I decided to write a short review about the Chevrolet Volta. Why did the choice fall on this particular car and hybrids in general? I “got sick” with a hybrid after acquiring a Toyota Prius in the 20th body of 2007, driving a car for about two years (the car showed itself only on the good side, it never failed, it started in any frost). After the birth of the Prius 30 body, I decided it was time to change the car. After selling the Prius 20 body and subsequent searches, I bought a Prius 30 body in Vladivostok. Having traveled and compared with the Prius in the 20th body, I realized that the thirty is still raw, the plastic rattles, there is no sound insulation, the only thing I liked was the operation of the engine, its return and unpretentiousness in work. Travel by car a bit, eventually began the search for a car that I like. For 4 years I had several cars: a Prius Alpha in a seven-seater body in a complete set, a Prius Alpha in a five-seater body, then again a Prius in a 20 body. Like a good car, but the train, I realized that this is not quite what I wanted. Last year, I became interested in the Nissan Leaf, read a lot on the forum, looked at the reviews, I liked the car, and in January 2017 I bought the second generation Leaf in the back of AZEO 2012. I liked the car at first, but then I was disappointed in the train. The downside is that it is tied to an outlet and it is no longer possible to leave the city to rest. In addition, in winter at -20, -30 degrees below zero, the mileage decreased on a single charge from 100 km in summer to 35-40 km in winter with partial interior heating, since most of the energy was consumed by the stove. After leaving the garage and having reached work, I already began to think how much more it would be enough to drive and how to get to the outlet faster. While exploiting the car, at the same time I read the forum where I came across a topic about the Chevrolet Volt. I read from cover to cover how Boris restored the car after an accident, how he described the operation of the car, wrote that the battery was heated from antifreeze, that the car could drive not only on electricity but also on gasoline, while charging the car from a regular outlet. In our climatic conditions where I live, the temperature in winter drops to -35 - -40 degrees below zero and in summer it rises to +25 - +35 degrees. And now I understand that such a car in our climatic conditions can be operated without fear that the battery will not last long, plus a nice bonus in recharging from the network, which is more profitable than refueling with gasoline, the cost of which has exceeded 41 rubles a liter. He put the Leaf up for sale and at the same time began searching for the Chevrolet Volt. It turned out that the Nissan Leaf was sold faster than finding the Volt. They are not available in Japan, it was very difficult to drag them from America, I was afraid that I could attack scammers on order and turned to the members of the forum for help with a request to purchase a car. After some time, a man from Belarus responded to my request, his name is Dmitry, he recently acquired Volta from a Copart auction, there was a blow to the right front door, the body remained intact, the door was picked up in the same color, the original was replaced upon arrival in Belarus and here it is decided to offer me a car, honestly told what happened, attached photos before and after. He explained that initially he did not plan to sell, he did not even put it up for sale, he decided to simply help in purchasing a car and in preparation for the transfer, for which I am sincerely grateful to him. Having collected the budget and planned to fly to Belarus in early July, I was about to take tickets when a new trouble happened: a law was passed on installing the GLONASS system on cars. I started searching for this button and it turned out that everything is not so simple: the blocks go to the east, and they are not delivered to Chita. I was very upset because of this, but then I accidentally saw an advertisement for the sale of a glonass button, contacted me by phone, they said that the buttons were brought, they could install them on a car, but since they are not yet available, you have to wait about a month. As a result, the wait dragged on for 4 months and finally they called me and said that the blocks had arrived and I could pick them up. After receiving, I took the tickets and flew to Belarus, asking in advance to prepare the car for the transfer to Siberia. Arriving on December 12, I left towards Russia in the evening. I went through customs at the border quickly, just looked at the salon and that's it. The first impression of the car was positive: the sound insulation is excellent, only the rustle of the wheels is heard and that's it, the engine runs quietly, the suspension is soft, there are no crickets in the cabin, information is displayed on the monitors pleasantly and informatively. When you turn on the climate, the stove fries very strongly in comfort mode, in eco it is weaker. I liked the automatic operation of heated seats. At first they turn on at full power and as they warm up, the power drops. I was also pleased that there are sensors in the tires, you don’t have to look at the wheels, everything is displayed on the monitor. The seats are very comfortable, leather, for all 7000 km the back has never got tired, only the fifth point from a long seat. It is also nice that you can adjust the steering wheel not only up and down, but also back and forth. During the haul, the weather changed several times: first it rained with wind, then snow, the temperature dropped from +2 to -25 degrees below zero. The car proved to be worthy, the only error popped up once was that the car charging hatch was open and later the engine check appeared. The hatch was wiped and the error did not repeat again (perhaps due to the formation of ice, the hatch moved a little, which led to this error), I didn’t really worry about the check, because I know that the quality of gasoline leaves the best, after topping up at another gas station, the check went away and didn't light up anymore. For all the time of the haul, and this is 7000 km, I just did not like how the halogens burn. Leaf also had halogens, but the light was brighter and more efficient. When you turn on the high beam, the headlights shine upwards, and not on the road, when the low beam is dim. What are the positive points: A small engine size (only 1.4 84hp), this is a small tax, the charging time for a car, depending on the car, is 4 hours (there is a choice in the menu of 8 amps or 12 amps), a big plus is that we have a liter gasoline costs 41 rubles, but light costs 4 rubles (and somewhere even less), even if you charge a car every day, then less money will be spent per month than on the same gas station. In addition, this is the same electric car as the Nissan Leaf, but with an application in the form of a gasoline generator, which allows you to travel longer distances without thinking where to find an outlet. Finally, I would like to attach a photo of the car.

Progress does not stand still, and soon more and more electric vehicles will appear on the roads. This trend has been observed for several years. Electromo...

By Masterweb

12.05.2018 21:00

Progress does not stand still, and soon more and more electric vehicles will appear on the roads. This trend has been observed for several years. Electric vehicles are slowly but surely replacing archaic gasoline and diesel cars. At the moment, the most popular electric car in Russia is the compact hatchback Nissan Leaf. But those who want a presentable electric car should consider the more solid Chevrolet Volt sedan. Overview, photos and features of the car - later in our article.

Description

So what is this car? In fact, the Chevrolet Volt is not a pure electric car, but a hybrid. This car was developed by General Motors. For the first time, the Chevrolet Volt concept was presented to the public in 2007 as part of the North American Auto Show. Serial production of the car began in 2010. This car is produced to this day. The main market is the USA and Canada. In Europe, this car is sold under a different name - Opel Ampera.

Chevrolet Volt and its design

The Chevrolet Volt is a car from the future. The car has a stylish and original design. The General Motors concern has not practiced something similar before. The design of the car was developed from scratch. And it is worth saying that three years of development were not in vain.

The first hybrid was released in 2010. And even now, eight years later, this car does not seem old. In front - a predatory look of headlights and a wide chrome grille. The panoramic roof and unusual glazing of the doors add originality. It is worth saying that the car has one of the lowest drag coefficients - 0.28 Cx. Among electric vehicles in terms of streamlining, this car was surpassed only by the Toyota Prius with an indicator of 0.25 Cx.

In general, the appearance of the sedan turned out to be harmonious, proportional and modern. Experts believe that its design will be relevant for at least another five years.

Is Chevrolet Volt afraid of corrosion? As practice has shown, the body is well painted and is not afraid of rust. The machine withstands our road reagents with firmness and does not corrode. However, if the car has been in an accident and is not restored according to technology, the metal may become rusty. If the body is not touched and mechanically damaged, it will not lose its attractive appearance for a long time.

Dimensions

According to the European classification, this car belongs to class C. So, the total length of the body is 4.5 meters, width - 1.79, height - 1.43 meters. The wheelbase is 2.69 meters. It should be noted that the size of the machine is too big. But in the city the car feels good. Parking in a cramped spot in a Chevrolet Volt is no problem.

Interior

Salon in Chevrolet Volt EV looks no less stylish and original. There are practically no right angles inside - the lines are as smooth and smooth as possible. The center console has a V-shaped cutout and includes a huge multifunction display, as well as an air conditioning control unit.

The instrument panel is fully digital. All indicators are easy to read at any time of the day. The steering wheel is three-spoke, with a standard set of buttons and the ability to adjust in two planes. The seats in the car are fabric or leather, with good lateral support and a wide range of settings. Between the front seats there is a small armrest. There are two cup holders behind the gear knob. The windshield is significantly tilted forward. Therefore, in order to eliminate dead zones, the manufacturer provided blind triangular vents on the sides. Visibility in the car is good - say the reviews. There are no blind spots.

Among other advantages, the owners note the high-quality assembly of the interior and soft plastic in the finish. In addition, the car is safe - there are already ten pillows in the basic configuration. But there are also disadvantages. This is the luggage compartment. Its volume is only 300 liters. At the same time, it is not possible to fold the back of the rear sofa. Note that the volume was reduced due to the installation of batteries in the trunk. By the way, their weight is almost 200 kilograms.

Chevrolet Volt: Specifications

Since the Chevrolet Volt is a hybrid, it has two engines at its disposal. The main one is a 150 horsepower traction electric motor. It is paired with a 75-horsepower generator. In addition, a 1.4-liter in-line four-cylinder petrol engine is placed under the hood. The power of this engine is 84 horsepower. The electric and gasoline power unit work together or separately from each other thanks to the planetary transmission.

The gearbox has several modes:

• Normal.
• Sport.
• Movement in the mountains.

It is worth noting that the "Sport" mode practically does not change anything. The only exception is the nature of the impact on the accelerator pedal. So, with less pressure, a greater supply of force is generated.

How long does one battery charge last? As practice has shown, depending on the driving style and speed, the battery energy is enough for 40-60 kilometers. When the electrical energy reserves are at a minimum, the gasoline engine comes into operation. However, it does not directly transmit torque to the wheels (this is possible only in the "Mountains" mode). This unit is used to generate energy for an electric motor.

Also, the batteries in the Chevrolet Volt electric car can be charged from a 220 V network. The charging time is from four to five hours. The range of a car with an electric and gasoline engine is 600 kilometers. The volume of the fuel tank for a gasoline engine is 35 liters.

The car pleases with its acceleration dynamics, this is noted by the reviews. Chevrolet Volt, despite the mass of 1715 kilograms, accelerates to hundreds in just nine seconds. The maximum speed of the car is 160 kilometers per hour.

Chevrolet Volt after 2015

The specifications of the electric vehicle have changed slightly since 2015. So, the car still has a hybrid layout, but the engine performance has improved. As a motor-generator, a one and a half liter gasoline four-cylinder engine with 102 horsepower is used. The unit is distinguished by direct fuel injection and the presence of a variable valve timing system.

The main motor was a 150 horsepower electric motor. Its power has not increased, but the torque has increased. If earlier the engine developed 370 Nm, then after 2015 - 398 Nm. It is also worth mentioning the motor-generator. Its power is 61 horsepower.

The electric motor is powered by a new lithium-ion battery, which was developed jointly with South Korean specialists from LG. The design has become more lightweight. So, the car uses not 288 cells, as before, but only 192. At the same time, the capacity of the batteries has increased. Previously, this parameter was 17.1 kWh. Now, on the new Chevrolet Volt, the capacity is 18.4 kWh. Thanks to this, the power reserve has increased. On one electric traction, the car is capable of driving about 80 kilometers. And with the internal combustion engine running, which generates current for the electric motor, the range is 676 kilometers. Reduced battery charging time by 30 minutes. It is also worth noting the dynamic characteristics. So, acceleration to hundreds decreased to 8.5 seconds. But the maximum speed fell by 3 kilometers per hour.

Chassis, running gear

The car received a body made of high-strength steel grades. After 2015, it was further strengthened. It also has programmable deformation zones (in the front). The front of the car uses an independent suspension with MacPherson struts. In addition, there is a stabilizer bar. Rear suspension is simpler. It includes a semi-independent torsion beam and coil springs with shock absorbers.

The steering is an electric power steering. How does this car behave on the go? The suspension characteristics here are the same as on a classic ICE car. The car enters the corners well, but it feels like the rear end is a bit heavy. Still, because under the trunk more than 200 kilograms of weight. Ride is on par, but no better than multi-link cars, owner reviews say.

Brake system

It includes disc elements both front and rear. The peculiarity of the braking system is that when the speed decreases, energy is generated to power the batteries. Due to the use of this system, an unusual feeling is created when pressing the pedal. But as the reviews say, over time you can get used to it.

Safety

The vehicle has been tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. During the tests, the Chevrolet Volt was awarded the highest rating in four test parameters. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded the car four out of five stars in the frontal impact. The car also received five stars in side crashes and a rollover test.

Chevrolet Volt is one of the safest cars of our time. This can be judged not only by the results of crash tests. In the basic configuration, the car is equipped with various electronic systems and assistants (not to mention ten airbags). One of them is OnStar. This system warns the driver of possible accidents. In addition, it is able to call technical assistance upon request and unlock the doors in case of an accident. Additionally, the car has a navigation system that helps track the location of the car in case of theft.

Price, configuration

Chevrolet Volt is not officially delivered to Russia. However, it can be found on the secondary market. Basically, these are versions aged five to seven years. It is noteworthy: the average mileage of these cars is only 50 thousand kilometers. As for the price, a used Chevrolet Volt in Russia can be purchased for 1-1.2 million rubles. The basic equipment of the machine includes:

• Electrically adjustable and heated mirrors.
• Multimedia system with an eight-inch touch screen.
• Power windows on all doors.
• Rear View Camera.
• And also a lot of electronic assistants.

On some instances, you can see heated rear seats, automatic parking and lane keeping, as well as all-round visibility.

Conclusion

So, we found out what characteristics and features the Chevrolet Volt has. The Chevrolet Volt is a very unusual car. It combines all the advantages of an electric car and at the same time has the same range as gasoline. The sedan has a modern design, comfortable interior and acceptable acceleration dynamics. But for some reason, this car did not take root in Russia. Only a few are available for sale. But in the US, this car has become massive.

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Chevrolet Volt in the "suit" of the concept was presented at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2007. By the way, French representative Annie Asensio, who previously worked at Renault, worked on the image of the pre-production Chevrolet Volt.

As befits a car of the future, the Chevrolet Volt demonstrates an enchanting design. Three years of painstaking work on the creation of a serial model eventually deprived the Chevrolet Volt of part of the concept and somewhat worsened the aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx 0.287). While GM's engineers and designers couldn't match the Toyota Prius' record-breaking Cx of 0.25, aesthetically the Volt was able to outperform its Japanese competitor.

The electric car turned out to be large, its length is 4498 mm, width is 1788 mm, height is 1430 mm, base is 2685 mm.

The appearance of the Chevrolet Volt, having come out from under the pen of a Frenchwoman, has not lost its corporate identity inherent in Chevrolet. A large face is adorned with complex-shaped front lighting equipment with an upper false radiator grille (the slots are closed for better aerodynamics). A huge bumper with a lower air intake and an aerodynamic skirt is complemented by complex-shaped foglights. The front fairing tends to merge with the road surface. The nose of the Chevrolet Volt has a characteristic forward angle. The sidewalls of the body draw the eye to the black insert on the top of the doorways (fresh design solution). Beautiful rear-view mirrors "on legs" continue the overall harmony of the body of the Chevrolet Volt.

The profile of the electric car with calm notes turns into an explosive stern. The rear end impresses with its size. A bumper of this shape and configuration is one of a kind. The rear fairing extends all the way aft, from the lower diffuser to the parking lights located at the level of the side windows. The fifth door with a spoiler smoothly "flows" from the roof and goes into a vertical plane, forming one whole with a gigantic bumper. Respect GM, Chevrolet Volt - a bright design creation from the American concern.

Inside, the Chevrolet Volt continues the high spirits of the exterior. Comfortable front seats have pronounced side support rollers (leather upholstery is possible). A gripping three-spoke steering wheel, a dashboard with smooth lines flows onto the door cards. The central place is given to the information monitor displaying the operating modes of the Volt engines. The control of comfort functions is concentrated on the center console, dressed in snow-white plastic. There is also a second monitor, which takes the place of conventional devices - from the abundance of information displayed on it, you can get confused out of habit. In addition to the traditional information about speed, distance traveled, open doors, etc., there is data on the total range and battery charge.

Chevrolet Volt is a four-seat car, a high central tunnel with battery cells located in it divides the cabin in half, so that there are two separate seats in the second row (reminiscent of a Porshe Panamera). That's just the space for the rear passengers is not enough. The low roof presses on the top of the head, there is no freedom for the feet. Batteries with a total weight of 198 kg are placed in the luggage compartment, taking up part of the usable volume, which eventually decreased to 300 liters.

By the way, about the technical characteristics. When it comes to an electric car, and the Chevrolet Volt is positioned as such, the power supply comes to the fore (GM representatives do not consider it a hybrid). So, speaking about the technical characteristics of the Chevrolet Volt, it has “two hearts” (that is, it is essentially a “hybrid car”), and the main one is a 149 hp traction electric motor. with a 75-horsepower generator (but this distinguishes it from “ordinary hybrids” - where the main engine is still the internal combustion engine), and in addition to it, a four-cylinder gasoline 1.4 (84 hp). The engines are coupled via a planetary transmission, allowing them to work together or separately from each other. There are three driving modes to choose from: “Normal”, “Sport”, “Mountain” - the last one is for difficult driving conditions (moving in the mountains).
In normal mode, the Chevrolet Volt travels on a supply of battery power and is able to cover 40-80 kilometers on it, depending on the speed and driving style of the driver. When the supply of electric fuel runs out, the gasoline engine comes into operation, but it does not rotate the wheels on a straight line (the only exception is in the “Mountain” mode), but generates electricity for the “electric brother”.
With fully charged batteries (charging time at 220-240V voltage will be 4-5 hours) and 35 liters of gasoline, the heavy Chevrolet Volt (1715 kg) is able to overcome more than 600 kilometers.
The Chevrolet Volt electric car pleases with a decent temperament (a set of 100 km / h in 9 seconds) and is capable of accelerating to 160 km / h. Manageability is at the level of an ordinary budget car, only the sensations of a computer stimulator are not alive.

Chevrolet Volt sales started in North America at the end of 2010. Potential buyers are deterred by the price of a high-tech Chevrolet Volt - from 40,280 US dollars for a standard package and 41,970 US dollars for a car with a leather interior and a rear-view camera. The $7,500 greenback from the US government doesn't do much to stimulate sales. By the way, the Toyota Prius in the North American market costs from $23,520. Official deliveries of the Chevrolet Volt to Russia are not planned, and therefore its price on the Russian market has not been fixed.

Louis Chevrolet was born 123 years ago in La Chaux-de-Fonds, the city whose name is associated primarily with high-end Swiss watches. Like many of his peers, Louis was supposed to become a watchmaker, but did not. He thought about other gears - he was fascinated by cars.

Now, a hundred years after its founding, the Chevrolet brand created by Louis is the most profitable division of General Motors. The American-Korean-European brand is GM's mainstay in most of the world's markets. Few people in the modern automotive world can offer the buyer both budget cars, real muscle cars and innovative electric vehicles. Chevrolet has it all.

Russian journalists were able to see and ride on the main European novelties of Chevrolet as part of the celebration of the anniversary of the brand in the homeland of Louis Chevrolet, in Switzerland. And we will start with, perhaps, the most innovative product of Chevy in its entire history - an unusual hybrid.

Chevrolet Volt

Already by the name it is clear that it could not do without electricity. We've been waiting for the Volt for four long years, ever since the prototype was unveiled at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show. At first, however, there was skepticism: before that, no one dared to mass-produce a car with a similar hybrid scheme, where an electric motor drives the car, and the gasoline engine only feeds the batteries if necessary.

Then there was a clear interest, when it became clear that the serial "Volta" - to be. Then - a long wait due to problems at the stage of preparing new items for production. And so it happened: I'm driving an absolutely serial copy of the Chevrolet Volt towards La Chaux-de-Fonds to show Louis Chevrolet's hometown what, a century later, the company he founded has grown to.

This section publishes reviews of Chevrolet Volt owners, photos of these cars, personal experience in operation, maintenance and repair. From the reviews you can learn about all the pros and cons of this car, its advantages and disadvantages over other models.

• Extras: Chevrolet Volt reviews and tests

Chevrolet: reviews Chevrolet Volt reviews May 11, 2013

I drive a Chevrolet Volt for almost six months and experience only positive emotions. From home to work there and back to me to go 55 km. The battery life is sufficient. When driving purely on the battery for 100 km, you need 1.3 liters of gasoline. Well, if you drive only on a gasoline engine (which is extremely rare), then in the city you need an average of 5.8 - 6.2 l / 100 km.

Very convenient charging - set for the night - in the morning the battery indicator is full. To charge the battery, the Chevrolet Volt comes with a special charger.

At first, it took me a long time to get used to the fact that the car is very quiet. Random passers-by are very surprised there is no sound, but the car calmly goes uphill. I really like the seats - although they are not very large, but comfortable. Chevrolet Volt is a cramped car. A battery is installed in the center of the car, which, as it were, divides the rear seats into two separate ones.

Good chassis, automatic gearbox does not cause any complaints. The car handles excellently and stays on the road. The acceleration of the car suits me completely. Good low light.

Advantages of the car

The cost of travel is cheaper than by conventional car.

Vehicle Disadvantages

There is no separate button to control the radio. To turn on the radio, you need to press the main screen and this will turn on the climate control and the radio. A little uncomfortable.

Vladimir

Chevrolet: reviews Chevrolet Volt reviews April 30, 2013

I am sure that cars like the Chevrolet Volt are the future. Yes, it is still very expensive. But it's exclusive, and it can not be cheap! From the outside, the car looks amazing. Inside the cabin is still more interesting. Gorgeous glossy - white dashboard fits perfectly into the interior of the car.

Very nice gear shift knob. Two touch screens make the cabin look like a spaceship from science fiction movies. There is room for only two passengers in the back. There is a battery in the middle of the seats, but it is hidden by a decorative panel and everything looks very original and beautiful.

It's great that almost everything is done by a computer. It fully manages the operation of all systems in automatic mode. The speed is not great, but it's enough for me. The suspension is a little stiff, but the Chevrolet Volt holds up very well on the road.

Since I drive almost exclusively on batteries, there is very little gasoline. Drove 2000 km and used only 28 liters of gasoline. Very convenient battery charging - there is a special charger that can be connected to a simple outlet.

Advantages of the car

Environmentally friendly car, very quiet.

Vehicle Disadvantages

Small ground clearance, big price.

Anastasia

Chevrolet: reviews Chevrolet Volt reviews April 20, 2013

How many times have I regretted buying a Chevrolet Volt. No, at first it was very cool to drive a car, of which there are only a few not only in Moscow, but throughout the country. In winter it is very good - without warming up, I turned the key and drove off. Well, of course pleased savings on gasoline. Yes, and the interior is original, good leather seats, 2 clear and comfortable touch screens.

On this, all the advantages of the Chevrolet Volt ended. No dynamics at all. I understand that the battery will not overclock much, but not to such an extent. Overtaking is quite problematic, the automatic gearbox periodically tupits. The computer commands everything - sometimes it just infuriates.

But all this is nonsense, the problems started when the car started to break down. And there are no spare parts. The headlight bulb burned out. I came to the service, and they said that there are none, you have to wait a whole month until they bring you up. But thank God I found a resembling Chevrolet Aveo. But when the problems with the suspension started, then here the spare parts definitely had to wait almost 2 months. The breakdown was not serious, so I drove myself slowly. In general, the Chevrolet Volt is a very good car, but to buy spare parts ...

Advantages of the car

Good interior and exterior of the car, economical.

Vehicle Disadvantages

Terrible service, no parts. Poor driving dynamics

Chevrolet: reviews Chevrolet Volt reviews April 08, 2013

I have been interested in hybrids for a long time, I don’t really like the Honda Insight and Prius, but I liked the Chevrolet Volt right away. The resource of driving on a battery without charging according to the passport is not very large - up to 80 km, but on average I drive 50 km a day. I go only to work and shopping in the supermarket. I checked the consumption of gasoline without a battery - 6 liters of gasoline are needed per 100 km.

From the outside, the Chevrolet Volt looks like a regular sedan. There is not enough space inside, but with a height of 180 cm I fit in the cabin without any problems. The original control panel - there are two regulators - light and air conditioning. All other parameters can be changed using the touch screen panel on the instrument panel. It is very convenient to remove dust - wiped the screen with a special cloth, everything is in order.

Automatic transmission sometimes a little tupit. Driving the Chevrolet Volt is not very dynamic when I ride on batteries, but it has very good handling and smoothness. I drove 8000 km, changed the oil, the guys in the service looked at the battery - everything is fine. It is very good that there is a free warranty service for 5 years.

Advantages of the car

Very original dashboard design, low gas mileage, comfortable suspension.

Vehicle Disadvantages

Low battery range, high energy bills.