Chevy Volt v. Nissan Leaf, According to Someone Who Owns Both

Chevy Volt

Chevy Volt

Nissan Leaf

Nissan Leaf

If you're a consumer who is in the market for one of the revolutionary new plug-in vehicles that have hit the mainstream -- the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf -- you might want to separate the truth from spin. Generally, there are two sources for information on new cars. The first is the companies that make them, which are hopelessly in favor of their model. Then, there are the various reviewers, who often have a limited exposure to the vehicles and may even have some biases for or against certain automakers. Wouldn't it be great to hear from a green vehicle enthusiast who has actually purchased both?

George Parrott did just that. He owns a Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf and has compared and contrasted the vehicles in a editorial at Foxnews.com. Here's a glimpse, where he explains when driving each vehicle makes the most sense: