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.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA 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.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2015Plug-in hybrid1.2 L/100km235 mpg196 mpg—
2014Plug-in hybrid1.2 L/100km235 mpg196 mpg—
2013Plug-in hybrid1.2 L/100km235 mpg196 mpg—
2012Plug-in hybrid1.2 L/100km235 mpg196 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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