GM Chevy Volt

[GSP]

Neither the Leaf or the Tesla can make a cross country trip without some special circumstances and delays for charging. The Volt does not have that limitation. I have used 14.2 gal of gasoline this year in over 3000 mi of driving in my Volt. Is it as exciting as my Tesla will be? Of course not. It is however an excellent car and is far nicer than a Leaf and much less than half the cost of the Model S that I ordered. The Leaf has an advantage over a Volt for a small number or people that have a daily commute greater than 40 mi. Other than the commuting advantage for a small percentage of commuters the Leaf is inferior to a Volt in every other aspect.

As a unbiased (cough) Volt owner, I do agree the Leaf is inferior in every aspect. Except:

I've to wonder what the thought process is behind such sweeping statements ...

- 5 seater
- much better backseat space
- so much easier to get in & out (primary reason my wife rejected Volt)
- much cleaner interior design (as opposed to a cluttered design)
- feels open instead of feeling claustrophobic
etc

Add to that list:
- heated steering wheel and back seats, even in the loss leader Leaf S. These must have features are not available on even a fully optioned Volt
- "top view camera" option for a virtual overhead view of the Leaf when parking
- heat pump for longer range in cold weather
- lower price
- 24 kWh, instead of 16.5 kWh, and ability to do a range charge
- DC fast charging, with CHAdeMo chargers deployed in many areas

I still vastly prefer the Volt however.

Isn't is great that we're seeing options in the market, and can finally have these kinds of conversations about EVs?

This is the real lesson here folks. Ain't it just grand?! :biggrin:

GSP

 

[JRP3]

Isn't is great that we're seeing options in the market, and can finally have these kinds of conversations about EVs and plug in hybrids?

Fixed that for you :wink:

 

[brianman]

Chuckle @ JRP3. I held my tongue.

 

[Doug_G]

One determined fellow used our office charge station last weekend to recharge his Volt. He stayed with the car for the whole three hours. It doesn't have very high power charging!

Admirable desire to avoid using gas... but that's a long time to wait when you have a choice! I've waited for my Roadster for three hours, but that was nearly a full charge, and there wasn't any other way to get home!

 

[gregincal]

Isn't is great that we're seeing options in the market, and can finally have these kinds of conversations about plug in cars?

Fixed that for you

Fixed that even better for you.

 

[mknox]

Fixed that for you :wink:

Nice

 

[Soflason]

Whoa... GM to join forces with Tesla in some manner? Rumors are swirling and the stock is jumping...

http://www.streetinsider.com/Insiders+Blog/Tesla+%28TSLA%29+Ramps+Higher+%28GM%29/8427783.html

Tesla Pops on GM Rumor - TheStreet

Tesla Motors (TSLA +1.3%) shares are on the... - Seeking Alpha

 

[DuncanWatson]

If you can get the Volt to go 300 miles with an empty gas tank, then "charge" applies. Otherwise it doesn't.

Again, terminology matters when expressing fact.

Another point is that 300 miles on a Volt requires a trip to a gas station at the beginning. So you need to charge and fill up.

 

[Doug_G]

Another point is that 300 miles on a Volt requires a trip to a gas station at the beginning. So you need to charge and fill up.

I've actually driven a road trip in my Roadster with a Volt following. We had to stop so the Volt could get gas.

 

[Soflason]

How to repurpose old Volt batteries, pretty innovative:
GM turns your old Chevy Volt battery into a whole-house UPS | ExtremeTech

 

[Rifleman]

It looks like the 2014 Volt is getting a $5,000 price reduction. Even though they have been offering 5k rebates on 2013's for a bit, this will probably help sales a bit.

2014 Chevrolet Volt Now Offers Even Greater Value

 

[scottf200]

Via kdawg

Via BuzzSmith

 

[dsm363]

This is a thread about the Volt. No need to get into what president did or didn't do something.

 

[rabar10]

This is a thread about the Volt. No need to get into what president did or didn't do something.

Exactly - posts moved to Politics - Quarantine Thread

 

[Mr X]

my dad got a new 2014 Volt

@ plug in day

 

[mknox]

my dad got a new 2014 Volt

Very nice. My company has one and I quite like it. I had it out for the day myself last week.

 

[Soflason]

Going from a Volt to a Model S - video from Business Insider...

 

[gnelson]

I think the post above is a good representation for going between a Volt and a Model S. I have a P85+ and just traded my 2012 Volt for a 2014 Volt. The Volt is a fantastic car for the cost. The same can be said for the Tesla Model S.

 

[Rifleman]

I think the post above is a good representation for going between a Volt and a Model S. I have a P85+ and just traded my 2012 Volt for a 2014 Volt. The Volt is a fantastic car for the cost. The same can be said for the Tesla Model S.

Spot on, I could not agree more.

 

[SwedishAdvocate]

The latest review of the Volt? Spoiler alert: The reviewer is a (British) happy camper…