kindofblue

Hi all,
We've been considering a 450h+ PHEV and all the literature I read says a 0-60 of 6 seconds. What is not specified though is whether that is in EV only mode or hybrid (EV/ICE motor) mode.

I saw one youtube review that mentioned the 0-60 in EV only was 10". That is way slower than the 7.5" of our 2017 Volt in EV only mode. We'd like to use the 450h+ like the Volt in EV mode only until it runs out of juice then the ICE kicks in but 10" to get up to 60mph is pretty slow for getting on the freeway and merging with traffic. Your thoughts and comments appreciated.

lsft

The 0-60 is in HV mode with both engine and ev running at the same time. I did not find the EV only to 60 taking 10 seconds. I haven't measured it, but it doesn't feel 10 seconds to 60 miles/100km.

kindofblue

Thanks for the feedback. Based on your perspective we're going to test drive one this coming Monday.

genadi

I own both 2018 Chevrolet Volt and NX 450h+. Running 450h in EV is slower than in Volt. But, it doesn’t feel that slow at all. I would say 450h is a heavier vehicle with the same size as in volt battery so, it is expected to be a bit slower and less range. As for the ICE engine I find it’s way more economical than in volt. Again, considering how much bigger the 450h, on my trip from Ottawa to New York, driving there in hybrid mode for a week or so, I was averaging in city around 5.8L/100 and on highway 6.1L/100km and that road was not flat, driving through mountains up and down… This is way better than driving hybrid mode in Volt.

denisp

When you operate in EV mode, you probably will enjoy the quiet and very decent performance using electricity only. When you want the performance switch over to HV and you will be amazed.