Volt

Overview

Body

Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Transmission

Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Powertrain

Plug-in HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Fuel

Premium Gas or ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl

4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Aspiration

Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Motor kW

111EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Start-stop system

YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy

40 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

MPG City

35 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

MPG Comb

37 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Fuel $/yr

$2,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

CO₂

84 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Smog score

6/10

Elec. Range

380 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Range per hour (240V)

95 mi/hr

Recharge hrs

4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Real-world MPG

163.1 mpg, reported by 23 driversabout 126.1 mpg above the EPA combined estimate

SmartWay certified

Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length

177 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Width

70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Height

56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Wheelbase

106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Curb Weight

3,757 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating

★★★★★

Rollover rating

★★★★★

Stability control (ESC)

Standard

Forward-collision warning

No

Lane-departure warning

No

Recalls

1

Owner complaints

49

Reported injuries

1

Theft rate

0.0 per 1,000 produced (CY 2011 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.