Hats off to Zack, the first commenter to accurately label the Volt as an extended range EV; just like the BMW I3. To all the other auto mavens, the Volt is a hybrid - which is incorrect. The gas engine in the first generation Volt powers only the generator, which, of course, charges the battery. It's a brilliantly complex, reliable engineering masterpiece by GM. If only they could have figured out how to sell it. Barring catastrophe, I'll drive my 2015 until I'm forced to surrender my license. If you're in the used car market, be sure to consider any well cared for Volt --- but not mine. It's not for sale.
The volt is actually capable of operating in either parallel or serial hybrid mode, and the engine is used to drive the wheels in certain operation scenarios after battery depletion. The engine is not exclusively connected to the generator. It isn't really like the i3 -- far more like a Prius with EV-only range, and much less parallel mode engine intervention.
Yes, it really is a "gateway electric car." The Volt let's you learn how battery's behave without ever getting stuck or even experiencing range anxiety.
10:18 Just a note the L in the P R N D L is not LOW. Driving in D the car coasts like a normal ICE vehicle, driving in L the car will apply regen braking anytime the accelerator isn't pressed. It isn't one pedal driving, the car won't come to a complete stop, but since I realized that's what L is I never use D.
"It's essentially a gateway drug to electric cars." Well said! Having that taste of owning an EV is like a drug. Once you experience it, you never want to go back!
Just to explain the acceleration, the software limits torque at launch to prevent wheel spin, at about 25 mph, full torque is permitted for the rest of the acceleration up to 100+. Less powerful electric motors are allowed full torque at launch. Enjoy! Owner and driver of number of hybrid/plug-in vehicles.
My Momma died in 2020, right when COVID-19 hit. I inherited her 2005 Toyota Prius. I drove it to Nokomis Beach in Florida, out in the sand to the boat ramp. Some old man screamed cuss words at me. I also have a 2011 Wrangler on 35's. I was like, what the heck is your problem? Driving my dead Momma's Prius, and I get cussed at.
Thanks a lot great review, I was looking at buying a used on interstate, but haven't seen it in person. My big concern is the head room in the rear seats !!! How tall are you ? You look very squashed ! Thanks again
The Volt does NEVER recharge the battery with the engine. The engine provides electricity for the motor, it doesn't idle. the battery can only be charged from an outlet, or if you happen to be going down a hill from very high elevation due to high amounts of regenerative breaking.
I owned a 2013 Volt for 6 years, 72,000 miles and live in Reno, lots of hills. You would have to define "recharge". If you were to turn on Mountain Mode and the battery was less than 50% full it would charge (recharge) the battery to 50%. If you were in Hold Mode with the battery at 75% and drove up a long steep grade (Grapevine) which would discharge the battery to some amount (50%) it would recharge (charge) the battery to 75%.
Great video! Keep up the good content man. I think you should review more relevant cars to grow your channel faster, I subscribed at your CLK 550 video but after that I found myself not watching any videos until your Volt video. Maybe the GR Supra, M340i, a new CLA, GLA, GLB, that sort of stuff.
chocolatewheelchair look at the subscriber to view count, he has 21k subscribers but averages ~400 views per video. What’s wrong with doing mainstream and relevant cars, and doing one of these once in a while? He needs to appease to more crowds or he’s wasting his time.
@@vincentbittel4860 I think what chocolatewheelchair was trying to say was that I will review whatever I can get my hands on, which is true. I love all cars. I would love to review the cars you suggested, and I agree that filming more mainstream cars are beneficial, but I currently don't have a way to get those said cars. My goal for 2020 is to partner with more dealerships, so hopefully those cars will become available!
Three years ago, and you’re doing a review on a first generation Volt? Over 3.5 years ago, I bought the last year of the second Gen, brand new. Do a ‘19, man.
If i would look at a used Volt, is there a way for me to see how many miles it drove on the gas engine? So i find out if it was used more electric or gas? I'm looking for a Volt with around 1k mls on the clock and would like to see how the engine was used..
Also you can look at the lifetime energy consumption scrn at the overall MPG to get an idea as to how much miles percentage wise were driven on gas vs the battery. I have two 2012 Volts(1 is mine other wife's) and we love them!
The MyChevrolet app will show you the exact number of miles the car has been driven electrically only compared to the total miles on the odometer. I'm not sure if you can access it if you don't already own the car, since it has features like remote start and lock and unlock, but it would be worth checking out.
You can see how many total gallons have been used. The car gets around 38 mpg on gas. Multiply the gallons x 38. That will get you close on the miles on the gas engine. That’s what I do👍
@@ShootingCars I forgot to reply, thanks for the fast reply... my shorter brother and most females will be in the back XD... I am 5'10...Some of my friends are 6 ft 2 and such... Maybe the front passenger 6 ft 2 can sacrifice some leg room for another 6 ft 2 in the back...( not the driver tho lol)
Hats off to Zack, the first commenter to accurately label the Volt as an extended range EV; just like the BMW I3. To all the other auto mavens, the Volt is a hybrid - which is incorrect. The gas engine in the first generation Volt powers only the generator, which, of course, charges the battery. It's a brilliantly complex, reliable engineering masterpiece by GM. If only they could have figured out how to sell it. Barring catastrophe, I'll drive my 2015 until I'm forced to surrender my license. If you're in the used car market, be sure to consider any well cared for Volt --- but not mine. It's not for sale.
The volt is actually capable of operating in either parallel or serial hybrid mode, and the engine is used to drive the wheels in certain operation scenarios after battery depletion. The engine is not exclusively connected to the generator. It isn't really like the i3 -- far more like a Prius with EV-only range, and much less parallel mode engine intervention.
Yes, it really is a "gateway electric car." The Volt let's you learn how battery's behave without ever getting stuck or even experiencing range anxiety.
10:18 Just a note the L in the P R N D L is not LOW. Driving in D the car coasts like a normal ICE vehicle, driving in L the car will apply regen braking anytime the accelerator isn't pressed. It isn't one pedal driving, the car won't come to a complete stop, but since I realized that's what L is I never use D.
I’m considering buying a used one.
Did you?
From what I’ve read you can watch dvd when in park. That’s neat
I was REALLY underwhelmed by this car until I saw it was a 2012 model. I wonder if the newer models are any better.
Been looking at filming a more current model, but they actually don’t make them anymore
"It's essentially a gateway drug to electric cars."
Well said! Having that taste of owning an EV is like a drug. Once you experience it, you never want to go back!
Just to explain the acceleration, the software limits torque at launch to prevent wheel spin, at about 25 mph, full torque is permitted for the rest of the acceleration up to 100+. Less powerful electric motors are allowed full torque at launch. Enjoy! Owner and driver of number of hybrid/plug-in vehicles.
All around solid video, Really Good Job man! Loved the gateway comment😂
Wanted to let you know you have such a good vibe :) Keep up the good work man!
You've made a very important point in this video. This is definitely a gateway to an electric vehicle.
My Momma died in 2020, right when COVID-19 hit. I inherited her 2005 Toyota Prius. I drove it to Nokomis Beach in Florida, out in the sand to the boat ramp. Some old man screamed cuss words at me. I also have a 2011 Wrangler on 35's. I was like, what the heck is your problem? Driving my dead Momma's Prius, and I get cussed at.
Thank you for this review. I am looking to buy a used one right now.
Does this car utilize the antifreeze from the internal combusted engine to a heater core for efficient climate control???
These are such great cars! Super reliable and very nice to drive.
Thanks a lot great review, I was looking at buying a used on interstate, but haven't seen it in person. My big concern is the head room in the rear seats !!! How tall are you ? You look very squashed ! Thanks again
The Volt does NEVER recharge the battery with the engine. The engine provides electricity for the motor, it doesn't idle. the battery can only be charged from an outlet, or if you happen to be going down a hill from very high elevation due to high amounts of regenerative breaking.
I owned a 2013 Volt for 6 years, 72,000 miles and live in Reno, lots of hills. You would have to define "recharge". If you were to turn on Mountain Mode and the battery was less than 50% full it would charge (recharge) the battery to 50%. If you were in Hold Mode with the battery at 75% and drove up a long steep grade (Grapevine) which would discharge the battery to some amount (50%) it would recharge (charge) the battery to 75%.
2:49 I have a 2012 and you definitely didn't launch it cause its way quicker then that smh
Wait wat do u mean it charges your battery when you can’t recharge?
when you brake the extra power goes back into the battery
Yep, I have a model s, but I'm looking at a second car for the wife, so volts good
These cars are over engineered, drive train can go for 500k miles. I love mine, I agree it’s gateway to full EV. Probably get bolt after my volt.
Hey, I am considering a volt / Prius... any problem that you have encounter with your volt .. thank you in advance
@@wacobrian9085 only cv boot leaked. Bad front strut I’m at 133k miles.
Great Review I love this car btw.
Great video! Keep up the good content man. I think you should review more relevant cars to grow your channel faster, I subscribed at your CLK 550 video but after that I found myself not watching any videos until your Volt video. Maybe the GR Supra, M340i, a new CLA, GLA, GLB, that sort of stuff.
Vincent Bittel he will review a ham sand which if he can drive it. That’s why he’s cool
chocolatewheelchair look at the subscriber to view count, he has 21k subscribers but averages ~400 views per video. What’s wrong with doing mainstream and relevant cars, and doing one of these once in a while? He needs to appease to more crowds or he’s wasting his time.
@@vincentbittel4860 I think what chocolatewheelchair was trying to say was that I will review whatever I can get my hands on, which is true. I love all cars. I would love to review the cars you suggested, and I agree that filming more mainstream cars are beneficial, but I currently don't have a way to get those said cars. My goal for 2020 is to partner with more dealerships, so hopefully those cars will become available!
Also, Monday's review is a 2004 C230 Kompressor!
Three years ago, and you’re doing a review on a first generation Volt?
Over 3.5 years ago, I bought the last year of the second Gen, brand new.
Do a ‘19, man.
Is a '12 volt with 50k miles for $9500 a good deal?
Little high for this market right now.. try 8500
Really high! I just got one for 5500 (Based in FL)
@@Ryvo how many miles?
@@MultiIsing 120k
Nicely put!
If i would look at a used Volt, is there a way for me to see how many miles it drove on the gas engine? So i find out if it was used more electric or gas? I'm looking for a Volt with around 1k mls on the clock and would like to see how the engine was used..
Yes.the 2 trip odometers actually show and hopefully the owners never reset it.
Also you can look at the lifetime energy consumption scrn at the overall MPG to get an idea as to how much miles percentage wise were driven on gas vs the battery. I have two 2012 Volts(1 is mine other wife's) and we love them!
The MyChevrolet app will show you the exact number of miles the car has been driven electrically only compared to the total miles on the odometer. I'm not sure if you can access it if you don't already own the car, since it has features like remote start and lock and unlock, but it would be worth checking out.
You can see how many total gallons have been used. The car gets around 38 mpg on gas.
Multiply the gallons x 38. That will get you close on the miles on the gas engine. That’s what I do👍
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That's not true. The moter won't charge the battery at all. You day on gas until to put it on the charger
What is your height? I need to know so I can make a decision if I can fit my larger friends in the back.
5'11
@@ShootingCars I forgot to reply, thanks for the fast reply... my shorter brother and most females will be in the back XD... I am 5'10...Some of my friends are 6 ft 2 and such... Maybe the front passenger 6 ft 2 can sacrifice some leg room for another 6 ft 2 in the back...( not the driver tho lol)
Get shorter friends.
Gross #ToyotaIsTheWorst.