2016 Chevrolet VoltFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
2016 Chevrolet Volt

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City
43
MPGe
Highway
42
MPGe
Combined
42
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
420 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
4 hr 30 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
31.0
City 29.0 / Hwy 34.0 kWh
Electric Motor
48 and 87 kW 3-Phase AC

EPA-estimated range of 420 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 4 hr 30 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 31.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Real-World MPG

Based on 8 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov

118.4MPG average+181.9% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 42 MPG · Owner reported avg: 118.4 MPG

Range: 52–1734 MPG

Driving mix: City 49% / Highway 51%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 118.4 real world MPG based on 8 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 42 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Gas or Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
43
Hwy
42
Comb
42
Fuel cost: $1,600/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,600

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$7,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 10/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
51 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
1.7 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Energy Use (Combined)
31 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
29 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
34 kWh / 100 mi

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