This morning, General Motors announced pricing information for the 2012 model year Chevrolet Volt, which is now available for order in all 50 states. The 2011 Volt was offered in just seven states and the District of Columbia. The good news for buyers is that GM has dropped the base price for its extended range electric vehicle by a little over $1,000 to $39,995, which includes an $850 destination freight charge but excludes tax, title and license fees. Those that qualify for a full federal tax credit of $7,500 will see the price dropping to $32,496.
GM said it was able to lower the price of the entry-level model “in part because of a wider range of options and configurations that come with the expansion of Volt production for sale nationally.”
“We are giving consumers greater choice of content as the Volt becomes available nationwide by the end of this year,” said Cristi Landy, Volt marketing director. “This gives us the opportunity to be more flexible in our pricing and still provide additional high-tech content to customers who want to purchase it.”
On the other side of the spectrum, a top-end Volt equipped with leather appointments, backup camera, navigation system and premium paint and wheels is priced at a hefty $46,265 including delivery or $38,765 with a full tax credit.
New features for the 2012 model include the addition of two new interior accents (white and spiced red) and two new exterior colors (Summit White and Blue Topaz Metallic), plus standard keyless access with passive locking, OnStar Turn by Turn navigation and an audio system with CD player, MP3 playback and 7-inch diagonal color touch-screen display on all models. In addition, GM announced the availability of the Chevrolet MyLink with Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones and new 17-inch sport alloy wheels with black inserts.
*Opening Photo: 2011MY Volt, Interior Photo: 2012MY Volt
