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(caveat: Volt owner) I would make the case for either a volt or if you are a motorcycle person check out the Zero line. I am electric only on my volt probably

by avs733 11y ago

(caveat: Volt owner) I would make the case for either a volt or if you are a motorcycle person check out the Zero line. I am electric only on my volt probably 29 days a month. 30-50 miles of battery is enough for 99% of what I do, but having the option to go much further and not be limited by having to wait for charging is a huge plus to me. On the rare times I do need to go further it usually turns into a several hundred mile trip, at which point a Tesla isn't a whole lot of help. Additionally, I have no concerns with where or how I can get maintenance done...Chevy dealers are everywhere. It is my only vehicle and I am a happy camper (literally, I have taken it camping). The Volt is far from perfect, but my friends with Tesla S's seem to report a similar number and type of issues. Having sat in and driven their cars I would say that the fit and finish on the Tesla is marginally better but at 3x the cost...and that margin is not enough for price jump. Every person I know with a model S owns a second car, I don't...that money goes into an investment account.

criddell 11y ago
Have you ever ridden a Zero motorcycle? I've been on their mailing list for a couple of years now and they have been improving the specs on their bikes constantly. They look pretty cool, but I'd love to hear a first person report.
- avs733 11y ago
  yes, it is like... a motorcycle, but with as much torque as you could ever want. the app that lets you adjust torque curve and regen settings is wonderful if a bit wonky (I wish the volt had this!). The mileage is what it is, its not stellar but you can do >125mi if you are gentle on the throttle or <50 if you gun it. The only hiccup is the damn cost...I just can't justify the cost for a toy with such limited range.
  - criddell 11y ago
    For me, the range isn't an issue. I rarely drive my motorcycle more than 50 miles in a day and only around 600-1000 miles per year. I really like the low maintenance aspect. Not having to do oil changes would be nice (because I don't ride much, I'm changing my oil every 400 miles).
    - avs733 11y ago
      that I understand...but many is it spendy

by avs733 11y ago

criddell 11y ago

Have you ever ridden a Zero motorcycle? I've been on their mailing list for a couple of years now and they have been improving the specs on their bikes constantly. They look pretty cool, but I'd love to hear a first person report.

avs733 11y ago
yes, it is like... a motorcycle, but with as much torque as you could ever want. the app that lets you adjust torque curve and regen settings is wonderful if a bit wonky (I wish the volt had this!). The mileage is what it is, its not stellar but you can do >125mi if you are gentle on the throttle or <50 if you gun it. The only hiccup is the damn cost...I just can't justify the cost for a toy with such limited range.
- criddell 11y ago
  For me, the range isn't an issue. I rarely drive my motorcycle more than 50 miles in a day and only around 600-1000 miles per year. I really like the low maintenance aspect. Not having to do oil changes would be nice (because I don't ride much, I'm changing my oil every 400 miles).
  - avs733 11y ago
    that I understand...but many is it spendy