The 2017 Chevrolet Volt is the brand's compact, front-drive plug-in hybrid featuring a large lithium-ion battery, an electric motor, and a gas engine. Unlike most plug-in hybrid vehicles, the Volt's gas engine acts only as a generator to recharge the car's battery when its charge is nearly deplete. Overview Powering the 2017 Chevrolet Volt is a plug-in hybrid powertrain that features an electric motor with 149 hp and 294 lb-ft of torque, a large 18.4-kWh lithium-ion battery, and a 1.5-liter I-4 that acts as a range extender. With a full charge, the Volt can travel up to 53 miles and up to 420 miles with the range extender, which is 106 mpg-e and 42 mpg combined in EPA ratings. Using a level 1 charger or conventional wall outlet, the Volt can be fully charged in around 13 hours. A level 2 charger, on the other hand, drops charging time from empty to full to 4.5 hours. The 2017 Volt is a hatchback with 10.6 cubic feet of cargo space that can be expanded via the split-folding rear seats. Standard features include LED low-beam headlights, a rearview camera, Chevrolet's MyLink infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability with an 8-inch touchscreen, remote start, keyless entry/start, 17-inch alloy wheels, and Bluetooth connectivity.