“Unlike most electric cars, the only time a Chevrolet Volt really needs a charge attached to it is when you buy it in the first place!” Chevrolet says.
The Volt has an electric-only range of between 30 and 50 miles depending on terrain and traffic conditions, after which its on-board generator kicks in to sustain battery power. Unlike hybrids, the Volt’s petrol engine only works as a power generator to simply prevent the battery going flat, thus eliminating the fear of ‘range anxiety’ experienced by users of other electric vehicles, who are dependent on a limited range and a charging infrastructure before they can use their cars without compromise.
“We wanted to back up a century of progress with our vision for the next century. Except it’s more than a vision, it’s a reality,” said Chevrolet UK Managing Director, Mark Terry.
“The Volt is a truly incredible car – the first ever compromise-free electric car with zero-emissions capability. You can use it for going to work and back during the week without ever putting fuel in, but it’s also an electric car that you can use for a family holiday. There are never any concerns that a flat battery will leave you stranded.”
The announcement regarding the UK pricing for the right-hand drive version of the car that will arrive in Britain next year was made earlier today in front of the crowd at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed, where the US-manufacturer was celebrating its centenary.
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