Chevrolet Volt 2016 running costs in United States
Official U.S. EPA (fueleconomy.gov) figure for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt: 42 mpg (US). At United States prices (US$1.08/L petrol), driving 12,000 miles a year costs about US$1,169 — US$0.06 per mile, priced on petrol (a plug-in hybrid also uses electricity, which is cheaper per km on home charging).
Official figures — 2016 Chevrolet Volt
| Fuel type | Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Official consumption | 42.0 mpg (US) |
| Engine size | 1,500 cc |
| Official electric range | 676 km |
| Configurations in source data | 1 |
| Data source | U.S. EPA (fueleconomy.gov) |
What it costs to run in United States
| Hybrid (42.0 mpg (US)) | US$1,169/year |
|---|---|
| Estimated annual running cost | US$1,169/year ≈ US$97.38/month |
Assumes 12,000 miles a year and the current average United States prices shown above (BLS/FRED US city average regular, Jul 2026). 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.
A 2016 Chevrolet Volt at different annual mileages
Running costs scale almost linearly with mileage: this car's certified 42 mpg (US) fixes the cost of every extra 1,000 miles.
| Driven a year | Fuel or electricity |
|---|---|
| 8,000 miles | US$779 |
| 12,000 miles | US$1,169 |
| 18,000 miles | US$1,753 |
Over five years at 12,000 miles a year, fuel or electricity alone comes to roughly US$5,843; over ten years, about US$11,686. Insurance, servicing, tyres and repairs are on top of that and are excluded throughout this page.
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Volt cheap to run? How it ranks in United States
Among the 1696 hybrid cars with official figures in our United States dataset, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is the 177th most efficient — 1 is the most efficient.
It uses 5.6 L/100km against a market median of 10.2 L/100km and a market average of 10.1 L/100km. The middle half of hybrid cars sit between 6.9 and 12.4 L/100km. This car is therefore about 45.2% below the typical hybrid car — worth roughly US$529 a year less at 12,000 miles a year.
How it compares with other hybrid cars in United States
The average hybrid car in our United States dataset uses 10.2 L/100km. The 2016 Chevrolet Volt uses 5.6 L/100km — about 45.2% less than that average, or roughly US$965 saved a year at 12,000 miles.
2016 Chevrolet Volt — configurations in the official data
| Fuel | Consumption | CO₂ | Engine | Power | Source variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 5.6 L/100km | — | 1500 cc | — | — |
Figures are the official certified values recorded in the U.S. EPA (fueleconomy.gov), grouped across 1 configuration. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure.
2016 Chevrolet Volt running costs — frequently asked questions
How much does a 2016 Chevrolet Volt cost to run in United States?
About US$1,169 a year (US$97.38 a month) at the market average price of US$1.08 per litre of petrol. That is US$1,169 of fuel or electricity, with no annual roadworthiness test or road tax added because this market does not levy one on private cars. Insurance, servicing, tyres and repairs are not included.
How much does a 2016 Chevrolet Volt cost per mile to run?
US$0.06 per kilometre (US$0.10 per mile) in fuel or electricity alone, based on the certified 42 mpg (US) and United States average petrol prices.
What is the fuel consumption of a 2016 Chevrolet Volt?
The official certified figure for this model-year is 5.6 L/100km. Source: U.S. EPA (fueleconomy.gov). Real-world consumption is usually higher than the certified figure.
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Volt cheap to run compared with other hybrid cars in United States?
Yes, in relative terms: it ranks 177 of 1696 hybrid cars in our United States dataset, where 1 is the most efficient. It uses 5.6 L/100km against a market median of 10.2 L/100km — about 45.2% less than the typical car, or roughly US$529 a year saved at miles the market default.
How the 2016 Chevrolet Volt running costs are calculated
Every figure on this page is calculated from official certified data — nothing is estimated, and no figure is carried over from a similar car:
- Consumption and CO₂ are the certified values recorded in U.S. EPA (fueleconomy.gov), taken across the 1 configuration held for this model-year.
- Annual cost is consumption × mileage × the market's current average price for petrol, at 12,000 miles a year.
- The roadworthiness test and road tax use the United States national figures shown above. This market has no annual road tax for private cars, so none is charged here.
- Deliberately excluded: insurance, servicing, tyres, repairs and depreciation. They depend on the driver, the policy and the individual car, so putting a number on them would mean inventing one.
To price a specific car with your own mileage and local prices, use the full running-cost calculator for United States.
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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.