Under the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cycle, the 2016 model year Volt all-electric range is 53 mi (85 km), up from the first generation's 38 mi (61 km). Voltec 1.5L gasoline-powered engine (left) and power inverter on top of the electric motor (right) The battery pack is projected to use a power controller integral to the motor housing with electric motors weighing 100 lb (45 kg) less while using less rare-earth metal. The second generation battery pack uses fewer cells (192 vs 288), weighs 29 lb (13 kg) less and features a capacity increased to 18.4 kWh. Their new chemistry reportedly stores 20% more electrical energy. Īs with the first Voltec iteration, the second generation battery pack uses battery cells by LG Chem.
The new engine is rated for 101 horsepower (75 kW), representing approximately 20% more power than the engine used in the previous generation. The Volt's revised batteries and Voltec powertrain feature a larger 1.5-liter range extender engine tuned for regular gasoline instead of premium required by the first generation.
The official rating for combined city/highway fuel economy in all-electric mode is 106 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPG-e), up from 98 MPG-e for the 2015 first generation model. The EPA combined fuel economy in gasoline-only mode was rated at 42 mpg ‑US (5.6 L/100 km 50 mpg ‑imp), up from 37 mpg ‑US (6.4 L/100 km 44 mpg ‑imp) for the previous generation. įeaturing a restyled exterior and interior, the Volt's revised battery system and drivetrain allow, under the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cycle, an all-electric range of 53 mi (85 km), up from the first generation's 38 mi (61 km). Volt production ended on February 15, 2019. It went on sale as a 2017 model year in the rest of the U.S. Availability of the 2016 model was limited to California and the other 10 states that follow California's zero emission vehicle regulations. and Canada, and it was released in Mexico in December 2015. Retail deliveries as a 2016 model year began in October 2015 in the U.S. It debuted at the 2015 North American International Auto Show to replace the original Volt, on sale since 2010. The second generation Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid electric compact car produced by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand.
2017 CHEVROLET VOLT LT SERIES
Series hybrid/ Parallel hybrid GM Voltecġ20 V (13 hours), 240 V (4.5 hours) AC Voltec 5ET50 Multi-mode electric transaxle
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