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Originally Posted by DGthe3
A 200 mile EV range for the Volt would kinda defeat the purpose of it being a hybrid in the first place. EVs need a long range because people might want to take on trips further than their normal commute now and then. In the Volt, you have the gas engine for that.
Plus, every kWh you add in batter capacity raises the cost of the car. And I don't think anybody has complained that the Volt is too cheap ...
What I would much rather see is a Volt with 2 different battery packs. A short 25 mile battery & one with a longer 50 mile range (or 30/60 or whatever). However it would work out, one is thousands cheaper than the other and is perfectly fine for people living & working in the city or just use it to scoot around town running errands. For those that want/need more they'd be able to get it while still having the range extender for actual long distance trips.
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True...I can agree with this....I guess it would kind of defeat the purpose of being a hybrid with a distance that long, but it does sound impressive lol.
I think I've heard Fen or someone talking about two battery pack options in the past, but not sure if there is anything to that. I think two options with ranges a bit more than you mentioned would be good.
That...and offering at a lower price is what the Volt really needs.