And why is the Volt better than a Prius? I'd like to go "far" getting 50MPG than the estimated low 30's of the volt, even if the number is 38MPG, the Volt is 41K versus a 23K Prius. Nope, this doesn't convince me to chuck my Prius and plunk down 41K for a Volt, especially when I can convert my existing Prius to a PHEV and have the same or better EV range as a Volt, and when the pack is depleted, would you rather get 50MPG or 38MPG?
Even if you are getting rid of a guzzler, the Volt is still going to be compared to a Prius, which just celebrated it's 10th anniversary... Oh sign me up for the first release Volt for 18K more, that's a tough sell.