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Electric Vehicle Smackdown: Chevy Volt vs. Nissan Leaf

12/14/2010
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  • Leaf Versus Volt
    If you've been following the growing electric car momentum, you probably know about all of the buzz that's built up around the most anticipated electric vehicles of the year - the Nissan Leaf and the Chevy Volt. The Chevy Volt has already won the title of 2011 Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show and as a result, GM has announced significiant investments in the car in order to meet public demand. On the other hand, the Nissan Leaf has been named the 2011 European Car of the Year and has just been released in the US to massive pre-order figures and much excitement. Both of these cars appeal to the green driver in us, so the Inhabitat team decided to take a closer look at the two models in order to compare factors such as price, range and general convenience, and determine which is the better electric vehicle. If you're in the market for a new non-gas-guzzler ride to save you money at the pump, hit the jump for our in-depth comparison to see which of the new EVs is best for you!
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  • Leaf Versus Volt Chart
    If you've been following the growing electric car momentum, you probably know about all of the buzz that's built up around the most anticipated electric vehicles of the year - the Nissan Leaf and the Chevy Volt. The Chevy Volt has already won the title of 2011 Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show and as a result, GM has announced significiant investments in the car in order to meet public demand. On the other hand, the Nissan Leaf has been named the 2011 European Car of the Year and has just been released in the US to massive pre-order figures and much excitement. Both of these cars appeal to the green driver in us, so the Inhabitat team decided to take a closer look at the two models in order to compare factors such as price, range and general convenience, and determine which is the better electric vehicle. If you're in the market for a new non-gas-guzzler ride to save you money at the pump, hit the jump for our in-depth comparison to see which of the new EVs is best for you!
    2
  • First Nissan Leaf
    If you've been following the growing electric car momentum, you probably know about all of the buzz that's built up around the most anticipated electric vehicles of the year - the Nissan Leaf and the Chevy Volt. The Chevy Volt has already won the title of 2011 Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show and as a result, GM has announced significiant investments in the car in order to meet public demand. On the other hand, the Nissan Leaf has been named the 2011 European Car of the Year and has just been released in the US to massive pre-order figures and much excitement. Both of these cars appeal to the green driver in us, so the Inhabitat team decided to take a closer look at the two models in order to compare factors such as price, range and general convenience, and determine which is the better electric vehicle. If you're in the market for a new non-gas-guzzler ride to save you money at the pump, hit the jump for our in-depth comparison to see which of the new EVs is best for you!
    3
  • First Nissan Leaf
    If you've been following the growing electric car momentum, you probably know about all of the buzz that's built up around the most anticipated electric vehicles of the year - the Nissan Leaf and the Chevy Volt. The Chevy Volt has already won the title of 2011 Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show and as a result, GM has announced significiant investments in the car in order to meet public demand. On the other hand, the Nissan Leaf has been named the 2011 European Car of the Year and has just been released in the US to massive pre-order figures and much excitement. Both of these cars appeal to the green driver in us, so the Inhabitat team decided to take a closer look at the two models in order to compare factors such as price, range and general convenience, and determine which is the better electric vehicle. If you're in the market for a new non-gas-guzzler ride to save you money at the pump, hit the jump for our in-depth comparison to see which of the new EVs is best for you!
    4
  • Chevy Volt Pics
    If you've been following the growing electric car momentum, you probably know about all of the buzz that's built up around the most anticipated electric vehicles of the year - the Nissan Leaf and the Chevy Volt. The Chevy Volt has already won the title of 2011 Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show and as a result, GM has announced significiant investments in the car in order to meet public demand. On the other hand, the Nissan Leaf has been named the 2011 European Car of the Year and has just been released in the US to massive pre-order figures and much excitement. Both of these cars appeal to the green driver in us, so the Inhabitat team decided to take a closer look at the two models in order to compare factors such as price, range and general convenience, and determine which is the better electric vehicle. If you're in the market for a new non-gas-guzzler ride to save you money at the pump, hit the jump for our in-depth comparison to see which of the new EVs is best for you!
    5
  • Chevy Volt Pics
    If you've been following the growing electric car momentum, you probably know about all of the buzz that's built up around the most anticipated electric vehicles of the year - the Nissan Leaf and the Chevy Volt. The Chevy Volt has already won the title of 2011 Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show and as a result, GM has announced significiant investments in the car in order to meet public demand. On the other hand, the Nissan Leaf has been named the 2011 European Car of the Year and has just been released in the US to massive pre-order figures and much excitement. Both of these cars appeal to the green driver in us, so the Inhabitat team decided to take a closer look at the two models in order to compare factors such as price, range and general convenience, and determine which is the better electric vehicle. If you're in the market for a new non-gas-guzzler ride to save you money at the pump, hit the jump for our in-depth comparison to see which of the new EVs is best for you!
    6
  • Chevy Volt Pics
    If you've been following the growing electric car momentum, you probably know about all of the buzz that's built up around the most anticipated electric vehicles of the year - the Nissan Leaf and the Chevy Volt. The Chevy Volt has already won the title of 2011 Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show and as a result, GM has announced significiant investments in the car in order to meet public demand. On the other hand, the Nissan Leaf has been named the 2011 European Car of the Year and has just been released in the US to massive pre-order figures and much excitement. Both of these cars appeal to the green driver in us, so the Inhabitat team decided to take a closer look at the two models in order to compare factors such as price, range and general convenience, and determine which is the better electric vehicle. If you're in the market for a new non-gas-guzzler ride to save you money at the pump, hit the jump for our in-depth comparison to see which of the new EVs is best for you!
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Leaf Versus Volt

If you've been following the growing electric car momentum, you probably know about all of the buzz that's built up around the most anticipated electric vehicles of the year - the Nissan Leaf and the Chevy Volt. The Chevy Volt has already won the title of 2011 Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show and as a result, GM has announced significiant investments in the car in order to meet public demand. On the other hand, the Nissan Leaf has been named the 2011 European Car of the Year and has just been released in the US to massive pre-order figures and much excitement. Both of these cars appeal to the green driver in us, so the Inhabitat team decided to take a closer look at the two models in order to compare factors such as price, range and general convenience, and determine which is the better electric vehicle. If you're in the market for a new non-gas-guzzler ride to save you money at the pump, hit the jump for our in-depth comparison to see which of the new EVs is best for you!

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