A couple of words to describe
A couple of words to describe the Volt would be:
- Compromise
- Bridge Technology
The same words could be used to describe hybrids.
The "difference" is that the Volt is that is a much BETTER compromise and a much BETTER bridge technology.
The Volt allows people to reduce their gasoline consumption as close to 100% as possible without the current EV limitations of charge times and limited range, and without compromising performance. That is "one heck of an accomplishment".
Who cares if you call it an EV or hybrid or PHEV or EREV. Just acknowledge the Volt is simply BETTER.