Fantastic article. I leased a
Fantastic article.
I leased a Volt one month ago. I have put 2000 miles on it. A couple of other insights you and readers of the article may find useful:
1. There are now charging stations that somewhat convenient to my driving patterns (Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Detroit, Livonia, Northville). A ninety minute charge in any of these locations would boost the daily range of the vehicle from about 37miles to perhaps 50. The stations I mention are all free... and the parking in some of locations is free (a double benefit).
2. There is a sport mode. I am not sure if you used that. I have not used it much... but when I do, it noticeably makes the car peppier.
3. A company called SPX, DTE (an energy company) and the Department of Energy have partnered up to offer free 220V chargers (up to a $2500 value).
4. My Volt lease payment is about $160/month more than a comparable new lease on the car I traded in (an Impala). However, based on the first month's data, I am expecting to save almost that same amount in fuel. Bottom line, same amount of money.... but it is going to US Bank (the leasing company) instead of Exxon/Mobil, BP or Shell.