So the Chevy Volts have started reaching for the dealerships.  Though it might take time till next year for a full roll out,  the first lot of 350 Volt EVs has hit the road to dealerships in California, Texas, Washington DC and New York.

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With the unveiling of the next-generation Chevrolet Volt (Opel / Vauxhall Ampera) soon, General Motors plans to bombard the auto world with a significant extended-range offensive.

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General Motors brand Chevrolet has announced the most comprehensive battery warranty ever by an automaker. It offers an 8-year, 100,000 mile (160,000 km) warranty on the battery for the Chevy Volt model. The key part of the warranty is that it will cover all 161 parts of the Volt power-pack. The warranty is transferable to new owners of the vehicle free of charge.

The Chevy Volt is an extended-range, all-electric vehicle. Powered by an electric motor producing 112 kW (150 bhp) and 273 lb-ft (370 Nm), the car can run up to 40 miles (65 km) on electrical power alone. After this distance is covered, a small gasoline engine kicks in, which serves as a generator to charge the 16-kWh lithium-ion battery and extend the range to about 340 miles (547 km).

Sources at the company say the Volt’s battery has been performing exceptionally and they are keen to show the trust they have in its excellence. The Volt is to go into production later this year and will be on sale in the U.S. and Europe in 2011.

Vauxhall Ampera, called the Chevrolet Volt outside Europe, has lined up for release in London. Endorsed by supermodel Erin O’Connor, the showcasing of the car in the UK capital comes as part of the Vauxhall Ampera’s promotional campaign.

To be officially released in 2012, the Vauxhall Ampera arrived in London for the promotional event after a tour across UK. Supermodel Erin O’Connor provided the perfect star value to the event as she appeared donning an exclusive outfit dubbed ‘Eric Electric’.

The dress, designed by British fashion icon William Tempest, featured more than 1,000 dazzling lights and Swarovski crystals. Apart from standing by the new Vauxhall Ampera, she also went ahead and made public her thoughts on championing the green cause that the Vauxhall Ampera aims to promote. Calling the Vauxhall Ampera a leap in the right direction, she said she is a “real supporter when it comes to helping the environment.”

Did you know that European-market version of the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid, goes by the name of Opel Ampera? Expected to debut next month at the International Auto Show in Geneva, spied pictures of the Ampera prototype just leaked online and from what we see it looks like a production ready five-door hybrid. A damn good looking one. Using GM’s “Voltec” plug-in hybrid system that is powered by a full-time electric motor with a small gasoline engine/generator, Ampera is expected to range up to 500 miles (800km). Definitely in love with the sleek and stylish design, all we know for now is that it’s expected to go on sale from 2011. Now that’s some real competition for Toyota’s Prius, isn’t it? That’s a mean greenie … [via WCF]

Another leakage in the car market and some more guys to appreciate it. Yes, we do appreciate when we can see the new version/model before the official debut at motor shows. Today it’s Chevy’s turn to show us some spice. Their new electric vehicle (car), Chevy Volt, appears in a few shots with all sorts of “models” that don’t seem to be prepared. Honestly, we’d have expected young women close to the car instead of ties and suits

But back to Chevy Volt, the company released a couple of teaser images last few months but this time we have it for real so ladies and gents, this is how the new Chevrolet Volt is going to look. That’s the actual production model. How do you like it? Beats Prius? Would you buy one?

via Carconnection