I’m finally a member of the club: I have a 2nd generation Volt! It arrived with three others (two of which are going to customers of mine). I worked with an excellent salesperson who really understood electric vehicles & hybrids.
Yes, that would be me. I sold (and acquired) the very first 2nd generation Volt sold by Classic Chevrolet in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, maybe even the first in Texas. I decided to lease this time around, to have a lower payment and to keep my options open for a pure EV in 3 years. Since I am leasing, (and because I really, really like the Silver Ice Metallic, I am probably not going to wrap the car in Synergy Green.
Was it worth the wait? I’ve only had it, in my possession, for about sixteen hours and immediately drove it to a conference in Austin, Texas. But yes, I love it. So many improvements. When I get a chance to kick back and write in length, I’ll have a detailed review/comparison with our 2015 (1st generation) Volt.
In the meantime, here’s some eye candy.
I really didn’t like the stock wheels on the Premium Volt and I’m too cheap to pay for the upgraded wheels. Several of my coworkers had found a small company that powder coats wheels. I checked their wheels out and decided to make mine a glossy black. When the driver showed up to pick up my wheels, he suggested that, once powder coated, that his company skim cut the raised surfaces for contrast. He was so right!
More details Buzz! Would love to see more interior shots.
I have a Tesla Model S, but if my daily driving needs were different i would consider a volt (or ELR). I drive around 150 miles per day.
Hey John, do you mind saying what you do for a living? 150 miles everyday is a lot.
Visiting nurses drive about that. EVs would be great for them, but sales prices are too high.
Also, what you do think of the build quality of the Tesla?
Please post side by side photos of the 1st gen and 2nd gen Volts please when you do a more detailed review. Thanks!
Fantastic looking wheels, btw.
That is already in the works. Now, I just need the Texas weather to cooperate!
Just checking in! Heya Buzz,
Saw this car in the flesh this weekend, looks great,(=
sidenote: although we do all still know that black volts have a great range and go faster…its science
He blinded me with science!
Your wheels look great
Thanks!