Yes, as usual, GM seems to have their message mixed up.
They call the car the "Volt"... As in electric.
The call it an electric car with a range extender.
They make fun of the LEAF because it is, um, an electric car...
"Our electric car is better because it, uh, can use gas too..."
You get all those benefits of gas like extended range, noxious emissions, greenhouse gasses, high cost per mile, complex power-train, more power-train maintenance, etc...
The LEAF dealer sent me a discount coupon for reduced price oil change. Darn... I don't even need one. If only I had a Volt, I could go in and get an oil change on the ICE just to get value for my coupon! And use the restroom while I am there.