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  1.4 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) Automatic (A1) 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios)  
 
MSRP: $39,145
Plug-in Hybrid Calculator
MSRP: $35,200 - $37,250
MSRP: $26,550 - $30,140
 
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EPA Fuel Economy

1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 kWh

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Electricity
Prem. Gas
 Electricity Regular Gasoline
Combined MPG on Electricity:94 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:37 MPG
combined
city/highway		 combined
city/highway
Combined MPG:99 MPGe
City MPGe:106 Highway MPGe:92
combined
city/highway		 city highway
Combined MPG:41 MPG
City MPG:43 Highway MPG:39
combined
city/highway		 city highway
36 kWh/100mi
2.7 gal/100mi
 34 kWh/100 mi 2.4 gal/100mi
EPA range: 35 miles on Electricity and 380miles total
35 miles
Electricity
380 miles
Total Range Additional Information
EPA range: 73 miles
73 miles
Total Range
EPA range: 488 miles
488 miles
Total Range
MPG estimates for 2016 and older vehicles may have been revised

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 138.9 MPG
39

Lo

1462

Hi

Average based on 60 vehicles

Not comparable to EPA fuel economy because these estimates do not include electricity use.
 150.7 MPG
138

Lo

181

Hi

Average based on 3 vehicles

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 41.7 MPG
35

Lo

56

Hi

Average based on 32 vehicles

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You save or spend*

Note: The average 2024 vehicle
gets 28 MPG
You SAVE
$3,750
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$6,000
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$3,000
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
Annual Fuel Cost*Electricity + Gasoline: $1,200$750$1,350
Cost to Drive 25 Miles$1.35 (driving on elec only)$1.28$2.21
$3.07 (driving on gas only)
Cost to Fill the Tank$42 (gas only) $43
Tank Size9.3 gallons 11.9 gallons

*Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize.

MSRP and tank size data provided by Edmunds.com, Inc.

Range on a tank and refueling costs assume 100% of fuel in tank will be used before refueling.
  2012 Chevrolet Volt 2012 Nissan Leaf 2012 Toyota Prius v
Energy Impact Score Additional Information

Annual Petroleum Consumption


1 barrel = 42 gallons

Electricity + Gasoline Electricity Regular Gasoline
3.0 barrels 0.1 barrels 7.3 barrels
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Additional Information





Electricity + Gasoline Electricity Regular Gasoline
87 grams per mile0 grams per mile217 grams per mile

For model years 2012 and earlier, tailpipe CO2 is estimated using an EPA emissions factor and does not reflect direct test results.

EPA Smog Rating Additional Information

*Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize.
NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Safety Ratings


For more information visit:
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VOLT (Release1, 2, 3) 
Overall
5 5 star rating
Front
4 4 star rating		 Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
5 5 star rating

NHTSA has tested multiple versions of this vehicle. Additional information is available from www.safercar.gov.
LEAF 
Overall
5 5 star rating
Front
4 4 star rating		 Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
4 4 star rating
Not Available
Vehicle Specification Data
  2012 Chevrolet Volt 2012 Nissan Leaf 2012 Toyota Prius v
EPA Size Class Additional Information Compact Cars Midsize Cars Midsize Station Wagons
Drive Front-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Stop-Start Technology Yes No Yes
Cylinder Deactivation
Gas Guzzler No No No
Turbocharger No No No
Supercharger No No No
Passenger Volume 90 ft3 (Hatchback) 90 ft3 (Hatchback) 97 ft3 (Hatchback)
Luggage Volume 18 ft3 (Hatchback) 23 ft3 (Hatchback) 34 ft3 (Hatchback)
Fuel Type Premium Gas (Required)
or Electricity		 Electricity Regular Gasoline
Engine Descriptor Additional Information PHEV
Transmission Descriptor Additional Information
Electric Motor/Battery Additional Information 111 kW 80 kW DCPM
Time to Charge Battery 4 hrs at 240V 7 hrs at 240V

When fully charged, this vehicle can go about 35 miles on electricity alone, costing you about 5.5¢ per mile.

After the first 35 miles, the vehicle will function like a regular hybrid and consume only gasoline, costing about 12.2¢/mile.

Miles on a tank and refueling cost for gasoline only assumes 90% of fuel in tank will be used before refueling.

Personalized estimates are currently not available for this vehicle.

DISCLAIMER: Average user estimates are based on data from My MPG users rather than official sources. Since the source data cannot be verified, neither DOE nor EPA guarantees the accuracy of these estimates.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 21 miles in EPA tests. However, depending on how you drive the vehicle, you may use both gasoline and electricity during the first 21 miles following a full charge.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 21 miles in EPA tests. However, depending on how you drive the vehicle, you may use both gasoline and electricity during the first 21 miles following a full charge.