Chevrolet has revealed the Volt will cost £28,545 when it goes on sale in the UK early next year.
First drive: Chevrolet Volt
The £28,545 price tag includes the £5,000 government plug-in car grant – and also includes leather interior as standard.
MSN Cars Green Car Guide
The radical Chevrolet Volt is the world’s first extended-range electric car. When fully charged, it normally runs purely on electric power – making it a pure zero-emissions EV.
Once the batteries are depleted, a petrol engine kicks in. However, this does not make it a Toyota Prius-style hybrid car. The engine does not directly power the wheels, but generates electricity to power the batteries.
It runs independently to the road wheels, effectively working as a ‘range extender’ for when drivers exceed the car’s 30-to-50-mile electric range. Hence, the ‘extended-range electric vehicle’ name Chevrolet has given the technology.
“If the driver is only commuting,” says Chevrolet, “he or she need never put any petrol in the car, meaning it only ever needs fuelling for longer journeys.”
Chevrolet has made the pricing announcement at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where it is marking the centenary of the brand.
“We wanted to back up a century of progress with our vision for the next century,” said Chevrolet UK MD, Mark Terry. “Except it’s more than a vision, it’s a reality.”
“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.”
However, the £28,545 price of the Chevrolet Volt is more expensive than its direct electric-only rival, the Nissan LEAF. That costs £28,990 BEFORE the government plug-in car grant – dropping to £23,990 post-subsidy…
First drive: Chevrolet Volt
The £28,545 price tag includes the £5,000 government plug-in car grant – and also includes leather interior as standard.
MSN Cars Green Car Guide
The radical Chevrolet Volt is the world’s first extended-range electric car. When fully charged, it normally runs purely on electric power – making it a pure zero-emissions EV.
Once the batteries are depleted, a petrol engine kicks in. However, this does not make it a Toyota Prius-style hybrid car. The engine does not directly power the wheels, but generates electricity to power the batteries.
It runs independently to the road wheels, effectively working as a ‘range extender’ for when drivers exceed the car’s 30-to-50-mile electric range. Hence, the ‘extended-range electric vehicle’ name Chevrolet has given the technology.
“If the driver is only commuting,” says Chevrolet, “he or she need never put any petrol in the car, meaning it only ever needs fuelling for longer journeys.”
“We wanted to back up a century of progress with our vision for the next century,” said Chevrolet UK MD, Mark Terry. “Except it’s more than a vision, it’s a reality.”
“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.”
However, the £28,545 price of the Chevrolet Volt is more expensive than its direct electric-only rival, the Nissan LEAF. That costs £28,990 BEFORE the government plug-in car grant – dropping to £23,990 post-subsidy…
