While it’s not a sporty machine, it will take a corner or two. There is a decent amount of power, and this new Volt has no problem keeping up with the traffic. General Motors listened to past owners and tried to fix those problems. You can cruise around with one window down without that buffeting wind noise that you’d get in the first Volt. There is still some noise, but much less than before. One thing you notice on the road: It’s more hushed on the highway. This engine is a bit smoother and much quieter than before. The new engine is a 1.5L four-cylinder that acts as a generator for the electric motor. You get a little extra range through the Regen on Demand, a paddle on the back of the steering wheel that helps slow and recharge the battery at the same time. The computer said I had a 410-mile range with a fully charged battery and full tank of gas. The EV-only range now jumps to 53 miles, and I saw 57 miles on one charge thanks to some stop-and-go traffic. The new Volt is a step up from the first generation, with a better range in electric mode and overall - and when you need to use gas, it’s regular gas, not the premium grade used by the last Volt. WASHINGTON - The Chevrolet Volt is redesigned with better electric vehicle range to keep you away from the pump longer. It’s an interesting car with an electric motor and small engine that acts as a range extender when you use up all the juice in the batteries.įor 2017, the second year on this new redesign, the Volt sees some options to help improve the driving experience and added safety features. Business & Finance Click to expand menu.Now, less expensive than some competing gasoline cars, it's more compelling than ever. ![]() The Bolt was already, in many ways, the just-right everyday EV. As tested, this 2LT spec with premium audio ($595) and the adaptive cruise control upgrade ($375) has a pre-incentive sticker price of $36,165 - nearly $10K less than any other current member of the 250-mile electric compact club. Only the 40-kWh Nissan Leaf and the Mini Cooper SE are cheaper - and you'll get at least 100 fewer miles with both. Starting at $31,995 (including a $995 destination charge and before any EV tax incentives), the Bolt is $5,500 cheaper than last year and is now the most affordable long-range electric car in its class. However, the best new feature on the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV is the lower price. And while I'd like faster DC charging, the slight speed improvements to home charging - where you should get most of your juice anyway - shouldn't be overlooked. New infotainment and the option for adaptive cruise fill gaps in the cabin and safety tech that help to keep this EV competitive. The 2022 Chevy Bolt EV builds atop an already solid affordable EV formula with improved aesthetics and a more upmarket interior. Antuan Goodwin/Roadshow The price is right Many small changes add up to a big difference in the 2022 Bolt, made only more compelling by its new price. The system operates smoothly in stop-and-go traffic and compliments the standard lane-keeping steering assist on the highway. The 2022 model year update sees the addition of adaptive cruise control to the Bolt's bag of optional tricks - a sore omission in previous model years that's now a $375 upgrade for the highest 2LT trim level and the most compelling reason to upgrade from the 1LT base model. Fortunately, the low center of mass, light steering and responsive right pedal keep the Bolt feeling lively on the freeways and urban environments where it'll spend the majority of its time. The Bolt corners well enough, but its hefty weight and low-rolling-resistance tires can be a handful when driving quickly on a twisty mountain pass. ![]() It's a good thing the Bolt is so torquey because the handling is still pretty underwhelming. That's not a dealbreaker - especially considering the Bolt's price and its range between those charges - and at the very least, DC fast charging is now a standard feature, so at least you're not paying more to get it.ĭrivers can now set one-pedal driving as the default mode for better control over regenerative braking. That means getting a boost to 80% capacity at a rapid charge station takes about an hour. Having been spoiled by newer, more upmarket EVs, I was a touch disappointed to learn that the Bolt can still only DC fast charge at around 55 kW max. Of course, you can also trickle charge at almost any standard 110-volt wall outlet, but that only adds around 4 miles of range per hour. This reduces the charge time to around 7 hours versus the 10-hour estimate if you plug the dual-level charging cord straight into a NEMA 14-50 outlet. ![]() Home charging is potentially faster with this year's upgrade to up to 11.5-kW Level 2 charging - though you'll need to make sure that your home can support the extra current and install a 48-amp wall charging unit to take full advantage.
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