The Chevy Volt is soon to be released. The opening round of Chevy Volt reviews are a mixed bag. Discussion over the automobile is a mixed bag. The Chevy Volt is the first electric automobile or hybrid automobile made by General Motors in the modern hybrid and electric era. For some time, the Chevy Volt has been one of probably the most hotly awaited automobiles in recent memory. The presence of a gas motor within the Volt makes it not a true electric automobile to many. GM has countered the automobile isn’t a hybrid, but rather an electric car with a longer range.
Critics talk down Chevy Volt
The GM Chevrolet Volt is an electric and also hybrid automobile that many have waited for patiently. Most have been wanting to know if the automobile maker could even make this vehicle. Automotive News accounts that critics are saying the Volt is not really a true hybrid or electric vehicle. The criticism is the car uses the gas motor for acceleration, and thus is not a true electric vehicle or hybrid. General Motors has responded by saying that unlike the Toyota Prius and other hybrids, it is actually an electric car with the range extended by a traditional gasoline motor.
Have not seen any poor driving reviews
There haven’t been very bad evaluations of the actual driving experience with the Chevy Volt. USA Today gave the Chevy Volt a good review. It had done a drive test of the vehicle. There isn’t an issue with the acceleration. It seems like General Motors has not lied about what the vehicle can do. It can go 40 miles on a full charge. There is one big difference from most electric vehicles. The gas engine charges the battery when it is in use. This means that diligent charging will not be as necessary as with other electric automobiles, for instance the Nissan Leaf.
It costs to conserve cash
Though the Chevy Volt is not quite the bank account buster that a Tesla Roadster is, the car is a bit pricey. You are able to get the car for about $40,000. If you take the onetime tax credit then it goes down to $34,000 though. The Prius and the Honda Insight cost $10,000 less though.
Citations
Auto News
autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20101012/OEM/101019963/1261
USA Today
usatoday.com/money/autos/reviews/2010-10-10-chevy-volt-review_N.htm
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