Details are emerging that will accompany the arrival of the new Chevrolet Volt in showrooms of the major markets of Europe. The extended-range electric car General Motors will find its home in the Old World competition much stronger twin sister, or the German Ampera. At the Geneva Motor Show 2011 has been the president of Chevrolet Europe, Wayne Brannon, to disclose some details about the landing of the Volt in Europe.
In fact, speaking at the presentation of Ampera, Brannon said: "We believe the Chevrolet Volt is the best solution now exists for an electric drive without worries. The price for the European market is based on the value of American Volt with correct shipping costs , import taxes, exchange rates and cost of approval.
" General Motors has decided to compete directly surprisingly his two cars on European soil and, at least for the list price announced, it will be the Volt to be more convenient, coming with a price of € 41,950 to attack, or 950 € less than the sister of Russelsheim, which is accompanied by the guarantee of 8 years or 160,000 km, just like for the specimens used in the USA.
The decision to bring the Volt in Europe has puzzled and surprised many experts, since it is not easy to grasp the need to put in direct competition with two virtually identical cars in the same group, with the risk that a steal another valuable market share going to change as originally planned by the two brands on the market impact of this interesting model.
A more precise answer will still be in November 2011, when the Volt will officially at retailers. 
In fact, speaking at the presentation of Ampera, Brannon said: "We believe the Chevrolet Volt is the best solution now exists for an electric drive without worries. The price for the European market is based on the value of American Volt with correct shipping costs , import taxes, exchange rates and cost of approval.
" General Motors has decided to compete directly surprisingly his two cars on European soil and, at least for the list price announced, it will be the Volt to be more convenient, coming with a price of € 41,950 to attack, or 950 € less than the sister of Russelsheim, which is accompanied by the guarantee of 8 years or 160,000 km, just like for the specimens used in the USA.
The decision to bring the Volt in Europe has puzzled and surprised many experts, since it is not easy to grasp the need to put in direct competition with two virtually identical cars in the same group, with the risk that a steal another valuable market share going to change as originally planned by the two brands on the market impact of this interesting model.
A more precise answer will still be in November 2011, when the Volt will officially at retailers.
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- Video from General Motors - Global available on thenewsmarket.com: Chevrolet Presents Volt at Geneva Motor Show 2011 (02/03/2011)
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