History of the Chevrolet Volt

2018 Chevrolet Volt Specifications


Chevrolet 2018 Volt
Segment Compact plug-in hybrid
Seating Capacity Five
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Engine 1.5L inline-4
(101 hp, generator for electric motor)
Electric Motor 149 hp, 294 lb-ft torque
Battery 18.4 kWh lithium-ion
Electric Range 53 miles (electric only)
Total Range 420 miles (with gas engine)
Fuel Economy (MPG) 106 MPGe (electric only)
42 MPG (gas only)
Curb Weight (pounds) 3,519
Wheelbase (inches) 106.1
Length (inches) 180.4
Width (inches) 71.2
Height (inches) 56.4
Front Headroom (inches) 37.8
Rear Headroom (inches) 35.8
Front Legroom (inches) 42.1
Rear Legroom (inches) 34.7
Front Shoulder Room (inches) 56.5
Rear Shoulder Room (inches) 53.2
Cargo Capacity (cu. ft.) 10.6
Fuel Tank (gallons) 8.9
Towing (pounds) Not Rated
Payload (pounds) Not Rated
Manufacturing Plant Detroit, Michigan

References


(2007, January 27). GM Introduces E-Flex Electric Vehicle System; Chevrolet Volt the First Application. Green Car Congress.

Dannen, C. (2008, June 19). Plug-In Electric Chevy Volt Will Cost $40,000. Fast Company.

Neff, J. (2008, September 17). Lutz addresses complaints about Chevy Volt styling. Autoblog.

(2010, November 18). Chevrolet Volt Named 2011 Green Car of the Year. PRNewswire.

Robinson, A. (2015, September 11). 2016 Chevrolet Volt. Car and Driver.

(2019, February 22). Chevy Volt discontinued: Chevrolet’s last Volt rolls off the assembly line. CBS News.


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