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2012 Chevrolet Volt | How It Works
PERFORMANCE
Power from an exceptional battery!
The Volt battery has gone through numerous environment-specific
tests, including corrosion and hot- and cold-weather testing and the
results were so promising that the 16-kWh lithium-ion battery pack is
backed by an 160,000-km / 8-year limited warranty.
Here are a few more notes on the battery:
Here are a few more notes on the battery:
- Volt offers an EPA-estimated 56 KMS of initial EV range offering a gas-free and tailpipe emissions-free commute for about $1.50 of electricity per day
- When the battery is depleted, a small, quiet onboard gas generator creates electricity that powers your Volt as you drive for hundreds of additional miles
- Lithium-ion cells outperform nickel-metal hydride cells (found in today's hybrid vehicles) in terms of life cycle
- A liquid thermal cooling and heating system keeps the battery at a comfortable temperature as it's being charged and discharged
Here are a few more advantages
- Commute gas-free on electricity for an average of $1.50 a day
- Can be set to charge during off-peak hours for greater savings
- Your Volt will be fully charged in about 10 hours, depending on climate, with standard 120-volt line, or as little as 4 hours using a dedicated 240-volt line
- Some Volt owners may qualify for tax from local governments.
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