The all-new Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle will go on sale later this year as a key part of GM’s efforts to provide customers with more fuel-efficient sources of transportation.
The stylish sedan will provide an all-electric driving range of up to 40 miles, enough to deliver emissions-free commutes for most U.S. drivers, and an overall range of up to 340 miles, offering anxiety-free travel for everyone. The Volt’s secret: In addition to its advanced electric motor, it also holsters a small four-cylinder engine that runs on gasoline and can generate its own electricity for the car when the Volt’s batteries are depleted.
And now, Chevrolet is announcing a whole new way to make it easy for Volt owners to keep their rides on the road. Thanks to a grant from the American Recorvery and Reinvestment Act and the Transportation Electrification Initiative, administered by the Department of Energy (DOE), the first 4,400 Volt buyers will be eligible for free home-charging stations from either ECOtality or Coloumb Technologies. For many customers, this will include free home installation as well.
Of course, a home-charging unit isn’t necessary for the Volt, which can be fully recharged in about eight hours using a standard electrical outlet. As explained by Tony DiSalle, product and marketing director for the Chevrolet Volt, “Many owners will plug their Volt into a normal 120-volt electrical outlet, charge overnight and drive to work in the morning using only battery power. For Volt owners who want to install a faster 240-volt charge station, we expect the Department of Energy project to save between $1,000 and $2,000.”
The project represents a true win-win proposition, too. While consumers will save money, the DOE will collect data from these home-chargers to help facilitate the growth of the electric vehicle market and infrastructure.
For more information on the game-changing Chevrolet Volt, visit www.chevrolet.com/volt today.
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