Battery storage capacity increase and cell chemistry changes enable improved range
The all-electric vehicle range of the 2013 Chevrolet Volt will be 38 miles on a single charge, providing Corry, Warren, Erie and Northwestern PA drivers with a three-mile EV range increase from the 2012 model. The miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) will increase from 94 miles to 98 miles and the total range, including extended range operation, will be 380 miles.
Based on real-world experience by Volt owners since the vehicle launched in late 2010, engineers made minor changes to the material composition of the battery cell chemistry, resulting in improved performance and durability. Manganese spinel chemistry remains the foundation for the Volt’s battery system, but the amount of each material has been slightly modified to provide better life performance.
