Only one repair required a couple of days, which prompted Chevy to give us a loaner while our Volt was being repaired.īesides those repairs, maintenance has been incredibly minimal. The three warranty and recall repairs were covered 100% by Chevy. The Volt had to visit the shop four times: three were warranty/recall repairs and one was a self-induced tire repair.
#CHEVY VOLT RANGE ELECTRIC FREE#
Over the three years of ownership, we had a mostly trouble free experience. Of course this depends on many factors, however, overall we filled up the tank roughly close to that figure.
#CHEVY VOLT RANGE ELECTRIC DRIVERS#
One of the marketing campaigns claimed Volt drivers would only fill the gas tank every 1,200 miles. This sort of use is exactly how GM designed the Volt. We only used gas when traveling out of town on long trips. This enabled us to use the battery alone for the vast majority of our trips. With class-leading electric range for a PHEV, the Volt was capable of completing my wife’s work commute of 40 miles round trip with a few extra miles leftover to run errands around town. This was one of the main reasons why my wife and I decided to get the Volt. Chevy Volt Interior – Image Credit: Chevrolet The Volt will use energy from the battery until it is completely discharged before using the gas generator.ĭuring this event, the transition is basically seamless and happens while you are driving and without much notice.
Let’s get started! Electric Around Town, Gas On Long Tripsįor those who are unfamiliar with the basics of the Volt, the Chevy Volt is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) with 53 miles of electric range and 300+ miles of gas range. gas usage, various charging situations, efficiency and cost of ownership numbers, and more.
In this Chevy Volt review, I will discuss maintenance/repair issues, electric vs.
Just shy of three years of ownership, I have been able to take my plug-in hybrid to many journeys as well as the regular errands and work commutes.Īfter crossing this threshold, I figured it could be a good story for those who are considering a Chevy Volt or any electric car for the matter. Very recently my 2017 Chevy Volt has crossed the 50k miles mark.
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