2018 Chevrolet Volt EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2018 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid delivers up to 53 miles of all-electric range rated at 106 MPGe, transitioning to an EPA-estimated 42 MPG combined on gasoline once battery charge is depleted.

Electric Driving Range
53 mi
All-electric battery range
Electric Mode MPGe
106 MPGe
Combined electric efficiency
Gasoline Combined
42 MPG
Gas-only combined fuel economy
Annual Energy Cost
$1,450
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (1 Variant)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
Volt Regular Gas or Electricity 1.5L Plug-in Hybrid Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 113 MPGe (43 MPG) 99 MPGe (42 MPG) 106 MPGe (42 MPG) 53 mi $1,450
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

Annual Fuel Consumption

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.