Chevy Volt Pre-Orders Start Now: $41,000 With Added $7,500 Tax Credit [Volt]

We finally know, officially, how much it may cost to own the Chevy Volt. GM has announced that their electric car is up for pre-order for $41,000, with a tax credit of up to $7,500 lowering the tally.

You can walk in and order a Volt today in any of the seven launch markets-that\’s California, Big apple, Michigan, Connecticut, Texas, New Jersey and Washington DC-either to buy or to lease for $350/month for 36 months ($2,500 due at signing).

SAN JOSE, CA – Starting today, participating Chevrolet dealers in launch markets will begin taking customer orders for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, the industry\’s first electric vehicle with extended-range capability.

Chevrolet is so confident inside the overall value of the Volt that the logo will offer a lease program on the Volt with a monthly payment as low as $350 for 36 months at Manufacturer\’s Suggested Retail Price with $2,500 due at lease signing, including security deposit based on current conditions, which can vary at time of delivery. The good thing about the $7,500 tax credit is included inside the reduced lease payment, with the tax credit going to the lessor. The Volt\’s MSRP will start at $41,000 ($33,500 net of the total federal tax credit, which ranges from $0-$7,500) including a destination freight charge of $720. Customer deliveries of the Chevrolet Volt are scheduled to start out in launch markets late this year with initial production limited.

\” The Chevrolet Volt often is the best vehicle in its class…because it\’s in a class by itself,\” said Joel Ewanick, vice chairman of U.S. marketing for General Motors, who made the announcement at the Plug-In 2010 conference. \” No other automaker offers an electrically driven vehicle that may be your everyday driver, to take you wherever, whenever. The Volt might be jam-packed with premium content and innovation, standard.\”

The Volt will probably be initially available to Chevrolet customers in California, Ny, Michigan, Connecticut, Texas, New Jersey and the Washington D.C. area. To be one of the first to purchase a Volt, customers can visit their nearest participating Chevrolet Volt dealer. A Volt dealer locator shall be available later today at http://www.getmyvolt.com. The dealer will begin the order process, with a purpose to be followed up by contact from a dedicated Volt advisor who can be available to reply to any questions and keep the client apprised of the progress of their order. For purchasers needing general Volt information, Chevrolet could have a team of Volt advisors available to reply to questions starting today at 1-888-VOLT-4-YOU (1-888-865-8496).

The Chevrolet Volt is the best electric vehicle that may operate under various weather climates and driving conditions with little concern of being stranded by a depleted battery. Volt has a total driving range of about 340 miles and is powered by electricity normally. For up to the first 40 miles, the Volt drives gas- and tailpipe-emissions-free using electricity stored in its 16-kWh lithium-ion battery. When the Volt\’s battery runs low, a gas powered range-extending engine/generator seamlessly operates to extend the driving range another 300 miles on a whole tank.

Depending on their tax situation, Volt owners can qualify for up to $7,500 in U.S. Federal income tax credit, in addition as other potential state and local tax credits, reckoning on location. Owners in certain states may qualify for the added convenience of High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane access.

While the Chevrolet Volt will come standard with a 120-volt charge cord which will provide owners having the ability to charge their Volt directly from a conventional home electrical outlet, a total of 4,400 Volt buyers in launch markets might be eligible for a free 240-volt charging station, including home installation. The installations are section of a program developed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to install approximately 15,000 240-volt home charging stations across the U.S.

Technologies Keep Volt Customers Connected

When it comes to advanced technology, Volt customers are on the forefront. The 2011 Chevrolet Volt has standard technology features that link and entertain in innovative ways, starting with standard seven-inch touch screen navigation and an energy-efficient Bose premium audio system.

The Volt is the first GM vehicle to provide five years of OnStar Directions and Connections service, together with Automatic Crash Response, stolen vehicle assistance and connected navigation, all standard. Volt will expand on OnStar\’s foundation of leading-edge safety and security technology in the course of the introduction of an OnStar-enabled mobile app that connects the vehicle to the owner\’s smartphone.

\” We would have liked to make the Volt ownership experience unlike anything we\’ve done at Chevrolet, because the Volt is unlike any vehicle we\’ve offered,\” said Tony DiSalle, director of Chevrolet Volt product marketing. \” We wish customers to completely enjoy the Volt lifestyle by providing unprecedented connectivity to their vehicle during the Volt mobile app.\”

Unprecedented Warranties Bring Value and Peace of Mind

Volt owners will probably be provided outstanding battery and vehicle limited warranties. The Volt\’s 16-kWh lithium-ion battery is covered by an industry-leading transferable warranty of eight years or 100,000 miles. Moreover, Chevrolet will provide:

* 3-year / 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper coverage
* 5-year / 100,000-mile roadside assistance and courtesy transportation
* 5-year/100,000-mile limited gas engine coverage
* 6-year/100,000-mile corrosion protection coverage

The Volt also has an array of ordinary security measures, including eight air bags – dual-stage frontal, side-impact, knee, and roof-rail side-impact – and StabiliTrak electronic stability control with Traction Control. The Volt is constructed of 80 percent high-strength steel for extra safety and protection.

Chevrolet will even provide customer assistance via a Volt advisor available 24/7 by phone or Internet. Dealers can even provide on-site dedicated Volt service and sales experts who can be capable of address inquiries.

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