At its core, the 2018 Chevrolet Volt remains a plug-in hybrid—but the aces up its sleeve are its 53-mile, EPA-rated range solely on electric power and its gas engine’s ability to take over when needed.
For most drivers who will use their Volts to commute to and from work on weekdays, gas station stops will be few and far between. We’ve rated the Volt’s real-world performance a 6, giving it an extra point for its sublime ride quality.
In practice, it’s not an especially great car to drive, but don’t let its ho-hum feel overshadow its impressive powertrain. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
A T-shaped lithium-ion battery resides between the driver and passenger and under the rear seat. It’s an 18.4-kwh unit supplied by LG Chem. Should the driver deplete the battery, a 1.5-liter inline-4 gas engine under the Volt’s hood quietly kicks on and effectively turns the…
