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Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy
Like I said Eric, I wasn't referring to the Volt. While I think the Volt still doesn't make sense from an ROI standpoint, it is a cool piece of technology and a much easier concept for the general public to swallow. With no range concerns you could buy one and use it as your only car, unlike the electric only options.
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If you removed or disconnected the Volt's ICE (gas engine) you could still feel comfortable driving the EPA rated/stated range of 35.0 miles based on Edmunds long-term average of 38.4 miles. That was your initial point. So it is possible that Tesla, Toyota, Nissan, and others would perform similarly. In other words, the range claims may not be smoke and mirrors. As we've all read before, 40 miles range would cover 75% of Americans' daily driving/commuting. If the big-daddy 85KwH Tesla S can do 300+ miles, that's certainly as much as most cars with gas tanks.
As for quoting 0-60 times AND still getting stated range estimates.... are you freaking kidding!!?? Guess the range of a Bugatti Veyron under full throttle!