Poll: How much would you pay for a Chevy Volt?
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).
Labels: Chevy Volt electric vehicle concept, plug-in hybrid vehicles, toyota prius
posted by Dahcredyns at
1:48 PM
2 Comments:
If Chevy doesn't stray from their concept vehicle as they usually do I would pay 50k or more for a true plug-in hybrid that performs. It will need to perform like a sports car though and be a true electric/gas not a gas/electric. This will require at least a 150kw electric motor with a gas engine that is only used to recharge batteries. The GAS engined generator could also be a clean diesel or multi fueled generator.
Those willing to pay $50K or more for a hybrid are probably not as worried about paying $4.00 a gallon at the pump as I am. We need a similar vehicle REASONABLY priced so the majority of drivers can afford it, and thus, truly make a difference in our oil dependency.
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