Chevy VoltMSRP:

$39,145 before tax credit

$31,645 after tax credit

Government Tax rebate:

7,500

Gas milage:

93 mpc electric, 37 mpg generator

Manufacturers vehicle range claim:

The Volt is a full performance electric vehicle that can also run on gas (but only when it needs to). With a fully charged battery, Volt offers an initial electric range of 35 miles(1) - gas - and tailpipe emissions-free. When you need it to go farther, Volt seamlessly to its gas-powered extended-range generator, for a total range of up to 375 miles(7). Charging is simple, your Volt will be fully charged in about 10 hours, depending on climate, with a standard 120-volt line, or as little as 4 hours using an available dedicated 240-volt charging station.

ELECTRIC CARSTHEY EXIST AND THEY ARE WORTH

IT

All time high Gas prices have reached an all time high. the average gallon of gas cost the U.S. consumer 3.75$ it is quickly becoming financially unsustainable. Along with fossil fuels effects on the environment it is quickly becoming more obvious that another option towards family transport must be taken. the average middle class family spends 4,355 $ a year on gasoline for their vehicles, the same family will also spend 25,000$ on a new vehicle when it is time to invest in one. if middle class families were to invest in an electric vehicle they would save the Money that they put into the vehicles purchase in 6 years. boasting upwards of 100 mile ranges per charge they exceed the average travel envelope of a family, which is 40 miles. Electric v e h i c l e s c a n r e d u c e o u r dependency on petroleum by 69% while boasting absolutely zero emissions reducing the amount of Green house gasses released into the atmosphere.

Nissan leafMSRP:

$ 35,200 before tax credit

$27,700 after tax credit

Government Tax rebate:

7,500

Gas milage:

120 mpc Electric

Manufacturers vehicle range claim:

The nissan volt’s average range is 90 miles before it needs charging. The range is effected by the environment and driving conditions that are being dealt with at the moment. In extreme temperatures situation( above 100 degrees or below 14) its range drops down to 68 miles per charge. optimal operating temperatures (68-70 degrees) allow for a 138 mile range.

Model sMSRP:

$ 57,400 before tax credit

$49,00 after tax credit

Government Tax rebate:

7,500

Gas milage:

120 mpc Electric

Manufacturers vehicle range claim:

Tesla is an independent car company that has led the way with electric vehicles. Their vehicles are higher end and offer upgrades to vehicle range, adding an extra 200 miles to the base models ranges at a price of an extra 50,000, the base models offer a 120 mile range. what sets tesla apart is these vehicles can be considered sleek and sophisticated offering an electric alternative to manufactures like BMW and Mercedes. This allows those with the extra money to own a luxury electric vehicle.

Model XMSRP:

$ 57,400 before tax credit

$49,00 after tax credit

Government Tax rebate:

7,500

Gas milage:

120 mpc Electric

Manufacturers vehicle range claim:

Tesla is an independent car company that has led the way with electric vehicles. Their vehicles are higher end and offer upgrades to vehicle range, adding an extra 200 miles to the base models ranges at a price of an extra 50,000, the base models offer a 120 mile range. what sets tesla apart is these vehicles can be considered sleek and sophisticated offering an electric alternative to manufactures like BMW and Mercedes. This allows those with the extra money to own a luxury electric vehicle.