[wainair]

Your right, most people could get away with an EV 100mile range. I could, if I could get a car that could guarantee me that in the cold of a Canadian winter. The Leaf's not quite there yet but I hope it will be soon. And maybe in 7-10 years when I'm ready to replace the Volt that car will be out there. Because driving on pure electric sure is nice!

Charging is really not an issue. I'd much rather plug in every night than go to the gas station twice a week. I also installed a 240V L2 charger so every time I park in my garage I just plug it in. No fussing with stashing my charger in the trunk and the cord coils away nicely. I've yet to forget to plug-in like Mr. Cavuto seems to think will be a problem, ah to be so absent minded. LOL

I can understand the price being a sticking point for some people. It is an expensive car. BUT you do get what you pay for. It doesn't ride like any economy car I've ever driven. The Volt really is a luxury vehicle and comes with a luxury price. The biggest complement I've heard so far for the Volt came from the President of BMW North America. When asked what he thought of the Volt after driving it he said that the thought the car was very nice but he didn't understand why GM marketed the car as a Chevy. He thought with the ride quality and the fit and finish the car should be marketed as a Cadillac! It is definitely the most expensive car I've bought, but I don't regret one penny of the price. It's been worth it!