2017 Chevrolet VoltFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
2017 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 11 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov

153.3MPG average+264.9% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 42 MPG · Owner reported avg: 153.3 MPG

Range: 58–982 MPG

Driving mix: City 60% / Highway 40%

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 153.3 real world MPG based on 11 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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