Volt vs. Prius: Chevrolet's Plug-In Takes On Toyota's Hybrid

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The increased battery-electric range, not the engine, is the Volt’s main selling point—it’s now a claimed 53 miles, up from the previous car’s mid-30s. This comes courtesy of a battery-capacity increase. With the average one-way commute just under 19 miles—according to a 2013 U.S. Census Bureau report—this means owners won’t have to mess with a gas pump if they recharge daily.