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#2013 chevy volt range over time full

I watched a number of Youtube reviews on the Volt and it is unanimous that the Volt is an excellent car, not "just a Cruze with batteries" but a very good handling, smooth-driving car. One thing is for sure, everyone, and I mean EVERYONE wants to go for a ride in the Volt! It is a unique experience from the test drive I had so I can't wait to share it with everyone. I am hoping that in the future the range can be increased within the same battery-pack dimensions we have now. It doesn't seem to affect the resale value of the Prius either.

This is a valid worry, however seeing how the Volt has already dropped so much in price, the battery pack costs can only get cheaper over the years. So far I hear that the Toyota Prius battery packs are working pretty much flawlessly even after many many years of usage so let's hope it translates to the Volt! The same friend recommended I sell the Volt at 7 years to avoid a massive drop in value because of the unknown in the costs of replacing the battery pack. How much is a battery pack going to cost if we replace it? This would definitely have an impact on the fuel savings accumulated over the years if a pack costs many thousands to replace. Does this cover a decrease in range after so many years? A friend of mine also asked what happens if there is an issue with the battery pack when the warranty is over.

That's a serious warranty but a little light on the details.

Covers 161 battery components in addition to the thermal management system, charging system and electric drive components.

First 8 years or 160,000 km, whichever comes first.

Volt battery and Voltec TM Component Limited Warranty

What’s covered: Transmission, brake modulator assembly, hybridīattery, and 300-volt electrical system.

Nearest Chevrolet servicing dealer if your vehicle cannot be drivenīecause of a warranted Hybrid specific defect.

During the Hybrid warranty period, towing is covered to the.

First 8 years or 160,000 km, whichever comes first, coverage against defects in material or workmanship.

The 8-years/160,000km Hybrid/Volt warranty covers the following (taken from the Chevrolet Canada website): Still, 7 years is better than the 5 I typically see.

#2013 chevy volt range over time full

Surface rust is always a problem (especially for Mazdas it seems!) but a full hole right through the metal is rare. 7 years of rust warranty is amazing but it is rare for a car to rust all the way through (even up here in Montreal) within the warranty. I always had a CAA membership (AAA for our neighbors to the south) so I guess I can cancel it once I get the Volt. The 3-year OnStar subscription is a nice bonus, as well as the 5 years of Roadside Assistance (8 years if the issue is related to a hybrid component!).

I think more competition is better, which is probably one of the reasons why the Volt got a near $5000 price reduction a couple of months ago.Īnother interesting topic is the warranty, particularly for the battery pack. Both of the latter cars are much bigger (seat 5) and play a different game with their smaller EV-only ranges but much better fuel economy. This brings the price of the Volt in line with other hybrids although I still think it is different car than the Ford C-Max plugin or the Toyota Prius Plug-in. The $7865 "instant government rebate" is a shocker to everyone I have spoken too. I have mentioned to a few people that I ordered a Volt and already the conversations are getting interesting! Firstly everyone is impressed with the price.