![]() I suspect many drivers will rarely have the gas engine start up – Chevrolet claims nine out of ten typical journeys could be done on electric drive alone – but the knowledge that you have a full tank of gas waiting in the wings does wonders for dispelling range anxiety. Kicking off from $33,220 – pre-incentives, which could bring it under $26k location depending – it's in the same ballpark as electric-only rivals, though Chevy itself will offer some strong competition with the 200+ mile Bolt EV due to hit forecourts later this year. It didnt quite live up to expectations during our highway test, where it yielded a 37-mile real-world highway range. It's not enough to figure out the bare minimum of chargers and call it a day, either: as I've discovered when driving all-electric cars, the specter of range anxiety is only partly based on reality, and a fair amount of the tension and doubt comes from the uncertainty of knowing for sure that there'll be an outlet waiting for you. The plug in electric on this hybrid will definitely save you on gas on your commute. Starting nearly 1,200 less than the 2015 Volt, it’s more affordable, as well, with an LT trim featuring a base price of 33,995 (including destination fee). Gas-powered range of 400-plus miles 8-year/100,000-mile battery warranty 2016 Chevrolet Volt review: Our expert's take By Aaron Bragman Chevrolet has transformed the Volt from a quirky. The Chevy Volt is a hybrid electric plug-in vehicle that is EPA-rated of either 38 or 53 miles of all electric range when new. At Electrek, we try to focus on all-electric vehicles and not plug-in hybrids because they most often offer only very little electric range. Is the future of transportation all-electric? That may well be, though we'll need significant improvements in charging infrastructure before pure EVs are suitable for the majority of drivers. Depending on the year, the Chevrolet Volt gas tank holds 8.9 gallons but because of it's hybrid status, it gets between 38 and 53 mpg within electric range. Range on a tank and refueling costs assume 100 of fuel in tank will be used before refueling. ![]() MSRP and tank size data provided by, Inc. ![]() NOW READ: EV showdown: Nissan Leaf versus VW e-Golf Based on 45 highway, 55 city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices.
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