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Join Date Apr Location Toronto Posts So, the main reason I purchased a Volt Gen 2 - - Kinetic Blue was for environmental reasons.

Not having to purchase gas anymore was really just a bonus, but not the deciding factor. At the time that I was in the market for an EV though, the fully EV vehicles had too little a range for me to feel comfortable in. Not that I commonly drive long distances, but having a max range of - kms was just a bit too small for me.

So, I opted for the Volt that had the best electric range, plus a range extender if ever I wanted to drive it for long distances. I hadn't heard of the Bolt until after I had purchased it, and it wasn't going to be available for another year. So I didn't think much of it. I think that range no longer gives me range anxiety and I think had the Bolt been an option at the time that I was in the market, I think I would have gone for that.

I even read that in extreme cold conditions the range dips down to km which is still pretty good Now that it's available, I've been seriously considering trading in my Volt for a brand new Bolt, but am apprehensive because I don't want to get ripped off with the trade in.

I paid around 33K all-in, after rebate and trade-in for my Volt, and it only has about 15K on it. Online suggests that I could still get about 28K for it now, but that isn't guaranteed.

Given that the Bolt is slightly more expensive than the Bolt, I don't think I'd be comfortable paying more than about 5K after trade-in and rebate which is now higher than it was when I originally bought the Volt. Just wondering if anyone else has had these thoughts or have actually followed through with a full on trade-in? What warnings do you think I should consider?

If you think it's a good idea? I do love my Volt, it's pretty, drives really well, I rarely ever use the generator except occasionally during the winter months when the temperature has dipped below all in all, I'm happy.

But there's some nagging voice in my head that says I should spring for the Bolt. Join Date Oct Location United States - MD Posts 6, I "traded in" my '17 Volt for a Bolt Purchased Bolt, then transferred my Volt lease to someone a couple of months after. Because it was a lease transfer, I didn't have to worry about trade-in value or anything luckily. I think a straight up trade would mean taking at least a small bath on the Volt trade Hidden Content Hidden Content My Bolt EV blog: Wish I could do that too, but I purchased the Volt outright.

I know I'm going to take a loss on the Volt, but want to try and avoid too much of a loss. They're hot cars and selling really well--but I think you can get them a little more easily now than you could a year ago. Sponsored Links Remove Advertisements. SuperJ View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message. Join Date Jan Location Ontario Posts I think this answers your question Originally Posted by Researcher.

I do love my Volt, it's pretty, drives really well, I rarely ever use the generator except occasionally during the winter months when the temperature has dipped below all in all.

I keep having to tell myself that in some years there will be much more selection in terms of EV vehicles and that by the time I'm ready for a new vehicle, I'll have a nice range of selection vs. And I do love my Volt--I think I get easily swayed by new, shiny toys when they're out. I will say that the drive on the generator isn't very smooth when it does kick in and sometimes i worry it'll konk out but intuitively know it won't , and it is sometimes difficult to see out of--I never fully trust that there isn't someone in my blind spot even after I've looked over my shoulder.

I did get the rebate, but took ownership of my Volt in May , so wouldn't have to wait much longer if I wanted to sell it. And absolutely, I would most likely sell it privately rather than trade it in. I think there will be plenty of interested people if I sold it myself for a reasonable price. Patience has always been a struggle for me. Qinsp View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message.

Drive the Bolt the same day as your Volt. I really like the Bolt, and the surround vision is a big plus. We drove the Volt home. The Bolt is a great car from what I could tell in our test drive. But the G2 Volt is really a hard act to follow.

I might still buy a Bolt, but it's not burning my soul as much as it did last year. Tesla Model 3 Reserved. Join Date Dec Location Maryland Posts The Volt has met, exceeded all of my expectations. I plan to keep my Volt for many years. The Volt is a prime example of the transition of technology, from ICE to EV driving, the way some early steamships were equipped with sails. If my Volt was suddenly gone, stolen or totaled in an accident, I don't think I would want to drive the Bolt.

I found the Bolt's front seat bottom cushion uncomfortable to sit on as it is too narrow, apparently designed for crash test dummies and other butt-less wonders. The lack of an option for Adaptive Cruise Control in the Bolt is another deal killer for me. The next 5 or so years are going to be amazing as EVs go mainstream.

Every auto manufacturer is going to have to offer EVs to remain competitive. VoltenRock View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message. Join Date Jul Location New Joisey Posts I understand the "nag" to go all-electric--and of course the statement of "putting you money where your mouth is" by supporting all-electric transportation. With that said, you already made that statement by purchasing your plug-in Volt.

No more need there to LOSE money to make the same statement again. On the environmental front, you are making only a negligible difference by going zero-emission at this point since you have such minimal emissions anyway. If you were trading in a gas-guzzler, it might be different. However, these are resource-intensive machines to manufacture, and they create environmental costs just to produce.

If you like the Bolt, want to trade, and don't mind the loss, go for it. But for environmental benefits at this point, I don't think it's justified. DonC View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message. Join Date Jul Location San Diego Posts 12, I agree that if you're happy with your Volt there isn't a ton of reason to trade it in for a Bolt EV, especially if your are mostly getting EV miles anyway.

Unless you have a super long commute and are using a lot of gas the difference between EV miles in a Bolt EV or a Volt will be minimal. Mostly a few cold starts which in the scheme of things won't make a difference. Given your Volt is new it's hard to see the reason to move up at the moment. You can do that a few years down the road, and you will likely have some other alternatives.

Maybe if there are some government incentives that are disappearing but otherwise the advice to stay with the Volt makes a lot of sense. Join Date Feb Location Los Angeles Posts Quick Navigation CANADA Top Site Areas Settings Private Messages Subscriptions Who's Online Search Forums Forums Home Forums General Newcomers to GM-VOLT.

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