Worth
more than $50,000?
When GM launches the Chevy Volt plug-in in 2010, it isn't going to be an economy car. In fact, it will probably launch as some sort of luxury model, but that isn't why people will be interested in the Volt.
Up to 40 miles on pure electricity with the ability to use gasoline or, potentially, some other liquid fuel, to extend the range of this vehicle further than most conventional vehicles makes the Volt, in theory, highly coveted. Ultimately, the Chevy Volt and other possible plug-in hybrid vehicles are "game changers" as GM's Bob Lutz often calls the Volt and the E Flex Drive upon which the Volt will be produced.
While I agree that the Volt can be a game changer, ultimately, the speed with which it changes the automotive game will come down to cost. Certainly, costs will be higher the first couple of years, but just how high will costs push the sticker price of the Volt?
Thus, how much would you be willing to pay for a Chevy Volt? (See our poll on the side).
When GM launches the Chevy Volt plug-in in 2010, it isn't going to be an economy car. In fact, it will probably launch as some sort of luxury model, but that isn't why people will be interested in the Volt.
Up to 40 miles on pure electricity with the ability to use gasoline or, potentially, some other liquid fuel, to extend the range of this vehicle further than most conventional vehicles makes the Volt, in theory, highly coveted. Ultimately, the Chevy Volt and other possible plug-in hybrid vehicles are "game changers" as GM's Bob Lutz often calls the Volt and the E Flex Drive upon which the Volt will be produced.
While I agree that the Volt can be a game changer, ultimately, the speed with which it changes the automotive game will come down to cost. Certainly, costs will be higher the first couple of years, but just how high will costs push the sticker price of the Volt?
Thus, how much would you be willing to pay for a Chevy Volt? (See our poll on the side).
Labels: Chevy Volt electric vehicle concept, plug-in hybrid vehicles, toyota prius
