Good read, David... I find
Good read, David...
I find that using a Volt for a long daily commute, and doing so on just battery power from plugging in on each end of the commute, results in huge gasoline savings, paying well over half of the car payment. These savings will continue well beyond the term of the loan, so I expect the total operating cost to actually be quite low, and in a very modern, capable and comfortable ride for 4. The range extending engine (making this vehicle "technically" a hybrid...) completely alleviates range anxiety and ensures my ability to be responsive to family and client needs, without having to rely on a second vehicle and it's additional fixed and variable operating costs. Driving about 30,000 miles annually, I operate over 90% of those miles on stored grid power. It's all about viewing and using the engine "feature" as one for "emergency purposes only", and typically, planning accordingly...