General Motors says more than 600 Chevrolet dealers in US launch markets have begun preparing for the launch later this year of the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended-range capability.
“About 90% of our Chevrolet dealers in launch markets to date have requested to become participating Volt dealers,” said Chevrolet Volt product marketing director Tony DiSalle.
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“The response exceeded expectations given the extensive training requirements. There’s obviously a lot of enthusiasm for the Volt’s arrival later this year.”
Chevrolet dealers in California, Texas, Michigan, the Washington D.C. area, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were invited to join the Volt programme earlier this month.
Dealers are required to take part in a training programme focused on the sales and service elements of the vehicle. Participating dealers are also required to have a Chevrolet Volt on their lot for potential customers to test drive.
The Chevrolet Volt has a total driving range of about 340 miles.
When the Volt’s battery runs low, a range-extending engine/generator operates to extend the driving range for another 300 miles on a full tank of petrol.
