Chevy Volt Owners Drive More EV Miles Than Leaf Owners: Report
According to a recent report, Chevrolet Volt owners are driving more electric-only miles than owners of the fully-electric Nissan Leaf.
On average, a Nissan Leaf owner is driving 629 miles a month while Volt owners are going the extra mile (or miles) logging 1,012 miles behind the wheel. Now of course the Volt is a plug-in hybrid, which means it does have a gasoline engine to switch to when its electric-only miles run out. But according to those owners, 75 percent of those miles are driven in electric mode.
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It provides an interesting insight to the electric and plug-in hybrid market, given that consumers are more likely to drive further knowing that they have a backup plan – in the Volt’s case, a gasoline engine. Or perhaps Leaf buyers knew that their daily commute wouldn’t be very far, making the Leaf the perfect zero-emission vehicle for them.
Also from the EV Project Vehicle Summary Report from April-June 2013, half of Volt owners do not have a 240-volt Level 2 charging station at their homes, but a majority of Leaf owners do. The Nissan Leaf is rated at 76 miles before needing a charge while the Volt is good for 38 miles on electricity alone.
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[Source: Green Car Reports]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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This doesn't surprise me. The Leaf will be a second car and won't be driven anytime range is even a question. The Volt, on the other hand, will be a primary car and even with the shorter EV range it will be on the road a lot more.