EPA estimates: 60 MPG gas/electric combined
The Volt's EPA fuel economy really don't really matter much, because depending on how they drove, some Volt owners may end up using almost no fuel at all. That's right -- next to none. The Volt runs on home-rechargeable battery power for around 40 miles; after that a gasoline engine kicks in to generate electricity to run the car -- so, unlike a pure battery-powered electric car, you're not stuck if you can't plug in, and you can even drive clear across the country on a whim. If you have an average commute -- say 15 miles each way -- and you buy a Volt, you may wind up visiting the gas station about as often as you visit the dentist. No question, this is one of the most innovative cars ever created.
The Volt's EPA fuel economy really don't really matter much, because depending on how they drove, some Volt owners may end up using almost no fuel at all. That's right -- next to none. The Volt runs on home-rechargeable battery power for around 40 miles; after that a gasoline engine kicks in to generate electricity to run the car -- so, unlike a pure battery-powered electric car, you're not stuck if you can't plug in, and you can even drive clear across the country on a whim. If you have an average commute -- say 15 miles each way -- and you buy a Volt, you may wind up visiting the gas station about as often as you visit the dentist. No question, this is one of the most innovative cars ever created.