Sold! Goodbye Mighty Chevy Volt / Hello New Owners

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In this video, I describe my time with this 2015 Volt, explain a little bit about it's technology, take my final commute to work in the car and introduce the car to it's new owners.
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Комментарии : 58

@edmundhayes1840 Месяц назад

Joseph has got a great car. Out of spec Dave approved 👍

@audio_tron Месяц назад

Still have my 2014 Volt. It says everything that in 2024, the Volt, despite being discontinued, remains very much alive in so many ways. Thanks for highlighting it. Maybe GM will resurrect it as they pivot back to PHEVs.

@xiaowei1 Месяц назад

I had a Volt back in 2012 - It was written off in an accident in 2017, but it was a great car. I could get 80km (49 miles) on one charge, though i noticed this reduced when i got new tyres for it. It was solely electric until the battery went flat, then the generator kicked in (hybrid mode). If the battery was flat, the generator could also help power the wheels through the planetary gear box. Other than this, i never noticed the generator assist the electric motor at all over my 5 years of ownership. I totally agree, the Volt was a great car. It was so good, I tried to get another one after the accident, but there wasn't one on the market so i got a BMW i3 to replace it. Now days I drive a GV60 which as expected is much better. Electric cars have come a long way since 2012.

@PeaceChanel Месяц назад

Thank You Dave for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth.... Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste .. 🙏🏻 😊 ✌ ☮ ❤ 🕊

@nevco8774 Месяц назад

Kyle likes collecting cars. Dave like experiencing them but shoose to not get stuck with them, instead to keep changing them. Whatever gives excitement to everyone!

@nicholashills6972 Месяц назад

I love my Ampera, use it every day, have a short commute like you. Mines white too 😊

@spiro6363 Месяц назад

My 2013 Chevy Volt is still going strong and is still gracing the roads around the UK Best car I’ve ever owned Thanks for posting.👍🙏

@mikeintampa250 Месяц назад

They are a New Jersey version of you and Kathy, lol. The technology in that Volt seems very similar to my 2023 Outlander but mine has 40 to 45 Mi of pure EV range. I am able to drive about 90% pure EV and only use gas when going to Disney in hybrid mode.

@igneousc Месяц назад

still rocking my 2013 volt, I think my lifetime mpg is like 240 or something, probably 95% of its life is EV only. Brilliant car, would have saved so many people money on gas if they had given it a chance.

@DouglasMcLaughlin-kq7hk Месяц назад

@@igneousc I concur. A thoroughly thought out car for economic living!

@EV-Darryl Месяц назад

Great video Dave. What a perfect car for a college kid! Stay safe.

@js3085 Месяц назад

Kathy’s car is in FL… You now only have a Model 3… Most logical question is “What’s next”?

@outofspecdave1554 Месяц назад

So many cars, so little time

@drewstone77 Месяц назад

been here since the ICE machine episode, glad you enjoyed the Volt, and found a new home with Robert. Another good video Dave!

@Yanquetino Месяц назад

Well… bye-bye Volt. Glad you liked it while you had it. I can't say I was very impressed with it when I took one for a test drive.

@nihongobenkyoshimasu3190 Месяц назад

Hi Dave, you mentioned that GM killed the Volt technology too earlier. I agree with you. Nowadays GM has the Malibu Hybrid, but this is not Plug-in. Did you ever test it? It would be interesting to have your thoughts about the reasons why GM replaced the Volt with Hybrid cars like the Malibu.

@581rma Месяц назад

Also Owned a 2017 volt but upgraded to a 2019 model 3 for interior room and EV range

@DaveHaas Месяц назад

I loved my Volt for a bit over 5 years, no complaints and even did the “Volt wave” to others a few times. Only replaced with a model 3 for a bigger backseat for kids and good resale value on the Volt still

@DouglasMcLaughlin-kq7hk Месяц назад

What is a Volt wave? I just use the Ped horn, and the happy beep comes right back!

@DaveHaas Месяц назад

@@DouglasMcLaughlin-kq7hk I think it was just a generic wave but to someone in another Volt. My Gen 2 didn’t have the neat little pedestrian horn OR the lower glass window that helps rear visibility. What it did have was a mostly useless 5th seat in the center :)

@normt430 Месяц назад

The Voltec is solid first PHEV by GM. I have a 2018 CT6 2.0E plug-in with Voltec batteries but 2.0T and rear wheel drive. It still see 38-39 miles(52-55 miles a few times) electric only on a 32 mile range with 66k miles. It charges overnight on 120v outlet found just about anywhere which fits 90% of my travels.

@dandaigle4546 Месяц назад

this one was sad, brought tears to my eyes and its not even my car

@dconner9 Месяц назад

Imagine how I felt!!! I get it!!!

@MediaAceStar Месяц назад

Great purchase by Robert! You, Kyle and Robert should read the book Car Guys vs Bean Counters by Bob Lutz (former Vice Chairman of GM). It has the full story of how he brought the Volt to fruition. (Also, I have the same NJ charging discount that Robert mentioned. Clever planning by my utility company, that works for both parties.)

@loualiberti4781 Месяц назад

Great Car !!

@davidh3194 Месяц назад

Cool Chevy!

@OwenFromOhio Месяц назад

A Myers Motors NMG, Leaf, Leaf, CRZ, Volt, Bolt EV, Bolt EUV, and now a brand new Polestar 2 Plus, AWD, Dual Motor. I have lots of EV/plug-in history, of the past lot the Volt & Bolt EUV were standouts. The one-seat NMG EV was fun and way ahead of its time. The Leafs were the only production EVs that were available at the time. The Honda CR/Z, a good-looking 2-seater, was even a terrible hybrid. Obviously, the new Polestar has raised the bar. I Love this car! While I can't precisely recall the last time I purchased a gallon of gasoline, it was probably for the Volt. Note that I've never owned a Tesla. At first, it was because they were out of my price range. Now, like millions, I refuse to support them because of their extremely toxic leader.

@johnpoldo8817 Месяц назад

Congrats on selling the Volt. There are very few use cases for plug in hybrids now. After driving EVs for over 6 years, don’t think I could ever go back to any vehicle with an engine requiring maintenance and trips to a gas station. Spoiled with home charging.

@reggiebuffat Месяц назад

The Volt is an ideal college car.

@johnpoldo8817 Месяц назад

@@reggiebuffat Absolutely !

@markfitzpatrick6692 Месяц назад

Dave I still have a lot 2012 Prius plug in and a 2012 leaf. Chademo lives in ohio

@581rma Месяц назад

Same here was a challenge to achieve its 12 mile EV rating. However it had decent efficiency when running on hybrid

@electricvehiclesug256 Месяц назад

Perfect

@dandaigle4546 Месяц назад

i loved the Volt and have wanted one from the first time when they first came out, fortunately/unfortunately, finances prevented me from getting one, but 100% EV is the only way to go AND WILL BE MY NEXT VEHICLE :)

@tkmedia3866 Месяц назад

Have you never driven a natural gas vehicle? Use to fill up at home with a compressor connected to the house. Compressing was a bit loud and takes a few hours.

@DouglasMcLaughlin-kq7hk Месяц назад

@@tkmedia3866 Years ago, Scottsdale AZ area residents were subsidized for new vehicles converted to natural gas. So, folks bought Tahoes, Escalades, Hummers to receive the complete write off of the purchase price! WHUDDA ya think?

@DouglasMcLaughlin-kq7hk Месяц назад

REPRISE: I welcome the new owners. MY premium 2014 ELEANOR has yet to break the 140 k mark, and I also enjoy the mileage (39mpg) and performance (78 lifetime) of a whisper quiet smooth ride. My quote: A car to swear by and not at. A future classic to enjoy now. Bought mine used for $7700 four years ago...dealer has offered $6800 to buy it back! Bonaventure!

@selbyjohnson5986 Месяц назад

I see no reason for one of these, Model 3s are so cheap now. I guess for people who are afraid they won’t find charging?

@nihongobenkyoshimasu3190 Месяц назад

4:24 What was under those two covers with a battery sign on top of them?

@dconner9 Месяц назад

The 12 volt battery

@ultraviolettp3446 Месяц назад

Honduh and Toyoduh drivers operate differently from normal people. They think they own the road and the roads are theirs so I'm not surprised a Honduh maxivan driver would take a golf cart charging spot. That is who they are - rude and entitled. Even worse than golf cart drivers.

@InfinitelyQurious Месяц назад

11:35 You are being a bit Pollyannaish, assuming ICEholes don't know what they are doing. People who block EV charging stations know *exactly* what they are doing. They are fearful, angry, and hateful of people who drive EVs because EVs make them feel obsolete and insecure. It's passive or even active aggression.

@outofspecdave1554 Месяц назад

Perhaps you are right. Or perhaps this guy was thinking there is a nice piece of grass behind all these odd looking misplaced coke machines where his pup could go PP? On second thought, Ya… you are right

@DouglasMcLaughlin-kq7hk Месяц назад

@@InfinitelyQurious I have had folks deride me for having my Volt, as being elitist. (I'm a retired printer.) I bought my premium used for a song, and am STILL saving money. Charge at home for $1.40 for 40 miles. Try $1.40 of gas taking you that far. Yeah, Jealous.

@mongo64071 Месяц назад

The new owner’s description of taking road trips in an EV sounds like he’s taking care of a toddler or a pet rather than a car. I would hate to have to care for my car like an infant.

@mongo64071 Месяц назад

@@ArbitraryFilmingscome on. the owners said they live their lives around their car’s needs rather than their own. They can’t even stay in a hotel if it doesn’t have chargers. That sounds like parenting. Not driving. And deciding when to eat based on your car’s needs also seems odd. It’s like watering a horse.

@jmp622 Месяц назад

Hmmmmm

@michaelglazer6846 Месяц назад

You must be quite wealthy to spend so much money on cars thst loose so much value worst way to spend money unless your so wealthy money does not matter regards

@ByTesla237 Месяц назад

Maybe he works hard and cars see his hobby. He spends his money there. Also he breaks even and makes money on some of them.

@outofspecdave1554 Месяц назад

I bought this car for $X and sold it for the same exact overall cost to a viewer who had full transparency into all the numbers. I effectively drove this car for free for 6 months.

@ByTesla237 Месяц назад

I figured as much. Jealousy is an ugly thing…

@jhelotes5627 Месяц назад

Hard to believe that you are impressed with GM’s Volt, especially after owning multiple Tesla’s. Cars do not need two powertrains. Tesla proves it.

@DouglasMcLaughlin-kq7hk Месяц назад

Volt is a bridge to teach one how to utilize EV powers: Light foot, gauge your traffic surroundings and enjoy the trip in comfort and quiet, without having to raid the kids college fund. EASE ON DOWN THE ROAD.

@selbyjohnson5986 Месяц назад

yeah I don’t get it. This is junk.

@rsewill12 Месяц назад

@@selbyjohnson5986 We drive our Cadillac ELR, with the same Voltec drive system as in our Volt, to Mexico and Guatemala. You can get there in a Tesla but will be charging using 110v the further south you go. This same thing applies to driving to Alaska because there are no Superchargers to get you all the way there but you can take your Volt to Alaska just fine.

@jmp622 Месяц назад

Wasting money buying and selling cars every 6 months