Chevrolet Volt: First deliveries in the U.S

The race for ‘electric car is started. After the first deliveries of the Nissan Leaf occurred on the weekend, including the Chevrolet Volt is ready to reach their customers. The extended-range electric vehiccle has already been delivered to some dealers mark on American soil, so that the first customers have already left in recent days.

The cars will make their appearance as in California, Texas, Washington DC and New York. There are 160 volts to be delivered in the next few hours, all produced by Chevrolet in Detroit-Hamtramck plant

“This is a historic day for our brand – said the director of product marketing Chevrolet Volt, Tony misa – We redesigned the concept of transport vehicles with the Volt. Soon the first customers will be able to start experimenting with free driving trips to service stations, with the freedom of travel for many miles when necessary. “

With a small diesel engine that has the function to recharge the batteries, the Volt can travel up to 550 km . L ‘autonomy in electric mode only instead of about 80 km. The Volt will be sold with prices starting at $ 41,000, regardless of incentives and tax breaks. The rent starts at $ 350 per month for 36 months.

The first 4,400 customers will also have a charging station dedicated to 240V. Along with the car, General Motors provides assistance via telephone or internet 24 hours 24. Given the interest generated from the car the manufacturer has said that it will increase production.