Photo Proves Volt is Not a Doorstop

After much hemming and hawing, we are relieved to see that the Chevy Volt can at least move. The photo above was provided by GM to AutoblogGreen and shows the body of a last-generation Malibu. According to Autoblog the engine under the lopsided hood is the Volt’s E-Flex powertrain, proving, at the very least, the Volt will be able to drive around a test track a few times.

Many unknowns remain for GM, including the lithium-ion battery, the automaker’s own 2010 deadline, and the final sticker price. The battery — still in development by two different companies — must be able to get the car 40 miles on a single charge. Whether or not GM can accomplish this before the quickly approaching deadline is up for debate. In the meantime, the price has floated up to $35,000, and may even go beyond that as designers struggle with various technological issues.

Still, we have proof the Volt is a driveable vehicle. That’s a start.

Clarification of the Chevy Volt mule spy shots (AutoblogGreen)