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By Clifford Atiyeh
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The Chevrolet Volt is the most advanced hybrid ever made. It’s radical. Handsome. And no less than Automobile Magazine, Motor Trend, and the North American Car of the Year jury have crowned it “Car of the Year.” But, uh, where can you buy one?

Since its December debut, Chevrolet has sold only 2,020 Volts in six states through April, including Connecticut and Washington, D.C. Massachusetts will get the honor this fall, and the entire country will be invited to buy in December. While Chevy can fill every Hertz lot in America with Impalas, they’re barely making 10,000 Volts this year.

That’s because this plug-in hybrid has a battery with 12 times the capacity of a Prius, and until now, no one’s produced such a complex and large lithium-ion pack in high volume. Unlike a regular hybrid, where the electric motor provides a small assist to the gas engine, the Volt’s electric motor is the primary source of power. The gas engine is secondary and spins the electric motor when the battery dies (and at higher speeds, it can power the wheels in tandem).

In short, the Volt is designed to be plugged in like a pure electric car, but it’ll run all day and all week like a gasoline car. Anything else about the Volt’s powertrain labyrinth is impossible to explain without an engineering doctorate, and that’s why the car costs $41,000. That, and because GM would really like to recoup some of the money spent from four hard years of labor.

A $350-per-month lease is a sweet deal for three years (nearly matching the Nissan Leaf), but you could straight-up buy two Chevy Cruze sedans for the price of a Volt. A $7,500 tax credit helps, but most budget-conscious shoppers will take a well-equipped 40-mpg compact — like the Cruze, Ford Focus, or Hyundai Elantra — without swallowing the Volt’s BMW-like price. Right now, the Volt’s a nice second car for its owner’s 335i.

As expected, the Volt’s premium price buys exclusive technology rather than an exquisite interior. The touch-sensitive center stack is clever, but the materials aren’t even worthy of a $30,000 car: Try a bone-hard dashboard and door surfaces, coarse cloth, and a steering wheel so rough it feels wrapped in 50-grit sandpaper. Leather trim fixes some of this, but Chevy figures you’ll be too fixated on the Volt’s dual LCDs to notice. Because they’re not simply high-resolution screens with slick animations — they’re hypnotic.

First, it’s alarming to see the gas gauge greyed out. It’s shoved off to the screen’s corner during electric mode, and the fuel level doesn’t budge. Even wilder is gazing at the pie chart separating the car’s mileage on gasoline and electricity. After a nine-mile commute to the Globe, I took the Volt out to lunch in the financial district, back to the office, to the gym, and then home. My pie was mostly green (29 electric miles) and a tad blue (10 miles on gas). Total average: a mesmerizing 90.8 mpg.

How obsessed can you become? As I played with the Volt’s three drive settings, I flipped to “mountain” mode. The gas engine awoke — it’s there so Vermonters get extra juice on hill climbs — and wouldn’t shut off, even when I switched back to “normal.” I refused to drive like this on a charged battery, so I swerved to the shoulder and restarted. A perfectly good pie, ruined with 0.2 gallons of gas.

Ever tried reading the messy bar graph readouts in a Prius, or pay attention to the jumpy throttle meter in a Ford Fusion Hybrid? With the Volt, there’s no need to “hypermile” to keep the engine off, since it’s always electric for 25 to 50 miles (and the battery life indicator throws out the most accurate estimates I’ve seen in an electric car).

Colder days pushed my EV range to 25 miles per day, and slightly warmer temperatures let the battery eke out 33 miles. During our video shoot all over Cambridge and Boston, I hit 40 with a few brief charges in between. At my non-SAE compliant home charging station, I paid less than two bucks a night to refuel the car.

Cheap electricity — and the security of the gas engine — takes the scrooge out of driving sensibly. In “sport” mode, the Volt provides zippy acceleration. It’s no Tesla Roadster, yet it’s no slouch, with 60 mph arriving in about 8.5 seconds. Because of the car’s low center of gravity, the handling is equally entertaining, and there’s good traction from the low-rolling resistance tires. Ground clearance is a little too low, thanks to a wide rubber chin spoiler designed to reduce drag. And all this rubber piece does is drag, on everything. Not even the Porsche 911 Turbo scrapes driveways like a Volt.

The Volt is also sportier than the photos suggest. Glossy black trim on the sides, roof, and glass hatch mask the stubby overhangs. LED lighting, a bright solid grill, and chiseled wheels keep the Volt out of the appliance aisle.

An OnStar smartphone app can monitor the Volt’s battery status, set up a charging schedule, start the climate control, and send text messages when the battery’s full. Since the app runs through OnStar satellites, it takes an agonizing minute or more to refresh the screen. The Leaf’s app uses cellular networks and talks to the car much faster. Either way, this is convenient technology every automaker should offer.

Charging a Volt takes 10 hours on 120 volts, or about four on 240 volts (which requires a special home unit sold by Chevrolet). But when the all-electric range evaporates, the Volt is a rather disappointing hybrid. The issue is neither the engine running at disproportionately higher revs than the car’s acceleration, nor the mild noise after driving in complete silence. It’s the fuel economy — EPA rated at 35 city, 40 highway — which is hardly better than the Cruze. (Compared to the svelte Prius, the Volt is saddled with a couple of NFL linemen, and the aero tweaks don’t make it sleeker.)

But in a world without public charging stations, the Volt’s versatility is its very best trait. For daily drivers, pure electric vehicles demand a careful exercise in arithmetic and route planning. They tend to compound the stress of driving. And while most of us follow routine, we also fall on impulse, chance, and urgency on the road.

The Volt takes care of that. Too bad you can’t buy one — yet.

2011 Chevrolet Volt review: Our expert's take
By Clifford Atiyeh


The Chevrolet Volt is the most advanced hybrid ever made. It’s radical. Handsome. And no less than Automobile Magazine, Motor Trend, and the North American Car of the Year jury have crowned it “Car of the Year.” But, uh, where can you buy one?

Since its December debut, Chevrolet has sold only 2,020 Volts in six states through April, including Connecticut and Washington, D.C. Massachusetts will get the honor this fall, and the entire country will be invited to buy in December. While Chevy can fill every Hertz lot in America with Impalas, they’re barely making 10,000 Volts this year.

That’s because this plug-in hybrid has a battery with 12 times the capacity of a Prius, and until now, no one’s produced such a complex and large lithium-ion pack in high volume. Unlike a regular hybrid, where the electric motor provides a small assist to the gas engine, the Volt’s electric motor is the primary source of power. The gas engine is secondary and spins the electric motor when the battery dies (and at higher speeds, it can power the wheels in tandem).

In short, the Volt is designed to be plugged in like a pure electric car, but it’ll run all day and all week like a gasoline car. Anything else about the Volt’s powertrain labyrinth is impossible to explain without an engineering doctorate, and that’s why the car costs $41,000. That, and because GM would really like to recoup some of the money spent from four hard years of labor.

A $350-per-month lease is a sweet deal for three years (nearly matching the Nissan Leaf), but you could straight-up buy two Chevy Cruze sedans for the price of a Volt. A $7,500 tax credit helps, but most budget-conscious shoppers will take a well-equipped 40-mpg compact — like the Cruze, Ford Focus, or Hyundai Elantra — without swallowing the Volt’s BMW-like price. Right now, the Volt’s a nice second car for its owner’s 335i.

As expected, the Volt’s premium price buys exclusive technology rather than an exquisite interior. The touch-sensitive center stack is clever, but the materials aren’t even worthy of a $30,000 car: Try a bone-hard dashboard and door surfaces, coarse cloth, and a steering wheel so rough it feels wrapped in 50-grit sandpaper. Leather trim fixes some of this, but Chevy figures you’ll be too fixated on the Volt’s dual LCDs to notice. Because they’re not simply high-resolution screens with slick animations — they’re hypnotic.

First, it’s alarming to see the gas gauge greyed out. It’s shoved off to the screen’s corner during electric mode, and the fuel level doesn’t budge. Even wilder is gazing at the pie chart separating the car’s mileage on gasoline and electricity. After a nine-mile commute to the Globe, I took the Volt out to lunch in the financial district, back to the office, to the gym, and then home. My pie was mostly green (29 electric miles) and a tad blue (10 miles on gas). Total average: a mesmerizing 90.8 mpg.

How obsessed can you become? As I played with the Volt’s three drive settings, I flipped to “mountain” mode. The gas engine awoke — it’s there so Vermonters get extra juice on hill climbs — and wouldn’t shut off, even when I switched back to “normal.” I refused to drive like this on a charged battery, so I swerved to the shoulder and restarted. A perfectly good pie, ruined with 0.2 gallons of gas.

Ever tried reading the messy bar graph readouts in a Prius, or pay attention to the jumpy throttle meter in a Ford Fusion Hybrid? With the Volt, there’s no need to “hypermile” to keep the engine off, since it’s always electric for 25 to 50 miles (and the battery life indicator throws out the most accurate estimates I’ve seen in an electric car).

Colder days pushed my EV range to 25 miles per day, and slightly warmer temperatures let the battery eke out 33 miles. During our video shoot all over Cambridge and Boston, I hit 40 with a few brief charges in between. At my non-SAE compliant home charging station, I paid less than two bucks a night to refuel the car.

Cheap electricity — and the security of the gas engine — takes the scrooge out of driving sensibly. In “sport” mode, the Volt provides zippy acceleration. It’s no Tesla Roadster, yet it’s no slouch, with 60 mph arriving in about 8.5 seconds. Because of the car’s low center of gravity, the handling is equally entertaining, and there’s good traction from the low-rolling resistance tires. Ground clearance is a little too low, thanks to a wide rubber chin spoiler designed to reduce drag. And all this rubber piece does is drag, on everything. Not even the Porsche 911 Turbo scrapes driveways like a Volt.

The Volt is also sportier than the photos suggest. Glossy black trim on the sides, roof, and glass hatch mask the stubby overhangs. LED lighting, a bright solid grill, and chiseled wheels keep the Volt out of the appliance aisle.

An OnStar smartphone app can monitor the Volt’s battery status, set up a charging schedule, start the climate control, and send text messages when the battery’s full. Since the app runs through OnStar satellites, it takes an agonizing minute or more to refresh the screen. The Leaf’s app uses cellular networks and talks to the car much faster. Either way, this is convenient technology every automaker should offer.

Charging a Volt takes 10 hours on 120 volts, or about four on 240 volts (which requires a special home unit sold by Chevrolet). But when the all-electric range evaporates, the Volt is a rather disappointing hybrid. The issue is neither the engine running at disproportionately higher revs than the car’s acceleration, nor the mild noise after driving in complete silence. It’s the fuel economy — EPA rated at 35 city, 40 highway — which is hardly better than the Cruze. (Compared to the svelte Prius, the Volt is saddled with a couple of NFL linemen, and the aero tweaks don’t make it sleeker.)

But in a world without public charging stations, the Volt’s versatility is its very best trait. For daily drivers, pure electric vehicles demand a careful exercise in arithmetic and route planning. They tend to compound the stress of driving. And while most of us follow routine, we also fall on impulse, chance, and urgency on the road.

The Volt takes care of that. Too bad you can’t buy one — yet.

Safety review

Based on the 2011 Chevrolet Volt base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
5/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
9.4%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
9.4%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 100,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection

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Consumer reviews

4.2 / 5
Based on 48 reviews
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Comfort 4.3
Interior 4.2
Performance 4.1
Value 3.9
Exterior 4.4
Reliability 4.2

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  • Worst Car I've Ever Owned

    I picked up this car because I wanted great gas mileage. My other expectation was reliability. Well, the mileage is fine as long as the weather is mild. It's been a complete disaster in wintertime, as the charging system shuts down in temps below 20F and requires code clearance. In addition, cold weather severely diminishes range and the car (for no apparent reason) simply decides that it does want not to run on electricity. I've taken it in several times and the mechanics can't get a handle on these issues. This winter I'm averaging 20 mpg. There is no other reason than great mileage to purchase this pile. No character, no driving dynamics, poor visibility. Think hard about it if you live in a cold weather climate.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • it's a sweet ride

    The engine runs quietly. Can choose to use buttons and / or touchscreen for controls. Smooth steering and driving. Luxury materials. Bose speaker system. Great fuel economy.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Best car I've ever owned.

    This was my dream car. I waited a long time for an electric car and it was better than I hoped. I love how quiet it is, the instant acceleration, and hardly ever going to a gas station.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • One of the best car I had

    The advance technology on that car blew my mind at first, I had lot to learn for the driving in town and through the rocky mountains totally different need to use the driving adopted to it
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • Hybrids and electrics

    I like this car very much. It is quite when driving. You hear only the tires. Maybe the range on electric is low but is a car driven constantly by the electric motor so if you have the opportunity to charge the car every 3 days your fuel comsumption is going to be low
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Best Plug-in Hybrid New or Used

    The Chevy Volt is the best car I have ever owned and I've owned over 20 vehicles of many different types. The instant response of the electric motors makes pretty much any gasoline vehicle, even sports cars, feel like low tech. There is no better commuter car. The suspension is well controlled but supremely comfortable. Lots of travel helps absorb bumps on even the roughest roads. Charging costs about a third of fueling with gasoline and with 40 miles of electric range plus 300 miles of gasoline range, there is no range anxiety. 40 miles is plenty for most commutes and I typically go for months without having to refuel, topping the battery off in your garage every night is amazingly convenient. Some negatives are non-intuitive center stack controls that are capacitive touch instead of push buttons. Rear seat room is enough for 6 footers but foot room is limited and getting in and out of the back seat is tight. It is only a four seater but I rarely have the need for 5 passengers and my wife's larger vehicle can accommodate 5 when needed.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Biggest financial disaster to date

    I wanted to help usher in a new era of EV, save on gas and leave a smaller carbon footprint, but instead I wound up dumping exorbitant sums of money to keep this thing running. Let's start with the 120V charger; about two years in (2016) it up and quits on me?no lights/power, just dead. I call the dealership who explains the unit would not be covered under the voltec warranty, so I open it up to find corroded wire insulation, exposing and shorting the wires coming in from the wall to the unit. I replace the blown fuse and re-insulate the wires, but the charger still won't work. I randomly take it to a different dealership and they replaced it with a gen2 charger (hats off to them). This year I'm driving along on the interstate when the oil pressure warning starts blaring, but before I could even react, the engine throws a rod. Instantly destroyed?and I changed the oil in this thing religiously. I had to rent a uhaul and tow it over 500 miles, drain my savings to replace the motor and now the battery life is shot and it won't even charge. I'm stuck upside down with a lemon that continues to sour, no savings and another year of payments. Buyer beware, all of this went down in under 100,000 miles...
    • Purchased a Used car
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    Comfort 3.0
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  • Best car ever owned.

    This car met all the needs I have. 35 miles Electric power. Plenty of torque and smooth ride. I?ve enjoyed the flawlessly performance it delivers. I definitely would purchase a Chevrolet Volt Again.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Best gas mileage from a modern day vehicle

    This car exceeded my expectations. It's suprisingly peppy and fast considering it's eco directed drivetrain. I drove my Volt 94k miles without having to replace anything, except for the usual things like spark plugs. Best car I've owned. I definitely recommend this vehicle to anyone who loves saving money on gas and repairs.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • One of the best values out there.

    This car has so many cool features. And is built like a tank. I?ve had the car for 1500 miles and only used 7 gallons on gas so far. For me and my commute this car can?t be beat.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Saved tons of money on gas

    Love being able to go months without visiting a gas station, but it's nice to have the peace of mind that you could switch over to gas if you want. Amazing amount of room for an electric compact car... four large adults have no problem taking a trip in this car with plenty of room for luggage in the trunk. Completely charges overnight on 120V (no need to buy a 240V charger like other electric cars).
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Best fuel mileage while still hauling across US

    low maintenance needs, performs like a sports car off the line. 35 miles of gas-free driving off of a ten hour charge.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt?

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt is available in 1 trim level:

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What is the MPG of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt?

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt offers up to 35 MPG in city driving and 40 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What is the electric range of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt?

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt can travel 35 electric-only miles before the gas engine kicks on.

EPA-estimated range is the distance, or predicted distance, a new plug-in vehicle will travel on electric power before its battery charge is exhausted. Actual range will vary depending on driving conditions, trim level, driving habits, elevation changes, weather, accessory usage (lights, climate control), vehicle condition and other factors.

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Is the 2011 Chevrolet Volt reliable?

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt has an average reliability rating of 4.2 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2011 Chevrolet Volt owners.

Is the 2011 Chevrolet Volt a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. 81.2% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.2 / 5
Based on 48 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.3
  • Interior: 4.2
  • Performance: 4.1
  • Value: 3.9
  • Exterior: 4.4
  • Reliability: 4.2

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