Plug-in hybrids like the Chevrolet Volt are great alternatives to electric vehicles. They’re more affordable, drive under electrified power, and have no range anxiety. Additionally, the Volt’s PHEV setup means its gasoline engine will only run when the battery hits its minimum charge level.
So, if you frequently top-up the Chevy Volt via its charger, you won’t need to use its gasoline engine for most journeys. But if you plan to travel long distances, you won’t have to go out of your way to find a charger, as you can simply refuel in any gas station along the way.
This is also useful if you forget to recharge your car when its battery runs low—as long as you have some fuel in the tank (which some users say can remain unused for months on end), you won’t get stuck as the gasoline engine will recharge the battery and provide power to the Volt’s electric motors.
It’s unfortunate that Chevrolet discontinued the Volt in 2019, but it was a wise decision then, especially as GM had been losing money on it. Nevertheless, market demands have changed, and people are seemingly clamoring for more hybrid models. So, if GM wants to fill this need, they have an excellent candidate with the Chevrolet Volt.
