Volt sales were collected recently expanded range of EV GM sells more than one of its main rivals, the Nissan Leaf, for the first time in October. Famous car nut Jay Leno, however, is one of the first and had his own Volt in December 2010.
The host of "The Tonight Show," said covered over 10,000 miles, never visit a gas station. Yes, you read that right: Leno still driving the same fuel tank was 11 months Volt.
"I think I need it, when the electricity and gas, when should I use," said Leno. "I travel a study of 28 km per day, then I go shopping, run errands, to pull up the driveway, which is 40 miles or so. Then plug it in, but if I travel by car is ready for that too."
Leno is not the sole owner Volt, which has passed the 10,000-mile without visiting the gas station. "I'm an opportunistic feeder," says Edward Ellyatt whose daily commute is 41 miles. "I usually find a 120V outlet in the garage and ask management if I can use when buying or eating. If I'm at a point in an hour or two, I m ' expect to have EV enough for me to go home where I can put in. "
Leno, Ellyatt Volt and other owners who have a five-digit number on the odometer of your car will receive a "10,000 miles Electric" badge.
Vice President of Global Marketing for Chevrolet, Chris Perry, said: "The flagship 10,000 miles Electric not only recognizes your achievements, but it gives another point to show off to anyone interested in learning more about the Volt."
A study by Chevrolet found that the average homeowner Volt fills the tank once a month and travels 900 miles between service calls.
Perry added: "The owners are a group of Volt very passionate and enthusiastic, they are pictures of their car, refer to themselves by their VIN number and freely talk about their ownership experience with all who ask.."
Care to guess Leno VIN number?
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