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Review: 2012 Chevy Volt, Part 1: initial thoughts

GasBuddy Blog -- This is part 1 of a two part series covering my time with a Chevy Volt. Behind the movement: the electric/gas Chevy Volt: initial thoughts.

I've never been in an electric car, never have I experienced it, nor understood the culture around it, but now that I've driven a Chevy Volt- I love it, and everything about it.

Forgive the giddiness and drool here, but please understand, having driven perhaps hundreds of thousands of miles so far in my life, not a single one of them was using electricity as a power source. This was a first for me, as it likely would be many Americans.

As Chevy dropped the vehicle off, I admit, at first, I immediately became very anxious about the thought of using electricity or recharging...

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Submitted Jul 27, 2012 By: PD

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NedW Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:5,594 Points:1,138,245 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2012 2:37:29 AM Ignore NedW Report Abuse No range, no EVS.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,580 Points:1,605,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 31, 2012 4:44:22 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse bruce: ppl in today's world are oblivious to ANYthing around them. Too focused on yacking or texting while walking.
bruceha2000 Champion Author Vermont Posts:2,855 Points:1,282,225 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 5:28:04 AM Ignore bruceha2000 Report Abuse You can "sneak up" on people when a gas engine is running as well. I've found that people walking through parking lots are stupidly unaware of whatever is behind them. This is true when my Prius is running on electricity and when it is running on gas.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,580 Points:1,605,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 4:43:20 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse I agree w/ hank. Drop the price and more importantly, increase range so that those living in rural areas can safely commute back and forth w/out worries (or w/out the added fuel system to barely make it home).
hank1326 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:8,898 Points:1,730,035 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 10:16:47 AM Ignore hank1326 Report Abuse Lower the cost and increase the range.
RevDrCBJ Veteran Author Ann Arbor Posts:363 Points:187,010 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 7:39:07 AM Ignore RevDrCBJ Report Abuse Will wait until there are more electric outlets for the car. Who do you call when you run out of power? IS someone going to bring you a battery?
rtw777 Champion Author Florida Posts:9,376 Points:1,837,995 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 7:20:52 AM Ignore rtw777 Report Abuse Just don't go to far.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,911 Points:2,341,510 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 7:18:00 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse My vehicle runs good, its paid for, gets decent MPG and I will Not be replacing it with anything else! It does Not matter what Brand or Model it is, EV's and Inbreds are too high priced for me. With the high price of purchasing a new EV or Inbred, I will drive my current vehicle into the ground before buying anything new, used, EV, Inbred, diesel, hydrogen, alternative fuel, CNG, concept or a Chevy Volt. With Barry's lousy, smoke and mirrors, lack of jobs, dog and pony show and in the crapper economy, who can afford to buy an EV or Inbred. Barry can sure spin the jobs numbers so they look much better than what they really are, he's a smooth talker if there ever was one! Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012
TAT36 Champion Author Florida Posts:6,778 Points:1,299,025 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 7:16:37 AM Ignore TAT36 Report Abuse Even on the second day it sounds like a commercial for Government motor. not every one has a car dropped off to them by a manufacturer unless that company is pretty sure the reviews will be good and the person will be thrilled with the product. I think I saw the same commercial on T.V. the other night, why she had not put gas in her Volt for a year. So much for unbiased reporting but space needed filled for a couple of days.
FocusST2 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:8,123 Points:1,374,925 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 7:12:08 AM Ignore FocusST2 Report Abuse Yawn. Where's part 2?
Gas_Buzzer Champion Author South Carolina Posts:14,132 Points:2,589,390 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 7:11:01 AM Ignore Gas_Buzzer Report Abuse I propose the imbecile Barry "Big Ears" (Big Liar) Hussein Obammie travel EXCLUSIVELY in a Chevy Volt EVERYWHERE he travels and park Air Force 1 ! ! !
throttle Champion Author Maryland Posts:11,982 Points:2,464,695 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 7:03:33 AM Ignore throttle Report Abuse Puff piece. I'll go with unbiased sources like Consumer Reports.
pepinoNC Champion Author Raleigh Posts:2,133 Points:654,640 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 7:02:56 AM Ignore pepinoNC Report Abuse If you don't like the Volt then don't buy it.
WES03 Champion Author Maryland Posts:4,818 Points:1,261,145 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 7:02:44 AM Ignore WES03 Report Abuse The market place will decide inspite of govt. intervention.
44Irish Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,490 Points:520,860 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 7:00:27 AM Ignore 44Irish Report Abuse Still too much
Gascapade Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:3,002 Points:478,680 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 7:00:17 AM Ignore Gascapade Report Abuse If GM had shot for an affordable/competitive price point thiis would have taken off......
pricechecker08 Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,851 Points:1,696,475 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:58:20 AM Ignore pricechecker08 Report Abuse They will die away.
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,550 Points:2,441,135 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:58:02 AM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse the marketplace must (and should) decide if this idea will succeed.
calripken_8 Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,881 Points:655,190 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:57:45 AM Ignore calripken_8 Report Abuse How much did Government Motors pay for this 'drooling' article?
quasar502 Champion Author Lansing Posts:3,563 Points:797,350 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:57:11 AM Ignore quasar502 Report Abuse I would love to drive it but still can't afford it.
tribill Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,342 Points:2,335,860 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:56:41 AM Ignore tribill Report Abuse Whatever.....
bozo Champion Author Boston Posts:4,690 Points:2,091,630 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:54:33 AM Ignore bozo Report Abuse non-starter.
topcat1992 Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:35,913 Points:2,639,880 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:54:08 AM Ignore topcat1992 Report Abuse Not now or in the future would I ever own an EV regardless of the hype!
rollercoaster All-Star Author Hartford Posts:502 Points:567,660 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:52:53 AM Ignore rollercoaster Report Abuse ok
Grinch09 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,581 Points:77,300 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:52:23 AM Ignore Grinch09 Report Abuse try it for free or yr $$$ refunded...ha Mopar tried that gimmick too! GM= Guatemala Motors!
sailfreeMI Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,291 Points:457,075 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:52:06 AM Ignore sailfreeMI Report Abuse Paying $40,000 for a $18,000 vehicle? $22,000 will buy an awful lot of gas.
tbgasmizer Champion Author Ontario Posts:6,053 Points:1,229,770 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:51:28 AM Ignore tbgasmizer Report Abuse Repost
curlypooh Champion Author New Jersey Posts:11,145 Points:2,001,795 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:50:37 AM Ignore curlypooh Report Abuse Too expensive. Anyone can see that without a money grabbing gov't study :(
dinomen Champion Author Arkansas Posts:1,882 Points:718,685 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:49:59 AM Ignore dinomen Report Abuse I'll pass.
OldMan322 Champion Author Illinois Posts:5,135 Points:1,590,740 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:49:56 AM Ignore OldMan322 Report Abuse Maybe nice to drive, but too high a price
liao Champion Author Montreal Posts:3,427 Points:1,424,235 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:49:20 AM Ignore liao Report Abuse Not affordable.
gabbygusIN Champion Author Indiana Posts:7,216 Points:1,555,875 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:47:27 AM Ignore gabbygusIN Report Abuse Overpriced Government Motors VOLT is not for me!!
rbrowdersr Champion Author Detroit Posts:5,707 Points:1,815,105 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:46:54 AM Ignore rbrowdersr Report Abuse I'm still not ready for one.
regout Champion Author Quebec Posts:2,935 Points:828,705 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:46:40 AM Ignore regout Report Abuse Good for him.
BigZ1959 Champion Author Denver Posts:3,738 Points:1,459,225 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:45:44 AM Ignore BigZ1959 Report Abuse zap
Marson Champion Author Scranton Posts:8,922 Points:2,073,185 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:45:09 AM Ignore Marson Report Abuse Old News
SpruceGuse2 Champion Author Michigan Posts:9,714 Points:2,450,685 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:44:10 AM Ignore SpruceGuse2 Report Abuse Great little car.....................
snarkysmarko Champion Author Baltimore Posts:3,072 Points:685,630 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:43:25 AM Ignore snarkysmarko Report Abuse You just like it because it's a new car.
sent4456 Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,313 Points:2,121,945 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:43:07 AM Ignore sent4456 Report Abuse Me too. I will keep my old car as well.
Elaine4411 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,628 Points:459,340 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:41:24 AM Ignore Elaine4411 Report Abuse I'll keep my old car...
bsmerl Champion Author Florida Posts:1,088 Points:379,035 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:41:04 AM Ignore bsmerl Report Abuse not for me...yet
GasPriceHelp4u Champion Author Dayton Posts:2,667 Points:564,800 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:40:10 AM Ignore GasPriceHelp4u Report Abuse Cheap crap and too high a price!!! It will backfire!!!
FieroGT Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,302 Points:2,502,110 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:40:06 AM Ignore FieroGT Report Abuse It is small and way over priced.
Banjoe Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:4,215 Points:610,185 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:39:19 AM Ignore Banjoe Report Abuse It would be nice if this becomes a viable option. Looks like they continue to move towards a workable platform and I wish them well.
bababooey2 Champion Author Hartford Posts:6,327 Points:1,297,865 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:38:29 AM Ignore bababooey2 Report Abuse I would not buy one.
NDQ Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,965 Points:385,405 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:38:11 AM Ignore NDQ Report Abuse ok
cardjcsk Champion Author Toronto Posts:3,956 Points:1,870,810 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:36:56 AM Ignore cardjcsk Report Abuse Not for me
mediccoy Champion Author North Carolina Posts:11,890 Points:2,308,080 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:35:18 AM Ignore mediccoy Report Abuse Next lifetime....maybe!
jh1552 Sophomore Author Cincinnati Posts:218 Points:42,125 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:34:12 AM Ignore jh1552 Report Abuse ok
CivicMA Champion Author Boston Posts:1,877 Points:530,895 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:33:58 AM Ignore CivicMA Report Abuse Can't see that I'd ever have any use for one. Electricity isn't cheap, cost and range are important issues not to mention cost/hassle of replacing batteries.