Chevy Volt Battery Details
Chevy
Volt Batteries
Some
basic hybrid battery facts:
2. Hybrid battery packs are designed to last for between 150,000 and 200,000 miles
3. Warranties cover the batteries for between 8 and 10 years, depending on the car maker
The battery pack in the Chevy Volt provides power to a 161 hp (120 kW) electric motor that is connected to the front wheels to provide the motive force. It's the same motor that's used in the fuel cell Equinox. The lithium ion battery in the Chevy Volt has a peak output of 136 kW and a total capacity of 16 kWh. Unlike many hybrids that charge only form braking, the Volt battery can be charged by plugging it in to any standard 110 V outlet found in any home. The battery is able to gain a full charge in about 6-6.5 hours. Built with convenience in mind the Volt features two plugs, one on each side of the car, to facilitate home charging.
Since the Volt has a range of about 40 miles per battery charge, most people will be using battery power when stuck in bumper to bumper traffic during rush hour. This in turn means, there will be little or no actual gasoline used during the average commute. However, in the event you happen to use the drive for more than just commuting a full fuel tank (12 US gallons of gas) provides a range of 640 miles. In addition, the Volt internal combsustion engine is fully flex fuel capable and can run on any combination of gasoline or ethanol up to E85. Best of all the Volt was built with a but of speed is mind and able to achieve 0-60 mph acceleration in about 8.5 seconds.
Did you know...
Hybrid cars like the Toyota Prius produce 90% less pollutants
than comparable non-hybrid cars!
