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Test Drove Volt in Seattle

Discussion in 'Chevrolet Volt' started by silentguy, Mar 7, 2011.

  1. silentguy

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    Got a 30 minute test drive in Seattle on Saturday March 5, 2011

    I do like the Volt. Seems like it has more pick up than the Leaf I test drove.

    My name is on waiting list, but not sure when they really will be available for sale in Seattle.

    This one was dealer demo model only, and I was 3rd person to test drive it.

    The Volt had great acceleration, I was able to get 0-60 and it felt fast.
    I didnt get to take it on the highway though.
     
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    Were you warm enough?
     
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    Not sure what you mean by the question ?

    The heat worked fine. In fact the heated seats were too hot.

    It was warm in Seattle, so I even had the window down.

    Got some stares from Prius drivers ..... :)
     
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    i hardly ever turn my heat on. defrost is more of a problem.
     
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    According to everything I've read the Volt heater is very weak unless the ICE is running. Early March in Seattle is usually not tropical.
     
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    Well it's not as warm in Seattle as California, but nowhere near as cold as east coast.

    Temps are in the 40's to 50's, with a rare cold snap being 30's.

    No issues with heating here I think.

    I think it will be more how much voltage do the windshield wipers use ? :)
     
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    LOL! Probably true. :D
     
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    Be sure to test it on the highway. Electric motor power fades on the highway.
     
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    Hmm, I wonder if that's why they wouldn't let me take it on the highway ?

    Above what speed is the fade, 60mph ?

    That's as fast as I got it, and there was no fade.

    Top speed is limited to 100mph I think.
     
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    Here's a pic of the Volt I test drove
     

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    It peaks at 43 mph. It starts to fade fast after 60 mph.

    [​IMG]
     
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    Thanks for the graphs.

    Good to know.

    For my commute though, I am not on highway, so my top speed is only 60mph.

    But i do need 38 miles of range.

    I would like to see a PICC upgrade kit for a Prius about $5000, but that will probably take a few years for Li On battery costs to come down.
     
    #12 silentguy, Mar 9, 2011
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