Just so you know: Chevrolet Volt batteries do not recharge while driving

Posted: Sep 24, 2008
Filed under: Chevrolet, GM, Hybrids, Green News

So there is a misconception going around about the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. Some people think that after the Volt completes its 40 miles on pure-electric, the 400 pound lithium-ion battery on board is recharged by the 1.4L gasoline engine onboard. Well, InsideLine is making it clear that that’s not the case.

Once you’ve completed 40 miles on the Volt after charging it for 3-8 hours (depending on the amount of volts from your outlet), the lithium-ion battery become 400 pounds of extra baggage until you plug it back in.

Basically the 1.4L 3-cylinder turbocharged engine generates electricity to power the electric motor so you can still get around for an additional 300 miles.

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Source: InsideLine

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  • cybereye
    The reporter did not do thier homework. It does charge the battery, but not fully. Why charge the battery fully and use up the high cost of gas then just plugin from home cause it heck lots cheaper then gas.

    It not a 3-cylinder turbocharged engine either, 4 cylinder engine. The reporter should get shot for not doing it homework.
  • ddd0303
    to me this is obvious, if it was recharged while driving I would expect the car to switch back to battery only. I think GM's solution is totally acceptable. Maybe you could have a solar cell charge it?
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