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Originally Posted by whiteboyblues2001
Totally awesome, drag racing a Volt!!! 
So, how much would gas prices have to increase for it to become more cost effective. Or, how would having solar panels on the roof, and charging for free help out the math? |
10-year cost to own a Volt ($40,000) vs. a $30,000 car that gets 32mpg is
about the same, with a commute between 30-100 miles/day.
If gas goes to $6/gallon, you might save $8000
over 10 years for a 30 mile daily commute, $12000 for a 100 mile daily.
If you use a complete solar setup that actually works, you might save $5000
over 10 years, minus your start-up costs for the solar (probably well over $5k).
Here's a neat Volt Calculator:
http://www.digifixpix.com/volt/volt_calc.asp
The Volt was fun and a great car to drive, especially since it had gas generator so you had no range anxiety. I would go a month or more without a fill up. But I was also paying on a $40k car, not a beater.
It's a great niche vehicle, with little economic value.
Padre