2017 Chevrolet Volt consumer reviews

The Volt is flawless. Compared to my 2008 Malibu the Volt pays me back 50% - 90% in fuel savings every time I drive it, with amazing power, pick up and fun to drive. The hatch back provides lots of cargo space. In 12mths driven 48,000k in allweather & terrain across North America

I have been researching and wanting an electric car for some time. Being a big Tesla fan I was planning on waiting and buying a Tesla 3 in 5 to 7 years. Recently, I had another deeper look at the 2017 Chevy Volt. Originally I wanted to get an all electric car to make a clean break away from internal combustion engines. Tesla is the only one with a charger system that makes it relatively easy to travel greater distances so I shied away from the new Chevy Bolt. As they say, the Volt has the battery when you want it and the engine when you need it. In our situation, my wife who mainly uses the car, has a commute of about 53 km to and from work. It is more down hill to work so she has about 30 km of electric range left when she gets home. She can plug in the 240v charger we had installed and have it filled back up again in less than 4 hours. If we have to make a second trip into town that day and do not have time to get a full charge, the gas engine kicks in on the way home. This way there is no range anxiety and after driving the car for a month and 1600 km we still have half a tank of gas left from our first fill up. That is with taking it out for a short 150 km trip up a mountain pass to see how it would handle that. Hill climbing really eats up the battery power fast and I only got 46 km from the usual 85 km range before the engine kicked in. That's the beauty of the Volt though: no worries! It is also in a class of its own because it has about double the range of most other plug in hybrid or extended range electric vehicles. A big role in our decision was that, in my opinion, it looks a lot better than most other electric cars, other than a Tesla. The whole design inside and out I find quite beautiful. Having avoided American cars for many years now, I am really impressed with the workmanship and quality of the Volt. One can see that there was a lot of thought put into the lines and creases of the exterior body. The inside looks very functional and even though there are a lot of buttons, they are quite intuitive and nicely laid out. The Volt is very aerodynamic and sporty so it is not easy to climb into like an SUV. I would prefer to have the roof a little higher with bigger side windows, but I can live with that because it is so great in every other way. That brings us to the driving. This is my first electric car so I cannot compare it to other electric cars, but it is wonderful to drive; smooth, quiet, great handling around the corners and very responsive with plenty of instant power. The Volt can be driven completely electric until its battery runs down to a level when the engine starts up. Then the car runs like a hybrid. The transitions between battery and engine are only noticeable if you are really paying attention or watching the energy flow screen. The same great power is available without any difference, whether using electric or engine. The regenerative braking is a real spoiler and fun to use. When I drive our other vehicle now, I find it really annoying that I have to use the brakes all the time. I can't imagine that we will ever have to change the brake pads on the Volt with the way we are driving it. The Volt is a quiet car while driving and I was a little worried that the mandatory noise that electric cars have to make now while driving slow speeds would annoy me. So far I cannot really tell what this extra noise sounds like and is therefore unnoticeable while driving. I still have to get around to trying to hear what it sounds like from the outside when the Volt drives by at about 50 km h. I think it is a bit of an electric whine. For someone who is looking for an electric car without the range anxiety, this is a great car to consider. In about 7 years, regular electric cars could have a range of 1000 km and the fast charger system could be almost as convenient as gas stations are today. Until then, we would like an electric car for 95% of our driving and have the ability to drive anywhere a gas powered car can the rest of the time. I think the Volt can do that for us during the interim.

handles better than my Porsche. 1300 miles and have used only 2 gallons of fuel. Usually get about 70 miles per charge due to the built-in power recovery technology.

I bought a 2017 Volt 2 weeks ago. The car has exceeded my expectations and has lived up to every positive review I had read on the car before buying. It is packed full of great technology and the adaptive cruise control is awesome. Bargain hard for a deal and the car is very affordable.

I now have over 1000 miles on my new 2017 Volt and Love it. It is such a difference from my 2013 it is amazing. All the bells and whistles and redone compared to the 2013. There isn't enough time to do all the details but, improved collision detection (flashes up on the windshield). Lane correction, rear view camera has guiding lines as well as warning on oncoming cars. The stereo is amazing, the GPS is much nicer than before. There is no spare, but you can buy one optionally if that is your thing. But with 24hr roadside protection you are still covered. They come with Michelins, enough said. It rides nicer, feels bigger inside and out, and with 55 miles and a diamond lane plate, i get to work faster and with no gas. With the Federal rebate it makes the $$ comparable to similar sized vehicles that use gas - arg. I wouldn't drive anything else. Good job GM!!

Finally purchased it. I have been researching the Volt since it first came out. The first version has a few things I didn't like that they fixed with v2. This car has the range I need for long trips and all he battery range I need for my daily commute. I don't believe in this manmade global warming. What I like about electric cars is that they should last a lot longer then regular cars. A gas engine basically is a device that needs to contain small explosions converting the explosion into motion and heat. Electric cars convert electricity into motion using electromagnetism. It's clean low heat generation and high efficiency. With electric cars the transmission also is simpler and also should last longer as well. In a nutshell the Volt has excellent acceleration, the front seats are comfortable and the vehicle is super quiet. Even when the engine is on you have to turn off the radio to hear it. Only time will tell if I am right about the drivetrain lasting very long and saving a few thousand gallons of oil is a good thing too. Is the car worth the cost? For myself yes it is. The car is unique and at the same time similar to existing cars.

I absolutely love my 2017 Chevy Volt! The ride is so smooth, the interior quality matches expensive luxury cars and the beast feature is driving past all the gas stations! I have not put gas in this car in 3 mos. and I have 1/2 tank gas. Keep in mind that the tank is only 9.5 gallons. I do plugin at work, however I have an 80 miles round trip commute. I average about 60 miles per full charge...sometimes better. I will never, ever go back to a traditional gas car again! I love not making a stop at the gas station like i used to every few days.

I have put on just over 1000 miles on my new 2017 Volt. I had a 2013 Volt and thought it was great. This 2017 is better in every way. Loaded with features, comfortable and much more enjoyable to drive. With over 1000 miles I still have over a 1/4 tank of gas. The car has only a 9 gallon fuel tank. Do the math, it is extraordinary. The car needs to be driven. As quiet as anything on the road, regardless of price. Smooth and addicting to drive. Go beyond your fear of electric and drive it, you will not go back to the combustion engine. Oh and it is affordable. Factor in that you will seldom stop a a gas station and very little to no maintenance, My last volt 1 oil change in 3 years. Not one problem with the car at all. Driving past gas stations that I would stop at every week puts smile on my face every time. Go drive one!!

We purchased a new 2017 Chevy Volt Premier (with Pearl Tri-Coat) several weeks ago, and are loving it! The extras like the driver confidence packages I and II are well worth the extra amount, for increased safety. If someone is coming at you sideways as you're backing out of a parking spot, the car warns you with a beep. The back-up camera is excellent. Drive is so quiet, it makes the experience of getting from point A to point B that much more enjoyable. When test driving, we experienced the switch-over from Battery power to Gas power, and it was seamless. It seemed to have an ample amount of power, in both flat and hilly conditions, even after that switch. The EV range is great (~52 miles), and since we're not pushing it to the limit for the commute, we rarely have to switch to gas (have only done so once so far, for a longer day trip). We have gotten by with a regular 110V charge at night when rates are lower, and we can conveniently set it to time the charge to be completed by our departure time. The app that connects to the vehicle works nicely, as well. It warns you if you have not plugged in, to make sure you're ready to go. It is intuitive and easy to use. The electronics and dash / screen inside the car are also easy to navigate, and very straightforward. We are a Chevy family, so it felt familiar enough to us, right when we got in. No disappointments whatsoever with this vehicle -- we love the styling, features, safety, and performance. And we do not miss going to the gas station. The Volt has a nice little punch to it, when you push down the "gas" pedal. We expect not to have to add gas for many months -- so should really call it by its proper name, as an "accelerator." Of course, it is nice to have the gas motor to extend the overall range, when we need to take longer trips, without having to hunt for plug-ins and wait for it to charge, as you would with an full EV. Buy the 2017 Volt with confidence -- this is a great car at a great price, especially when you factor in the rebates! There is no need to wait for the next "latest / greatest" EV coming out. You can get yourself an excellent car that will get you FAR down the road on electric power (and farther with gas if you need it), right now!

I reviewed as much as I could about the Volt prior to purchasing it. I now have over 1000 miles on it and it is about three weeks old. It is living up to my expectations and then some. You do need some serious time to read everything about it, once you get it. I still have to go over the "Parking Assist" features of the car but just haven't had time. The car has excellent "pickup" and handles extremely well in traffic both on the open road and in town. It has all of the common features of the better cars and some that are new to me, like "Lane Assist" and a "Backup camera" with collision sensors. It is spoiling me to the point that I don't use my other car. We are working on getting a charging station installed to speed up charging, but even using the supplied cord, it is still a pleasure to operate and charging is not difficult. As noted in some of the commercial reviews, the only drawback and I don't consider it a "show stopper" is there is not much space for the left foot to rest. We also added our own extra cushioning to the seats. I do recommend this model, especially if you are seeking an electric vehicle.