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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard
Hello,
The Volt probably weighs a lot more than the EV1. And yes, it could be made into a serial hybrid, and probably be redesigned to be a 4 seater more easily than finishing the Volt.
The Aptera is supposed to go 120 miles on a 10kWh battery, while the Volt goes just 40 miles on a 16kWh battery. The Aptera hybrid will go 60-70 miles on the battery, and then extend the range to ~700 miles using ~5 gallons of gasoline.
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Here's a comparison by autobloggreen:
Detroit Auto Show: Chevy Volt vs GM EV1 by the numbers - AutoblogGreen
How does the Chevy Volt Concept compare to the GM EV1? Here is the run-down:
EV1 Volt
Battery type: Lead Acid LiIon
Battery volume: 300L 100L
Charging voltage: 220V 110V/while driving
Charging Time: 8 hours 6-6.5 hours
QuickCharge Capable NO YES
Passenger capacity: 2 passengers 4 passengers
Acceleration (0-60) 8-9 sec 8-8.5 sec
Top speed: 80 mph 120+ mph
Pure EV Range: 60-90 miles 40 miles
Total Range 60-90 miles 640 miles
Curb weight: 3084 lbs 3140 lbs
(I can't figure out how to keep the formatting for the columns, so please refer to the article.)
Throwing the Aptera into the mix is tricky since it isn't a car and lacks most of the safety features expected in a car. The ranges listed for the Aptera are estimates provided by the builder. I've yet to see any report on real world use of an Aptera, but I suspect reality will be slightly less.