Tesla has the only BEVs that have a DC fast charging network and are therefore capable of longer trips. The only competition are ICE and hybrid cars. The Chevy Volt is still the only hybrid capable of both full electric operation and normal gasoline range and performance.
How do the two compare? The review by "the 8-bit guy" on YouTube is a great place to start. I started a spreadsheet below.
Thoughts?
GSP
Tesla Model 3 Chevy Volt
Base MSRP: $35,000 $37499
Available: 2017-2018-2019? Depends on how early you made your $1k deposit Now!
Propulsion system: BEV PHEV - EREV
EV Range: 215+ miles 53 miles
Total Range: 215+ miles 400+ miles
Fast charging network: Yes, by far the world's best Yes, far more locations than Tesla, but IC engine is req'd
Included charging cord (EVSE): 120/240 V, up to 40 A? 120 V only, but capable of 240 V use with homemade adapter. 16 A
Interior room: Larger: 5 passengers comfortable, EPA midsize? 4.5 passengers, EPA compact?
Cargo room: Larger rear cargo space + frunk 10 ft^3
Tow package available? Yes No
Autonomous Driving: Level 4! TACC - (ACC) coming soon
Styling: Yes, included Yes, included
Quality, Reliability, Durability: Tesla is committed to improve QRD and to have high quality at M3 launch Gen 1 Volt has been world class competitive
Service Network: Smaller network, and servicing could be overloaded with work Large network, not overloaded, but Dealer owned and operated
0-60 mph: 3-6 sec 8 sec
Top speed: 155 mph 98 mph
Handling: Better Very good
How do the two compare? The review by "the 8-bit guy" on YouTube is a great place to start. I started a spreadsheet below.
Thoughts?
GSP
Tesla Model 3 Chevy Volt
Base MSRP: $35,000 $37499
Available: 2017-2018-2019? Depends on how early you made your $1k deposit Now!
Propulsion system: BEV PHEV - EREV
EV Range: 215+ miles 53 miles
Total Range: 215+ miles 400+ miles
Fast charging network: Yes, by far the world's best Yes, far more locations than Tesla, but IC engine is req'd
Included charging cord (EVSE): 120/240 V, up to 40 A? 120 V only, but capable of 240 V use with homemade adapter. 16 A
Interior room: Larger: 5 passengers comfortable, EPA midsize? 4.5 passengers, EPA compact?
Cargo room: Larger rear cargo space + frunk 10 ft^3
Tow package available? Yes No
Autonomous Driving: Level 4! TACC - (ACC) coming soon
Styling: Yes, included Yes, included
Quality, Reliability, Durability: Tesla is committed to improve QRD and to have high quality at M3 launch Gen 1 Volt has been world class competitive
Service Network: Smaller network, and servicing could be overloaded with work Large network, not overloaded, but Dealer owned and operated
0-60 mph: 3-6 sec 8 sec
Top speed: 155 mph 98 mph
Handling: Better Very good
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