[Tagbert]

The Chevy Volt hybrid was much more responsive and faster than the Toyota hybrids. The Toyota ones tend to fall back on the gasoline engine when pushed.

The problem was that is was more expensive for GM to build than a pure EV and they wanted to make a clear break.

[timbit42]

The Toyota hybrids get better fuel economy in hybrid mode though. The Volt is better than a Prius due to the electric-only range, but not better than a Prius Prime.

It's crazy they cancelled the Volt to bring out the Bolt which is short range and slow to charge.