The Volt is an electric vehicle with extended-range capability.
Electricity powers the Volt at all speeds.
It operates in two modes: electric and extended-range.
In electric mode, the power to drive comes from electricity stored in a lithium-ion battery. The battery can be re-charged safely by plugging into a household outlet. It takes about 10 hours on a standard 120-volt outlet or about 4 hours on 240 volts.
On a fully charged battery and tank of gas, the Volt has a driving range of hundreds of miles. Because the Volt can use gasoline to create its own electricity as you drive during extended-range mode, long trips are possible.
The Volt is powered only from electricity stored in its 16-kWh lithium-ion battery for a typical range of 25 - 50 miles depending on terrain, driving technique, temperature and battery age. When the Volt’s battery runs low, a gas engine seamlessly engages to extend the driving range.
This eliminates the worry of being stranded by a depleted battery. As long as you stop to refuel, you can drive the Volt like a traditional car until you can stop to plug in and re-charge the battery.
The Volt can handle extreme hot and cold conditions. The battery’s liquid-cooled system keeps the temperature at an optimal state and ensures longevity. In fact, the battery is backed with a standard 8-year, 100,000 mile warranty on all 161 components.
Electricity powers the Volt – and that power comes from the battery in electric mode or by the engine when driving in extended-range. When peak performance is needed, like during high speed acceleration on steep inclines, the engine and battery work together to deliver the electric power required.
When driving on normal terrain, the Volt also has a sport mode for more responsive acceleration.
The great thing about the Chevrolet Volt is that when you’re driving in EV mode, you’re not burning gas or producing tailpipe emissions. That means if you’re like most drivers who commute 40 miles or less a day, you’ll be able to travel gas free for most of your daily driving. And for most trips, you’ll eliminate stops at gas stations, filling up instead with inexpensive electricity in your own garage, at a cost of about a dollar per full charge. On a monthly basis, that’s less expensive than most cell phone plans.
So go ahead – head out on the open road. The Volt’s ready when you are.
With the Chevrolet Volt there are no compromises. You won’t have to adjust your life around the battery’s charge level because the Volt’s extended range mode offers peace of mind. You can drive independent from foreign oil. It’s better for the environment, cleaner and less expensive than gasoline.
There it is. The Chevrolet Volt.
A better electric vehicle.
For pricing and leasing options on the Volt and information on how to order, visit Chevrolet.com/volt
