Chevy Volt - 9 Months and 9000 miles with this amazing GM hybrid electric car [Review]
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- čas přidán 10. 12. 2012
- www.redferret.net/?p=34759 .The Chevy Volt is charging ahead in the electrifying battle to become the #1 plug in hybrid. OK, so how cheesy an opening is that, but the reality is that for the first time since the horse drawn carriage, gasoline is slowly becoming more of an optional part of the personal transportation equation. At least that's the way it seems right now...gas powered skateboards may change the balance once again if they get popular. But I digress.
The Volt isn't the first electric car, nor is it the sportiest (hello Fisker Karma), or the one with furthest range (nice to meet you Tesla Model S), the cheapest, the largest, the shiniest, and it can't make balloon animals.
However...it is definitely a landmark vehicle.
The Chevy Volt is simply the most practical plug in hybrid ever created, and I am not surprised that it won the European Car of the Year at the Geneva Motor Show this summer (www.wired.com/autopia/2012/03/.... It combines a 35-40 mile electric range with a surprisingly agile internal combustion engine (aka "gas engine"). Of course, electric driving range is just one feature, even a golf cart can stagger a few miles on an electric charge.
The Volt however manages to combine plug-in technology and practicality in a fun-to-drive package, and the result is a vehicle which achieves a phenomenal gas mileage while at the same time offering conventional sedan style comfort and style. And what other car comes with not just one, but two smartphone apps to keep you informed and in touch with your vehicle? Most importantly, you don't need to worry about running out of battery charge half way to your destination, as with other electric vehicles.
We definitely haven't seen the last of this kind of imaginative and innovative technology. Check out my video review below which bursts quite a number of myth balloons about this brave engineering gamble from General Motors.
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just look at it, how could you not want it, it looks so sick
Pickin up one of these today....from Porsche to Volt !
The Volt is CARZYYYY MAD MADNESS...I use to pay about 60.00 a week in gas with a Toyota corolla, that's 240.00 a month...I've had my volt for a month now, and haven't put gas in since the dealer filled it upon the day of my purchase. 30 days later I'm just at half a tank!!!! dooooooooo the math!!! charging price you ask? so far free, I charge for free at public ev stations :-) win win boo boo
Hi Folks, can we please keep the conversation civil? There's enough nastiness around, without adding to it here. Thanks very much. :)
I bought a used one, a 2013 recently. The drive train and battery is warranties by GM and it's transferrable. If you drive one, you are likely to want one, especially if you are tech savvy and willing to try something new. GM put their best people on this project. This car has great potential for being long-term reliable. I love mine. This is very nearly a perfect application of current technology to the electrically driven vehicle. 2017 update: I bought a second used Volt for my wife.
the best car you can get if you cant afford a Tesla, the Volt is better than bmws, audis, mercedes, etc
Just got a 2014 VOLT two weeks ago. High end one MSRP $38,500. In my 35 years of driving, I have had more than 10 cars including an AMG, BMW 740i, Corvette, Maxima, Toyota. We have 7 cars currently in my household in Los Angeles .... The VOLT is one of the best cars I have ever had. The guy below doesn't know what he is talking about. I leased the vehicle just in case they keep getting better. The interior is great and well appointed. Great Bose sound system, quiet, handles well, accelerate well, etc. I get about 48 miles out of one charge and I drive it at 75 mph in highway too in my commute. I recommend it highly.
I really appreciate this review. I think you sold me on the car.
I just bought a used 2014 - Same color! I LOVE this car.....excellent excellent excellent. Great review! Thanks
Thank you for doing this review! I was so confused on how hybrids work and now I understand. You are the first and only person who made me understand them completely. Thank you!
great review! I still don't understand why there isn't more hype for this car. It's a pretty revolutionary design.
I am glad that you enjoyed it!
That was a tremendous video. Super well done and covered every aspect of the vehicle. Even answered some things I didn’t know.
Fantastic review - I'm going to get one!
Thank you for posting this, very informative
I absolutely cannot wait for the 2016 model to come out. My parents are looking at replacing their Toyota, and I've been pushing this car for them. I'll drive my Mazda a few more years until upgrading it to the Chevy Volt.
We just purchased (May 2016) a used 2013 Volt Base with only 12,100 miles on it for less than $15,500. We looked at the same year, 2013 but was against it due to it's over $40,000 price tag. If you can get a good one used, they are a fantastic value.
Also, the 2013 and 2014 versions of the car plug into a regular wall outlet and takes approx. ten hours to complete a full charge. You can purchase a 240 outlet that will charge the car in 4 hours.
Good input for me to decide which hybrid/electric car should I get.
i bought a 2017 volt in September.