Well that reads like they (GM) are trying to act like its different (not parallel) but then it goes on to say the engine can/does power the wheels. So its not actually different. In nut shell, that sounds like marketing mumbo jumbo.
Well that reads like they (GM) are trying to act like its different (not parallel) but then it goes on to say the engine can/does power the wheels. So its not actually different. In nut shell, that sounds like marketing mumbo jumbo.
It can go through it's whole life without ever firing up the gas engine.
The Prius is a hybrid, not an EV. The Volt is technically an EV, but with a gas motor that kicks on if needed to charge the batteries. The Nissan Leaf is electric only, and has no way of going farther except to wait and watch it charge from the wall.Pat, you keep saying its the only "nationwide" capable EV... is that to say the Prius or Nissan WhateverTheHeckItsCalled gas engines won't keep the batteries powered up while out on the road? They aren't elec. only are they?
This is why I wanted to get one. My work allows you to charge EVs, and my commute is short enough I would not have to use my own power.I wish I could afford the Volt, it'd be neat to try since my daily commute is right at 35 mi per day if I just go straight to work and back. Especially if I could convince work to let me "just plug up a little ol 120 chord ) and get on a cycle where it recharges while I'm at work and that gets me home at night and back in the AM. Then I wouldn't even be seeing the increased elec. bill at the house either. Then I'd only need fuel for weekends where I tend to venture further from the house regularly. And even still, it sounds like the gas engine will get a respectable 37mpg on the road so that's dang near as good as my Jetta TDI gets. :thumb:
The Volt is based on the Cruze platform, so interior space, etc, is basically identical. The handling is a bit different due to the different center of gravity (battery pack), but that's about it.Did I miss where someone commented on the size of the car itself? Is it comparable to a Cruze on interior space? Smaller? Larger?
It can go through it's whole life without ever firing up the gas engine.
The only thing I would be worried about is the front air dam is so low on it that I could see some damage form pushing snow or steep driveways.
It runs the motor whether you want to or not on a defined interval. And it has a CARB vapor sealed tank with a 9 gallon capacity. It says Premium in the owner's manual, so it might be that way so more alcohol is in the fuel for stability.
The oil life indicator = 2 yr regardless of miles, or based on miles.
Since freeway driving is where the battery power sucks at, if you want, you can turn on the gas engine by selecting HOLD on the 2013+ models.
You all are convincing salesmen! :rofl: I'm gonna see if there are any in KY to go look at. Preferably a used model but I have a feeling that's not likely!