Everything and anything relating to the Chevrolet Volt. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:44:15 +0000 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:44:15 +0000 CleanMPG http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?forums/125/ Sat, 18 May 2019 10:37:59 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56352/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56352/ invalid@example.com (EdwinTheMagnificent) EdwinTheMagnificent 21 Mon, 03 Sep 2018 17:41:48 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/54117/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/54117/ invalid@example.com (alster) alster
I have noticed since Chevy did a recall update (software computer) on our Volt's gas engine, it now runs smoother and delivers better mpg's than before the update. I would...

2016 Volt MPG on Gas engine vs 2010 Prius MPG]]> 18 Sat, 31 Dec 2016 17:12:14 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/53894/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/53894/ invalid@example.com (alster) alster
I noticed that the last month or so when running just on gas, reg. 87 octane with 10% ethanol (winter blend),
the Volt has averaged 45.5 mpg. Now our 2010 Prius, same fuel, same time frame, last fillup, calculated of course was 43.5 mpg.

Yesterday with dry roads and temps in the high 30's to low 40's are nearly 100 mile round trip we averaged 48 mpg on the Volt.

I now have noticed that the Volt when running just on gas in the winter does not take a big hit on mpg like our Prius does....

2016 Volt vs 2010 Prius gas engine mpg]]> 2 Sun, 30 Aug 2015 00:21:08 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/52334/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/52334/ invalid@example.com (Don) Don Just curious. For 2016 Volt owners. Are you owners getting what the EPA says the mpg*e on your Volt is? I think it's 106mpg. Thanks:flag:]]> 5 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 15:44:57 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/52265/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/52265/ invalid@example.com (JohnM) JohnM
Since the first-generation model was launched in December 2010, the Volt has had a polarizing effect on people – or ducked under the radar – for too-many nuanced reasons to elaborate here, but those who “get it” mainly love it.

The outgoing 2015 Volt had an electric range of 38 rated miles and the new one is pegged at 53. Less-well known is the EPA rates it for 57 all-electric miles in the city, and 49 all-electric miles...

Is The 2016 Volt Worth Buying?]]> Fri, 23 May 2014 18:28:23 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/47885/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/47885/ invalid@example.com (rmcmast) rmcmast
On my first work trip I finished with 185mpg, with 40 miles on battery and 15.9 miles on ICE. I used hold mode for about 8 miles of interstate driving each way.

We did have a little excitement coming home Saturday evening. A severe thunderstorm had just gone through and when we got home the power was out for about 5 hours. Nothing like brining that new plug-in home and having no...

New Volt]]> 51 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 15:20:03 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/47438/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/47438/ invalid@example.com (msirach) msirach

I drove it to work today because she was apprehensive about taking it off charge the first time without me being there. I didn't get it on charge till about midnight and took it off around 4am.

I left with 13 miles of charge and the ICE didn't start until 16.4 miles. I ended up with about 71 mpg over 47 miles. On the efficiency chart, I got a 100% for...

A Volt is at Home]]> 64 Mon, 26 Aug 2013 22:51:37 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/48302/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/48302/ invalid@example.com (TheStepChild) TheStepChild
Needed to wait for 2 days off in a row, one for the 24 hours of drive/charge/drive cycle and the following day to be a lazy day for recovering while I attempt to chip away at the honey do list.
Also had to wait until the 240 charge station showed up. Installed Monday.

Started out with a 54 mile loop. 2 miles out of town, 50 miles on 55 mph country roads with minimal slows/stops, and 2 miles back into town.

First run at 1:50 am back in the drive at 3:13. Catch a nap and recharge....

Had to try it - how many EV miles in a day?]]> 7 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 11:00:58 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/47991/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/47991/ invalid@example.com (rmcmast) rmcmast 5 Thu, 02 May 2013 22:35:20 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/38885/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/38885/ invalid@example.com (Ptero) Ptero I'm not so sure, Wayne.

We may hear it was just a coincidence -- but with the government and GM betting so big on this, the actual truth may be revealed in a quiet recall (courtesy service).
]]> 198 Thu, 10 May 2012 16:47:12 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/43527/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/43527/ invalid@example.com (wittesvolt) wittesvolt 14 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:50:38 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/39401/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/39401/ invalid@example.com (bill@robbinsmail.com) bill@robbinsmail.com
Today I tried a different method: Set the cruise control to 32 (in Drive) and forget it.

Started out at 5AM, 72 degrees.





You'll note I started with 41 miles of electric range because...

72.9 Miles on One Charge]]> 24 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:44:18 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/41557/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/41557/ invalid@example.com (FXSTi) FXSTi
The salesman took me for a quick spin around the lot and showed me some of the features. It showed 28 miles of electric charge left when he fired it up. I sat and played with the buttons for a couple minutes until I figured out how to reset trip B. The charge remaining dropped to 27 miles while the dealer was driving around the lot and talking up the tax incentives.

I...

Test Drove a Volt Today]]> Sat, 04 Jun 2011 14:27:28 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/39340/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/39340/ invalid@example.com (bill@robbinsmail.com) bill@robbinsmail.com
Started out at 5AM this morning. 62 degrees, full charge. Did not start the car while still plugged in to let it warm up.

Pretty much no cars at this hour on Memorial Day morning on the lonely stretch of road I was driving.

For the entire trip I slowly accelerated in D to 40MPH, dropped it into N to coast down to 25MPH, then back to D to slowly climb back to 40MPH etc.

No Mountain Mode, no additional charging. Tires at 51 PSI. No climate control,...

63.9 Miles On One Charge]]> 8 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:43:51 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/38265/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/38265/ invalid@example.com (300kmileprius) 300kmileprius 5 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 20:03:34 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/36241/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/36241/ invalid@example.com (msirach) msirach Car of the future that you can drive today!

[FIMG=RIGHT]http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2011_Chevrolet_Volt_in_San_Francisco.jpg[/FIMG]Angus Mackenzie - MOTORTREND - November 16, 2010

It is the season of automotive awards. What will the tally be when summer 2011 rolls around? Volt, Leaf, Tesla, i-MiEV: Who will be on top? --Ed.

"I expected a...

Chevrolet Volt: 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year]]> 21 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:32:56 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/37308/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/37308/ invalid@example.com (atlaw4u) atlaw4u Other finalists were the Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Leaf, Dodge Durango, and Jeep Grand Cherokee.

[FIMG=LEFT]http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/GM_Volt.jpg[/FIMG]Scott Burgess - DETROITNEWS - January 10, 2011

The all ne Chevrolet
Volt and the redesigned Ford Explorer were named North American Car and Truck of the Year today by a panel of 49...

Chevrolet Volt, Ford Explorer named car and truck of the year]]> Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:35:11 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/36418/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/36418/ invalid@example.com (Nevyn) Nevyn http://jalopnik.com/5698485/]]> 3 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 22:10:32 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/35328/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/35328/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel Everything as promised… Other than the Fuel Economy disappointment.

[fimg=right]http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2011_Chevy_Volt_in_CA.jpg[/fimg]Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - Oct. 10, 2010

2011 Chevrolet Volt in California.

On the same day the Prius contingent is celebrating 10-years of success in Malibu, CA with over 2,000,000 vehicle sold to date, a newcomer that we...

The Volt, She’s Out]]> 19 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:44:57 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/35138/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/35138/ invalid@example.com (GreenBlues) GreenBlues http://blogs.edmunds.com/greencarad...-long-held-secret-gas-tank-is-93-gallons.html]]> 2