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I'm watching the news about the new Chevy Volt about to come out on the market. They claim over 200 mpg.
Yeah, I can see that, based on driving in town, less than 40 miles a day. The fact that it is emission free (not including the production of the electricity to recharge it) is a great bonus.
Now then, onto my question.
What is the cost per mile, in terms of fuel.
A gallon of gas costs XX and you can go, lets say, 25 miles.
How much is the cost of electricity to go the same 25 miles?
40K for the Volt, how long would it take to recoup the added cost? (assuming you are driving something like a Kia at 30 MPG for 17K)
Would it be cost effective to go electric, or is it a green advantage only?
Yeah, I can see that, based on driving in town, less than 40 miles a day. The fact that it is emission free (not including the production of the electricity to recharge it) is a great bonus.
Now then, onto my question.
What is the cost per mile, in terms of fuel.
A gallon of gas costs XX and you can go, lets say, 25 miles.
How much is the cost of electricity to go the same 25 miles?
40K for the Volt, how long would it take to recoup the added cost? (assuming you are driving something like a Kia at 30 MPG for 17K)
Would it be cost effective to go electric, or is it a green advantage only?