- Newest year: 2019
- Plug-in hybrid
- Small cars
2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 42 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/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, MY2019. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt at a glance
The 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt covers 4 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 42 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2019, costs about $1,020 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Volt 1.5L 4-cyl FWD (42 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2019; 2017 and 2018 repeat the values of the year before.
2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Plug-in hybrid | 42 MPG | $1,020 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Plug-in hybrid | 42 MPG | $1,020 | Same EPA ratings as 2017 |
| 2017 | Plug-in hybrid | 42 MPG | $1,020 | Same EPA ratings as 2016 |
| 2016 | Plug-in hybrid | 42 MPG | $1,020 | First year |
What the 2019 Volt 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$85
$1,020 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.70
Per 100 miles
$6.80
Five years
$5,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$2,210less a year
Class median $3,230 a year, MY2019
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Chevrolet Volt MPG
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 42 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,020.
On electricity 106 MPGe, with 53 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volt (Most efficient) | FWD | 42 | 106 | 53 mi | $1,020 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 76% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2018 Chevrolet Volt MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2017
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2018 Chevrolet Volt as for the 2017 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2017 section above.See 2017
2017 Chevrolet Volt MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2016
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt as for the 2016 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2016 section above.See 2016
2016 Chevrolet Volt MPG
42 MPG · $1,020/yr
On electricity 106 MPGe, with 53 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volt (Most efficient) | FWD | 42 | 106 | 53 mi | $1,020 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 76% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Volt 1.5L 4-cyl FWD: $1,690 in California and $780 in Louisiana, a $910 difference.
- California $1,690
- New York $1,430
- Florida $880
- Texas $880
- Louisiana $780
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2019 small car models.
Generations
- 2011-2015 (1st gen)
- 2016-2019 (2nd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt get?
EPA rates the 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt at 42 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2019 Volt 1.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 42 MPG (43 city, 42 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt?
Every model year of the 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt tops out at 42 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2019. In 2017 and 2018 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2011-2015 Chevrolet Volt) is rated 37 MPG combined and costs $1,370–$1,420 a year to fuel; the 2016-2019 model is rated 42 MPG and costs $1,020 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Chevrolet Volt per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the Volt 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,020 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $1,020 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2019 Chevrolet Volt 100 miles?
About $6.80 per 100 miles for the Volt 1.5L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
How does the 2019 Chevrolet Volt compare with other small car configurations?
The Volt 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,020 a year to fuel, $2,210 less than the class median of $3,230, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 370 rated small car configurations for MY2019, not weighted by sales.
How far does the 2019 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid go on electricity?
EPA rates the electric range at 53 miles, with a total range of 420 miles when the gasoline engine helps. Once the battery is used, the car runs as a hybrid at 42 MPG. The Volt 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,020 a year, assuming EPA's utility factor of 76% of miles on electricity, at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Volt different from the 2018 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 42 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,020. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2019 against 1 configuration for 2018. See the 2018 Chevrolet Volt for that year.