Great article. I was a
Great article. I was a surprised Volt owner myself on the news of discontinuing the car and this helped clarify a few things. But as other replies have said, GM really dropped the ball on marketing the car. You wouldn't believe how many people I drive around in my car that had no idea it had all the fun of an EV without the range anxiety. These cars absolutely have a place until batteries and charging network catch-up. On the drivetrain expense argument, they could have allowed owners to control when the generator ran. That way they wouldn't need to match power at full depletion. An owner could just flip on the generator at say half power knowing they'll need it to get where they're going. And in a pinch, they get off the highway and be comfortable driving at 50mph or less where the generator can keep up with the battery depletion. I've learned to love side streets and the scenic route in Denver thanks to my Volt getting better range going that way. All in all I get the decision, but GM still sucks at marketing, design, and knowing what they're customers really want.