Hmm...I'm conflicted.
On one hand, it's expensive.
On the other hand...it undercuts Tesla's sedan's expected price, it can be leased for as much as the leaf (see: Volt = MUCH better car), and this sort of tech wasn't going to come free the first year.
I think this is good news, honestly. Like it's been said - the car wasn't intended to sell hundreds of thousands the very first year. It's competitive with the leaf, which is phenominal considering the amount of car you get compared to that....thing. AND...this is the very first year. Price WILL come down as the technology ages, just like TVs.
Cool!
EDIT: I do wonder....Since the leases are likely to be most popular, what happens to all those used Volts after the leases are up? Maybe a USED Volt is the way to go in a few years? hmmm....
EDIT2: What does a Malibu come out to with comparable options?