Nissan Leaf vs Chevy Volt
Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt are using two different technologies and fighting with each other for the fuel-efficient car market. Nissan Leaf is a fully electric car. So that Nissan Leaf is considered as a zero emission car. The Chevy Volt is using two sources of energy. It has a battery pack as an electric source and an onboard gas generator. When comparing the outlook of both vehicles, it can be noticed that the Nissan Leaf is taller than the Chevy Volt. Therefore, Leaf has more circumference and more comfortable than Volt. Chevy Volt has a conventional car look. Gasoline engine of the Chevy Volt does not power the car. Instead, it is used to recharge the battery and extend the available range on electric power. When considering the prices of both cars, it can be noticed that the Chevy Volt is much expensive than the Nissan Leaf.
Nissan Leaf
Nissan Leaf is considered as 100% electric car and a zero emission vehicle. So that people who are favored eco -friendly cars will choose Leaf as the best solution for their taste. Leaf uses a Lithium-Ion battery pack. Like in all the other electric vehicles, it gives the power when the car is in acceleration mode. When the car is slowing down using the break system, it generates the power and charge the battery pack. According to the ratings of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), it has 99 MPGe (Miles per Gallon equivalent) with an average driving range of 73 miles. 99 MPGe is based on the ratings of gasoline the Leaf does not burn within the city, which is 106 MPGe, and the fuel it cannot use in highway travel, which is 92 MPGe. In addition, Leaf normally needs a charging time of 7 hours using 230 volt charging station (20 hours using 110-volt outlet). The main problem with Nissan Leaf is, it is impossible to run the car when the battery is dead. According to the tests and researches, approximately after 100 miles, it has to be recharged. Seating capacity of Leaf is 5, and it has a top speed of 90 mph.
Chevy Volt
Unlike Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt uses two sources of energy. It has both battery pack and an internal combustion engine. Therefore, it uses both electric power as well as the gasoline power. Therefore, it has emission. However, the gasoline engine does not drive the wheels. It gives the power to charge the battery pack when the battery pack needs the energy from an outside source. According to the records of EPA, it allows to drive 35 miles using only battery power. In addition, with the aid of the gasoline generator that produces electricity, it can go up to 375 additional miles. Therefore, one can say that this is like a step up from a normal Hybrid car. Chevy volt is comparatively expensive than the Nissan Leaf. It has a seating capacity of 4, and a top speed of 100 mph. Volt needs a charging time of 4 hours using an outlet of 230 volts.
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What is the difference between Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt ? • Nissan Leaf is fully electric, but Chevy Volt has two sources of power; both electric and gasoline power. • Nissan Leaf is taller than the Chevy Volt. • Leaf has a seating capacity of 5 while Volt has only 4. • Volt is much more expensive than Leaf. • Nissan Leaf needs more charging time like 7 hours from a 230 volts outlet, while Volt needs only 4 hours. • Volt has a top speed of 100 mph while Leaf has only 90 mph. • Nissan Leaf needs to be recharged after 100 miles, but Volt can drive up to 375 miles using both battery power and the gasoline power.
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