Chevrolet Volt 2013 running costs in United Kingdom
Official UK VCA archive (2000–2013) figure for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt: 235 mpg (UK), 27 g/km CO₂. At United Kingdom prices (£1.64/L petrol), driving 12,000 miles a year costs about £380 — £0.02 per mile, priced on petrol (a plug-in hybrid also uses electricity, which is cheaper per km on home charging).
Official figures — 2013 Chevrolet Volt
| Fuel type | Plug In Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Official consumption | 235.4 mpg (UK) |
| CO₂ (official) | 27 g/km |
| Engine size | 1,398 cc |
| Configurations in source data | 1 |
| Data source | UK VCA archive (2000–2013) — NEDC test cycle (optimistic vs WLTP) |
What it costs to run in United Kingdom
| Plug In Hybrid (235.4 mpg (UK)) | £380/year |
|---|---|
| MOT | £54.85/year |
| Typical annual road tax | £190/year |
| Estimated annual running cost | £625/year ≈ £52.08/month |
Assumes 12,000 miles a year and the current average United Kingdom prices shown above (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, Sep 2026 (164.4p)). Insurance is not included because it depends on your age, history and the policy — add it in the full ownership calculator. Servicing, tyres and repairs also vary by car and driver.
How it compares with other plug in hybrid cars in United Kingdom
The average plug in hybrid car in our United Kingdom dataset uses 5.9 L/100km. The 2013 Chevrolet Volt uses 1.2 L/100km — about 79.7% less than that average, or roughly £1,489 saved a year at 12,000 miles.
2013 Chevrolet Volt — configurations in the official data
| Fuel | Consumption | CO₂ | Engine | Power | Source variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug In Hybrid | 1.2 L/100km | 27 g/km | 1398 cc | — | Volt |
Figures are the official certified values recorded in the UK VCA archive (2000–2013), grouped across 1 configuration. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure, and NEDC-cycle figures are optimistic compared with the newer WLTP cycle.
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These are estimates built from official certified figures and current average prices. They are not financial advice. Verify the exact figure for the car you are buying — consumption varies by trim, tyres and driving style.