Test Drive: 2016 Chevrolet Volt EV

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

On EV mode, the Volt accelerates smoothly and in a measured manner. if you really push down on the accelerator, you will hear an electronic whine which sounds like Iron Man’s repulsor glove charging up. Engine noise is near non-existent and, when pushed, the Volt accelerates like a turbocharged automatic sedan.

Scott, Quebec – GM Canada set up base last week at the luxurious La Cache de Maxime spa, vineyard and hotel in the Quebec countryside to give Canadian journalists the very first opportunity to test drive the new 2016 Chevy Volt Electric Vehicle. 

With fall colours peaking, GM’s executive and PR team devised a two-leg drive along the picturesque provincial roads and highways which would be ideal for testing the Volt’s range, performance as well as ride and standard equipment. Journalists were paired up in twos and  given a chance to try both variants of the Chevy Volt.

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