Volt is not a compromise. It's an EV that 90% of people can use as EV 90% of the time.

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

By compromising on everything to get that range. That's what the compromise is. It's not a good looking vehicle (in our opinion), the interior is not very appealing (in our opinion) and the seating space is small. You also lose out on some features that some would want to have in a compact vehicle, but it's unavailable in order to get the best range possible. That's essentially defining what compromise is.

@orangeradios

5 жыл бұрын

53 miles of range (and rapidly declining) is not enough. 105 miles and then we’re talking. 🤓

@787brx8

5 жыл бұрын

@@orangeradios Use my battery trick on my KZread page. Restores battery capacity over time.

@patrickflohe1193

4 жыл бұрын

yellow spoon How many miles do you drive / commute, each way?

@patrickflohe1193

4 жыл бұрын

PRN_TestDrive Everything is always a compromise, on a vehicle....you use this this in a negative light. This tells me that you think some things were cut too much. In an electric vehicle, weight and size are even more important. I guess one area that's glaringly different than my view, is the fact that you feel it's basically ugly. I think it looks very nice, and by far, most people that I've spoken to or read their opinions, agree. Honestly, the car is a commuter car, but you expect it to be much larger. I'm 6'3", and over 300 pounds....I fit in the car just fine. Getting in and out is tight, but it's no different getting in and out of our Ford Fusion, and while being smaller car too. This is due to the roof line being low on both cars, and stronger A-pillars for their good, even excellent crash ratings. The rear seats are not good for a tall man, but average height people say it's fine back there. That said, I didn't buy it for the back seat. I have my Buick for that. This is for driving me to work and back, and it's fabulous. It has good range, and has been saving a ton of money for me, on fuel. I drive approximately 48 miles each way to work, am getting over 90 MPG. My lifetime average is over 104 MPG. I think you should expound on some of its good points, and there are darned-few negatives. I own one, and am extremely happy with this car. I'm just curious. Did you rate the prius? What are your thoughts on that?

You are one of the only reviewers I have ever seen that understood the engine, under certain circumstances, will actually put power directly to the wheels. I had this argument with the sales person. He assured me I was wrong. I sent him a follow up email with a technical document explaining how and when this happens. When you mentioned it at the beginning of the video, it immediately got my "like". Your understanding of how the regen works is also better than that of 95% of the reviewers out there. I appreciate that you do your homework before making a video. Thanks!

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your comments, thank you! I know a lot of people I spoke with were also confused about the Volt, I think some of it was due to misleading marketing over the years on this car, but also consumers/journalists sometimes just jump onto what others say without researching anything themselves. I try to approach every vehicle review this way, by spending time before getting in front the camera to research as much as possible to make sure I have all the facts right.

I very much love my volt and planning on buying another volt. No car gives me this type of joy, even though I can get a sports car, I will stick to this. And no headache about battery range.. thank god.

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

The overall EV range is certainly it's strongest selling point. We hope GM continues to develop their battery technology and improve the range every few years.

@bmw803

3 жыл бұрын

I just bought one 4 days ago. The major thing I noticed when I sat in it and drove to test it, , IT'S LIKE SITTING IN YOUR LIVING ROOM'S LEATHER COUCH. Very stable and comfortable ride.

Am I the only one who thinks Volt is cute and exciting?

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

Could be, it's one of those cars that you either love or you hate.

@ethanhouser415

3 жыл бұрын

I think its super cute

@Dogsnark

Ай бұрын

You’re not alone! I think it’s a sharp, attractive design overall. I’m not a Volt owner…yet. I’m considering a 2018 Premier. I hope it happens!

The one big disadvantage I find to owning the first generation Volt is it requires Premium fuel. Premium fuel is not cheap. The second generation Chevrolet Volt requires regular gas which I find to be a huge improvement!

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

Excellent point! I think it's something a lot of people might not be aware of actually, considering we know a lot of people have been under the impression that the Volt is a fully electric car, without any internal combustion whatsoever.

@keithciaccio7987

5 жыл бұрын

@@PRNTestDrive It is a fully electric car. The engine does not run the drive train. I went months without using the generator and drove 1k miles a month...

@Liam_Tomhet

5 жыл бұрын

The 2nd gen volt is fine on regular but still performs better on premium.

@patrickflohe1193

4 жыл бұрын

Jackson Bangs Yes, but then, you really use so little fuel that it really doesn't mean much. What year is your Volt?

@patrickflohe1193

4 жыл бұрын

William Blish I'd like to hear more about this. I've never, ever ran premium gasoline in my Volt, and get very good mileage. I'm interested in what the improvement is, as I've had good performance....no knocking, pinging, etc.

The Chevy Volt Is a complete underratedEV. Sadly with how the market works, It makes the most sense to lease these cars rather then buy them straight or even buy them out when the lease expires due to the depreciation. I'm currently leasing my 2018 premier and I've driven my car both cautiously and hard. And when you start to drive it like a car should be driven is when you can really appreciate The manufacturing of this car. This car over all Has the best handling, drivability and comfort. It has great height clearance over curbs, rights smooths on shit tier new york roads. It has a really nice tight turn radius so its great for getting around tight spaces especially when parallel parking. It has impressive pickup when smashing the throttle. The car does max out at 101MPH With the software limiter, There are ways to clear the PCM of the speed limiter, But I wouldn't recommend it as it would void warranties and it will Ware down the electronics a lot faster. The interior can not go unnoticed, Yeah the back seats may not have enough head space if your taller then 5'11" but being able to bring the seat down really allows for plenty of trunk space. Great for moving some storage around, no problem with grocery shopping. had taken a recent road trip and camped out in the back of the car. plenty of room to lay down and not feel too cramped. This car is perfect for commuting and taking long road trips, It is so diverse in what you need. Not sure what audio system came with the base models. But The Bose speakers that are in my volt are so crisp. I have never loved a car as much as i love my volt. I will definitely either hold onto mine after the lease or buy another used volt. what ever seems financially acceptable. If The ev Markets played in favour of the manufactures. The volt Could have stayed around for a couple more gens.

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you're enjoying yours! It wasn't the PHEV for us, but we do see a lot of them on the road here and it works for a lot of people.

I have a '19 Volt, and I have to disagree on certain points. -It's truly a great car! I'll agree that I don't particularly care for the brown and black interior colors of your test vehicle, but that's not the only interior option. However, it's really not that bad looking of a color combination, either. Mine has an all black interior, and I think it looks great. Fit and finish is good too! The overall quality of the whole car is good. I can't agree at all that it's ugly. I love the looks of the car. I will say that I prefer the rear end of the Generation 1 Volt, but the front of the Gen 2, and still like the the looks of both. I get A LOT of comments on its appearance, everywhere I go. People love my car. The interior does look nice as well, and they comment on it. I drive approximately 48 miles each way, going to / from work. My lifetime average is over 104 MPG. On the current tank of fuel, I'm at 850.3 miles, with 90 miles worth of fuel range remaining. That's one or two days worth of commuting, remaining. The average for this tank so far, is 128.0 MPG. Over the last 2,568 miles, it's been 116.2 MPG. I couldn't be more pleased. If I could charge at work, I'd only need gas for long trips. -That leads to my next main reason for buying this car.....yes, you got it right, the first was excellent fuel economy / good EV battery range for work commute. I nearly bought a bigger car, but I reminded myself that there was a main reason for buying a car. I love that I can take the roads less traveled, and not worry about where I can (indeed, MUST if you're a tesla or a leaf or something) stop and charge, if someone is already charging there, and if the charging station is operable, or inop. If I don't want to stop somewhere, indeed even go out of my way to find a charging station, I DO NOT. I can drive the car as a normal car, and charge when I get there, or even wait until I get home. Driving on the power generated from the gasoline engine only, I can still get 44-46 MPG, sometimes even more. The car IS fun to drive, and handles well. The tires are low rolling resistance, but that is only partly why it's easy to spin the tires. What you didn't mention, unless I missed it, is that the Volt, and all electric vehicles that I have experienced, are torquey. Our '14 Ford Fusion hybrid also accelerates well, just like the Volt. It spun tires even worse. When I put much better Michelin radials on it, it did get much better, but it's still torquey, and can still spin the tires. The Fusion also reminds me of another advantage of the Volt, over cars like the Fusion and the prius. The engine doesn't come on all the time, like in those vehicles. It won't come on, until you run out of available battery power. I REALLY like that. The Volt engine is also much quieter. While I really do like our Fusion and it's absolutely been a great & trouble-free car, the Volt whoops ass on both the Fusion and the prius pile. You didn't bash the Volt for the center rear seat as much as some others I've heard and read, but you did get in a dig about it. This bothers me, because nobody seriously plans to put three adults back there, and it's fairly well known, that this seating position was put there for kids. GM never intended for adults to have to sit there, with the console where your legs would have to be. Average height adults have said that the outboard back seats are fine for room, but I would never sit back there. The back seats are NOT for tall people. I didn't buy it for the back seat, as I'll always be in the front, and nearly always will be driving it. I'm 6'3" tall, over 300 pounds, and have no problem with front seat room. Our Fusion Energi is a bigger car, but getting in and out of it is no different. I swear, it's identical. I have to seriously duck my head in both cars, for entry and exit, but both are fine, once I'm in. The knock about the lack of dual climate controls, makes me laugh. The Fusion has it, my Buicks have it, and numerous other cars I've driven, have had it. There's no wall between the two sides, and I've always found this feature laughable. The air mixes well around the cabin, sooooo.... In short, the single climate control works just fine....Trust me, I drive this car every day. People in the right seat have noticed its absence, and agree, dual climate controls aren't needed. I love the blindspot warnings / alerts in the side view mirrors, a big help for one of the very few complaints I have about this car. I didn't think I'd care, but I really do like the adaptive cruise control. In fact, I love it. I also like the collision alert, and the braking that it triggers. It also has lane keep assist. Really, my car has an awful lot of features for a commuter car. One feature I've yet to bring myself to use, is the parking feature, though I do definitely use the distance (to vehicles or other objects) indicators for parking, and the backup camera. I think the day I have to have the car park for me, I should quit driving. One negative I have to say on this car, is that there is no rear window wiper....I wish it had that! I think that, on a hatchback, this should be mandatory, not just optional.....it's not even an option, for the Volt. Again, it's all about weight savings. Another positive, is the infotainment system. It works well, is easy to use, and see. It works better than the systems used in many other cars, and the prius in particular. -a few co-workers have the prius. I generally like to have the screen displaying the energy usage / energy remaining screens. -That's my favorite. Another positive that I LOVE, is the superior power regeneration of the Volt. The paddle switch on the forward side of the steering wheel is very handy, and very effective. I barely use the brakes at all, and know people (plus have read about many more) where the car has well over 100,000 miles, even over 200,000 miles, with very little brake wear at all. The car slows VERY well with regen, and also activates the brake lights while doing so. I generally drive in "L", or low, for maximum regen performance. There's no transmission, so it doesn't rev the engine. The only difference between L and D, is when you back-off the accelerator. When the brakes are really needed, they work great. Another "negative" that bothers some people (but not me), is that most Volts don't have a power seat option. Mine has that, but the ones I had been looking at (nearly bought one), didn't have it. I really didn't care. My seat is always in the same position anyway, soooo.... As for charging, there are some things I'd like to point out to potential Volt buyers, new or used. The charger is actually in your car, and depending upon the year / charging option of your Volt, can charge at different rates. Mine is a '19 Volt, and is equipped with the better 7.2 kw (I believe that's correct) charger. This charger was optional on the LT model, but standard on the Premier. Some dealers only ordered the higher output charger. The charging power supply that came with the car, is actually a portable unit. It's 120 volt, but can work on 240 volts with only an adaptor. -the label doesn't tell you that, but it's true. -don't try this with early models, but it works fine with the later Clipper Creek models. There are KZread videos that can help identify which ones are 240 volt capable with no modifications, and even ones that can tell you how to modify the ones that aren't, without too much effort. ANYWAY, using this unit on 120 volts (standard household receptacle), the car can be completely charged in 13 hours at 12 amps, or 19 hours at 8 amps. Use the lower amp setting, if you need to plug into a circuit with other items on it, such as a freezer or fridge, toaster etc. This is designed to prevent you from overloading a non-dedicated circuit. Use it on 240 volts, and that drops to about 6 or 6.5 hours. I've done it daily for a period of about a month, and it works great. I bought a 16 amp 240 volt Webasto portable power supply that does the job in about 4.5 hours....I plugged this into a 20 amp receptacle in my garage, that's for my air compressor. Works fantastic, and charges the Ford Fusion even faster. For the Volt, I have a Clipper Creek 240 volt 40 amp wall-mounted Clipper Creek charging station, and it can charge the larger capacity high voltage battery pack of the Generation 2 Volt in about 2 and 1/4 hours. -pretty impressive. If you drive to work, come home & plug the car in, then it sits there until you go to work the next day, the factory-supplied portable 120 volt unit will work fine for you if you don't have a long commute. For me, I work evenings (swing shift).... I can go somewhere in the morning, return home with a depleted battery or at least well used, plug the car in to charge, and I'm ready to go to work with a full battery in 2.5-2.6 hours with the Clipper Creek wall-mounted unit that I have. A 32 amp charging station will yield similar results, mine is a 40 amp unit, that I bought with the possibility that we may someday own a so-called full electric (no engine) vehicle, such as a Chevy Bolt....these have a much larger battery, and take longer to charge. -I strongly recommend that brand, whatever size charging station you do buy.

@PFab

3 жыл бұрын

Lots of detailed information. I'm going to look for that charger. I was about to use the OEM charger cable in 240v but I need less time charging. Thank you for that. Edit : 8/23/2020 I did take my factory charger from 110v and converted it to my 240v 30am outlet. Now I charge in 4.5 hours. Much better. I spent maybe $100 on the outlet and parts needed to run that. So far I'm doing what I wanted to do. I'm happy. Now I want to know how to get it to drive by itself. I have the ACC. I'll look into that next.

@pioneer7777777

3 жыл бұрын

Epic comment reply! I still am tempted to get one even with all the current options out on the market. To me, the ability to get OpenPilot installed on a model with ACC is the real kicker.

Good review. I own a 2017 Volt, and like it a lot. It's a compact economy car with a decent interior, and people will be very happy with it if that's how they think of it. If they want luxury appointments or to regularly haul tall adults in the back seat, look elsewhere. However, it's great for single people or childless couples who want a practical and economical car. Its biggest positives are the smooth, quiet EV drive, and the ability to charge at home. I just went ten months between fill-ups. Spending money to option out a compact economy car makes no sense to me. If you wait for discounts, buy a base model with few or no options, and take advantage of government incentives, it's possible to get one for a net price of under US$20k, which is an amazing value. Another thing to keep in mind is that PHEVs are a transition technology. When I bought mine, there were no moderately priced long range pure EVs available on the market, and the charging infrastructure was spotty. In the next couple years, that could change dramatically, and the Volt might start looking a little dated still having a gasoline engine. After experiencing driving an EV, I know I really don't want to ever go back to an internal combustion engine.

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! The Volt is definitely a good car for those on their own or a couple, agreed. We talked about it a lot during our week filming this, that no matter what negative we'd come up with, we'd always follow it up with 'but the range is great'. So while you might miss out on a lot of features you'd be looking for elsewhere, the range is unbeatable in the segment. It's also true what you said about features and options overall, if you want a car to be as cost-effective as possible, don't bother with loading it up with options. The base will get better range since it'll power less stuff.

@spuddy4063

5 жыл бұрын

Totally Agree, My 2018 Volt is a great car. are you getting good range on yours?

@spuddy4063

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Perpetual Radio Networks.. Where did you glean your information from regarding the Base model Volt? The Base model Volt has the same range capabilities as the Premier model sir. I think you need to RTFM... Question do you work for KIA? The last few video's on your channels all seem to point everyone to a KIA as being the better equipped vehicle.

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

Of course the base model will have the same range, but think about it, if the car is completely electric and you have less electronics, you use less electricity.

@spuddy4063

5 жыл бұрын

Excuse me you pointed out that a BASE model would get BETTER Range because it had less electrons to dish out to other components. You cannot back track on this one buddy. Your Video is what I am quoting. I am not merely saying that your review is FLAWED, it is also BIASED towards pointing people to draw incorrect conclusions.

the interior is now all black..looks amazing..0 to 30 in 2.2 secs..drives extremely smooth and handling is great in all weather and conditions. 58 miles of electric only is a huge step above it competitors that have engine only.

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

That's the one thing we continuously talked about internally during our week with this, no matter what negative aspect we could think of, we always had to backtrack to the fact that the EV range of this is significantly better than any other PHEV on the road.

@patrickflohe1193

4 жыл бұрын

cha gog Yes, it's range is good, efficiency is good, and acceleration is good. I only remember the reviewer acknowledge that it had good range. Again, as a commuter car designed and intended for high efficiency operations, it wasn't intended to be a serious sports car, but that said, it accelerates very well indeed, handles well, and no references are made to the Volt's acceleration in comparison to other hybrid cars. I recall other reviews which do acknowledge the acceleration ability of the Volt, and how well it does handle....both, quite favorably, especially against the prius.

Saying that the new design is a compromise is amusing. I own both and I greatly prefer the gen2 over the the gen1 both inside and out.

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

That's your opinion, and if it works out for you that's great.

I am considering a 2018 Volt Premier and this video pushes me that much more towards the purchase. I like the gen2 look and most everything else over the gen1. At its original sticker price it was out of reach by the likes of this buyer, but it is very attractive as a used vehicle. GM was crazy to drop this car, IMHO.

@PRNTestDrive

21 күн бұрын

Hope it works out for you! We drove a 2018 again last year just since it was available, it had about 161k kms on it with approximately 85% battery remaining.

Thanks for the review...no one else broke down the ev numbers the way you did...these are the numbers that I was looking for in the reviews...they keep giving numbers that don't match up with the comparison of other cars....thanks so much great review on real world scenario

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it, thanks! We always focus on the real-world aspect of car reviews, we wanted to see what the actual dollar amount would be to drive this car, using actual driving data instead of highly controlled test data.

The more comprehensive review of the Chevy Volt I have watched so far! Thanks a lot! But I must say your speaking speed is a very good practice for my English listening skills... Best wishes of success to your channel!

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

We really appreciate that, thanks! We always want our episodes to be as thorough as possible, while still being entertaining. We’re really glad you enjoyed this one, and thanks for watching! Are you also living here in la belle province?

@Marcus_Sylvester

5 жыл бұрын

Perpetual Radio N. Thanks for your reply. Yes, I am in Laval. When times comes to change my car, I will try and stretch my financial means (I have always had a tendency to dream in colors...) and buy an all-electric car. If I don't succeed, I will certainly look for a car like the Volt. If you speak French and can find the time to do it, it would be great if you could find a way, besides your English reviews, maybe to make a few in French also for our fellow French-speaking people. (For the reviews that could be especially appealing to this public like the one on the Volt, for instance.) Maybe they could be watched by the French-speaking people around the world too. Best regards. Andre

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

I personally can’t do the same job in French as I can in English, but we’ve been looking to add new hosts if the demand is out there! We’ve got some full electrics coming in a week with the VW e-Golf and Kia Soul EV, both fantastic EVs!

@Marcus_Sylvester

5 жыл бұрын

Perpetual Radio N. Thanks for your reply and the info on the upcoming reviews. That would be great if you could eventually find someone who can do reviews in French also. I will surely check your upcoming EV reviews.

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

We've got a few people in mind, we're just hoping we can grow more in terms of viewership so we can afford to bring them on board!

Great review. I used to own a Volt (which I truly loved) but I agree that it was a huge compromise. I have since owned a full EV and another PHEV and it has made me realize how inefficient the Volt was. It used more electricity per mile than the other PHEV and the BEV and it used more gasoline per mile than the other PHEV that I've owned along with all of the regular hybrids that I have owned or driven. It's crazy to see so many comments insisting the Volt is a 100% electric car because the powertrain typically runs as a series hybrid when it is in charge sustain mode. If it has a gas tank and burns fuel to propel the car then it is not a 100% electric car, this should be obvious but apparently it isn't. I see the same thing with the BMW i3 rEx (a true series hybrid unlike the Volt, but it is still a PHEV despite the lack of mechanical connection between the engine and the wheels) along with the Nissan e-Power cars which aren't even PHEVs, they are normal HEVs that just happen to run only as series hybrids. According to this thinking the newer Honda two motor hybrids (Accord, Insight, etc.) are all 100% electric cars despite. not having a plug just because they run as series hybrids in most cases.

@PRNTestDrive

2 жыл бұрын

I think a lot of the misconception with this car came from GM's original marketing on it, it seems that they were a little vague on the gas portion on it to make it seem like it was fully electric. I remember hearing that GM pushed hard to ensure the Volt would receive the same tax incentives as a full EV due to the larger range of the battery, which also might have contributed to some of the confusion.

I love that 2 tone interior damn

Just bought a 2018 today. Thought I have done years of research and know that this somewhat niche version of an EV has to offer, your review was excellent. Thanks for spending the time and keep up the good work!

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you liked it! I think it's unfortunate that GM decided to kill this off, there was potential for it to continue on with a bigger battery and updated tech, but they seem to want to focus on full electrics.

The folks commenting on your weight have self esteem issues and thus are trying to knock you. They're making you $$ by commenting and watching your channel so I know you don't care😂😂. Keep up the great work and I love the Volt. Power to the People and Free Simba!!

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

We just ignore the hate and bullying. Some people think they're funny, but you're right, they're just projecting their own issues onto others by being mean.

You forgot to mention the self parking feature

I bought a 2017 premier and it does't seem to have internal GPS and I don't have all options on the sterring wheel, like car proximity, does those option is optionnal for the premier ?

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

This one had 4 additional options including the Driver Confidence Package which is likely why yours is different. This car was about as fully loaded option/package wise as it gets.

What do you mean using another tint to counter the reflection from the orange dash top. Do you go to a window tinting store or ask your dealer to do it? Is it legal to tint the windshield?

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

I think I was referring to the colour of the dashboard not tinting the actual window, as the orange reflection was severe while driving.

Nile, interesting review on a vehicle that hasn't received as much publicity as it might deserve. Although PHEVs may still not be for everyone , PHEVs have definitely progressed from a curiosity to a practical option for many consumers. Widespread adoption will require a narrowing of the price gap to conventional gas engine cars, and overcoming the consumer's psychological gap of what a car should be. Both will take time, but I think they will happen. The need for charging infrastructure might be the biggest obstacle to adoption. Once (if?) many people start installing Level 2 charging stations in their homes, I think PHEV and EV adoption will rapidly increase. Today, we all charge our smart phones on a nightly basis and think nothing of it. Tomorrow, we will do the same with our cars.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

That definitely makes sense! We see tonnes of Volts on the road here, they seem to be a popular option for many, likely as a second vehicle. It's true that the infrastructure needs to be there though, we found several times during our week with this that we had to plan our trips around the charging stations available, such as places to eat or shop. We also had to make sure we were the only ones charging, as many of the locations in this area only offer one or two stations, which could be a big problem as more people start using them.

@spuddy4063

5 жыл бұрын

Unlike other PHEV's like that KIA Optima which cannot be charged at home on a regular household plug (like the one you plug your toaster in) The Chevy Volt can be charged overnight on that toaster plug, contrary to what this video informs everyone. This guy needs to RTFM...

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

Yes it can. Any PHEV or EV can be plugged in with a regular outlet, up until last week we didn't have a Level 2 charger at our studio, and we relied on using the accompanying 'emergency charger' that's come with every single PHEV/EV we've featured to date, that includes the Kia Optima, Chevrolet Volt, Volkswagen e-Golf, and Kia Soul EV. You're coming off as a typical fanboy towards the Volt, needing to go online and trash every other vehicle out there, and make sure nothing bad is said about your beloved Volt. Where are you getting this awful information from?

@spuddy4063

5 жыл бұрын

Nile, getting a tadd worked up over constructive critique? I am pointing out that you need to research more before you outclass yourself. Example, how about this charging problem that you seem to have? I noted earlier that a person can charge a Volt overnight. What prevents you from charging is the fact that you do not have a 240 Volt Charging unit in your house. I do not have that problem, as I stated, I simply plug the car in overnight to a 120v outlet (you know the same kind that any normal person can plug a *TOASTER* into). Do you not have one of those in your Garage? I read the manual, and researched my material online. Fortunately I do not read only one book on the matter or watch a single video. Research = RESEARCH ... not just perusing a few things, then claiming that I am an expert on the matter. But, I do have experience to fall back on as well. Which is what I am pointing out to you.

@azaz911c

5 жыл бұрын

Let's all relax, enjoy the day, and be thankful for the great content from Nile.

Is there any difference between the designation of the Chevy Volt as a PHEV and the BMW i3 REX? Also how do they differ and how are they the same? It seems like these cars should be compared.

@PRNTestDrive

2 жыл бұрын

The Chevrolet Volt’s engine can drive the front wheels directly, whereas the BMW i3 REx’s generator engine only connects to the battery to charge it, that engine doesn’t drive the wheels. It’s a small distinction in reality but it seems to be an important one for automakers and governing bodies.

I had 2 2012 volts, my only complaint was the winter efficiency went down and the car never felt comfortable.

@PRNTestDrive

6 ай бұрын

Fair enough, thanks for sharing!

Sorry for the late arrival, I am wondering why some Volts have a one-piece grille and others (like in this video) have a 3-piece grille; what is that separate piece in the middle of the grille?

@PRNTestDrive

2 жыл бұрын

Good question! The centre part where the Chevrolet bowtie is houses the forward safety technology like active cruise control. If you've got that package your grille will look like this one, if you don't have the active cruise features yours will look like the other one. Hope that helps!

@dontaskformyname6238

2 жыл бұрын

@@PRNTestDrive Excellent! Thank you for the information, I have not been able to find this tidbit anywhere else!

Is a 2017 used volt with 74000 or 140,000 km volt a good buy ? Thing that bothers me it’s not made anymore so if issues happen what happens lol looking at the Prius prime thanks

@PRNTestDrive

Жыл бұрын

Funny you ask, right now I have parked in my driveway a 2018 Volt with 177,000kms. I'm getting about 70km of electric range, and the outside air temp is still hovering around the freezing mark. How much is the one you're looking at? The warranty for the battery system runs out at 160,000 kms, but I don't think it's the biggest problem. The one I have doesn't seem to have any issues outside of some rust under it.

I find it interesting that no reviewers ever mention and certainly don’t use the Volt’s dynamic braking feature The paddle shift like dynamic braking feature can add a great deal of EV range to a daily drive. During the non winter months when fully charged our Volt often shows an available 66 miles of EV range. My wife drives our Volt daily and often arrives at her destination ,using the dynamic braking religiously , with the same 66 mile range available. Some of the extension can be attributed to a 700 ft elevation drop but She usually returns from a 70 mile round trip with 30 plus EV range still available. You do the Volt a great disservice by failing to mention the dynamic braking capabilities. We have had our Volt for 2.5 years. It has been a wonderful vehicle ...my wife tells me she can’t go anywhere without people asking about the car.

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

It's true, we did mention to talk about the steering wheel mounted brake button, we had it on our list of things to talk about but we failed to bring it up during our walkaround or driving segment with this car. However, we didn't notice it doing anything over using the brake pedal, aside form likely optimizing the braking power for maximum regeneration.

@babybirdhome

5 жыл бұрын

The only thing it really adds is that you can brake at or near maximum regeneration without any risk of using any friction braking at all, which would be lost energy. The reality is that IF you were good enough to hit that same maximum with the brake pedal, you'd get exactly the same energy performance with the pedal as you do with the paddle. But it's very unlikely you'd be able to do it better than the car's computer can consistently. Using the brake pedal only increases the likelihood that you'll accidentally waste energy by dipping into the friction brakes - it's designed to prefer regenerative braking over friction braking, but it'll use whatever it has to to match what your foot on the pedal tells it to do, and the regeneration ramping down by speed is very hard to track by instruments and butt on seat feedback accurately. It really has more to do with driving style, weather, tire pressure, vehicle maintenance, and traffic how much range you get. In favorable conditions, I've gotten close to 100 miles of range out of my Volt on relatively level terrain. In the unfavorable conditions where I spend most of my time, I get anywhere from 38 to about 60 miles per charge depending on weather and pre-conditioning the cabin before I go out to the car.

@nhdan7610

5 жыл бұрын

babybirdhome so we agree. The reviews should mention the regenerative braking system when reviewing the Volt In an industry that drones on and on about EV range you’d think they’d at least mention at tool built into the Volt that can extend its EV range by 30% 🤷🏻‍♂️

@patrickflohe1193

4 жыл бұрын

NH Dan I agree. I love the hell outta my Volt, and constantly get asked about it. It's too bad that GM never really marketed this car. I use the paddle switch a lot, often in conjunction with using L on the drive selector. It seems that the reviewer in this video, preferred to look for items to ding the car on, rather than tell us about its virtues / good points. This is the only reviewer I've seen, that feels the car is not attractive, and really seems to have an axe to grind against it. Instead, before buying mine, I went by the experiences of others who've owned it, and my own observations from looking at and driving the car. The window noise comment was another indicator of the reviewer's mindset.

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

I guess we won’t have to worry about reviewers missing it on future videos since GM is abandoning this vehicle 🤷🏻‍♂️

It’s 2020 and I’m considering buying a 2018/19 model

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

Should be able to get a really good deal on a 2019 as the dealers clear them out, or a 2018 pre-owned. One of the reasons we film these episodes the way we do is so buyers down the road will know what to look for in the used market.

@peanuthead7359

3 жыл бұрын

It’s 2021 and I just bought the 2018 Volt

Problem with the Volt was the T shaped battery design compared to the skateboard design which is much more efficient for interior space. Wouldnt mind owning a 2nd gen Volt with these gas prices.

@PRNTestDrive

2 жыл бұрын

These are certainly looking good with the fuel prices, no doubt.

Does paying for charging outside cost more than charging at home?

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

It would depend on whether or not you have a way to accurately calculate how much energy you're consuming at home. We've since had a Level 2 charger installed at our studio since filming this episode, we have a complete history of how much energy we've consumed, but we don't know what the actual cost per kWh is, it's something we'd have to look into.

@patrickflohe1193

4 жыл бұрын

0ttoman Yes, it nearly always does cost more. You can check your electric bill, and find your cost per kilowatt hour. You can that calculate how much it costs to charge your car from home.

Are ev more popular in Quebec compared to other provinces? I think due to cheaper hydro power...

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Hydro seems to be pricier here than it was back in Ontario, but then again we don't have natural gas or water bills, everything's electric. I feel they are more popular here, at least the non-Tesla vehicles are. We see dozens of Volts in a given day, on top of Bolts and Model 3s now. The infrastructure is slightly better, but still far from being ideal in my opinion.

@spuddy4063

5 жыл бұрын

EV are more popular in Quebec because of the cheap electricity rate. .05 cents per kWh up to 35 kW. after that it is .09 cents per kWh. The rebate is still in effect in Quebec at $8500.

Hi Nile. I really enjoyed your review of the Gen2 Chevy Volt. A few observations: 1. I didn't realize the noise generated by the power window cranks was an issue. 2. The back seat looks a little more cramped than my Gen1 Volt. Is that the case? Also, how tall are you? 3. You mentioned that closing the vents might save some efficiency vis-a-vis the A/C. But @ 6% it is very low. My Gen1 has a 26% hit on efficiency. Thanks for the great review!

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

The windows weren't an issue, we've just noticed that the Kia Optima's windows are almost completely silent, much like the 2018 Cadillac XT5's we're driving right now. Back seat space on this wasn't good at all. My wife is about 5 foot 6 and she hit her head a few times getting into the back seats. She felt it was cramped even for her petite size. It's also true about the air con only using a small portion of battery, especially by comparison with the older version. It does do a good job with management, but we've noticed other PHEV/EVs do it slightly better. We're publishing an episode on the 2018 VW e-Golf on Monday, it too had driver-only air management, and seemed to be automatic too!

I wish it were a foot longer.

I love the Volt but I'm only 5'10" and the back seat behind me when I drove it was unusable.

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

It was unusable for my wife and she’s 5’6”. Compared to the Honda Clarity which gets almost as much range, it has way more storage and passenger space.

Not a bad review... Somewhat flawed as a review though. I live in Ontario Canada and I happen to own the exact same model of 2018 Chevrolet Volt Premier, in white with the same color interior. There may be some truth to some area's that you discussed but there are also *MANY* POINTS that you have made that were totally erroneous and misleading. 1. Why did you need to highlight the defects pertaining to the Volt? The Volt does not need to be charged exclusively on a level 2 charger. Yet you decided to charge the car that way and to pay to have it charged at a destination charger. The way you explained it that was the only way to charge the vehicle. I regularly charge mine overnight, the way the car was designed by GM to be charged. It can be charged on a regular 120 volt outlet (you know the one that you plug a toaster in) while sleeping. Plug in at night and the next day Voila, it's at FULL charge, ready for another day of running around. As far as I am concerned why even install a 240 volt charger Just because you needed a special charger for the KIA a 120 volt plug would have sufficed, unless you were never needing sleep. Charge while sleeping at night. 2. You seem to preclude that the Volt only achieves 85 km of Range. I have owned mine since July 29th 2017. I have driven it over a winter and have gotten the rated range of 85 km to full charge in the dead of winter. Last summer I regularly got the car to charge to 135 km very often and can produce photographs of the charge completed at that range indicated. My car normally charges from 115 km up to 135 km. It depends greatly on the driving style and my use of the heating or cooling for the amount driven. 3. You explained that the car's you drove used X amount of funds to get around. When I am in town I charge for FREE at a location that uses Solar Energy to charge any cars that connect to their charger units. Even if I am charging at home I have figured that I get the rated range of 160 km of range driving and allowing for regenerative braking. Even IF I were to pay for that 160 km of range the cost would amount to $35.57 per month total including taxes on energy and the Hydro electricity loss of .0377%. I am usually driving less than 160 km per day, so my car is never empty when I get back home. BTW, that is all without ANY FUEL whatsoever. When I do happen to use fuel I get 76 + mpg. on the Hwy. 4. Yes the car has some compromises, this car is not for everyone. Possibly why GM makes so many different models and so do other manufacturers for that matter. Review the Chevrolet Bolt that vehicle is considerably larger in the rear. The front seats are somewhat restrictive for a gentleman your size, but the rear seats have a lot more room to them. I for one believe that the Volt does not necessarily suite everyone's needs, it is fine for me though. I have taken many trips (1500 + km at a time) and found it to be as comfortable as any car I have previously owned, and I have had many different cars over the last 30 years. it is as comfortable and well built as any Buick Regal or Kia Magentis (Optima now). I feel that the car rides solid and holds the road. I agree that it could use a better driver lane keeping software. The Ping Pong affair is in Dire need of an update. 5. You compared a KIA Optima which is a Mid Size Sedan to a Chevy Volt which is a Compact hatchback. WTF?!? Then you say the obvious, the car doesn't hold a candle to the *LARGER* _SEDAN_ when you compare the rear seat roominess? Who are you kidding?? This review is centered around your wanting to promote the KIA Optima as a better car, as you kept pointing that out multiple times during your dissertation. If you like the Optima then buy one, no one is stopping you. What do a pen and a horse have in common? Answer they both have a use, knocking or bashing one or the other makes no sense. They can both be used by anyone.

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, it’s going to take us a while to go through this comment to be able to fully understand it, but the most important point we need to address is your first statement. Why would we point out defects? That’s our job. You might be used to other KZread channels or automotive websites reviewing cars with rose coloured glasses, we’ve noticed, especially with Ontario reviewers, that every car is flawless and amazing. We don’t need to suck up to the manufacturers, so we point out the problems with vehicles, and the Volt had enough of them. It’s always hard for an owner to hear criticism about something they’ve come to own/love. We see it all the time on this channel, where owners are upset we don’t absolutely love the model of car they’ve purchased. If you’re going on KZread to reaffirm your own biases towards a car you love, you’re not going to have a good time on our channel, because we tell it like it is. The Volt is a phenomenal PHEV with an extended electric range, and we used a level 2 charger everywhere to capitalize on that. If you mistook our $16 of electricity use as a negative, then you didn’t understand the point of this episode. Furthermore, we compared this in spirit to the Optima because it was the only other PHEV we’ve driven, not because buyers are going to compare them in the showroom, or because they’re in the same segment. Once we drive more PHEVs, we’ll have more data to go on so we can compare results with more than one or two vehicles.

@spuddy4063

5 жыл бұрын

YES ... I own the car, at least I drove it after I "*Read The Freaking Manual*". I didn't simply drive it for _ONE WEEK_ and dismiss the car as substandard. .. YES, this is true, I just drive it a whole lot more than you do. IE: as in more than a week. Maybe you need to simply drive the car longer and give a review that is fair to all cars. How about starting by choosing A Like car to A Like car, Do you think that would be a great start? Try comparing apples to apples and your conclusions may reflect results that are worthy. Simply relating that you have little to no other vehicles in the same segment to compare is not a good review. Compare a Mid Size KIA Optima to a Mid Size Chevrolet Malibu for example. At least try to give a reasonable condition as to why you could NOT get a similar vehicle. The reason was only given AFTER you completed the review. I had to point that out BTW. Do you think other video watchers missed that oversight?

@mwatkins0590

5 жыл бұрын

spuddy, calm down mate, he is highlighting the flaws because people care to know the worst things about the car. It did not seem to me in any way he presented the vehicle as substandard. I agree that charging overnight with 120V seems to be an easy feature that he forgot to highlight, I think it would have been great for him to include that, as I think thats how its intended to be used. I am looking to buy one of these and his review did not feel negative to me.

@patrickflohe1193

4 жыл бұрын

Mike Watkins I agree with you to a point, but also found some of the comparisons to be useless and even biased. There's just no point in making comparisons to a car that's in a different segment, and if you hadn't bothered to review another car in the same segment, then why bother to make misleading comparisons? His own comments seemed to indicate that he had bias against the car from the get-go. The only acknowledgment I remember him giving, was that the Volt had great range. The only negatives I found, he didn't even mention. He seemed to be digging for dirt on the car, in my opinion. If you're going to review / rate a car, then why not just comment on what could be better, but also comment about what is good? When you make ridiculous comments like the window sound review and knock it because you feel it's ugly and most people rate it too high, it kinda removes some credibility. He seemed a bit snarky, when he said it. You're not here to dispel other reviewer opinions & owner opinions, instead of reviewing the car. Just review the car. I've not had one person tell me the car is ugly, and that's probably because it's not. I have had many say they really liked it, and thought it looks nice. It's not me being defensive about my baby, but it's a general consensus. Even people who aren't interested in a Volt have told me it's a nice and nice looking car. For example, the prius is ugly as a mud fence, and many prius owners have conceded this, but they do like the car for other reasons. If my car was ugly, I'd admit it. It just isn't. Making comments like he did, including ones that the fit and finish is lacking, turned me off. I know that to be false. I heard another reviewer comment negatively about the use of plastics in the interior, citing better European brands like BMW and Audi. Then, an Audi owner of many years chimed in, saying he came to the Volt, and loved it. He went on to say, that his Audi had plastics in the interior too, and he had no problem with the interior of either car. -it's all about weight savings in the car, by the way. My point is, can't we just leave the BS bias out of it?

@patrickflohe1193

4 жыл бұрын

Spuddy Better lane keep assist software? It's not intended to be an autopilot, for Pete's sake. It's designed to gently aim the car back a bit, if you drift over the line. -it does that.

My 2018 with 35,000 kms has a lifetime avg of 1.8 L/100kms lots of weekend long road trips using gas.

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

Very nice! It's pretty much impossible to beat that fuel economy. It's unfortunate for buyers that GM is killing the Volt.

Window test ? I didnt know that was a thing... @9:30

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

We've since stopped doing it since the Kia Optima was the only PHEV we drove (aside from the recent Honda Clarity) with noticeably quiet windows. It's normally something we only find on the luxury vehicles.

@patrickflohe1193

4 жыл бұрын

angel castillo It's laughable. Try to ding a Volt for electric window quietness, like it's supposed to be a Rolls Royce or something, and act like it's a big deal. Hmmmm, my Volt windows are plenty quiet.

I just got my 2018 volt premier and my state considers it a full ev car and it sucks because it cost more to register it every year. They call it a gas tax they are taxing me for the gas I'm NOT USING!!!!!

@PRNTestDrive

2 жыл бұрын

That is probably one of the dumbest taxes I've ever heard about, but it also doesn't surprise me. I've heard of similar things happening in some areas. Very unfortunate that it's classified that way.

None of them have a premium interior not even the Tesla's and there over 100 gs some of them

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

That's certainly true, but we have watched a few other reviews on the Volt where some seem to feel this is a 'luxurious' interior.

I think hybrid engines are very economical

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Something like this is ideal for shorter daily driving, you really can’t beat that fuel economy.

@richardalexander5758

5 жыл бұрын

The worst mileage I've gotten on gas was 47mpg, the best 56mpg on a 25 mile round trip at 50 to 65 mph on the highway.

I don't understand your claim that the "trickle charger" as you call it won't work. That's ridiculous. It's not a Tesla. With a standard 120 volt outlet charging at 12 amps the Volt takes 12 to 13 hours to fully charge. So you can easily fully charge it overnight. I purchased a level 2 EVSE for convenience sake for mine but I used the level 1 for several weeks when I first bought the car before I got around to getting the Level 2 installed with no issue.

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe you use your car once per day and leave it overnight, but we strive to drive 1,000km each week with our vehicles, which means multiple in-out driving. The L1 charger would have taken longer than 13 hours to fully charge, but even paying for a L2 charger cost us less than using fuel, so I'm not sure what the problem is.

@DustinDawind

5 жыл бұрын

The problem is you make it sound to potential buyers like only having a level 1 charger is not practical, that it is for emergencies only, and that you absolutely need a level 2. And while for a full EV such as the Tesla that is certainly True for the Volt that is not the case. If you are charging at 120 Volts and have the car set to draw at 12 amps it will take between 12 and 13 hours to charge. (120 Volts * 12 Amps = 1440 Watts or 1.44KW/hour. With an 18.4 KW battery that is 12.77 hours to fully charge.) For most people that is going to be doable. It's not ideal but its not out of the question.

@yestertechnet

5 жыл бұрын

I did made a (perhaps dangerous) 6ft adaptor for 240 for my stock charger and get a dramatically faster charge. Not for everyone, but an option as well

@babybirdhome

5 жыл бұрын

That's a fair point. The way it was presented, it could sound almost like charging on a 120 volt outlet isn't workable, but for a lot of people it is. I've been using mine for the year I've owned my Volt, and only a few days was there not enough time to get a full charge that way. It does depend on your use case though. I live close enough to work that I can go two days without plugging in at all, and that's with two way commute each day plus driving around town for lunch every day. There are days I still don't get a full charge, but I almost always could if I really needed to. So to prospective buyers, don't automatically think it can't work. It absolutely can. I've got 12,000 miles this year on a single tank of gas (8.4 gallon tank) using nothing more than the 120 volt EVSE ("charger") it comes with. But I am still going to install a level 2 charger in the next few months for convenience, and for those days where I might need to take 2-3 trips that would exceed the full electric range.

@babybirdhome

5 жыл бұрын

Also, although the battery capacity is 18.4 kWh, the actual capacity you can charge and use is just over 14 kWh, so it should usually only take about 11-12 hours for a full charge from empty. It varies because it uses power from the grid while charging to heat and cool the battery to keep it healthy and make it last a long time, and that can consume the majority of the wall power when you're running on the 120 volt EVSE until it gets the temperature of the pack into the healthy range - this is a GOOD thing, but it makes charging a little more variable. But I've never seen it add more than 30-45 minutes to a full charge, and I park in the sun in the Phoenix desert, so it's not like it has an easy job doing that.

Chevrolet Volt all with wider rear track than front track bodyworks all : the lowest traction 0.7g, the extreme tail flick, the extreme slide, 20-100 l/100km, over 100 l/100km with 160 km/h to top speed, F1 speed, all speed on circuits all by CEO and team vote to build. End report. From Chevrolet all databases

With all due respect you are quite incorrect with your first statement about the Volt not really being a full EV. According to my local chevy dealership AND Chevy themselves the Volt is indeed a electric vehicle....not a true hybrid. Other than that I loved the review on the Volt.

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

A full EV is a vehicle that produces zero emissions (IE cannot produce emissions), and doesn't have an internal combustion engine, which means by definition the Volt is a Plugin-Hybrid Electric Vehicle, much like the 76km EV range Honda Clarity PHEV. Just because the dealer is falsely advertising doesn't mean it's correct. I could say that I'm the #1 Automotive KZread Channel in terms of views, subscribers, and watch time, but the facts don't back that up.

@patrickflohe1193

4 жыл бұрын

PRN_TestDrive I hear what you're saying, but it really is always powered by electricity, whether from the battery, or from the engine through the generator. I know, in some instances, the engine can couple directly to the drive wheels, but that's only in certain limited parameters. A lot of folks are sticking to a definition as you are, but it still is an electric vehicle. Some people don't want to call it a hybrid, some do. I think the nitpicking gets old, honestly. You can't win with either camp. I say it's semantics, but at the end of the day, it's still always powered by electricity. The Volt just cannot be made to fit in every box.

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

The first car I ever drove was a 1987 Honda Civic shuttle. When going downhill you could shut the engine off and let the car coast it’s way down. If my commute to work was downhill, could I then consider the 1987 Honda Civic shuttle to be a 100% zero emissions vehicle based on this tiny snapshot of my driving style? Absolutely not. The same goes for any other PHEV, if you buy a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and drive it 6km each day, only ever using the electric battery and motor, then you’re certainly using it as an electric vehicle, but it doesn’t change the fact that it’s a hybrid. Out of curiosity do you go through all the comments on all the Volt videos on KZread looking for things to reply to that you don’t agree with?

@Digikidthevoiceofreason

4 жыл бұрын

PRN_TestDrive Ditch the attitude. He has a valid point. No need to send a cocky attitude his way. If you can’t take criticism on KZread or deal with other opinions then you’re not a good youtube reviewer. Take the good with the bad.

@Digikidthevoiceofreason

4 жыл бұрын

Patrick Flohe Good valid points there. Don’t ever stop.

I was told Volts in fact are actually 100% electric just that they have a gas powered generator to keep a constant flow of electricity. Basically, the gas generator doesn't actually contain a drive-train but just keeps the main battery powered to move the vehicle. So it is in fact an EV and not a hybrid.

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

There’s a lot of misinformation about the Volt, I think a lot of it can be attributed to GM’s bankruptcy and them saving face. The gas engine is normally used as a generator but it can, and will power the front wheels if it needs to. An ‘EV’ is a vehicle that is completely electrically powered, the Volt does not meet that criteria, so it’s considered an extended range plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.

@MylesV

2 жыл бұрын

Even if the engine could only run as a generator the Volt would still be a hybrid. You've described a serial hybrid which is very much still a hybrid as the energy comes from gasoline.

@BrianKrahmer

Жыл бұрын

at least you said "I was told", cuz you was told wrong :)

Wait I think the car is super cute...lol. All of the other EV's on the market (bolt, leaf, i3, prius etc etc) are hideous.

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

If it works for you that's great!

Lobe yiur voice dude suoer claim and at a steady space sonwe can understand ya

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so, thanks!

Very unfair review. It’s not a compromise at all. You just seemed to find a lot of faults with the car which only says that this car is not for you. Many feel this car and what it has to offer is perfect.

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

If ‘many people’ found it perfect why did GM kill it off?

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha E - Golf are you kidding ? where are their SALES ? have they sold 500,000 cars in the US ? have they SOLD more than the Chevy BOLT ? Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha VW E - Golf is a joke CLOWN CAR.

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

Alright dude.

Sorry, I’d rather get a Prius.

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

The Prius Prime certainly has a unique look to it.

@whatchuwant77

5 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't do so if I were you. Volt is better in every way.

@babybirdhome

5 жыл бұрын

I've owned both now, and I've loved both as well. But I love driving my Volt more than my Prius. The Prius has several practical advantages though, and both of them are among the best, safest, and most reliable cars on the road. You can't go wrong with either one. As to Prius advantages: interior space, especially for rear passengers, reliability by a remarkably small margin, smaller exterior size (despite larger interior space - a Prius interior is large enough that it's a midsized car), much better turn radius, and better gas mileage (although as high as both cars get when running on gas, it doesn't make a huge difference in actual cost to fill up), and it's a lot cheaper to buy new. Volt advantages are: a bit more comfortable, more leg room up front, much better air conditioning in very hot weather (I've seen my Volt draw up to 6-7 kW sitting at idle running the AC, where my Prius would only draw 2 kW sitting at idle running the AC, and the new ones I think might draw up to 3 kW), much much better throttle responsiveness accelerating, quieter drive, smoother gas/electric transitions, much better performance driving up steep mountain passes, and I'm told significantly better winter driving performance at least compared to older Prius models that literally could not move more than a few feet on some lightly snowy roads without actual snow and ice tires (with which they drive almost as well as my old AWD Subaru). From what I've heard from lots of other Volt owners, they do just fine in snow even on all seasons, although I think you'd be silly not to use proper winter tires ina snowy climate. Also, I'm not sure how the Prius headlights are at night for current models, but my 2008 headlights even with the HID option were barely adequate, whereas my Volt headlights are darn near as good as the best performing German car headlights of the past two decades. They're fantastic, not many cars will outperform them. As far as technology and features go, I can't make a fair comparison because my Prius is just to old a model to compare fairly to a decade newer car. I'll just say I've had very few very minor complaints about either car so far, and have no qualms recommending either one.

@therealcdnuser

5 жыл бұрын

Volt has a bigger battery and is quicker.

None of them have a premium interior not even the Tesla's and there over 100 gs some of them

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We agree! We’ve been surprised to read and watch other journalists describe the interior of the Volt as luxurious. Sometimes sugarcoating is a little too obvious.

@Tonyx.yt.

6 жыл бұрын

Tellie Smith seems that the only EV car with normal interior quality (for car price) is the Hyundai ioniq electric...

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

The Ioniq is gaining popularity here too, helps that Hyundai offers it as a hybrid, PHEV, and EV.

@babybirdhome

5 жыл бұрын

I think they're comparing it to other plug in and electric cars. Compare the Volt interior to a Prius and you'll understand the context better. But no, it doesn't compare to a Lexus or Mercedes or anything like that by a long shot.

@orangeradios

5 жыл бұрын

Lucid Air Does... now if only they could get the vehicle into production... 😯