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2018 Chevrolet Volt
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  • MY2011–2019

Chevrolet Volt MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

9 model years · 2011–2019

106 MPGe
Combined
113 MPGe
City
98 MPGe
Highway
Annual cost · MY2019 Volt 1.5L 4-cyl FWD
$1,020

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Chevrolet Volt fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Chevrolet Volt for 9 model years, 2011 to 2019. Across those years its combined rating runs 37–42 MPG. The latest model year, 2019, has 1 configuration rated 42 MPG combined and costing $1,020 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2011 is the 2019 Volt 1.5L 4-cyl FWD, at 42 MPG.

Chevrolet Volt MPG by year

Chevrolet Volt: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Plug-in hybrid, gas only (MPG) $/yr
2016-2019 (2nd gen) Generation page
2019 42 $1,020
2018 42 $1,020
2017 42 $1,020
2016 42 $1,020
2011-2015 (1st gen) Generation page
2015 37 $1,370
2014 37 $1,370
2013 37 $1,370
2012 37 $1,420
2011 37 $1,410

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Chevrolet Volt generations

2 generations between 2011 and 2019. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2019 powertrain options

Plug-in hybrid · 1.5L
Gas-only combined
42 MPG
Per year
$1,020

On electricity 106 MPGe, with 53 miles of electric range.

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EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Chevrolet Volt's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Chevrolet Volt run 37–42 MPG across model years 2011 to 2019. The latest year, 2019, is rated 42 MPG.

Which Chevrolet Volt model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2019 Chevrolet Volt Volt 1.5L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2011, at 42 MPG.

How much does a Chevrolet Volt cost to fuel per year?

For MY2019, EPA-rated configurations cost $1,020 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $1,020.

Has the Chevrolet Volt's fuel economy improved over time?

Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 37 MPG in 2011 to 42 MPG in 2019, 5 MPG more.

Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Chevrolet Volt?

Yes. Plug-in hybrid versions are rated from 2011 to 2019 (37–42 MPG).

Which Chevrolet Volt model years have the same ratings?

EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.

How many generations of the Chevrolet Volt are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Chevrolet Volt: 2016-2019, 2011-2015. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.