With a new propulsion system, the 2019 Chevy Volt will slice charging times nearly in half, being better suited for ?opportunity charging,? or plugging in while around town to top off the battery.
?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,? explained 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.?
Charging & Capacities
With the new 7.2 kW system, a 240-volt outlet, and supporting hardware, a total recharge happens in just over two hours. The new system is standard on Premier trims but available for the LT. A 3.6 kW charger is standard on the Volt LT. Chevy says the new electric propulsion system, combined with a full tank of gas and a full charge, offers an EPA-estimated 53 miles of pure EV range and 106 MPGe. When the Volt?s battery runs low, a gas-powered generator activates to extend the driving range to a total of 420 miles on a full tank.
The 2019 Volt also utilizes an automatic, engine-assisted heating system for temperatures below zero to increase all-electric range. New Low and Regen on Demand profiles boost regenerative braking capability, according to Chevrolet.
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