Chevrolet announced the 2019MY Volt,
which introduces a new charging system that cuts recharging times in half, as
well as a range of enhancements aimed at improving the user experience.
The updated Volt comes with a new 7.2 kW
charging system, enabling owners to increase the vehicle’s all-electric
capabilities as it can achieve a complete recharge in as little as 2.3 hours
with a 240-volt outlet. The new charging system is standard on Volt Premier
grade and optional on the LT trim, which gets a 3.6 kW system as standard.
Chevy’s hybrid continues to offer a
total driving range of 67km on a full tank, with an EPA-estimated
53 miles all-electric range, thanks to its range-extending electrified
powertrain. If charged regularly, the Volt is capable of travelling up to 1,000
miles between gas fill ups.
As before, the powertrain uses a 101 hp
1.5-liter petrol engine as a range-extender, offering a combined output of
149 hp and 398 Nm of torque. The lithium-ion battery pack has a 18.4
kWh capacity.
As for the rest of the enhancements, the
Volt features new Low and Regen-on-Demand modes that allow increased brake
regeneration. The changes are accompanied, according to Chevrolet, by an
“improved driving feel with smoother operation when slowing”.
The dashboard now features a new
infotainment system with an eight-inch touchscreen display that has a new
Energy app incorporated. This helps drivers by showing how their driving style,
route, weather conditions and other parameters may affect the range and conveys
the impact more intuitively based on mileage.
The 2019 Chevrolet Volt also comes with
a new digital rear-view camera that replaces the old analog one,
driver-switchable Adaptive Cruise Control, new decorative patterns for cloth
seats, wireless charging for mobile devices, two new exterior color options and
more.
Chevrolet with start selling the 2019
Volt this fall, with pricing details to be announced closer to the launch date.
