GRA said:Although you've got to figure that a high mileage HEV or a TDI would probably cost him less. Unlike most people his operating expenses make up a major part of his total costs. CR did a cost comparo a few years back intheir review of the Volt, showing at what range the Volt was cheaper, and beyond what range a Prius was. ISTR CR calculated it with regular gas at $3.60 or $3.80 at the time, and premium $0.20/gal. more. Anyway, from vague memory the cross-over point was somewhere between 60 and 80 miles. With cheaper gas it would be shorter.LTLFTcomposite said:In case there was any question who the big dog is in practicality and durability:
http://www.hybridcars.com/chevy-volt-travels-300000th-mile/
OTOH, this guy works for GM, so chances are he was pretty much limited to one of their products. I suspect vandalism damage to a foreign make while parked at work would outweigh the fuel cost savings.
He also gets to charge st work. Wonder if he's going to trade his Volt for a Bolt.