The first round of Chevy Volt evaluations is starting to appear. The auto is not universally loved. Some people have some mixed sentiments. The Chevy Volt is the first entry by GM into the hybrid and electric vehicle field. The entry of General Motors into this market segment has been long awaited. A point has been made by many people that the vehicle isn’t an electric, however a hybrid, since it uses a gas motor with an electric motor. The vehicle is a true electric, based on General Motors, it just has its range extended.
Chevy Volt panned by experts
The Chevrolet Volt is a long awaited entry into the electric auto and hybrid car sector by GM. Many have been waiting to see if the biggest domestic vehicle maker could deliver. Automotive News reports that critics are saying the Volt isn’t really a true hybrid or electric auto. Gas is used by the car when accelerating. This is why critics say it isn’t a true electric or hybrid car. GM responded by saying the gasoline engine just extends the electric auto more which makes it better than the Toyota Prius.
Driving reviews have been positive
The Chevy Volt reviews of the vehicle in action have not been overwhelmingly negative. In USA Today there was a drive test of the Chevy Volt that was good. There is not a trouble with the acceleration. It seems like General Motors has not lied about what the car can do. It can go 40 miles on a full charge. There is one large difference from most electric cars. The gas engine charges the battery when it’s in use. The Volt won’t need to be charged too often. The Nissan Motors Leaf doesn’t have this luxury.
It costs to save money
The Chevy Volt is pretty expensive although it isn’t as bad as a Tesla Roadster. The onetime tax credit takes the price down to $34,000 although it retails at $40,000. It’s $10,000 more costly than other hybrids. The Prius and Honda Insight are some of the cheaper ones.
Articles cited
Auto News
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USA Today
usatoday.com/money/autos/reviews/2010-10-10-chevy-volt-review_N.htm
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