Chevrolet Debuts the Next-Generation of Quebec’s Best-Selling Plug-in Electric Vehicle
2015-03-02
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Quebec City, Quebec (Monday, March 2, 2015) – Today at the Salon International de L’Auto de Quebec, the all-new, next-generation 2016 Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended range, made its regional debut. Chevrolet is an industry leader in the development of electric vehicles and Volt has been Quebec’s best-selling plug-in electric vehicle since it was first launched in 2010.
“It’s going to be a big year for Chevrolet, here in Quebec and across Canada with five new Chevrolet product introductions slated for 2015,” said Chris Hay, regional director for GM Canada. “By the end of this year, over 90-percent of the Canadian Chevrolet lineup will be all-new or significantly updated compared to just 4 years ago. Today, we’re excited to share with you the first of those five vehicles, the next-generation of Quebec’s best-selling plug-in, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt EREV”.
The all-new 2016 Volt electric car offers extended range, while showcasing a sleeker, sportier design that offers up to 80 kilometres of EV range, with greater efficiency and stronger acceleration. The Volt’s new propulsion system will offer a significantly increased total driving range.
The 2016 Chevrolet Volt’s technology and range advancements are complemented by a design that blends sculpted, muscular proportions with aerodynamic efficiency, and an all-new interior with seating for five and improved functionality. Everything from charging the battery and checking the charge status, to the intuitiveness of instrument panel controls were designed for easier use. With some of that development work done right here in Canada at our Oshawa Engineering and Innovation Centre and cold weather testing in Kapuskasing, Ontario.
A new two-motor drive unit is up to 12 percent more efficient and 45 kg (100 pounds) lighter than the first-generation drive unit, enabling 19 percent stronger zero-to-48 km/h acceleration. The battery capacity has increased to 18.4 kWh using 192 cells (96 fewer than current generation) with weight reduced by more than 9 kilograms. The Regen on Demand™ feature enables driver control of energy regeneration via a convenient paddle on the back of the steering wheel.
The 2016 Chevrolet Volt will be available in Quebec in the second half 2015.
About Chevrolet in Canada
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4.5 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.ca, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/chevroletcanada or by following @ChevroletCanada on Twitter.
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