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Review: 2012 Chevy Volt, Part 2: driving a Volt

GasBuddy Blog -- This is part 2 of a two part series covering my time with a Chevy Volt. Behind the movement: the electric/gas Chevy Volt.

With our initial thoughts behind us, it's time to set to the brutal roads of Chicago to see how the Volt stacks up. I received it and it still had about 15 miles worth of electricity left. I hit Lake Shore Drive, with pristine Lake Michigan in the background.

The lithium-ion battery hard at work, providing navigation, cold air via the A/C, and music to boot. After several miles down Lake Shore Drive and hitting Interstate 55, our battery was down to about 7 miles left on electricity. I then hopped on I-94 and headed towards O'Hare airport. As we got downtown standing in traffic, it felt great not burning...

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Submitted Jul 29, 2012 By: PD

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tazintally Sophomore Author Tallahassee Posts:215 Points:72,180 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2012 10:52:26 AM Ignore tazintally Report Abuse I would have an electric vehicle if I could afford to buy it but alas no money for that kind of useful stuff.
abiyeye Rookie Author Connecticut Posts:27 Points:2,525 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 7:03:20 AM Ignore abiyeye Report Abuse but what is the point , it not save energy when recharging still we need oil to generate electricity
QuagmireLA Champion Author Louisiana Posts:1,081 Points:161,230 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Aug 1, 2012 6:28:02 PM Ignore QuagmireLA Report Abuse Sounds like GM has a start on a working electric vehicle.
pilotmass Champion Author Boston Posts:1,971 Points:530,310 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Aug 1, 2012 8:50:42 AM Ignore pilotmass Report Abuse The interior looks like something out of the 80 GM. All squares and digital. Go look at a Fusion Hybrid!
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,828 Points:1,637,220 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 1, 2012 5:59:18 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse slash price, increase range, then it might be of interest.
bikerchicklette Champion Author Washington Posts:5,889 Points:1,300,745 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 31, 2012 9:30:02 AM Ignore bikerchicklette Report Abuse ok
Agarre Champion Author Richmond Posts:1,335 Points:263,785 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 4:13:08 PM Ignore Agarre Report Abuse let me decide on last part
A2J Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,210 Points:629,675 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 4:08:58 PM Ignore A2J Report Abuse THE END ?
snappytom2 Champion Author Corpus Christi Posts:3,639 Points:279,280 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 2:59:57 PM Ignore snappytom2 Report Abuse Who can afford to buy a Volt?
snorkels Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:8,018 Points:1,620,335 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:47:06 PM Ignore snorkels Report Abuse Dear Santa, I'll take one of these, PLEASE.
HawaiianGuy Champion Author Idaho Posts:9,665 Points:3,106,590 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:37:16 PM Ignore HawaiianGuy Report Abuse Uh-huh. And what of the prime mover that generated the electricity to charge the Volt's batteries in the first place? I suppose it was magic, coming from a non-polluting energy source. You hardly ever hear this part of the "clean" energy electric car debate.
suzyq2007 Champion Author Dallas Posts:7,296 Points:1,675,700 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:32:33 PM Ignore suzyq2007 Report Abuse not for me
CocoPaz Champion Author Santa Barbara Posts:2,517 Points:350,870 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:31:33 PM Ignore CocoPaz Report Abuse I wanna pony. No electricity and the "excess" can be put in the garden.
rjoeh Champion Author Michigan Posts:7,210 Points:2,497,500 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:28:41 PM Ignore rjoeh Report Abuse I've seen some volts on the road and they seem to be handling well on the road.
computernut2008 Champion Author Ohio Posts:6,714 Points:1,377,315 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:24:52 PM Ignore computernut2008 Report Abuse ok
Chinto12 Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,038 Points:415,050 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:24:32 PM Ignore Chinto12 Report Abuse Too expensive for me to justify. I'll wait a few years to see which way the electric auto develops.
dan30thz28 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:6,054 Points:2,009,715 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:23:49 PM Ignore dan30thz28 Report Abuse I'll stick with my 47+ mpg Jetta TDI.
frugalking Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:1,067 Points:218,445 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:21:42 PM Ignore frugalking Report Abuse Okay.
syreda Sophomore Author Phoenix Posts:244 Points:60,610 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:19:55 PM Ignore syreda Report Abuse they still need to be more affordable
jd2009 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:4,269 Points:1,312,680 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:19:50 PM Ignore jd2009 Report Abuse Old news
h2ojumper Champion Author Austin Posts:2,695 Points:734,435 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:19:44 PM Ignore h2ojumper Report Abuse ok
TBRR Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:3,716 Points:605,975 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:19:29 PM Ignore TBRR Report Abuse pretty darn expensive golf cart. biggest item is it keeps you dry in the wet weather and cool in the hot weather and uses lots of electrons. IN GOD WE TRUST
firechief Champion Author New York Posts:3,526 Points:2,091,375 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:19:15 PM Ignore firechief Report Abuse still sux
satrn38mpg Champion Author Raleigh Posts:5,207 Points:1,080,640 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:17:40 PM Ignore satrn38mpg Report Abuse very old news
mdotson Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:8,769 Points:2,016,380 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:13:19 PM Ignore mdotson Report Abuse Still needs to come down in price.
uskies Sophomore Author Riverside Posts:228 Points:261,925 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:12:36 PM Ignore uskies Report Abuse Still wouldn't buy Chevy
miser709 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,268 Points:1,094,825 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:11:12 PM Ignore miser709 Report Abuse Lets all keep putting down a vehicle we know little about. It doesn’t matter the US workers and taxpayers have an interest in GM's success.
fatboy97 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,619 Points:1,734,900 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:09:43 PM Ignore fatboy97 Report Abuse Part 2 is as bad as Part 1... still a vehicle I will never buy.
44Irish Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,490 Points:521,510 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:08:57 PM Ignore 44Irish Report Abuse repeat
checkitnow Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,131 Points:595,725 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:07:02 PM Ignore checkitnow Report Abuse overpriced junk from government motors
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,860,855 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:06:59 PM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse seen this one.
oppdetcon Champion Author Ottawa Posts:1,536 Points:525,180 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:06:11 PM Ignore oppdetcon Report Abuse No power seats, what a bummer...
19sheldon43 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,979 Points:843,010 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:05:20 PM Ignore 19sheldon43 Report Abuse Part two not much better then part one. Did not change what little mind I have. Still won't buy the Volt
kosciak Champion Author Hartford Posts:1,106 Points:555,275 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:05:20 PM Ignore kosciak Report Abuse old news
fullauto Champion Author Reading Posts:5,430 Points:1,493,915 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:04:45 PM Ignore fullauto Report Abuse keep it
werv4fun All-Star Author Arkansas Posts:633 Points:320,110 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:01:59 PM Ignore werv4fun Report Abuse I'll take a Volt, IF it comes with a wind turbine to provide electricity so I can drive more than 40 miles!
LostToo Champion Author Illinois Posts:4,392 Points:975,315 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:00:49 PM Ignore LostToo Report Abuse seen it...
Go_E85 Champion Author Orange County Posts:2,364 Points:181,880 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 12:59:57 PM Ignore Go_E85 Report Abuse ...
spdude Veteran Author Oakland Posts:475 Points:392,800 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 12:58:44 PM Ignore spdude Report Abuse Maybe in a couple of years I'll buy one.
iamforiu Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,710 Points:738,465 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 12:57:55 PM Ignore iamforiu Report Abuse Same old thing
30mpg80 Champion Author Lexington Posts:10,265 Points:1,514,580 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 12:53:28 PM Ignore 30mpg80 Report Abuse Read the whole thing yesterday, thanks for the details on the test. This car has a range of 5000 miles between charges (just keep filling the gas tank)
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,144 Points:625,660 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 12:53:20 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse old post
Rajah Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,642 Points:2,329,230 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 12:51:04 PM Ignore Rajah Report Abuse It looks like a nice car, but clearly overpriced to recover the added thousands of up front dollars. I'll stick with my plan of buying good used cars that I can pay for without needing financing. Not having a payment means paying for more gas isn't a problem.
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:35,351 Points:2,399,070 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 12:50:45 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse much overpriced and overhyped
edg104 Champion Author Memphis Posts:1,663 Points:388,345 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 12:48:33 PM Ignore edg104 Report Abuse Cool car, get the price down some.
FrankTA2 Champion Author New York Posts:4,407 Points:1,121,690 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 12:46:42 PM Ignore FrankTA2 Report Abuse Looks better than a Prius.
ace12012 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,805 Points:350,060 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 12:45:56 PM Ignore ace12012 Report Abuse read it before.
ciimike Champion Author Nevada Posts:4,638 Points:1,069,560 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 12:45:08 PM Ignore ciimike Report Abuse Interesting, but I don't think I will be getting one soon.
IMLURCH Champion Author Minnesota Posts:2,324 Points:1,130,880 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 12:43:45 PM Ignore IMLURCH Report Abuse Old Story
julius1st4 Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,281 Points:1,200,785 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 12:39:27 PM Ignore julius1st4 Report Abuse This is about 3 days old.