Ever since Chevy shoppers and fans were first teased with the 2012 Chevrolet Volt, they couldn’t wait to get their hands on it. This was going to be Chevrolet’s first electric plug-in hybrid, something that General Motors has never unleashed onto the public before. Now that it’s spent some time on the U.S. market, it’s time to see how the American automaker can further improve the model.
According to U.S. News, the Chevrolet Volt is expected to receive a few updates for the 2013 model year, including a function that aims to optimize the extended-range electric vehicle for maximum battery efficiency. This function will be titled the “EV Hold Mode,” which will allow Volt drivers to force the car to go into extended range mode – meaning the gas engine is taking over and generating power to the vehicle – to hold the battery pack’s power.
The EV Hold Mode would ideally be used for trips that begin on the highway and eventually switch to city driving. Autoblog states, “switching over to extended-range mode, in which the gas-powered on-board generator is used, would be better in that situation because high speeds drain a plug-in’s battery charge a lot more rapidly than city driving.”
But that’s not all, folks. The 2013 Chevy Volt will get some more updates, including a body-colored roof and liftgate, and a leather and suede insert upholstery option. Additional safety features include lane departure warning and forward collision alert. After hearing about all of these new bells and whistles on the way for the 2013 model year, Orland Park used Chevy Impala shoppers may want to reconsider their purchase. Whatever the case, our sales team members will be here to offer many noteworthy vehicles in our inventory while we wait anxiously for the new Volt to arrive.
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