First Chevy Volt sold for $225k, others arriving at dealerships

Chevrolet Volt start arriving at dealerships - 12.15.2010

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After years of anticipation and hype, the first Chevrolet Volts have left the factory and will begin arriving at dealerships shortly.

While a full roll out won't happen until early next year, the first 350 vehicles have been shipped to dealers in California, Texas, Washington D.C. and New York.

According to Tony DiSalle, Volt marketing director, "Today is a historic milestone for Chevrolet. We have redefined automotive transportation with the Volt, and soon the first customers will be able to experience gas-free commuting with the freedom to take an extended trip whenever or wherever they want."

In related news, the first retail Volt has been auctioned off for $225,000. GM hasn't released the name of the winning bidder, but the proceeds will be donated to the Detroit Public Schools Foundation to support math and science education.

Source: GM

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Chevrolet Volt Charity Auction Closed at $225,000

DETROIT - The online auction for the Chevrolet Volt closed at 6 p.m. today at $225,000.

Chevrolet will announce the auction winner, and present the auction proceeds to the Detroit Public Schools Foundation, after verifying the final bid.

The vehicle offered in the charity auction was the first Chevrolet Volt available for sale, bearing the vehicle identification number ending inBU100002. It features a Viridian Joule exterior, Light Neutral interiorwith dark accents, Premium Trim Package, Rear Camera and Park AssistPackage, and polished wheels. The auction also includes a 240-volt charging station and home installation.

All proceeds from the auction will benefit the foundation's support of science, technology, engineering and math initiatives for Detroit Public Schools students.

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jerry05cod4

At least the money is going to education.

December 15, 2010 3:38 pm

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J-Power

Who would buy this for 225k?

December 15, 2010 4:26 pm

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bone91

gas free commuting?!? I thought this was hybrid and not 100% electric.

December 15, 2010 4:38 pm

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torqueofthetown

if the daily commute is less than 40-50 miles, it will run purely on electricity

December 16, 2010 4:34 pm

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joelynn

it is a hybrid- in reverse- electric dominates and petrol assists but i really dont think its a real EV as it still uses petrol. But its a good go between. I just think a smaller petrol engine would be a sufficient generator and leave more space for batteries + can it run on petrol alone?

December 15, 2010 4:46 pm

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Chicago225

(besides the money going to education) That was a waste of money. This is not the future of transportation. This will become another EV1.

December 15, 2010 7:07 pm

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isaacarus

redefined transportation!!!! hardly, its just an advancement on a decade old prius, or any other hybrid. keep up with the time guys.

December 15, 2010 9:30 pm

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SZQ

what a joke

December 15, 2010 11:18 pm

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vertigobike

What a joke x2! "We have redefined automotive transportation with the Volt" - that's a very bold thing to say! What will the Volt do that the Prius hasn't done for years in a row now?? Ah... those crazy Americans!

December 16, 2010 5:36 am

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stylovale

Hehe, finaly GM has his own Prius

December 16, 2010 5:46 am

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charlemagne

too much money to spend on crap + too little mind equals 225k for a @#$!..., except maybe for the dude that actually did that, hoping the volt will evolve into a future true classic collectible... Honestly, rofl.

December 16, 2010 9:16 am

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Microice

I actualy think its a good go between from pure petrol to pure electric propulsion though you would still have to be dumb to spend that much on it. Lets jus call it a donation in exchange for a car he he

December 16, 2010 1:39 pm

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torqueofthetown

I am a total gearhead and will never own an electric vehicle until I'm forced to. With that said, I think the volt is a pretty good vehicle. The range is within the vast majority of peoples daily commute so a trip to work and back will be solely on the battery pack. But, if the owner wants to take a weekend trip it does have the normal range of a gas powered vehicle. IMHO, the volt is a huge step forward over the Prius.... or Pompous as I like to call it.

December 16, 2010 4:55 pm

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