GM Voltec powertrain
| GM Voltec platform | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Also called | E-Flex |
| Production | 2010–2019 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Extended-Range EV (EREV) |
| Vehicles | Chevrolet Volt, Cadillac ELR, Holden Volt, Opel Ampera, Vauxhall Ampera |
Voltec, formerly known as E-Flex, is a General Motors powertrain released in November 2010. The Voltec architecture is primarily a plug-in capable, battery-dominant electric vehicle with additional fossil fuel powered series and parallel hybrid capabilities.
Voltec vehicles like the Chevrolet Volt are all electrically driven, feature common drivetrain components, and will be able to create electricity on board using either a fuel cell or a gasoline motor to generate electricity. Regenerative braking contributes to the on-board electricity generation.
Voltec is a portmanteau word from Volt, Vortec and technology.