Plug-in hybrid · 2011–2019

Chevrolet Volt

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Chevrolet Volt. By the official figures, the 2019 uses 5.6 L/100km, about $1,811 a year in New Zealand.

Fuel use
5.6 L/100km
2019 official
A year's petrol
$1,811
at today's prices in New Zealand

What a Volt costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$16.46 per 100 km$1,811
Australia$2.41/L petrol$13.52 per 100 km$1,501
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£15.72 per 100 miles£1,100
United States$4.35/gal petrol$10.36 per 100 miles$1,399

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
2019Plug-in hybrid5.6 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2018Plug-in hybrid5.6 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2017Plug-in hybrid5.6 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2016Plug-in hybrid5.6 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2015Plug-in hybrid6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2014Plug-in hybrid6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2013Plug-in hybrid6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2012Plug-in hybrid6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2011Plug-in hybrid6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—

Chevrolet Volt questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Chevrolet Volt?

The 2019 Chevrolet Volt uses 5.6 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Chevrolet Volt cost to run a year in New Zealand?

About $1,811 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.

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