Soon after my lease ended and I turned the Volt back in, I took over a lease on a Spark EV which had a year and a half left on it. It became a game where winning brought relief and satisfaction while losing (when the gas engine kicked in) brought that ‘aw shucks’ kind of disappointment.
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So to mitigate the guilt of using gasoline, I would try to plan my driving in ways that would maximize the full electric portion of its propulsion capability. Not having to worry about getting stranded when the battery charge petered out was an upside, but it was also something that I found to be a minor disappointment whenever the gasoline engine took over. I leased a Volt in 2012 and was spoiled by its smooth, quiet, instant response when running exclusively on battery. And looking around in traffic shows that there are plenty of buyers for EVs in this area: I notice Teslas, Leafs, and others each time I go out, and even now an occasional new Bolt EUV like ours. Another dealer in the same city, however, was actually advertising them, had a demo available, and was happy to sell us one. A dealer in a nearby city never showed any real interest in selling a Volt and never seemed to have a demo charged and ready when my interest shifted to a Bolt. I tried to buy a Volt from our local dealer several years ago but they would not finance it, but then offered me a gas powered car at virtually the same payment and it was quickly approved. There also needs to be considerable attitude adjustment among Chevy dealers concerning electrics. I would have considered one had I known.” People still come up to me in parking lots and say “I didn’t know Chevy was producing electric cars. GM did a piss poor job of advertising the Volt, just as it did until recently with the Bolts. While our plug-in Bolt meets our needs well, there are other buyers who need what a hybrid offers. I agree that GM made a mistake in no longer offering gas-electric hybrids. Subscribe to GM Authority for more Chevy Volt news, Chevy news and around-the-clock General Motors news coverage. A 1.5L four-cylinder range extender works to charge the battery, giving it an estimated range of around 420 miles and an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 42 mpg. The four-door liftback features an 18.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and a single, front-mounted electric motor producing 149 horsepower and 294 pound-feet of torque.
The second-generation Volt debuted at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in 2015, with retail deliveries commencing in the U.S. GM discontinued the Chevy Volt nameplate at the end of the 2019 model year as it shifted its focus to battery-electric models like the Chevy Bolt and Bolt EUV. The Chevrolet Volt is the only entry on the list from a domestic manufacturer, with every other model being from either Japan or Korea. The best plug-in hybrid or EV for less than $20,000 is the 2015 model year Toyota Prius, according to KBB, which “leans on the brand’s multiple generations of experience to deliver one of the most affordable, efficient, and practical hatchbacks on the road.” The 2017 Toyota Camry was second on the list, followed by the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid and 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid. The publication also says the Volt is “just a solid car,” and boasts “nice driving manners, a comfy interior, and peppy power.” As an added bonus, the Volt is a bit of an under-the-radar nameplate and may be easier to get a deal on than models like the Toyota Prius and Hyundai Ioniq, which can sometimes be in higher demand in certain markets. Editors say the Volt is the “best of both worlds,” offering up the driving characteristics and dynamics of a pure EV with the range and convenience of a plug-in hybrid. KBB recently published a list counting down the top ten best hybrid and electric vehicles for under $20,000, with the 2016 model year Chevy Volt appearing in ninth place on the list. GM fans that find themselves in the market for a well-priced, second-hand hybrid can remain loyal to the company, as the 2016 model year Chevy Volt is among the best eco-friendly used vehicles around, according to Kelley Blue Book. More consumers may seek out an affordable hybrid or electric used vehicle in the coming years as gas prices continue to rise.
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