

and Canada began in October 2015 as a 2016 model year.

Deliveries to retail customers in the U.S. The second-generation Volt's improved battery system and drivetrain increased the all-electric range to 53 miles (85 km), its EPA-rated fuel economy in charge-sustaining mode to 42 mpg ‑US (5.6 L/100 km 50 mpg ‑imp ), and the combined city/highway fuel economy in all-electric mode to 106 MPG-e, up from 98 MPG-e. I am retired and generally drive less than 30 miles a day. Under the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cycle, the 2013 – 15 model year Volt all-electric range is 38 mi (61 km), with a combined electric mode/gasoline-only rating of 62 mpg ‑US (3.8 L/100 km 74 mpg ‑imp ) equivalent (MPG equivalent). I researched the current crop of EVs quite extensively and decided the Volt made the most sense for me.
#2014 CHEVY VOLT RANGE EXTENDER FULL#
At its peak, the 2016 Chevy Volt will produce a maximum 149 horsepower, with torque jumping to a full 294 pound-feet. The engine produces up to 101 horsepower. The Volt's regenerative braking also contributes to the on-board electricity generation. The new Volt adopts a more advanced new 1.5-liter inline-four range-extender gas engine that promises to be smoother and quieter than the original back-up powertrain.
#2014 CHEVY VOLT RANGE EXTENDER GENERATOR#
In rare circumstances, such as speeds in excess of 80 mph (129 km/h) or the need for quick acceleration for high-speed passing on the highway, if it reaches maximum output of the electric motors, the engine may briefly be mechanically linked (by a clutch) to a generator set, adding a 10% to 15% boost in power to the drive train and improve energy efficiency. From there, its internal combustion engine powers an electric generator to extend the vehicle's range as needed. The Volt operates as a pure battery electric vehicle until its battery capacity drops to a predetermined threshold from full charge. As of December 2019, the Chevrolet Volt is listed as the all-time top-selling plug-in hybrid in the American market.

with 1 miles for sale at public car auctions in Rancho Cordova CA on 03-30-2022. Until December 2018, the Volt/Ampera family of vehicles was the world's all-time best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle. White 2014 Chevrolet Volt Range Extender Hatchback 4 Dr. Just over 10,000 Opel/Vauxhall Ampera cars had been sold in Europe as of June 2016. is the leading market, with 157,054 Volts delivered through the end of 2019, followed by Canada with 16,653 Volts sold through September 2018. Global combined Volt/Ampera-family sales totaled about 177,000 units by the end of October 2018. Sales of the 2011 Volt began in the United States in mid-December 2010, followed by various European countries and other international markets in 2011.
