đź“° Auto News 2011 Chevrolet Volt Rated at 93 MPGe

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The Environmental Protection Agency has approved its fuel-economy label for the Chevrolet Volt today. The car gets an estimated 93 mpg equivalent in combined city/highway driving. The term “MPGe” was used first on the 2011 Nissan Leaf. That vehicle gets an estimated 99 MPGe, which bests the Volt.

The Volt’s labeling differs from the Leaf with the addition of a “gas-only” rating. When the Volt’s batteries are depleted, the car’s range-extender will achieve an estimated 37 mpg. According to the automaker, the number should be of little concern to most Volt buyers who will complete their daily commutes in EV-only mode – that’s if they remember to charge their vehicles overnight.

The EPA also offered a composite score, which combines the EV-only and gas-only ratings. The Volt’s composite score is estimated at 60 MPGe, which is the best fuel-economy score for the compact segment. The Leaf is considered a midsize vehicle.

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Overall, the EPA expects a 35 miles-per-charge EV range and a total driving range of 379 miles in extended gas mode. Even in EV-only mode, the Volt is slightly less efficient compared with the Leaf. The Leaf consumes 34 kilowatt-hours of energy per 100 miles; the Volt used 36 kwh per 100 miles.

The Volt will go on sale in December in select markets. Chevy plans on selling about 10,000 Volts through the end of 2011, with 45,000 planned for 2012.
 

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not quite that much, but it is around 40K before the rebates. but what you have to keep in mind is that although it may not pay for itself in the difference between it and a prius for example, but it is a much nicer more refined car. and the leaf may be very slightly more efficant but its also a little shitbox car that you cant drive more than 50 miles in one direction or you will be stranded
 
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