Chevrolet Volt

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Chevrolet Volt
Production period: 2010-2019
Class : Compact class
Body versions : Station wagon
Previous model: General Motors EV1

The Chevrolet Volt is a plug-in hybrid vehicle in the compact class from the automotive company General Motors . Identical models are the Opel Ampera (with the first generation) and the Buick Velite 5 (with the second generation).

1st generation (2010-2015)

1st generation
Chevrolet Volt (2010-2015)

Chevrolet Volt (2010-2015)
Production period: 2010-2015
Body versions : Station wagon
Engines: Electric motor :
111 kW + gasoline
engine :
1.4 liters (63 kW)
Length: 4498 mm
Width: 1787 mm
Height: 1430 mm
Wheelbase : 2685 mm
Empty weight : 1715 kg
Stars in the Euro NCAP - Crash Test (2011), tested as Opel Ampera 5 Stars
Stars in the US NCAP crash test (2011) 5 Stars
Evaluation in the IIHS crash test (2011), moderate overlap front
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Striking rear with high taillights: Chevrolet Volt

Model history

Concept vehicle

At the Detroit Auto Show 2007, a concept vehicle was shown under the same name that introduced the GM E-Flex platform. This attempted to standardize components of electric cars to enable interchangeable power generation systems. Even in the original design of the Chevrolet Volt, an electric motor was combined with a 16 kWh lithium-ion battery system; a small internal combustion engine should power a 53 kW generator. Since the electric drive is independent of the concept of charge, there were several different options for the combustion engine. Old advertising material described a 1-liter 3-cylinder engine with turbocharging. The fuel rests in a saddle tank . As an alternative, engines were planned that could run on ethanol , a diesel engine that was compatible with biodiesel , and a hydrogen fuel cell. A Chevrolet Volt as a fuel cell vehicle was shown at the 2007 Shanghai Auto Show. Because fuel cells are more expensive than lithium-ion batteries, their use is not planned.

Production vehicle

The production vehicle was formally presented for the first time in September 2008 at GM's centennial celebration, and it was shown publicly for the first time the following month at the Mondial de l'Automobile 2008.

The first ready-to-drive prototype vehicles with the body of the series vehicle were completed in June 2009.

The production of battery packs for the production version began on 7 January 2010 at the GM plant in Brownstown Township in Michigan, which announced the pre-production vehicles at GM's Detroit-Hamtramck end of March 2010. A little later, the government of the United States under President Barack Obama on to buy the first 100 vehicles. Production of the salable vehicles began in November 2010. The first production vehicle was reserved for the GM Heritage Center ; the second was auctioned through December 14, 2010, with proceeds of $ 225,000.

The series model was offered from the end of July 2010 in the USA from a price equivalent to 32,000 euros, in Germany from November 2011 from 41,950 euros. The first vehicles were delivered in December 2010. After a Chevrolet Volt burned out in the USA three weeks after a successful crash test on May 12, 2011, the traction battery safety concept was revised at the end of 2011. This delayed the start of series production of the identical Opel Ampera .

The last first generation Chevrolet Volt was built in May 2015.

Voltec drive of the series model

The Voltec drive , which is powered by on-board batteries, moves the car with an electric motor with a peak output of 111 kW. The electric range of approx. 60 km should be sufficient to cover the usual distance traveled by American commuters (approx. 53 km). The vehicle reaches a top speed of approx. 160 km / h. The sprint from 0 to 100 km / h takes 8.5 seconds. The generator is driven by an uncharged 1.4-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine with 63 kW (86 hp) maximum output, which only starts when the batteries are largely discharged. and the range is increased by around 500 km.

GM does not call this a hybrid vehicle , but rather an electric vehicle with a range extension.

Usually the accumulator is charged at night. The electrical connection is protected at the front left next to the driver's door with a tank cap like the petrol tank. A charge in North America (120 volts, 15 amps) takes about 10–12 hours and on a 240 V connection about 4 hours. For trips that exceed the range of the vehicle in battery mode, the electricity is supplied by the on-board generator; Excess electricity (e.g. braking energy) charges the batteries.

Electric consumption

The US authority for environmental protection (EPA) determined electrical consumption to be 22.4 kWh / 100 km. This corresponds to the gasoline equivalent of 93 miles per gallon ( mpg ) or 2.53 l / 100 km with a fully charged battery for the first 35 miles (56.3 km).

Fuel consumption

The Volt only uses petrol when the batteries are discharged. Consumption information therefore depends on whether the car is electric, mixed or - if the battery is discharged - with the combustion engine and the detour of power generation. In the latter case, the gasoline consumption is 37 mpg or 6.36 l / 100 km and 60 mpg, corresponding to 3.92 l / 100 km gasoline equivalent in combined operation.

body

The vehicle is 4498 mm long, 1787 mm wide, 1430 mm high and has a wheelbase of 2685 mm. The curb weight / curb weight is 1715 kg. It is based on GM's Delta II platform . The body has five doors and ends with a hatchback .

Opel Ampera

The Opel Ampera , which will be available in Europe from November 2011, is technically identical to the Chevrolet Volt. The Ampera was offered in Germany from 38,300 euros (the Volt cost from 42,950 euros in Germany). In Germany, this would lead to an annual vehicle tax rate of EUR 28. In Mainz-Kastel, Opel develops the control system for the battery from manufacturer LG .

Technical specifications

Parameters volt
Engine characteristics
Motor type Electric motor + gasoline engine
Engine type Electric motor + R4
Displacement 1398 cc
Rated power electric motor 111 kW (150 PS) at 5000 rpm
Rated power internal combustion engine 63 kW (86 PS) at 4800 rpm
Overall system performance 111 kW (150 PS) at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque electric motor 370 Nm at 250 / min-2800 / min
Max. Internal combustion engine torque 126 Nm at 4250 rpm
Total torque system 370 Nm at 250 / min-2800 / min
Power transmission
Drive, as standard Front wheel drive
Readings
Top speed 160 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h 8.5 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km,
combined 		1.2 l super
CO 2 emissions,
combined 		27 g / km
Emission standard according to
EU classification 		5 euro

2nd generation (2015-2019)

2nd generation
Chevrolet Volt (2015-2019)

Chevrolet Volt (2015-2019)
Production period: 2015-2019
Body versions : Station wagon
Engines: 2 electric motors :
110 kW + gasoline
engine :
1.5 liters (75 kW)
Length: 4580 mm
Width: 1810 mm
Height: 1430 mm
Wheelbase : 2694 mm
Empty weight : 1607 kg
Stars in the US NCAP - Crash Test (2017) 5 Stars
Evaluation in the IIHS crash test (2016), moderate overlap front
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Rear view

The second generation of the Volt (internal type designation D2JC) was presented in January 2015 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit and was sold in the USA, Canada and Mexico from 2015. The vehicle is based on the GM D2XX platform .

In contrast to the previous model, the electric range increases to around 85 km. A 1.5-liter gasoline engine with a maximum output of 75 kW (102 hp) serves as the range extender . The system output is still 110 kW (150 PS).

As part of the streamlining of the model range, it was announced in November 2018 that the Chevrolet Volt will no longer be produced. In January 2019, GM President Mark Reuss announced that GM no longer wanted to build hybrid vehicles because they didn't want to spend any money on forcing customers to transport more mass than is necessary for their usage profile and instead turn to electric vehicles focus. The successor to the Opel Ampera sold in Europe is no longer based on the Chevrolet Volt, but on the Chevrolet Bolt . On February 15, 2019, the last Volt was finally produced at GM's Detroit-Hamtramck plant.

Buick Velite 5

Buick Velite 5

In China, the second generation of the Volt was built by SAIC General Motors between 2017 and 2019 as the Buick Velite 5 .

Technical specifications

Chevrolet Volt
Construction period 10/2015–02/2019
Engine characteristics
Motor type Electric motors + gasoline engine
Engine type 2 electric motors + R4
Displacement 1490 cc
Max. Electric motor power
at min −1 		87 kW (118 PS) / 4000 +
48 kW (65 PS) / 5000
Max. Performance internal combustion engine
in min -1 		75 kW (102 PS) / 5800
Max. System performance 110 kW (150 PS)
Max. Torque electric motors
in min -1 		287 Nm / 0-1000 +
120 Nm / 0-1000
Max. Torque engine
in min -1 		138 Nm / 4400
Max. System torque 398 Nm
Power transmission
drive Front wheel drive
Gearbox, as standard Planetary gear
Readings
Top speed 158 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h 8.6 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km,
combined
electric range 85 km
Range 675 km

Awards

The Chevrolet Volt won the “ North American Car of the Year 2011 ” title with 233 points, ahead of the Hyundai Sonata with 163 points and the Nissan Leaf with 94 points. He is also “Car of the Year 2012”.

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Since its introduction in December 2010, over 100,000 vehicles (as of December 2016) have been sold in the United States.

Web links

Commons : Chevrolet Volt  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Remarks

  1. ↑ This means the combustion engine

Individual evidence

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