Plug-in hybrid · 2012–2015
Holden Volt
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Holden Volt. By the official figures, the 2015 uses 1.2 L/100km: 235 mpg UK, 196 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 1.2 L/100km
- 2015 official
- UK mpg
- 235 mpg
- US mpg
- 196 mpg
- Seats
- 4
What a Volt costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $3.53 per 100 km | $388 |
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $2.90 per 100 km | $322 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £3.37 per 100 miles | £236 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $2.22 per 100 miles | $300 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.2 L/100km | 235 mpg | 196 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.2 L/100km | 235 mpg | 196 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.2 L/100km | 235 mpg | 196 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.2 L/100km | 235 mpg | 196 mpg | — |
Holden Volt questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Holden Volt?
The 2015 Holden Volt uses 1.2 L/100km by its official figures: 235 mpg in UK gallons and 196 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Holden Volt cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $388 in New Zealand, $322 in Australia, £236 in United Kingdom, $300 in United States.
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