MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – Drivers are about to get more out of the new 2019 Chevy Volt, which cuts charging times in half and adds twice the all-electric driving range per hour of charge. The new 7.2 kW charging system allows for an increase in the all-electric utility, a particularly beneficial feature for drivers who plug in while traveling around town, a practice known as “opportunity charging.”
“With about twice the range added during 240V Level 2 charging sessions, the 2019 Volt’s 7.2 kW system makes opportunity charging more worthwhile,” said Jesse Ortega, chief engineer, Chevrolet Electric Vehicles. “It effectively extends the vehicle’s all-electric driving range, while providing about twice the range for the money when plugging in at public facilities that charge by the hour.”
In as little as 2.3 hours utilizing a 240-volt outlet, a complete recharge can take place with the new 7.2 kW system, which is standard equipment on the 2019 Chevrolet Volt Premier models and available on the LT trim.
Additionally, drivers of the new 2019 Chevrolet Volt will enjoy an EPA-estimated 53 miles of pure EV range and 106mpg (gasoline equivalent) with a full charge and a full tank of gas. Once the battery of the Volt begins to run low, the vehicle's gas-powered generator activates, which then extends the driving range to about 420 miles on a full tank.
While the driving range and charge times are two important factors when it comes to the Chevy Volt, the 2019 Volt also offers a good number of other exciting features. If you are driving in a colder climate, where you wish to use less gas, the 2019 Volt allows you to defer activation of its automatic engine-assisted heating system until much lower temperatures (-13 degrees F/-25 degrees C). It also offers a smoother ride through regenerative braking capability with the Low and Regen on Demand profiles, which therefore allows the vehicle to reach its class-leading EV range. Additionally, the 2019 Volt's in-car tech has been upgraded with the Chevy Infotainment 3 system that incorporates a new Energy App within the 8-inch color touchscreen. Through the app, drivers can ensure they are getting the best performance out of their vehicle by better understanding how their route, driving style, cabin comfort, and weather conditions may be impacting their range via mileage, rather than by numerical "score" as in the past.
Design-wise the 2019 Chevy Volt is bringing both interior and exterior upgrades to the streets. The interior of the vehicle is becoming more digital with front and rear speakers that will alert drivers when operating at slow speeds, a digital rearview camera, a slight horn alert when the full pressure of a tire is achieved, a wireless charging pad that is relocated ahead of the shifter for easier use (available with navigation radio), and new cruise control options where the driver can select Adaptive Cruise Control or conventional cruise control. A first for the Chevy Volt is the introduction of a power driver's seat which will come standard on the Premier model and will be available on the LT models. On the exterior, the 2019 Volt will offer a new Pacific Blue exterior color, as well as a new Jet Black/Porcelain Blue interior on the Premier version. Or, if you're looking for something sleeker, opt for the dealer-installed blackout package for black front/rear bowtie emblems, sports pedals, and 17-inch machined-aluminum wheels with black-painted pockets.
Volt owners have been able to drive over 2.8 billion EV miles, which saves more than 108 million gasoline gallons. You could join those already making a difference by taking home a new Chevy Volt from Graff Bay City! Our experienced professionals can help you find the best vehicle that suits your needs.
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