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Chevrolet Volt (2012 - 2014)

5

There’s only one version - fully loaded

reviewed by apdleam on 15 November 2020
5
Overall rating
5
How it drives
5
Fuel economy
4
Tax/Insurance/Warranty costs
3
Cost of maintenance and repairs
2
Experience at the dealership
4
How practical it is
4
How you rate the manufacturer
4
Overall reliability

A future classic

Fantastic car which, like the identical Vauxhall/Opel Ampera, remains under the radar, 8yrs after it was voted European car of the year.
The car works for both those who just want to drive a quiet automatic, and those who are fascinated by the technology and want to wring every mile out of the battery - I’m still learning about how to get the best out of it 9mths into my ownership.
The car makes every journey a pleasure, although the engine can start to drone a little once the battery runs out (but you’ll never notice the switchover unless you’re watching the display).
Great stereo, usable boot (vast cargo carrying capabilities once rear seats are folded) and it’s still a good looking car - with a better range than even most new PHEVS. This is better than those though as even when the batteries run dry, it still drives on electric power - with the engine just acting as a generator for the electric motor. It’s also so well engineered that there is none of the horrendous battery degradation associated with the Nissan Leaf. The car just feels solid.

Seats have no lumber supports (but are heated).
A pillars are thick, meaning I find myself leaning around them to see what’s approaching from the right at some junctions.
Limited specialist dealer/servicing network for Volts/Amperas.
And that’s it.

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reviewed by youwontseemefordust on 22 April 2014

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Price£35,255
Road TaxA
MPG234.4 mpg
Real MPG88.9%

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