Here's How Much It COST To Drive My New Chevy Volt Over 1,000 MILES Home

[@LegitStreetCars]

Volts rule!! Very underrated car.

[@ShutDFckOff]

The money i saved for gas since 2014 paid for the price of my Volt 2012. Bought it 2nd hand for $22k with 6k milage. Now it has 270k miles, 'cause i drive 100 miles back and forth to work & home. I can charge at work too so really a lot of savings. I hit a Jackpot on this one. Now thinking of replacing it with 2018 Volt when it is really time cause i definitely now know what im gambling with. By the way record of milage in youtube is >400k.

[@TheRoadWarrior]

I'm dying at you going to McDonalds for breakfast then immediately going into a commercial for AG1 to simplify your health routine LOL!!!!

[@chriscat9]

The same as when someone says ''I'm on a diet'' with a diet coke in one hand & a candy bar in the other.

[@danbobway5656]

Right lol, I like JR and no offense to him but he's def not who I'm gonna take nutrition advice from lol

[@TempoMontages]

what you dont get mcdonalds while on a road trip when you just want to not be hungry?

[@stephaniepeeters6288]

@@chriscat9 or a pepperoni pizza :-]

[@bluezzer1]

You could’ve saved some gas if you put it into Mountain Mode in Vegas. It lets the car charge the battery up to 25% over about 10 minutes and keeps the level roughly around there. Having that extra charge makes the hybrid mode more efficient because it will use the electric motors more on hills or when passing, instead of revving the engine. BTW I’ve had a Gen 2 for 5 1/2 years

[@vicoastdog]

Actually, that's not my understanding of what mountain mode does. The battery is never fully depleted because the ICE engine at about 100hp is not going to be able to provide the current needed to produce the approximate 150 HP from the electric motors, especially when it's using one of those two electric motors as a generator. So there's always a buffer of electrical capacity in the battery to get full propulsion power even when the car shows the battery as empty and the ICE is on (18.4 kw/h battery, but only about 14 kw/h is usable in electric only mode) The mountain mode comes into play when the normal battery buffer would not be enough for extended high power usage, such as mountain passes. Gen2 2018 Volt Premiere, same colour as in this video, 96% electric.

[@bluezzer1]

@@vicoastdog Agreed it’s never fully depleted but the lower buffer goes to about 12% which isn’t enough for long mountain passes. That’s why GM introduced Mountain mode around 2014 on the Gen 1. I think John had an early one and that’s why he wasn’t aware of it

[@bluezzer1]

@WatchJRGo FYI

[@toofast4radar]

@@bluezzer1 They all had Mountain Mode. Hold Mode was added in 2013 which you could activate at any level.

[@bluezzer1]

@@toofast4radar Good to know. But I guess JR no longer has an excuse for not knowing ;-)

[@sybillestahl8646]

I have a 2017 Chevy Volt, purchased new, that I have had for almost 6 years now. It has 165,500 km on it. When I got it I could just get to my mom's house, 100 km away, on the full electric charge. Six years later, I can still do that. I'm astounded that my battery has not deteriorated in 6 years!

[@masonvanmeurs6683]

The battery does deteriorate, but out of the factory gm doesn't allow the full capacity of the battery to be used, and it slowly over time gives you more capacity to compensate for degradation.

[@freshandsaltyjohnny]

@@masonvanmeurs6683 Is it best to charge the volt 80% or 100% i just charged mine for the first time since i just bought a 2016 volt earlier today. It said it got 29-30 miles on roughly 80%

[@masonvanmeurs6683]

@@freshandsaltyjohnny if you don't NEED all the range then I wouldn't. But even if you do charge to full the built in Battery management system doesn't let you. It leaves a buffer and as the battery degrades it gives you that buffer back, so to the end user the range stays the same throughout ownership

[@toddbenfield6546]

Got a 2018, and getting around 70 miles electric right now👍mostly city, and under 55 mph back roads! Paid $23,500 with 800 miles in March 2019…worth around $28-30k according to NADA now, and similar cars are selling for. Nothing beats the Volt for a daily driver👍

[@Sanctuari]

I regret selling my 2018 Chevy Volt. We bought it in July 2021 for $16k with 16,000 miles. We sold it to Carvana for $24K May 2022 with 44,000 miles. Still one of the best cars I’ve ever own.

[@Metalsman75]

​@@Countchoyes. Amazing how much they've come back down

[@yodasbff3395]

Awesome car, drove a 2017 Volt for six months and only had to filled it up one time. In town I could get 60 miles of range on the battery. 👍

[@rager1969]

Pro tip: when in Vegas (or anywhere, really), go off the beaten path for gas or food. The locals probably don't pay $10 for that meal at McD's and probably pay less for gas. If you don't want to go too far from I-15, head South on LV Blvd past the airport and it will be less touristy there.

[@kevinomalley1145]

Just download the apps.

[@scarce911]

Last time I was in pigeon forge/Gatlinburg TN..I was told by some locals that you get a discount if you tell the clerks "I'm local"

[@MrPaige222]

I wonder what the breakfast buffets cost now. A million years ago, when I last visited Vegas, the prices were very low and the unlimited food was excellent

[@sybsygstgstsgysg5330]

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas

[@baldisaerodynamic9692]

Since he went over the highway hes off the strip. so thats normal price. then he went to terribles to fill up...so he automatically paid more. he could have went to trop and paradise at AM/PM and paid 5.25 a gallon for 87. locals frequent terribles...dont know why they charge more for EVERYTHING. i havent stepped foot in a terribles in 15 years...and ive lived here 15 years

[@Circuitssmith]

The Volt is not a road tripper, and that’s okay. I commute and do around town driving in mine, never buy gas. I also do a 210 mile drive about twice a month. It’s perfect for someone like me even though the gas mode efficiency might be a bit less than other hybrids.

[@n84434]

My 2015 first gen just hit 145,000 and I commute 156 miles a day. Car continually averages 50-60 mpge. I can still get 48 miles of full EV on it. There are few cars that could do this commute better.

[@1D10CRACY]

I loved my 2015. I purposely looked for a 1st gen, 14/15 when I was shopping. My daily commute is only 84 miles a day and at 100k miles I seen no battery degradation. It was a bitter sweet moment when I traded it in for a Bolt EUV. The Volt is one of my favorite cars!

[@ShutDFckOff]

How much milage are you now getting? Im thinking of buying 2018 Volt. Mine isa 2012 with 270k, degradation at 20 EV miles, 11 years past.

[@DavidRamirez-cb5rh]

I bought my 2015 Chevy volt recently and I don't know how to optimize the handling since it consumes all the energy and then goes to gas and only does an average of 30 miles. I don't know how to make it work combined, I appreciate if you can help me.

[@braxtonnelson7422]

I remember back when I was 19/20 years old (1977/78), I drove a 1965 Pontiac Catalina. With the 389 with 4bbl carb and dual exhausts, I managed to get 18.5mpg (which I was proud of!) on a 450 mile road trip. Of course, gas was around $.65/gal, and the speed limit was 55mph (which meant that you could "safely" go around 62 mph without much fear of being pulled over). My, how times have changed!

[@garysimonson9593]

If you adjust for inflation, that .65/gal gas in 1977 equals $4.82 in 2022 money. The hit to the wallet is about the same.

[@TheCrunkcore13]

I have a 2017 volt got it at 10k miles in 2020 and now it’s at 38k here in 2022. Love it so much lol

[@ocalakid55]

I purchased a 2018 Chevy Volt Premier with both driver packages from Carvana. The only thing it didn’t have was the adaptive cruise. I didn’t realize that until I had it a spell and took it to the local Chevrolet dealership. They told me ( at a cost ) that the factor skipped some of the VOLTs and showed me the code on a printout. I love this car; even with 68,000 delivered, it runs and acts like a new car. The Engine is super clean and they replaced the original tires with BF Goodrich which adds a bit of road noise. I have the 240 V J1772 charger in the garage so driving down to Orlando from Ocala to the Apple Store I only used 2 gallons of gas round trip. Just over 100 miles. So far everything works perfectly. I am Looking forward to a trip up into the mountains of NC and trying the mountain mode. So far I have owned it since last November and only had to add 2 gallons of gas.

[@leonb2637]

Likely if drove closer to the speed limit, or like 70 MPH, especially in the mountain areas, your fuel mileage would have been better.

[@thegooddoctor6719]

Absolutely agree with this assessment !!!!

[@John-wp9ex]

Hi JR, I have a 2016 Malibu Hybrid that shares a similar drivetrain to the second generation Volt. The biggest difference being the larger 1.8 liter engine and the smaller battery due to it being a straight hybrid. Around 2019, Chevrolet made a significant software update to the Malibu Hybrid that improved the drivability and addressed some minor issues. I had it installed under warranty to address a check engine light issue. Chevrolet may have made some similar updates to the Volt software too. It is worth checking if you have the latest software installed. Fyi - I don’t have any issues with my auto-headlights and the manual recommends 87 octane for the Malibu hybrid.

[@Pam-h4u]

How much does it cost you to drive 1000 miles?

[@GrotrianSeiler]

He’s such a great host. Videos are always so informative.

[@UVJ_Scott]

250 mile trip in my 2013 Chevy Volt I got 52mpg. Love it.

[@Mr19853]

My wife has a 2013 that we took on a roadtrip years ago and we were getting 35mpg on gas only. You must have a lead foot with 33mpg!

[@WatchJRGo]

That was from the old owner, it's up to 36 now with me driving 🍻

[@nft200yearsago8]

@@WatchJRGo Wahooo 🥂

[@tonyanthony1933]

I bought my 2017 Volt new 5 years ago. 1. On long trips like yours, I try to drive in Mountain Mode. I think it optimizes gasoline mileage by keeping 8 miles of electricity in the battery. 2. I learned with my 2014 Ford Fusion Energi to only use detergent gasoline like Shell or Chevron because I don't fill up very often. If the car detects the gas is getting "old", it will burn the gas off till the tank is empty. 3. The lane keeping is a joke. If it tugs on your hand a little - fine. But don't actually try to use it hands free. This car has the best plug-in hybrid powertrain of any car ever. The battery can still get me 56 miles after 5 years. Have fun with your Volt!

[@AnthonyEvelyn]

This goes to show that the Voltec system is very versatile, imagine a Voltec 2.0 system with today's tech.

[@freshandsaltyjohnny]

I just bought a 2016 volt with 74k miles today. In the manual it states to use 87 octane. Due to lower compression. First generation volt had higher compression thus needing 91 octane or higher to burn more efficiently. So happy i made the right choice. I was going to buy another prius but a plug in and decided last minute on this volt that appeared on craigslist for a few hours. Literally bought the same day it was posted. Sorry prius i loved you and you saved my life and my friends life.but............ helloooooo Volt

[@DrRick-dq4bb]

Premium fuel is not necessary on Gen 2 Volt. The worst mileage we ever measured on our Gen 2 Volt was 41 mpg . Normally, we manage around 55 miles EV range and being that our commute is less than 50 miles, we rarely have to put in fuel. Fantastic vehicle, much better than our Gen 1 Volt. Overall gas mileage about 165 mpg.

[@fitybux4664]

Top Tier gasoline is necessary. Premium fuel is not, as you stated. 87 octane is perfect. Weird, does nobody read the owner's manual? 😆

[@nbrowser]

JR, gotta give you props for finding some place to catch some zzzzs cause you were tired. No sense pushing yourself and falling asleep while moving...I was nearly that guy once....never again.

[@Chris-hw4mq]

even 10 minutes of sleep will do wonders

[@Addison0526]

I WAS that guy trying to catch 2 exams after a night of studying and work. Jumped a turn around in the median going probably 70 mph. Luckily I just landed in the median and was able to steer somewhat to stay there. Radiator destroyed, bumper destroyed, tires off the beads, control arm and tie rod snapped. Lucky I made it out alive and no one was injured. Never again will I push it if I feel the slightest tired because the thing is that I didn't even feel that tired. Word of advice though, DO NOT set your cruise control if you start feeling sleepy and definitely get off the highway for even 10-20 minutes would probably be fine for a while.

[@n9wox]

To those saying, my car gets x MPG more than the Volt: the Volt was designed for commuting and around town driving during which it's mainly on battery. That's what it's lifetime MPG is 193.

[@johndavis7112]

you know you will have to post a picture or no one will believe you mine is currently 141 mpg and 68 mpge at 55000 miles life time average

[@curtisducati]

I get 115 mpg out of my Diesel 508SW stop start semi auto , 60 mpg in town and 100 plus at 60 mph ...Motorway speed it hits 75 mpg at 70 mph

[@johndavis7112]

@@curtisducati Have any pictures to back that up

[@freshandsaltyjohnny]

I just bought mine today and it said 124 MPG and 68mpge 2016 volt gen 2 74k miles. Not sure if this is good or bad.

[@n9wox]

@@freshandsaltyjohnnyon my 2013 Volt, my lifetime MPG was 50 when I bought it used with 37K miles. Now 8 years later with 110K miles, it's 120. Lifetime won't change much for me because the engine runs when it's below 35 degrees.

[@just654]

As an owner of a Gen 1 Volt. You do not need to run premium if you plan on using gas on a regular basis. The premium was only needed if you only needed to fill up every few months.

[@utah133]

Volt veteran here. We have a 2013 and a 2019. Great car!

[@jonathanp1884]

Owned a 2014 VOLT for 7 years great car with few problems (replaced both front axels). I discovered the Cadillac ELR and purchased it 2 months ago. It is a VOLT with a sexy body and wearing a tux. very nice car.

[@ThrawnFett123]

AG1 has a GREATTTTTT ad buy, cause it's all my KZbin favorites all right in the last few days. I also take my mix of vitamins and supplements. None can "OD" so I'm highly tempted. Also, Ford fixed the lane change for the Maverick adaptive cruise, but I guess 22 on

[@baldisaerodynamic9692]

i didnt calculate how much gas i used when i drove my hybrid 2022 tuscon. the adaptive cruise, the feature that follows the lane handsfree on it works very well. i got 31-32mpg over a trip from vegas to tampa. in arizona and new mexico driving at night when it was 19 degrees outside....i got 18-20 mpg. i was doing 80mph most of the time (speedlimits were 75 the entire way) around town its 37mpg consistently, and ive done 41mpg a lot. hybrids really are a great trade off between electric and gas. more investment should have been made by automakers for hybrids.

[@69Dartman]

Be interesting to see what you came up with. Above my budget but a cool car. At least you won't be bleeding money just doing around town trips and not needing the big truck.

[@rager1969]

Why would you need high beams at sunrise/sunset? High beams are for night time where there are no other lights (like in the country/boonies/sticks).

[@donmynack]

I think the camera was much brighter than by eyesight in those shots.

[@Prosecute-fauci]

Cars do not “need” premium. Due to the advent of variable valve timing, the computer will simply adjust your timing to prevent pinging on lower octane ratings. The only downside is that you won’t get the performance that you enjoy.

[@GeronimoJenkins]

I believe some OpenPilot forks will allow to modify ACC functionality for more longitudinal control. Bite the bullet and pick up a Comma 2 or 3. Genuine road trip game changer for my ‘18 Jeep GC.

[@moparmikesms2774]

Had a first gen in my fleet and no one wanted to drive it in the mountains, since the motor could not keep up with demand and it would go 40-50 up a long hill while everyone else blew by you at 70. Sounds like they fixed that issue.

[@seldoon_nemar]

I loved the review, My wife and I are considering a Volt, because belive it or not you can still get a 2018 CPO from Chevy with under 40k. Coming from vehicles that have only basic controls, I think we would appreciate the cruise and such much more as our experience has never been "spoiled" by diving someing newer (or high-end enough) to have really good adaptive cruise or auto headlights. We really appreciate those little details If you ever do one of these again, please include the average price of fuel when you give us the total. it keeps the video relevant far in the future. you might have averaged $4.75 or something, but here in the northeast, we're higher than that, and without knowing your average cost, I can't make a good comparison calculation in my head promptly, I have to use your milage and fuel total, get my average, and do the math (and potentially get a very different number if were're talking about this video being around in another 3-5 years)

[@dj_paultuk7052]

Re Lane keep assist and other assists. Would be worth finding someone that has GM GlobalTIS and get the car online and update all the modules to the latest software. You may find some of those issues have been fixed. I do lots of GM updates and you have to hand it to them, they continually keep all cars up to date. Even old GM Astras that are 15yrs old still get engine updates etc.

[@B0xlife1]

Any updates for a 2014 Buick Verano 2.4 na???

[@HWolfeIII]

I'm not too lazy to hold the steering wheel and want the car to drive itself, so I don't need self-driving, but I'm a frequent user of cruise control. This review did help me, because I'm thinking about buying a Volt for Ride Share.

[@BigWillieFreestyle]

I bought my mom a 2017 Gen2 Volt and the auto high-beams don't have any issues like you're experiencing at all FWIW. The ACC will not accelerate at ALL until the lane is 100% vacant though, whoever did the logic programming for the ACC apparently decided to be über conservative with it. Also, FYI, BECM failure seems to be common on the 2016-2018 Volts right around the 35-50k mile range. You'll get a CEL with a bunch of Uxxxx codes -- it's covered under Voltec warranty (8yr/100k mi) and you can pull TSB 18-NA-261 for more info. Agreed though that the Gen2 Volt is such a great car, we see 50-55 miles of range on the battery and 50 MPG when the engine kicks in.

[@leomenchey3726]

I have a 2014 Chevrolet Volt it is a dealer demo that I saved from the crusher yes one of the very rare red ones I have used 46 gallons of fuel since November 5th of 2017 when I bought the car and almost all of that fuel has been burnt due to the fuel going stale and the automated system in the car making it burn out I probably Drive 0 to 10 MI on gas a month I really love my volt

[@jauffins]

I would think that "adaptive cruise control ignoring whoever is in front of me and flooring it when I use the turn signal" would be both a safety hazard, and something you would NOT want?

[@WatchJRGo]

There’s a balance, power should be back on by the time you’re crossing the lane line. You should never have to drive the car.

[@nick0126]

Bought my Gen2 Volt just before the pandemic. I'm a city driver, so I gas up once in a blue moon. What I've saved in gas has paid for the car...

[@senglebe]

How much did you pay for the car? You must’ve got a steal or drive a ton with a lot of fast charging because I can’t make the math work in my head at least 😂

[@jimcabezola3051]

Excellent road trip! I haven't road tripped on the mainland in decades. Mahalo for sharing your trip with me. That Volt would be the answer for any multi-thousand-mile journey.

[@musikdrengen02]

No, that thing is low range lol 700 odd miles and he had to refuel 3-4 times..

[@smileyguyz]

@@musikdrengen02 I don't think he meant it like that lol. Any real road trip across the lower 48 is going to be thousands of miles, and the Volt would be good since it's very good on gas.

[@robwatt7001]

Just amazing! I get 31 mpg on the open road with my 2019 Toyota Highlander 3.5 lifer v6. 295 HP.

[@SweetLou0523]

Second gen takes whatever fuel you want. Chevy lowered the compression so premium is not required for the second gen volt.

[@crsp76691]

I have had a 17 since 2016 and love the car. Had the BECM replaced and a few recalls. When it was new I had to have the oil pan replaced and resealed 6 times before it would stop dripping oil. Shift to park was fixed by me, glued a little piece of rubber to the micro switch, problem went away. I love the car, if it gets wrecked or something I'd buy another used. As long as BECM was done. Just wish mine had progressive cruise

[@admranger]

When I was working out of Santa Fe I drove that route to Vegas a bunch during the pandemic (to get "home"). It is indeed a pretty drive. I had plenty of free charging at my house. Gotta let us locals know when you're coming to town next time.

[@steb3536]

Just bought a 2017 chevroler volt premier.so happy to see this video.thanks jr

[@skatpk9196]

Our 2019 Jeep Cherokee "Adaptive Cruise" is similar to the Volt. I just accelerate when I change lanes. When I let my foot off the accelerator, the adaptive cruise continues.

[@ap101081]

Great video and I'm glad you're home safe and sound. I thought the car would get better mileage than what it did. I drive to Cape Cod in either my 2017 Subaru Crosstrek or my 2018 Honda HR-V and I always average 32-22MPG with the air and cruise on. The trip is about 500 miles on way. The gas mileage is the same when I go to Charlotte which is over 600 miles.

[@toddgiaro7657]

My 2020 Chevy Malibu LT averages 45 to 47 mpg, the 1.5 liter turbo gets great mileage. I’m a 56 year old who is in no hurry to get anywhere! Lol! Yes I know there were other choices in the midsize market but this one was more comfortable to get in and out of and sit for a long drive. The MPG was just an unexpected plus, I love this car.

[@CarsandCoding]

I find this hard to believe. It’s not a hybrid?

[@toddgiaro7657]

@@CarsandCoding I had a Prius a few years ago and I totally agree with your statement. My mother just had surgery in a hospital 60 miles away. For two weeks I drove back and forth every day. On the way to the hospital there were times I got 50 mpg, on the way home I only got 42 mpg. My average fell between 42 and 50 mpg daily. It was all interstate driving and I got in the far right lane and drove 65 mph there and back. I was very surprised by my mpg and voiced it very vocally to my brother! I also wondered why the difference in gas mileage going versus coming home? So yes, I can see where you would question this because I did every day for two weeks.

[@stevebalun9554]

@@toddgiaro7657 several factors are likely the reason why there was better mileage one way than the other. One would be a slow but consistent incline in elevation going one way causing you to use more fuel and then the luxury of the downhill descent on reverse trip. This is also true with headwinds. Generally in the summer you're getting winds coming out of the south west, Northwest in the winter, and you'll have a tailwind going the opposite direction

[@toddgiaro7657]

@@stevebalun9554 you’re absolutely right. The sixty miles one way is north and downhill the whole way. Coming back is uphill and straight south.

[@toddgiaro7657]

@@stevebalun9554 I was on the interstate in very heavy headwinds and for 14 miles I only got 19 mpg and it was 71 degrees. I had already discovered in my Prius that wind and temperature make a huge difference! Lol.

[@bruceclarkson1748]

We've driven our 2018 Volt across the country and back several times now. Just a couple of minor observations to add to yours. 1. We find the milage starts to fall down significantly as we cruise over 70MPH. Of course, across W Texas, etc. we do exceed 70 with no other adverse effects but it does make an MPG difference. We typically average perhaps 3 more MPG than you when we do the real long hauls. Of course, a higher percentage of that may be non-mountain and our typical fastest cruise it about 70. We push the speed limit (like most) but don't cruise much above 70 unless the speed limit allows. 2. We too find the auto headlight dimming substandard. Our experience is that it was better than we expected at detecting oncoming traffic or followed tail lights. But when the need to dim has passed, it can often take 10 seconds to recover. It looked to me from what little I could tell from you video that perhaps it was still seeing another car off in the distance. Mine is quite sensitive to that (and probably should be). Still, the lag in again switching to high beams in annoying. On the plus side, I find that both the low and high beams on my volt are quite bright and well-aimed. Good luck with your Gen-2 Volt. We've put about 135000 miles on ours with one major problem that was covered under the electronics warranty.

[@returntovalhalla9937]

At the beginning of May, took a 1200 mile trip in my CRV from Amarillo to Columbus Ohio in 1 day. Long 18 hours

[@snowdog2525]

I did a similar trip in a 2012 Honda Odyssey, Columbus OH to Marathon Florida with a stop in Orlando to pick up relatives. Around 1,300 miles and 22 hours at 26 MPG.

[@Milnoc]

I just checked the manual for your car. Minimum 87 octane fuel, no E85 or flex fuel. You can fill it with premium, but it might not do much of anything aside from using up your money a bit faster.

[@MR_MRM_]

Exactly. The Gen 1 needed premium; Gen 2 doesn't.

[@donmynack]

My Dad's old 71 Chevy Caprice Wagon had hands-free driving - he would turn on the cruise control and steer with his knees.

[@jackleonard2088]

You haven’t experienced true terror until you try an older Jaguars system. I bought an 04 Jaguar XJR, a 400 hp cruiser. As an $90k car new it had the “latest version” of adaptive cruise control. Came from Arizona to Philadelphia almost straight thru and quickly learned that the Jag would jam on the brakes when it sensed the shadows from overpasses. 80mph to hard on the brakes with no one around for miles certainly got my attention and kept me from dozing. Great trip though.

[@johnr9659]

Yea, I have a 2019 Equinox with the same Adaptive Cruise and Automatic Brights and experience exactly the same issues with them. A friend who is an engineer at GM says these cars have level 1 features, newer and more expensive cars have level 2 or better features... Also, you will find when driving in heavy rain/snow or directly into the sun the adaptive cruise will automatically turn off. I find you can actually override the Adaptive Cruise by pressing the go petal when needed. Think GM chose to design it to be on the safe side but that can also cause accidents as well. My Engineer friend also said they did have a discussion about this saying it should drive like I-696 does (the local Interstate which drivers are nuts)... But guess level 2 and up get that feature... JR

[@rixtunz3625]

The Honda system is the same. Just hit the gas; it whines sometimes.

[@LouisWritingSomethingCrazy]

I agree. If you buy a vehicle with a feature, that feature should work.

[@daves1646]

GEN2 is good with 87octane. And you probably know this now, but you can use mountain mode to push some more charge into the battery, and then hold charge mode. With some extra battery capacity the Volt will get much better mpg since it can borrow more from the battery and replace when you back out of the throttle.

[@edfrawley4356]

Been retired from trucking for a few years now but still prefer a truck over a car for long trips. No adaptive cruise or auto this and that but only stop for fuel once every two days and air ride seats over air ride cab and air ride suspension = pretty comfy. Not to mention the view is so much better.

[@mss627]

I wasn't aware that you couldn't use charge networks with this vehicle. That's a game changer.

[@leahsdreams]

Gonna miss the F250, but this is 1000x the smart choice with prices as they are.

[@markaruski]

Great video -- I'm like you, my 2015 Volt is the favorite car I've ever owned! Just the way it goes about its business and (if you can charge it daily) uses so little gas is great. It's a fun car in its own way. Bring it back GM!

[@fitybux4664]

They make Hummer EVs at the factory where they made Volts. 😆 Ridiculous, right? 😆

[@cmiller6352]

The 2 sausage burrito meal is $8.49 here in SE Washington. 20% more in Las Vegas seems about right.

[@paulcullen814]

Just did a quick calculation. $6.19 per gallon for premium in Vegas works out as £1.34 per litre. Here in the UK the average price today for premium unleaded today is £2.03 per litre which is $9.37 per gallon.

[@nunosapunso6239]

You can reset the lifetime numbers. There’s a smartphone app. All you need is a compatible OBD2 Bluetooth scanner. I was able to reset it when I purchase my previous gen2 Volt.

[@efinimazda4226]

This video saved me! I've had the black screen of death on the center infotainment screen for some time but the stereo still worked so I didn't mind enough t to get it replaced. Got a new phone and had no way to pair it to the car until I saw this video. Yes the touch interface still works.

[@DrinkWhiskeyRaiseHell]

What are you talking about?

[@chrislarue5882]

I just picked up a vw with adaptive cruise coming from a Lincoln with it. The vw is exactly like your volt. Coming from a ford, it’s pretty disappointing how bad it is.

[@svpracer98]

To be fair to the tech in the car, its from 2015 at the earliest... gm didn't majorly revise their tech until 2019 and it's definitely gotten a lot better since then.

[@rickolson-51]

In 1984 I owned a diesel VW Rabbit... 49 mpg, great car.

[@TakuroSpirit77]

My FCA/Stellantis products do the same with with the adaptive cruise. Its so annoying when the brakes slam on until the car is COMPLETELY clear. I often just override with the gas pedal with changing lanes or when the car in front has left the lane/turned out of the way.

[@ravencorvus67]

Nice view of mountains. Having lived my entire life on the Great Plains where the highest point in any county is the landfill, I share your fascination with the mountain view.

[@michaelkeiser]

Adaptive cruise in 2019 Tacoma did the same thing. Never really used it because of that.

[@NashBrooklyn]

TL;DR; chevy dealer offered 150% of the kelley blue book value for my 2017 volt in 2021 - basically around 21K - i declined it instantly - especially after driving 14 cars for the last 30 years - i can clearly see why volt beats them all effortlessly - everything in the volt is designed to save money - even the brake pads you change like once in the lifetime - the way regen panel is done is simply awesome - suspension is flawless - instant acceleration as all electric - engine that generates juice for volt is like spaceship quite - catalytic converter is sealed from thieves and literally unreachable to be cut off - the air dynamics with the underbody curtain that cuts air like it's a hot knife through a butter - and it's like a silent ninja that beats most of street legal cars - long story short - volt is the keeper -

[@bluetyphoon2100]

I get 35mpg with AC on blast here in Arizona in my 2020 Civic Sport with the manual trans. I dont spend a lot of time idling or stop starting thankfully.

[@paulmarc-aurele5508]

I owned 2 2012 volts which we sold in 2019. We loved them with 1 deal breaker which was the sub freezing cabin comfort. The winter efficiency dropped by 30% which is no big deal but below 40 and we couldn’t keep the cabin warm. How are the Gen 2’s in this regard? Thanks

[@georgegavia5347]

On the highway, setting to drive and sports will provide better mpg. I noticed gear was set on L, and taking off cruise control will drastically slow down the vehicle.

[@stevebalun9554]

I always noticed a drag even while on the throttle, and cruise control when the lever was in L. I only use low range in slow speed driving with frequent stops, or in bumper to bumper traffic. Otherwise it feels like it affects my range, and I have noticed a difference.

[@davidallen3158]

In Vegas, you’ve got to get away from the Strip to get cheaper gas and McDonalds. As for chargers, most Walmarts have them in there parking lots.

[@1XSTEALTHTWINTURBOX1]

Search the "The car care nut" Prius Prime. 342K miles 2019. The owner didn't use the charger port. Just fyi. Wasting your time on the wrong manufacturer. Chevy no bueno. My cousin didn't want to tell me his 2021 Chevy Pickup died in middle of the road from heavy braking. Sensor broke and had get it towed. Wouldn't start. Down for a couple of days. My friends 2019 Equinox Diesel stranded him on the road and was down for 2-3 months or so. They couldn't fix it it. They kept changing things, charging him and kept getting it wrong. Had to return it once when they got it wrong at 3 month wait. Personally I have Hyundai's, Honda's & Toyota's. But I like Mopars but more as a Toy.

[@kinglangren]

So all the comments of people enjoying the car and great quality means nothing to you? I’m a Toyota guy but I would buy this.

[@1XSTEALTHTWINTURBOX1]

@@kinglangren What Quality. You'd have to talk to owners Forums to talk to them how they age. But Chevy Track record is really bad for anything past 06.

[@Frank-in-NY]

I drive a 2020 Camry 4 banger. Highway I can get 40-45 mpg, easily 500 Miles on a Tank. Of course around town it sucks.

[@uo2230]

It's def a city car. My 2015 Golf TDI is averaging 53.3 over the last 2000 miles. Lotta highway miles. Still does 40+ in town.

[@skatpk9196]

I just bought a 2017 Volt LT. It needed a transmission, so I should get it back next week.

[@johndavis7112]

mountain mode would sure have added about 8 mpg if you would have turned it on after each fill up or stop

[@kodylowe8790]

We took our gen 1 to TN and back from MI and got about 41 mpg. Though I don’t go over the speed limit.

[@snorky2k521]

They used to let me charge my 2017 premier at work. I am in Iowa, so once the temperature is below 31, it must turn on the engine. But, it the warm months, I would commute 100 miles a day charge at home and at work and basically only use gas for work. The best that I got for an 8 gallon tank was 2600 miles between fillups. When running in electric mode, it is not unusual to use 10 percent of electricity for airconditioning on a hot day. So, you actually get better range on a 70 degree night than a 95 degree day. Also, range goes up with temperature. Never use Mountain mode while using a drive through. the car needs extra air. If you are going to shut the car off without charging. Put it in mountain mode for 10 minutes and if will improve your battery life and do not leave electronics in accessory jacks when you are not in car.

[@MR_MRM_]

You can set the Volt so the engine doesn't turn on until 15 F or so.

[@michellericard4850]

I still say you guys need to get a Rally Fighter and go cross country only taking back roads and dirt roads. The content would pay for the car lol

[@CR7659]

McDonalds here, Sausage McMuffin w/egg is $2. Summer special of some sort. I hadn't been in one in ages, but the BK across the road the dining room was closed due to "lack of staff" so I don't want a car that does things for me. I'll get into one that doesn't and forget to do those things.

[@jamesflake6601]

I am currently burning about 1.1 gallon a day in my daily 60 Mi commute across open Highway. I drive the most fuel efficient gas only car ever made and it's 29 years old

[@shephusted2714]

you should trade in the giant station wagon truck and build a f250 (single cab) into something like a raptor - the truck will lose some value but if you get rid of it now before the car market crash, think about making the shop a tuner/mod shop (partly) - or just simple repairs for reasonable rates - should you go flat rate? you may want to go with a f350 frame and then add a motor - what can you get for 3-5k? probably a lot - go with a gas 454 add heads and efi? it would be simpler lower maintenance - consider gmc or chevy alternatives - do a frame off like you did with s10 - you want a bigger truck but no need for the 100k diesel - going back to gas will save thousands a year - do e85. the car mkt is not going to get affected by tesla unless they stop being money furnaces and ramp

[@DankZank]

My Nissan Sentra (2018) has the same adaptive cruise problems and if you hit the break to break the cruise it break checks you so hard.

[@mikaeljonsson4686]

Had a Renault Captur as a loaner and the auto-high beam was the opposite, it blinded all traffic in the other lane before shutting off...

[@paultrujillo2660]

JR if your ever back in Albuquerque, let me know I could definitely show you around and show you all filming locations for like breaking bad and the Albuquerque Netflix studios and all the good food that their is out this way. 😎🇺🇸

[@rpavlik1]

Oh, so you're why the adaptive cruise on my 2018 Subaru floors it when you put the turn signal on. I guess it's nicer than not, but it's a little unnerving, I don't mind pressing the gas pedal to pass.

[@davidallen3158]

I have a 2022 Toyota Venza Hybrid and it almost drives itself. Auto Cruise control and lane keep assist. It takes some getting used to. I have to reduce my follow distance and put it in Sport mode to avoid holding up traffic when the lane clears.

[@JZHassan]

Bought my 2016 Volt Premier in 2020 at about 34k miles, at about 37k now. My super short daily commute is easily covered with after work trips to the store etc never taking the battery below half in an average day. Love this thing for trips out of town too. Biggest gripe is probably the position of the left arm rest in the driver's seat -- it's too low. Gonna have to check sometime and see how the auto high-beams work on it, never really used it since the main headlights are so clear already, the high-beams have a more yellow cast to the color.

[@freshandsaltyjohnny]

I just bought 2016 volt with 74k miles today for $14k thing is such a sweet car.

[@born_again_torinos]

It was interesting to see you look more worn out and tired with each gas stop.

[@CharlieTalmadge]

Interesting.. I've been interested in how my 2017 Ford Fusion SE Hybrid compares. I drove from the ADK mountains in NY to Bar Harbor Maine and back and it cost me about $120.00 in gas round trip. That's about 1160 miles give or take.

[@Spinattitude]

Install a Voltscreen on the intake, will save you from rock and debris damaging the radiator that sits really low.

[@billvanderpol]

Be cool to see if the niggles with adaptive cruise and headlight auto dim could be fixed with software updates?

[@ssenssel]

@@AricBolf After 1yo A LOT of companies stop doing software updates for many products. Just a modern way of programmed obsolescence .

[@sccarguy8242]

My 2020 Fusion Hybrid with a ton of sitting with the AC running (I’m in sales and it’s my company car), gets 40+ mpg on the regular. I can’t plug in obviously, but for the kind of driving I do it’s great. My only complaint is the lousy seats, and they are terrible.

[@skip741x3]

i had a friend that said he went somewhere between 1500-1700 miles b4 needing to refuel with gas... he only drove short hop drives back and forth to work.