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Not only does the Chevrolet Volt have an impressive 53 miles of pure-electric range, its hybrid setup makes the Volt incredibly quick and exceptionally quiet. While it cannot be recharged as quickly as the fully electric Chevy Bolt EV, its charging system can be upgraded to recharge the battery in less than two and a half hours.
What's New for 2019?
The 2019 Volt uses the same hybrid powertrain as it did in 2018, but a newly available 7.2-kW built-in charger significantly reduces charging time. While the Volt still needs 13 hours to fully recharge its battery using a standard 120-volt household outlet, the larger charger will refill the battery in two hours and 20 minutes with a 240-volt outlet. The same task takes 4.5 hours using the standard 3.6-kW charger. The upgraded charging system costs $750 on the LT model and comes standard on the Premier. After receiving customer feedback, Chevy also updated the Volt's heating system to operate more efficiently in cold climates.
Test Results: Acceleration
For more information on its engines and transmissions, read our in-depth review of the 2018 Chevrolet Volt.
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