Smooth of At 230MPG, Volt Would Quiet Price More To Own Than Prius
Green vehicles like the Chevrolet Volt and Toyota Prius aren'. really all about saving money on gas, but you would like to think that buying one would save you some cash in the long run..
We've crunched the numbers on various hybrids over the years and the result is usually the same — it takes years to make up for the added cost of . hybrid compared to gas-powered vehicle of the same type..
Now that GM has come out with its surprising mileage figure for the upcoming Chevrolet Volt, we decided to take another look at the numbers. And the verdict?.
No big surprise here. With an estimated price of around $40,000, the Volt is pricey, even with the government rebate. The payback time will be long, even compared to the Prius. Not that it makes the Volt any less worthwhile, but anyone who thinks that 230mpg means inexpensive might have to recalibrate their expectations..
