Saving gas is merely icing on the cake. The Chevy Volt can be enjoyed for the way it DRIVES. The pleasure of silent cruising, the surge of power from instant torque. Every detail of every control, plus practical and predictable performance all come so smoothly together. It's an easy car to drive and enjoy. The stylish interior seats four--bucket seats all around. The center console hides the batteries that make it possible for the Volt to do what it does. The design makes for comfy, cozy seating, but could be a down side for those who regularly need a fifth spot. My daily commute plus errands so far are yielding over 600mpg! And I'm grinning every mile of it. Knowing I won't run out of juice like an electric-only car would do adds to the satisfying grin.
I have had the 2012 Volt for 3 month now w/ daily charges in the evening. My Stats (see also details in graph) : Drove 1826 mile, used 4.52 Gal + 565 kWh (Solar Panels!) My 'kWh' use is measured 'at the wall' (via a separate meter) showing that the L2 charge has 84% efficiency (compared to the Volt display of kWh used). L1 charging is slightly less efficient - 79% (and of course takes longer : L1 charges at a rate of 4 mi/hr = full charge takes ~10 hrs - vs. L2 charges 10 mi/hr = full charge takes ~4 hrs) Observed Electric Range = 39.2 mi (=Avg; Max/Min/StdDev. = 45 / 30 / 3 mi) Charge Sustaining mode uses 35.7 mpg (gas engine ran 14 times in the 3 mo due to extended trips) Overall = 404 mpg (w/o kWh) & 86 mpge (w/ kWh energy) On average I get 3 mi/kWh = 333 Wh / mi (that range is from 2 to 4 mi/kWh and depends on driving style, temperature) The car is a joy to drive: it handles very well & drives super quiet ! It has nice features - all are well integrated in the center console (e.g. display of energy use, navigation, rear camera, audio system - I love the latter w/ SiriusXM !)
88 mpg is a good start. The ease of operation is mind blowing, fill up for $20.00 and drive with the electric motor moving you down the road. The transition from all electric to hybrid drive is seamless.the infotainment system is a blast seats are firm and comfortable, I love this car. Silent cabin is a plus.
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