Volt electric range in km
The 2019 Chevrolet Volt is rated for 85 km on electricity (53 miles) before the gas engine takes over, and 591 km in total on a full charge and a full tank, according to Natural Resources Canada. NRCan last rated it for the 2019 model year.
Volt: electric range by season
Rated electric range (NRCan)0°C (estimate)−20°C (estimate)
Volt winter electric range
Cold cuts plug-in hybrid electric range harder than full EVs, because the small battery has less energy to spare for heating. We estimate 70% of rated electric range at 0°C and 55% at −20°C. Below roughly −10°C, many plug-in hybrids start the engine to heat the cabin or battery even with charge left, so some winter driving will use gas regardless.
Volt range by version
| Version | Electric range | Miles | kWh/100 km | Gas L/100 km after battery | Total range | Level 2 charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volt | 85 km | 53 mi | 19.5 | 5.6 | 591 km | 4.5 h |
Can you commute on electricity?
If your round trip is under about 76 km in mild weather, or about 42 km in a cold snap, you can usually do it without burning gas, as long as you plug in every night. That means a one-way commute of up to roughly 21 km can stay electric all year. A full Level 2 charge takes about 4.5 hours.
The Volt ranks #4 of 30 plug-in hybrids in this directory by electric range.
Volt electric range by model year
| Model year | Rated electric range |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 85 km |
| 2018 | 85 km |
| 2017 | 85 km |
| 2016 | 85 km |
| 2015 | 61 km |
| 2014 | 61 km |
| 2013 | 61 km |
| 2012 | 56 km |
Questions
What is the Chevrolet Volt electric range?
The 2019 Chevrolet Volt Volt is rated for 85 km on electricity alone by Natural Resources Canada, and 591 km in total with a full tank.
What is the Chevrolet Volt electric range in winter?
We estimate about 59 km at 0°C and 47 km at −20°C. In deep cold, many plug-in hybrids also start the gas engine for cabin or battery heat.
Rated ranges: Natural Resources Canada Fuel Consumption Ratings, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles 2012-2026 (updated March 31, 2026). Winter figures are estimates; see how we estimate.