Advanced Powertrain Research Facility -
Downloadable Dynamometer Database (D3)

2012 Chevrolet VOLT

2012 Chevy Volt- front	2012 Chevy Volt- rear

The Chevrolet Volt is the first production extended range electric vehicle (EREV) released by General Motors, arriving in the model year of 2011. The Volt is equipped with a 16 kWh lithium ion battery, which powers two AC motors: one 111 kW traction motor and one 55 kW motor/generator. During charge sustaining operation, a 1.4L gasoline engine powers the 55kW motor/ generator as a series hybrid design.

Key Technology

• Extended range electric vehicle
• 16 kWh Lithium- ion battery
• 1.4L inline 4 cylinder for range extending operation
• One 111 kW  permanent magnet traction motor, one 55 kW motor/ generator

Report

• Testing Summary, 20° F ambient temperature (pdf)
• Testing Summary, 72° F ambient temperature (pdf)
• Testing Summary, 95° F ambient temperature (pdf)

Data

• Download all data (zip)

Testing Summary, 20° F ambient temp	Testing Summary, 72° F ambient temp	Testing Summary, 95° F ambient temp

October 2012