[ecomcon]

I’m not defending the Volt, and I wouldn’t buy one for a host of reasons, but I can’t believe the ignorant comments some people are making.

1. Its range is 40 miles on electric ONLY. About par for the course for an electric car.

2. If you drive electric only, electric cost is about $1.50 to $2.00 per 40 mile cycle, about 35% less than a 40mpg gas car.

3. The car has a 1.4l gas engine to recharge the batteries when needed. This is how the range can be extended to approx 300 miles.

[SeekAndFind]

RE: I wouldn’t buy one for a host of reasons

OK, you’ve given us the reasons why it could possibly be a vehicle worth considering. Now please tell us the reasons why it isn’t advisable to buy it...

[IamConservative]

3. The car has a 1.4l gas engine to recharge the batteries when needed. This is how the range can be extended to approx 300 miles.

Did you find it interesting that it required premium gas? GDI technology perhaps?

I would rather see the donkey motor run on biodiesel.

[Monterrosa-24]

You’re right... The idea behind it is solid. It is the price tag that is disappointingly steep.