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MSRP: $39,145
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EPA Fuel Economy

1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 kWh

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Electricity
Prem. Gas
Elec + Gas
Reg. Gas
Electricity
Prem. Gas
Combined MPG on Electricity:98 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:37 MPG
combined
city/highway
combined
city/highway
Combined MPG on Electricity:95 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:50 MPG
combined
city/highway
combined
city/highway
Combined MPG on Electricity:54 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:20 MPG
combined
city/highway
combined
city/highway
35 kWh/100mi
2.7 gal/100mi
.2 gal/100mi of gas + 29 kWh/100mi
2.0 gal/100mi
62 kWh/100mi
5.0 gal/100mi
EPA range: 38 miles on Electricity and 380miles total
38 miles
Electricity
380 miles
Total Range Additional Information
EPA range: 11 miles on Elec + Gas and 540miles total
11 miles
Elec + Gas
All Elec: 0-6 mi
540 miles
Total Range Additional Information
EPA range: 33 miles on Electricity and 240miles total
33 miles
Electricity
240 miles
Total Range Additional Information
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Unofficial MPG Estimates from Vehicle Owners

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122.8 MPG
36

Lo

820

Hi

Average based on 31 vehicles

Not comparable to EPA fuel economy because these estimates do not include electricity use.
68.1 MPG
50

Lo

83

Hi

Average based on 6 vehicles

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

Average based on 1 vehicle

Not comparable to EPA fuel economy because these estimates do not include electricity use.
You save or spend*

Note: The average 2024 vehicle
gets 28 MPG

You SAVE
$4,000
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$4,750
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SPEND
$1,000
more in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
Annual Fuel Cost*Electricity + Gasoline: $1,150Electricity + Gasoline: $1,000Electricity + Gasoline: $2,150
Cost to Drive 25 Miles$1.31 (driving on elec only)$1.57 (on a single charge) Additional Information$2.33 (driving on elec only)
$3.07 (driving on gas only)$1.81 (driving on gas only)$5.67 (driving on gas only)
Cost to Fill the Tank$42 (gas only)$38 (gas only)$47 (gas only)
Tank Size9.3 gallons10.6 gallons10.4 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.

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Energy Impact Score Additional Information

Annual Petroleum Consumption


1 barrel = 42 gallons

Electricity + Gasoline Electricity + Gasoline Electricity + Gasoline
2.7 barrels 4.3 barrels 5.6 barrels
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Additional Information





Electricity + Gasoline Electricity + Gasoline Electricity + Gasoline
81 grams per mile133 grams per mile169 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


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VOLT 
Overall
5 5 star rating
Front
4 4 star rating
Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
5 5 star rating
PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 
Overall
4 4 star rating
Front
4 4 star rating
Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
4 4 star rating
Not Available
Vehicle Specification Data
  2013 Chevrolet Volt 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid 2012 Fisker Karma
EPA Size Class Additional Information Compact Cars Midsize Cars Subcompact Cars
Drive Front-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Stop-Start Technology Yes Yes Yes
Cylinder Deactivation
Gas Guzzler No No No
Turbocharger No No Yes
Supercharger No No No
Passenger Volume 90 ft3 (Hatchback) 94 ft3 (Hatchback) 89 ft3 (4 door)
Luggage Volume 18 ft3 (Hatchback) 22 ft3 (Hatchback) 7 ft3 (4 door)
Fuel Type Premium Gas (Required)
or Electricity
Regular Gas and Electricity Premium Gas (Recommended)
or Electricity
Engine Descriptor Additional Information PHEV PHEV PHEV
Transmission Descriptor Additional Information
Electric Motor/Battery Additional Information 111 kW 18 kW 2 @ 150 kw (300 kw)
Time to Charge Battery 4 hrs at 240V 1.5 hrs at 240V 6 hrs at 240V

When fully charged, this vehicle can go about 38 miles on electricity alone, costing you about 5.2¢ per mile.

After the first 38 miles, the vehicle will function like a regular hybrid and consume only gasoline, costing about 12.2¢/mile.

When fully charged, you will pay about 5.1¢ per mile for the first 11 miles you drive ($.48 for the electricity and $.08 for the gasoline).

After the first 11 miles, the vehicle will function like a regular hybrid and consume only gasoline, costing about 7.2¢/mile.

You will spend $.48 on electricity and $1.09 on gasoline. This calculation assumes that your vehicle is fully charged when you begin your 25 mile trip and that you do not recharge during the trip.

When fully charged, this vehicle can go about 33 miles on electricity alone, costing you about 9.3¢ per mile.

After the first 33 miles, the vehicle will function like a regular hybrid and consume only gasoline, costing about 22.2¢/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.