky. MPG "In theory, you can drive the Chevrolet Volt like a regular hybrid just don't ever plug it in! Josh Sadlier, senior manager, content strategy, Miscellaneous "The Volt is a good commuter car, but what is up with the rear hatch? My family currently includes my wife, 5-year-old son, 9-year-old daughter and 17-year-old female foreign exchange student living with us. 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? Nightfall Gray Metallic 2020 Chevrolet Equinox LT FWD 4D Sport Utility 1.5L DOHC 26/31 City/Highway MPG. However, back seats are cramped, especially when compared to the Bolt. Interior room? It never does that. So let's factor in the rebates. 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. My knees suffer the most. 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. The lower anchors are recessed deep into the seat. Sure, a higher-power onboard charger would be far more convenient, but at least the Volt has a gasoline engine to fall back on when its juice runs out. 2: Forward visibility: Not great. But I read a recent press release on the upcoming 2017 Bolt EV. A few more horsepower here, an inch more legroom there, and perhaps a "boldly styled!" The tires don't seem to have great grip which could contribute to the instability characteristics. Once the interior is cooled down to your temperature of choice, the Eco mode does a nice job of maintaining the temperature and you probably won't feel like you're making a huge sacrifice in the name of fuel economy." --, "Front seat comfort is fine, but the lack of a power-adjustable driver seat and a cramped backseat that lacks both headroom and legroom is a drawback, especially for a car in this price range. Chevy Volts come with a small air compressor and tire sealant goo. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? Just about everything is dramatically better compared to the first-generation model. Three recalls fell under warranty but took almost four hours themselves. Think of the Volt's center rear seat as an emergency jump seat." Not sure if it's the seat material, plastics, or if something got spilled inside (didn't see anything when I checked), but the smell is disappointing, especially when you're trying to show off how much you like the car to a neighbor." I've got chargers at my home, office and frequented shopping centers and I've got disposable income. Instead of simply acting as a generator when the batteries are spent, the new setup uses the gas engine to propel the vehicle like a typical hybrid. This experience left me with mixed feelings about the Volt. Sal Meda, imagery production specialist. This alone puts Android Auto on a plane above Apple CarPlay, which forces you to use the dreaded Apple Maps. Acceleration is strong until about 30 mph, then begins to drop off pretty significantly. The 2016 Chevrolet Volt comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen interface. Brent Romans. By comparison, our 2011 Volt averaged 34.2 kWh/100 miles. 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. Not even on its best tank! Speaking of drilling, this is the point at which the squeamish might want to look away. If interior quality is a priority for you, the Volt is likely going to disappoint. Not crazy, but certainly adequate. The majority of this time, the Volt was in hybrid mode rather than full electric. In my case that is at least an hour in each direction. This, of course, is the first vehicle of its kind, so these weaknesses are likely to disappear especially since the concept has so much promise.". Fleetmaster Schmidt informed me that our 2016 Chevrolet Volt was due for a service before I took it for the long Labor Day weekend. And let me tell you: When you're sitting in the cab of a tow truck plodding along through traffic to a Pep Boys, the benefits of a compact spare take far greater significance over the added trunk space and ever slight increases in fuel economy that a small air compressor and a can of goo provide. 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