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Chevrolet Volt

Price $41,545
Fuel consumption 5.9 – 6.7 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 80%(view ratings)
Recognizing that all-electric vehicles have a serious drawback when it comes to range, General Motors created the Voltec (or E-Flex) system. It consists of an electric motor, a battery for storing energy and a gas engine that serves as a generator. And this is exactly what you find in the Chevrolet Volt. Its electric motor produces the equivalent of 149 hp and its batteries are of the lithium-ion variety. Drivers who keep their distances under 65 km per day will never use the gas engine!

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NewsUsed Plug-In Hybrids: What Are Your Options?
In partnership with Otogo.ca For a large number of consumers who aren’t yet ready to switch to fully electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids are an excellent alternative. The vast majority of day-to-day commutes can easily be done using only battery… assuming, naturally, that you adopt the habit of plugging in your …
BlogGeneral Motors is Reducing its Car Lineup. So?
American giant General Motors recently announced the upcoming closure of its Oshawa assembly plant as well as four more in the United States in two others outside of North America. This despite an investment of more than $1 billion in 2008 to modernize the facility, and where build quality was …
Test Drives2017 Chevrolet Volt: Savings Without Compromise
Since 2011, the bestselling plug-in electric vehicle in Canada has been the Chevrolet Volt. That may be surprising to some, as models like the Nissan LEAF or Tesla Model S come to mind when talking plug-ins. The Volt has been on top of the charts every year except for a …
First DrivesFirst Drive: 2016 Chevrolet Volt
I like to think of myself as my own person, with my own thoughts and opinions. But it's tough to argue with a good idea. Like Brad's about which is the best electric vehicle on the market: The Chevrolet Volt. Whereas other EVs struggle with the daunting issue of range …
Blog2014 Best Buys: Luxury Compact Cars
It’s no secret: There are a lot of people out there who would rather drive a smaller car with better equipment than a more bare-bones vehicle from the next category up. Recognizing the potential of this market, manufacturers—and especially luxury car brands—responded accordingly. That’s how the luxury compact segment was …
First Drives2012 Chevrolet Volt – The ideal solution?
Seldom has a car garnered so much attention. Since its unveiling at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show, this car has been the subject countless reviews, both good and bad. At first, people said "GM will never go into production with a car like this. It’s just a flash in the …

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Hybrid/Plug-in HybridGM Changes Its Mind, Wants to Bring Back Plug-in Hybrids
General Motors ended production of the Chevrolet Volt almost five years ago to focus on all-electric vehicles. Now facing slower than expected demand in the EV segment, especially in the U.S., the automaker has decided to give plug-in hybrids another shot. In a fourth-quarter earnings call on Tuesday, CEO Mary …
ElectricNew Study Sheds Light on EV Range Loss in Winter
Battery deterioration and range loss in the winter are two primary concerns of potential EV buyers in Canada. Driving and charging habits are just not the same as in the summer. Of course, not all EVs are created equal. Some do a better job than others of withstanding temperature drops.
NewsUsed Plug-In Hybrids: What Are Your Options?
In partnership with Otogo.ca For a large number of consumers who aren’t yet ready to switch to fully electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids are an excellent alternative. The vast majority of day-to-day commutes can easily be done using only battery… assuming, naturally, that you adopt the habit of plugging in your …
NewsChevrolet Volt, Chevrolet Cruze and Four Other GM Cars: Dead
GM’s been in the news this week with plans of restructuring its entire company and “preparing it for the future” with the Oshawa plant in Ontario closing its doors, putting some 2300 people out of work. The restructuration plan includes the shutdown of two other assembly plants in North America, …
Hybrid/Plug-in HybridChevrolet Volt: A Tweener
Are you familiar with the Chevrolet Volt? Of course you are. So much has been said about it over the last few years. It’s an electric vehicle (EV) that comes with a gasoline engine that kicks in if the battery runs out of juice. The Volt has just been updated …
NewsAJAC’s Canadian Green Car of the Year Awards Announced in Vancouver
While the New York Auto Show is grabbing much of the automotive press’ attention this week, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada just unveiled the winners of their annual Canadian Green Car of the Year Awards at the Vancouver Auto Show. This year, the Chevrolet Volt grabs the title of …
Geneva2016 World Car of the Year: Top Three Finalists Announced in Geneva
GENEVA, Switzerland – On the first of two media days at the Geneva International Motor Show, the World Car Awards announced the three finalists in each of their usual five judging categories. A panel made up of 73 automotive journalists from around the world, including yours truly, have submitted their …

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Test Drive: 2016 Chevrolet Volt
The Chevrolet Volt has been completely reworked for 2016, and Motoring TV's Graeme Fletcher has some good news for prospective buyers. " The second-generation Volt takes some significant steps forward," he says. "First, it now has some real semblance of style, which will amp up its appeal for many." And …
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Motoring TV 2016 Green Car of the Year
"The need to clean up our environmental act is pressing," says Graeme Fletcher. "With that in mind, let's take a look at the nominees for best new green car." Indeed, there are plenty of new vehicles that qualify for Motoring TV's Green Car of the Year award, but three in …
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Review: 2016 Chevrolet Volt
Motoring TV's Brad Diamond has long maintained that the Chevrolet Volt is the best electric vehicle on the market thanks in large part to its gas-powered range-extender. After moderate success with the first generation, 2016 sees a new Chevrolet Volt hit the market that offers better looks, range and efficiency.
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Throwback Thursday: 2012 Chevrolet Volt
With Chevrolet launching the 2016 Volt—more on that on an upcoming episode of Motoring TV—we got to thinking about the first generation car. With its 16-kWh lithium-ion battery and 1.4-litre four-cylinder engine, the Volt was the first electric vehicle on the market to eliminate range anxiety. This segment originally appeared …