How much gasoline does the Chevy Volt automobile use?
The driving habits and battery-charging routines of the operator play a huge role in the classification of the Volt. The way the Volt is designed, the wheels are powered by the electric motor and lithium-ion battery pack. When the batteries run low, the gasoline engine kicks in to extend the range. There is no direct connection between the internal combustion engine and the wheels. If the driver’s commute is longer, driving is more aggressive, or if no plug-in option is available, the Volt will have to use its gasoline engine to keep the batteries charged, behaving more like a hybrid in this scenario. If the driver has a short commute, takes it easy on the accelerator, and plugs in to recharge the battery during the day, the Volt will operate primarily as an EV, and the gasoline engine’s role will be greatly diminished. In this configuration, the Volt can slip through about 85 percent of the EPA’s test cycle without even firing up the gasoline engine. Using the EPA’s standard formulas
