2013 Chevrolet Volt - WR TV POV Test Drive

[@kirtmeese7223]

Hey Guys - excellent video! As a true car guy and tech junkie, I really appreciate the total silence during the video so that you can get the true idea of what the driving experience sounds like. I also appreciated how the driver pushed the car through the curves and tried a couple of "full throttle" take-offs so that you could hear the gas engine generating power at its maximum capacity. I'll definitely check out some of your other videos!

[@windingroadmagazine]

Agreed, a few people have suggested this, and I think it's a good idea. The only problem is the POV camera I'm using doesn't handle low-light well at all. This week, I just upgraded to a Nikon D600 so I'll try some interior night shots with that for the next video and see how it turns out. -Chris

[@SuperQuantumMechanic]

Very slick. GM has really stepped up its game.If I was in the market for a daily driver the Volt would def be at the top of my list. Its slick, fast, comfortable and with my commute I would be buying gas about once evey six months. Well done GM.

[@MaliciousCat]

She's so cute! I love the 13' Volt!

[@lekfx]

We've owned (not leased) our Volt for 5 months now, average lifetime MPG is now at 147 mpg and rising every day. We love the ride, power, quiet, the smoothness yet sense of car control and connection, the practicality and the fact that it is a positive act on our part to DO our part. We all live on this ball of dirt, so we act like we are responsible residents. Haters, you are lost in the past. We are early adopters, like people who used Macs in 1993 (we did). Where are you in the continuum?

[@makyhianimations]

I didn't know this video was made in 2012

[@ra5928]

You were wondering about the cost of charging the Volt. It all depends on your electric rates. It takes 13 kilowatt hours to charge a Volt from 0 charge. All you need to do is find your average rate for a month and multiply that by 13. If your rate is 15 cents per kwh, your charging cost will be $1.95 for 40 miles of driving. But you never wait for the battery to fully discharge. You always plug in.. Even if you just go to the corner store. The charger is not drawing pwr at full charge.

[@kwahaus]

Binaural IS cool. I used to sell binaural headphones in the late 70s. Basically it was a set of fancy headphones with a mic in each ear piece. The idea was that sound was recorded the same way we heard it. The recordings had a very real sense of "being there". I was always surprised they didn't catch on more

[@NDSautomotive]

Wow so so quit . I like it. The acceleration is pretty good.

[@sal1nger]

the volt currently has the highest EV range of any plug-in hybrid at nearly 40 gas-free miles. this means that for most people's daily commutes, they would NEVER have to use an ounce of gas. there is also a $7500 federal tax credit for buyers, as well as an additional $2500 state tax credit for california purchasers. i'd say this car is a steal all considering.

[@geraquiroz6288]

I think the setting was on mountain. (The throttle is slower to respond to driver input) I drive mine on sport 99% of the time, still average 36mpg when using the ICE. I agree with the complaint (the only one I have) about it being a 4 seater (my 08 impala seats 6), but since I don't have a wife anymore, its just my daughters and I, I no longer care.

[@ra5928]

There are a lot of people out there that don't believe that the Volt can revert back to Electric once it has depleted the battery and the generator turns on. Watching your video, and keeping an eye on the battery flow screen, it is quite evident that the Volt is reverting back & forth a few times. That is what regenerative braking does. That is why most Volt owners report 43 mpg in gas mode vs. the 35 reported by the EPA. mpgomatic reported the same after 600 miles. tks

[@Cascadianwa]

They aren't anymore complicated than your smart phone or modern household appliances. It's an electric car with a backup gas generator for extended range. I believe price already came down for 2014, and you get a tax rebate. Depending on where you live you also get special parking and driving privileges. And most importantly save money on fuel costs.. you really can't beat it.

[@mosfet74]

Very awesome car. I would have one if I could afford it.

[@U2XM202]

Assuming you served our Country (like most of my Family members and Friends) I respect and thank you...Seriously. But this doesn't take away from my point.

[@ra5928]

More than Prius at 2 years. More than 55% of all other car models sold in the USA. Had the plant not been shut down to re-tool for the 2014 Impala, 50% of all 2012 sales would have occurred in the last 4 months. The Volt was sold out in CA in November. The Volt is the number 1 selling plug-in in the world. Isn't that good enough? Remember, it took the Prius over 4 years to get rolling.

[@zayarlinn3512]

You driving a lots of car which car you like to drive?

[@lexusfan100]

nice ..how about some night time POV too..some cars have really nice center display that is 'wow' @ night time

[@ggtontoyono]

My family has a Prius. We tried the Volt, in smoothness they are similar, more powerful, quiet and advanced than Prius. Just...some people doesn't have 32k$ to spend on a car that almost doesn't need maintenance. At least our Prius has a very low cost of maintenance

[@Trades46]

This car is one of the more interesting takes on a hybrid powertrain which is IMO more unique than Toyota/Ford more 'traditional' hybrid systems. No it isn't a "EV with a range extender" or whatever GM calls it; it is a plug-in hybrid with a strong emphasis on the EV part of the equation. Unlike the Prius plug-in, the Volt will actually work (for around 40miles at least) on pure EV even at freeway speeds of 75mph without ever nudging the gas engine. Can it be improved? Yes, the mileage in its range-extender mode isn't as impressive as the Prius, but this is a gen 1 Volt vs. a gen 3 Prius where Toyota definitely has the technology lead vs. GM. However the Voltec system is a better basis on which allows the EV mode to be used more frequently & less restrictively, so I hope the 2016 gen 2 Volt can improve on this.

[@ra5928]

Chevy Volt. Most loved car by owners per J.D. Powers. Two years in a row. Also, set a record. 93% would absolutely buy again, another 4% may or may not, but still like the Volt. 97%, a record.

[@geraquiroz6288]

Leases are a good option only if you stay under the 12,000 miles per year. I've owned mine for 15 months and already drove over 35,000 miles. 13,000 miles on electricity and saved about $1,500 worth of gasoline.

[@geraquiroz6288]

At the two year mark, 62,000 miles. Been averaging 93mpg since April, 58.1 lifetime average.

[@ra5928]

You're young. You'll learn to get along with the other 98% of us as time goes on.

[@ra5928]

One of the main reasons the Volt will be cheap in the long run is almost no mtc. The brakes will last about 150k miles because, in normal braking, they are not used until about 3 mph. The E motor stops the car. That is regenerative braking. No tranny to service. Only about 5 moving parts in the motor. Oil changes about every 2 years. Don't know where you got 200k miles. Test drive one. You won't believe how smooth this car drives. For $32k, it's a steal. NO GAS IN 9 MONTHS.

[@JeremyLoveTech123]

how you setup your POV ? using DSLR on your head ? i''m so curious

[@U2XM202]

Oh my... GM's Chevrolet Volt electric posted an impressive 205 percent sales gain last year, but that translated to just 23,461 sales - well below GM's initial prediction of 45,000 deliveries. The year before Chevy sold 7,671 Volts, missing the car's 10,000 unit sales goal.

[@fr8hauler]

Looked like "0" battery from start of video. Love my 2012. Don''t understand rocker panel on door not lining up with fender but I have a gray one so can't really see it.

[@HenriqueVefagoSC]

Bineural Microphones since 2012? wowww

[@ra5928]

Probably lousy. He was hot footing it and not using the Volts regenerative actions very well. Driving in "L" gives me about 5-7 more miles range per charge. Backing off the "gas" and coasting to stops adds some more miles. Most Volt owners start out driving like this, but they quickly calm down and start to learn all the advantages "smart" driving give you. Like about 25% more range. Just like an ICE car. Faster means lousy.

[@Dave23547]

I wish this drive's fuel economy would have been reflected on one of the screens, while the ride was occurring. The driver exhausted the battery. What was the over-all fuel economy?

[@thomaspowell3739]

6 years later ?? 🤷‍♀️

[@ra5928]

200,000 miles? I've only driven 9k miles and my cost is almost under $30k. A Honda Accord that sells for $25k (& doesn't have all the options my Volt does) will cost $1k minimum in gas every year. That means in 5 short years, my Volt is cheaper than the Honda. Kiplinger Investment Group states that the Volt will make up the extra cost in 5 years on any similar optioned car.

[@davidvillanueva5737]

From one of the articles mentioned by a Volt naysayer earlier on this thread: "While the Chevy Volt is not yet a profitable vehicle, volume should eventually reach a point where it will be, particularly as the market increasingly turns to more fuel-efficient vehicles and electric cars, and the early development of the Volt will leave General Motors ideally positioned to rapidly expand its EV offerings" This is actually a complimentary article for the Chev. Volt.

[@ra5928]

ps ... Ca's ranking for the total state debt as a % of GSP for private industries rankings is #18. In other words, there are 17 states with a worse state debt than us.

[@U2XM202]

Yes...at $17K for a 2012. Remember you shouldn't dismiss reports from other reputable sites just because you don't like them.

[@banpowel9784]

America is making the best cars in the world right now, but? More focus on the styling

[@SafepathUS]

2013 Chevrolet Volt now, an extra 3 mile, per charge cycle, to the original normal range. Cadillac ELR new electric car, with exact similar architectonics as the Volt electric system. Cadillac E sales will simply help lower the Volt's "price of new technology", like number of purchases in other new technical products = more Volt sales. 'Natural Gas', also popular on cover of "Fleet Owner" Transportation magazine. Plus, H2O+12volts=H = Hydrogen, millions world wide use this to stay warm too.

[@ra5928]

I paid $31,500 for my Volt. I saved $1,200 on gas the first year. That includes the cost of charging my car. In 5 years, that is a savings of $6,000. That will make the price of my car $25,500. A similar non electric car costs $25k. Add 5 years worth of buying gas to that car and you have a $31k non electric car. That is $6k more than my Volt. Isn't really worth it? I haven't purchased gas in 9 months. How did you do in high school math?

[@ggtontoyono]

It's still expensive, but i'm not saying the car isn't worth it, with a 100% electric mileage you can amortize almost all the overpricing in 200.000miles but never all the overcost. Maybe that doesn't matter, because the added value of this advanced car...

[@wavey61]

Drive less than 40 miles a day

[@ra5928]

2012 Chevy Volt Awards pt 1) EPA - most fuel-efficient gas-powered vehicle / European Car Of The Year - First American car ever to receive this award / Vincentric’s Best Value in America awards / Swiss Car Of The Year / DenmarkCar of the Year / Diesel Car Publication - Best Eco Car / J.D. Powers - Most Loved Compact Car

[@U2XM202]

I'll make it simple, you can purchase any car you'd like to the same way I can. The discussion I brought up is the inorganic role of Government in the private sector. The Volt can't be sold on it's merits alone, or even with massive help from Government. Think about it, the production of each one is about $90K and sold for less than half that and they're still not selling. All Government investments are socializing risk & privatizing gain. If it fails we lose, if it wins there's no dividends

[@MrCkl88]

Can anyone tell me if the humming noise when the guy started up the vehicle and when he was stopped at intersections was the noise of the engine?

[@dylanluhowy]

That would just be the climate control fan. The car is in electric mode for the first 7 minutes of this video.

[@MrCkl88]

Dylan Luhowy ok thanks

[@InSaN3ViSioN]

about 8.9 seconds 0-40 in roughly 5 seconds

[@leonidas14775]

I don't get why you people think a lease is a good deal. Just wait a few years and buy it for thousands less.

[@Cascadianwa]

Yeah because driving a toyota is really going to get you laid LOL. I don't think this car is bad looking at all actually. Nicest looking environmentally friendly type car on the market anyways

[@kuzkotv3630]

a cena to 85.000 zł u nas w polsce to Opel Ampera

[@U2XM202]

Read this post again then realize how pointless it is. There's no subject or detail, quite juvenile but I'm sure it makes sense to you.

[@ra5928]

Go to be sonny. Do your parents know you are up this late?

[@ggtontoyono]

Quiet, well made and powerful but too expensive :/

[@ra5928]

2012 Chevy Volt Awards pt 2) Engine Technology International magazine - Internation Engine Of The Year Award. Green engine catagory / US News - Best Upscale Midsize Car / What Car? Publication Buyers Guide - Best Alternative Fuel Car / The Automotive Applications Council of the Steel Market Development Institute - Automotive Excellence Award

[@geraquiroz6288]

What's with indypatcon? Did somebody piss in his bowl of cheerios?

[@bullittuk]

Someone should if they haven't

[@kuzkotv3630]

85.000 zł jest dużo mniej nisz chcą za ten wynalazek z fabryki Tesli. bo Tesla S kostuje 300.000 Dolarów

[@pizzasubs]

heard alot from people who actually own these that if done right, you can pretty much run on ALL electric power only, and almost never use hardly any fuel, now what excatley do you have to do to be able to stay on all electric power and not usae any of the fuel???????

[@Trades46]

+Andrew Silva Use it like you use any cellphone. Unplug it when you leave home in the morning, drive to work, do all the good stuff, come back in evening, plug it in the garage to the wall, sleep. Rinse and repeat. Assuming your commute is within ~50 miles (or workplace has EV charger), it is pretty much a full EV car. The engine will run occasionally (once a month I heard) to lubricate the engine with oil & prevent the gas in the tank from fouling. However, the most you'll fill up is probably once per 2 months.

[@pizzasubs]

+Trades46 so the main thing is, I usually take trips to Vegas every year and from my home to there is right around the 450 mile mark, and the speed limit varies along the way with the highest being right around 70-75 MPH, could I make that pretty much all on the electric motor, or do you think I will have to tap into the regular gas engine quite a bit along the way, and also, how do you rate the VOLT for being able to pass vehocles on long straight stretches of highway where you really have to get on the gas pedal pretty hard??????

[@Trades46]

Andrew Silva 450 miles on hwy will stretch even the Tesla's range. Most EVs (Volt included) will only do ~80 miles give or take. Luckily that's where the Volt's range extender function works. I've browsed the Volt forums and they say the 1.4 gas engine is good for 84hp but most of it is used for recharging the battery once it goes to zero. Since you can't use more than it recharges the traction motor shouldn't have 150hp but ~80hp usable. Not a problem for the mostly flat interstate of NV, but could be an issue in hilly bits of CA.

[@thomaspowell3739]

40 mile range ??? That means you have to charge it? Every 40 miles??? That’s insane

[@bullittuk]

Are you an idiot? Just asking...

[@mike_t_007]

You don't have to charge every 40 miles. The car can drive perfectly on gas alone. 40 mile EV range is for people who live and commute within these miles and want an EV that can accommodate that. There are folks out there who have a Volt and never put gas in it in over 10 years! 😯

[@kuzkotv3630]

Niezła bryka hybrydowa podoba mi się jest niezwykle cicha bo podobną jeżdziłem w GTA 5 i Driver San Francisco ile ten wózek kostuje może jak w przysłym roku pujdę na prawo jazdy to może kupię taki wóz bo podoba mi się jego interior

[@U2XM202]

Now show me which ones are stated within the 18 enumerated powers for spending? Signed by 'It's the fault of the politicians guilty of constitutional overreaches'

[@nagyfagyotthal57]

Opel Ampera in Europe :)

[@stephenoverstreet9898]

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[@pmatias]

5:30 Sweeeeeeeeek!

[@U2XM202]

Oooh sorry, this isn't applicable to the topic.

[@U2XM202]

Remember you have to mean something toward the person you're insulting in order for the offence to have an affect. Myself and others I know are laughing at your expense.and we're loving it. Again, the argument you keep running from because you can't win is the Constitution.

[@ra5928]

What? I accidentally removed it and I re-posted it immediately. Don't you bother to read? Read below. I re-posted it about 15 seconds after I removed it. Are you so attached to your screen that you never leave your parents house? Once again, look at the thumbs up & thumbs down. You are looking like a ranter right now. Enlist, serve your country. Quite being a mama's boy.

[@U2XM202]

Seriously, you're entitled to your own opinions, but not your own facts. While I can show tons of proof like Washington Times 9/23/12 'Chevrolet’s Volt selling, but not at sticker price' Reuters 9/10/12 Insight: GM's Volt: The ugly math of low sales, high costs All you have to do is just Google 'Volt Sales' and see all the negative math based articles yourself. "Anyone who has the power to make you believe absurdities has the power to make you commit injustices." -VOLTaire

[@U2XM202]

Doesn't change the fact you deleted it. Doesn't change the facts I've posted. It almost is starting to sound like the ranting of a drunk Stop assuming Stop offering personal info (why it seems you're a drunk) Stop trying to convince yourself that buyers remorse won't set in as your gps taxes go up. Keep your word of WEEKS be gone VOLT = Valueless, Overpaid, Low-resale Tax-trap

[@vuqarnovruzov8360]

Super car.Azerbaijan Baku

[@GwoodBloodz]

0to60 ??

[@furkanipekoglu]

-%15

[@U2XM202]

Spending is the slave to taxation not the other way around so live within your means. You didn't answer my question with #8 & you left out "...by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries." which has nothing to do with rebates & subsides. You, not me are mentioning oil wars, stick to the issue here & realize you're wrong. Once again, Now show me which ones are stated within the 18 enumerated powers for spending?

[@U2XM202]

Why would I care about what a celebrity does?...Seriously? Did you know that other companies are also following what GM as a whole is doing, that way they won't make the bad choices that GM has made (like the Volt) & need an unconstitutional crony capitalism bail out. Hope you like R. Budd Dwyer maybe you can have the same final meal he had once the electrical Volt problems kick in.

[@U2XM202]

Yes, I'm keeping with the subject with the unsellable in the free market Volt. You keep leaving out the reason for your #8 (...by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries) this has nothing to do with subsides, get it? In regards to #3 this means to 'keep regular' and not what you think it means.

[@ra5928]

You wrote me this, although, I believe you pulled it down. "your unearned unwarranted feelings of moral superiority. I, unlike you served my country. Unlike you, I almost didn't live past my teens for that service. Unearned feelings of moral superiority? I, at least earned the right to have those feelings. You don't agree with the supreme court in it's interpretation of the constitution. Talk about superiority complex. They have knowledge about the law. You have some haters web sites.

[@MrWolf2212]

exactly for that money it isn't really worth it

[@U2XM202]

Follow me here... Assume everyone gets subsidised solar panels in their home & a subsidised Volt. Now the Government is out the tax revenue on the subsidies given out, the taxes from energy companies & the taxes from gas sold. Do you really think they won't come up with another way to receive & increase revenue related to driving like making all cars have a GPS tracking chip to charge per mileage in each vehicle? How would that make people feel? Also, legislation has already started for this.

[@jirinohavica7024]

Hmm😮

[@U2XM202]

Read all the problems...talk about denial.

[@U2XM202]

Lets assume you're right...Do you realize that you're trying to justify constitutional overreaches by pointing out other constitutional overreaches? Also... The Volt barely gets 40 miles per charge & less than 300 on gas w/ awful mileage, & to make the buyers feel good they call the gas engine which is the more capable power source 'the backup'. It's a good thing it's not costly, oh wait it is. Hence not selling. People with $40K would rather buy another car Go here on KZbin sdq951V4wCs

[@ra5928]

Fox News . com // Volt again tops owners satisfaction survey by Consumer Reports foxnews.com/leisure/2012/11/29/chevy-volt-named-most-satisfying-car-in-consumer-reports-survey/

[@U2XM202]

Realize that you're justifying California's overreaches by trying to point out another States faults. See anything wrong with that logic? It's easy for a politician to say vote for me & I'll give you (the recipient class) something that another (the providing class) has paid for. As opposed to vote for me & I'll abide by the powers of the Constitution (State or Federal) so that you (The Individual) can pursue happiness.. Don't worry you'll get it.

[@U2XM202]

Notice how your limited responses never take on my solid Constitutional claims. Could it be you lost that argument? Percentages are just that, percentages. if 15 sold one month and 150 the next that's a nice boast but a pathetic figure overall. Google most sold car in america & pick any legitimate link to see how your kidding yourself Check out the range in cold weather climate, it's 20 miles. Plus how do folks that live in apartments charge the car? Most dealers bait & switch for the Cruze

[@zech007]

I'd buy one if they made it look like a normal car, not something out of ordinary and odd looking.

[@U2XM202]

All that and I can sum it up with what I wrote already, Google 'Volt Sales' Enjoy proof. If you knew the Constitution you'd know how crony capitalism can create an inorganic market for an item (like the Volt) that no one wants in the free market...even with tax credits which BTW is different than a lowered tax rate. The economics don't lie, If you tax something you get less of it, if you subsidize something you get more of it. Also Google 'Ten Things Debaters Should Know About Economics'

[@U2XM202]

I'll ask again... Now show me which ones are stated within the 18 enumerated powers for spending? Also, California politicians offer people overreaches. When Sacramento can't pay for it they scream for help from the Federal Government which means other states have to bail them out. Talk about Taxation without representation.

[@U2XM202]

Good video (like all of them) Awful car...even though we've payed for it and the Government is subsidizing it some more I'll stay away. If possible please try a VW Tigan SEL...I'm in the market for one or something similar.

[@U2XM202]

Notice how you personally poison the well of debate meanwhile all I'm doing is pointing you to facts that you're denying. Facts Truth & History don't care whether you or I exist...stick with those and you'll never have your argument broken just like you haven't broken mine. I've seen some of your other posts (especially political ones)...hopefully with some understanding and knowledge you'll achieve wisdom someday. You'll probably want the last word but at least I know I'm right.

[@TheClampettmobile]

I'll stick to front engine V8, rear wheel drive totally gasoline powered American car (be it Ford, Chevrolet or Dodge). There's too much hokus pokus in these electric half-breeds for my taste, thanks just the same - or at least until the price comes down and the technology is better proven (without government handouts).

[@U2XM202]

Again Look back @ how you continue w/ personal insults instead of sticking w/ the argument as a matter of fact truth & history like I have This is why I know I've won the debate Also I've yet to offer any information regarding myself, whether it's gender, age, economic status, academic pedigree, where I live, how I live, what I do or have done because its irrelevant & has nothing to do with the issue yet you seem to think you've profiled me. Yet you offer info about yourself.as if its relative

[@1979irock]

I'll stick to my Toyota with a 268hp V6. 24.5 mpg combined works for me if I don't have to drive a car as ugly & odd looking as the volt

[@patrickflohe1193]

1979irock The Volt is nice looking, not ugly. Now the prius pile, well THAT IS FUGLY!

[@jamesveach6918]

as far as the car I think it's very ugly and I do not like it as far as your driving you drive like an idiot scared the hell out of me and I was just behind a computer screen