This quote was put in the article almost as an after thought. This is one of the biggest reason why you shouldn't buy one. Forget 5 years, try 3 years. Just wait until you see how little your $39,500 trade in is worth. You will be STUCK with it. Who would buy a USED volt? Nobody is buying the new ones.
They'll be lucky to sell it for scrap - then be left with ziltch after paying to dispose of the battery!