- Newest year: 2015
- Plug-in hybrid
- Small cars
- Same as 2014
2011-2015 Chevrolet Volt MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 37 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations, MY2015. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2011-2015 Chevrolet Volt at a glance
The 2011-2015 Chevrolet Volt covers 5 model years in the EPA database (5 configurations in all), rated 37 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2015, costs about $1,370 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Volt 1.4L 4-cyl FWD (37 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2012 and 2013; 2014 and 2015 repeat the values of the year before.
2011-2015 Chevrolet Volt by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Plug-in hybrid | 37 MPG | $1,370 | Same EPA ratings as 2014 |
| 2014 | Plug-in hybrid | 37 MPG | $1,370 | Same EPA ratings as 2013 |
| 2013 | Plug-in hybrid | 37 MPG | $1,370 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Plug-in hybrid | 37 MPG | $1,420 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Plug-in hybrid | 37 MPG | $1,410 | First year |
What the 2015 Volt 1.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$114
$1,370 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$2.28
Per 100 miles
$9.13
Five years
$6,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,670less a year
Class median $3,040 a year, MY2015
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Chevrolet Volt MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt as for the 2014 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2014 section above.See 2014
On electricity 98 MPGe, with 38 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volt (Most efficient) | FWD | 37 | 98 | 38 mi | $1,370 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 66% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2014 Chevrolet Volt MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2013
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2014 Chevrolet Volt as for the 2013 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2013 section above.See 2013
2013 Chevrolet Volt MPG
37 MPG · $1,370/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 37 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $1,420 to $1,370, $50 less.
On electricity 98 MPGe, with 38 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volt (Most efficient) | FWD | 37 | 98 | 38 mi | $1,370 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 66% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2012 Chevrolet Volt MPG
37 MPG · $1,420/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 37 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $1,410 to $1,420, $10 more.
On electricity 94 MPGe, with 35 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volt (Most efficient) | FWD | 37 | 94 | 35 mi | $1,420 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 64% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2011 Chevrolet Volt MPG
37 MPG · $1,410/yr
On electricity 93 MPGe, with 35 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volt (Most efficient) | FWD | 37 | 93 | 35 mi | $1,410 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 64% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Volt 1.4L 4-cyl FWD: $2,050 in California and $1,090 in Louisiana, a $960 difference.
- California $2,050
- New York $1,770
- Florida $1,200
- Texas $1,190
- Louisiana $1,090
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2015 small car models.
Generations
- 2011-2015 (1st gen)
- 2016-2019 (2nd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2011-2015 Chevrolet Volt get?
EPA rates the 2011-2015 Chevrolet Volt at 37 MPG combined across 5 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 Volt 1.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 37 MPG (35 city, 40 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2011-2015 Chevrolet Volt?
Every model year of the 2011-2015 Chevrolet Volt tops out at 37 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2011-2015 Chevrolet Volt?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2012 and 2013. In 2014 and 2015 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Chevrolet Volt per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the Volt 1.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,370 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $1,370 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2015 Chevrolet Volt 100 miles?
About $9.13 per 100 miles for the Volt 1.4L 4-cyl FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Volt more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Volt 1.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 35 city and 40 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2015 Chevrolet Volt compare with other small car configurations?
The Volt 1.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,370 a year to fuel, $1,670 less than the class median of $3,040, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 385 rated small car configurations for MY2015, not weighted by sales.
How far does the 2015 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid go on electricity?
EPA rates the electric range at 38 miles, with a total range of 380 miles when the gasoline engine helps. Once the battery is used, the car runs as a hybrid at 37 MPG. The Volt 1.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,370 a year, assuming EPA's utility factor of 66% of miles on electricity, at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Volt different from the 2014 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2014 and 2015: 1 configuration rated 37 MPG combined. See the 2014 Chevrolet Volt for that year.