![]() The price (including delivery) is $1,175 lower than the prior-generation 2015 Volt. ![]() Most drivers travel about 30 miles per day. 7 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 2016 Volt will be priced from $33,995. The Chevy Volts all-electric range is more than enough to meet the needs of the average driver, notes EnergySage. Buick Velite 6 (for Velite 5) The second generation Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid electric compact car produced by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand. That's an increase from an estimated 38 miles on battery and total range of 380 miles for the 2015 Volt. It has a 38-mile electric only range and an EPA rating of 35/40 mpg city/highway when the gas engine is active, turning on automatically. With the range-extending gas engine, total range for the 2016 Volt is estimated at 420 miles. The beauty of the Volt is that range anxiety is not a factor. But with an EPA estimated battery-only range of 53 miles, it operates as a pure electric most of the time. (Note: it might be more accurate to describe the 2016 Leaf as stage 1.5 since a future version is expected with much longer range.)Ĭhevrolet Volt: The redesigned 2016 Volt, arriving at dealers in select states this fall, is technically a plug-in hybrid. With the exception of Tesla Motors much-pricier Model S, the 2016 Leaf, available in October, will be the longest-range EV. Highs Smooth and efficient powertrain, good ride and handling, excellent infotainment system. That's up from the 84 miles and a 24 kWH battery, respectively, for the 2015 version. Fun, comfortable, efficient.2016 Nissan Leaf: On Thursday, Nissan announced the 2016 Leaf, a pure electric, boasting an EPA fuel economy estimate of 107 miles and packing a 30 kWh battery. So for me the Volt has been a great intro to EVs. The rear seats fold down, but the back is so low it can never be flat. I could not get confortable in the seat and hated the big pit in the trunk. The Leaf is probably the most practical electric car under $15K, but it just wasn't for me. ![]() I like hatchbacks, and I liked that the eGolf looked pretty much just like a gas powered Golf inside and out, but it wasn't sold in my state (North Carolina) so no one, even the VW dealership would work on it. I looked at the Nissan Leaf and the VW eGolf. Charging, I am seeing close to 50mi range. I make it routinely to work all on battery with 6-8 mi left (not able to charge at work yet). Driving all highway with 800ft elevation change and 101 mile round trip work drive. Also, the center console is definitely different than any other car I've owned. Weather has been 90 - 100+ degrees in Arizona. See your cars value Edmunds Expert Review by the Edmunds. The two main draw backs for me are the extremely low front air dam, which drags my very mild driveway, and the hump in the back between the rear seats where I usually put a guitar. 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 Get More For Your Trade-In 2015 Chevrolet Volt appraisal values can range from 8,833 - 15,119. This my first American car and I'm happy with the build quality. Very peppy in Sport mode, decent handling and mine is the premier that came with leather seats and Bose stereo. One month after buying the gas engine hasn't turned on yet. The Volt has not lost any battery capacity (the batteries are liquid cooled) and can do my 20 mile round trip twice without plugging in. The wife took over the Subaru Outback which serves as the kid hauler and family trip car. ![]() I got this 2015 Volt in 2019 as my sub $15K commuter car. The Chevy Volt's all-electric range is more than enough to meet the needs of the average driver, notes EnergySage. The result, however, is this: You get to drive 38 miles (the actual range depends on weather and driving style) before the gas engine kicks in to get you considerably further the Volt’s. ![]()
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