Ask A Technician: How the Chevy Volt Works
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Up to 40 miles of gasoline- and emissions-free driving — Extended-range capability of hundreds of additional miles.
The Chevrolet Volt is an extended range electric vehicle. It is powered only by electricity stored in its 16-KW, lithium-ion battery to give you up to 40 miles of travel on electricity.
You can plug it into a standard household 120v outlet or use 240v for faster charging.
When you plug in the electric cord into the vehicles’s charge port. Audio and visual indicators alert let you know when charging begins.
It is powered by electricity at all times and speeds. The Volt’s electric drive unit delivers the equivalent of 150 horsepower, 273 lb-ft of instant torque, and a top speed of 100 miles per hour.
Fully charged, the Volt is powered only by electricity stored in the battery for up to 40 miles. and at all speeds.
During braking, Energy is captured and converted into electricity. The electricity is then stored in the battery.
This process of capturing energy is known as Regenerative Braking.
When the battery’s energy runs low, a gasoline-powered engine-generator seamlessly turns on to provide additional electricity. This electricity continues to power the Volt’s electric drive unit to propel the car while sustaining the charge of the battery i a buffer zone. this extends the range of the Volt about 300 Miles, until the battery can be recharged.
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