Here they are, ladies and gentlemen – the specs we’ve all been waiting for! These are the official specifications for the upcoming Chevrolet Volt that has just begun production testing.
Unfortunately, these specs don’t give us official EPA mpg numbers. However, Chevy did tell us about the Volt’s electric range:
“…up to 40 [mpg] (based on EPA city cycle) actual mileage may vary depending on driving habits/conditions, weather and battery age
Nevertheless, we’re now one step closer to knowing everything there is to know about the much-awaited PHEV! Click past the break for the full table!
2011 Chevrolet Volt Specs
| Model | 2011 Chevrolet Volt |
|---|---|
| Body style / driveline: | five-door, front-wheel-drive sedan |
| Description: | electric vehicle with extended-range capability |
| Key competitors: | none |
| Manufacturing location: | Hamtramck Assembly, Hamtramck, Mich. |
| Battery manufacturing location: | Brownstown Township, Mich. |
| Performance | |
| Top speed (mph): | 100 |
| EV range (city): | up to 40 (based on EPA city cycle) actual mileage may vary depending on driving habits/conditions, weather and battery age |
| Extended range: | 300 miles on a full tank of gasoline |
| Battery system | |
| Type: | lithium-ion |
| Energy: | 16 kWh |
| Electric drive unit | |
| Power (kW / hp): | 111 / 150 |
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm): | 273 / 370 |
| Charging times | |
| 120 V: | about 8 hours (actual charge times may vary) |
| 240 V: | about 3 hours (actual charge times may vary) |
| Chassis/Suspension | |
| Front: | independent McPherson struts |
| Rear: | compound crank twist axle |
| Steering type: | electric power assist |
| Brakes | |
| Type: | four-wheel disc, fully regenerative to maximize energy capture |
| Wheels/Tires | |
| Wheel size and type: | 17-inch forged aluminum |
| Tires: | specially developed low rolling-resistance |
| Dimensions | |
| Exterior | |
| Wheelbase (in / mm): | 105.7 / 2685 |
| Length (in / mm): | 177 / 4404 |
| Width (in / mm): | 70.8 / 1798 |
| Height (in / mm): | 56.3 / 1430 |
| Interior | |
| Seating capacity (front / rear): | 4 |
| Capacities | |
| Cargo volume (cu ft / L): | 10.6 / 301 |
| Fuel tank (gal / L): | TBD |
Note: Information shown is current at time of publication.
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