2018 Chevrolet Volt Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
43 City / 42 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
149
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sam
Good tech
Best for value
accountCircle Jennifer B
Love my volt, it is a very smooth running car.
The colt is very comfortable. It drives very smoothly. I drive 72 miles round trip for work and I only have to fill the tank once every two months. I also went 4 months without using a drop of gas. The car is so quiet. I love that I can hook my phone up to the stereo, then you can use the navigation.
accountCircle Patty W
I love my car. Perfect car for saving the environment.
I get great gas mileage. Very little maintenance. Has great get up and go power. Handles well in bad weather. I do not require much gas. It is perfect size for my needs. I love the hatchback. I love the color and the inside console and lights.. I love the service center.
accountCircle Rob S
Electric it the way to go
Love the electric range. Drives easily. Charges slower than I would prefer. Several things on it seem to rattle.
accountCircle Pete B
Great car perfect for driving in the city.
The charge takes a long time but it rides incredibly smooth and is just enough to get me to work and back. Even when I do have to use gas, it gets tremendous gas mileage. The only real issues I have with the car is the trunk space is small but the seats lay down so it works.
accountCircle Rick K
It saves money to drive it over an equivalent gas car. Can drive the carpool lane.
Great acceleration and get up and go. Great gas mileage because of the electric mode. Very comfortable to drive. No complaints
accountCircle Pear H
You can reply to message with your voice.
My vehicle is the best car I have ever had by far. It has everything like a touch screen and app in it is system, Siri or whatever her name is can help you reply to messages without taking your hand off the wheel or looking away. I wouldn't trade this car in for anything else and I recommend this to everyone.
accountCircle D B
My car gets great gas and electric mileage.
My car is an environmentally friendly plug in hybrid. It gets great mileage in both gas and electric modes. It has many bells and whistles. The price was reasonable.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jackson D
Chevys are subpar but are cheap.
It is a Chevy and they are the least most reliable. Also their ad campaigns are subpar. They do look nice and I appreciate the price. Chevy didn't care as much about the lives of drivers as they perhaps should have, they are known for losses of individuals related to issues that were related to cheaply built parts or flat out unsafe parts.
accountCircle Mary F
Chevy Volt - Commuter Car
Quiet drive. Love that it electric and gas - gets great gas mileage. I don't think the car is very upgraded for a 'premium' car - missing some key features like automatic seats etc. Overall it is a decent 'commuter' car which is how I am currently using it.
accountCircle Kevin B
Good small electric commuter.
The car is a capable, small, range-extendable electric vehicle. It is a little tight on interior space for larger passengers. It is difficult to find a good driving position that will not induce soreness on a long commute. However, the electric range sometimes beats the epa estimate depending on driving style and it has enough power to get up to speed quickly. The infotainment system is very simple to use and has android auto and apple carplay connectivity. Overall it is good for short to moderate trips/commutes.

Chevrolet Volt Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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LT
149 HP 42 MPG 5 Seats
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Premier
149 HP 42 MPG 5 Seats
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2018 Chevrolet Volt Owner Reviews

4.54
67 Reviews
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5 stars 58%
4 stars 37%
3 stars 4%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Darren Caswell on October 4, 2021
Mr.
Great car, fun to drive, responsive acceleration. Very fuel efficient, 100kms on a charge cost about $1.60, on gas only still getting 5 litres per 100kms. Combined 1 charge and 1 tank of fuel gets 700 kms. Can't believe this technology and this car did not catch on enough to generate sustainable sales.
accountCircle Kevin B on June 25, 2021
Good small electric commuter.
The car is a capable, small, range-extendable electric vehicle. It is a little tight on interior space for larger passengers. It is difficult to find a good driving position that will not induce soreness on a long commute. However, the electric range sometimes beats the epa estimate depending on driving style and it has enough power to get up to speed quickly. The infotainment system is very simple to use and has android auto and apple carplay connectivity. Overall it is good for short to moderate trips/commutes.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Patty W.

Gas mileage. Handles well. Love it is features. Great for trips. Seats are comfortable. Love the heated seats. Stereo is awesome. Safety features are good. Side mirrors have saved my life. Battery life lasts.

likeFilled Trevor O.

Not using gas, good for environment, no noise because the car runs silently. Fewer oil changes, no gas station stops is brilliant. The government rebate made the vehicle affordable. I feel good about using less energy.

likeFilled Pete B.

52 Miles electric and great gas mileage. Also doesn't raise the power bull and has a significant gas tank. Sleek vehicle, easy to charge, easy ride, and has plenty of room for a family of four. Full screen interface for music and android auto.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Patty W.

I really do not have any cons. Sometimes hard to find locations to charge the car. My car is grey and three are a lot of grey cars on the road.. My interior is black and it gets hot in the summer heat. Back seat is not comfortable for long trips.

dislikeFilled Trevor O.

The blind spots are very difficult to see. Poor field of vision, seats are very uncomfortable I am nervous to change lanes or back up because the sight vision is so poor, the car seats are so uncomfortable and do not have enough adjustment to them.

dislikeFilled Pete B.

Is a bit cramped in the black and does not have very good trunk space. Also the trunk space doesn't have a cover so you have to be sure to manually cover anything in there. My transmission also went out at 15k miles but the warranty covered the fix.

Ranks #9 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2018 Chevrolet Volt has an average owner rating of 4.63 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 22 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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car
2018 Volkswagen e-Golf
5
2
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2018 Tesla Model X
4.86
9
Tie
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2018 Chevrolet Volt
4.54

Ranks #13 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2018 Chevrolet Volt has a combined MPG of 48 which ranks it #13 of 22 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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2018 Hyundai Ioniq
150 MPG
2
Tie
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2018 Tesla Model 3
128 MPG
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2018 Chevrolet Volt
43 MPG

Is The 2018 Chevrolet Volt A Good Car?

Yes, the technology is advanced. As soon as you drive an electric vehicle you will never go back. However the driver seat is cramped.
Paul O.
If you don't have to travel long distance the Chevy volt is an excellent vehicle. Its battery powered and it has practically paid for itself with the gas money I have saved.
Timothy E.
Yes, it's good enough for now, but could be a lot better with a few improvements. Larger battery, better tech, bigger back seat
Chelsea H.
Yes - it is great! It gets great gas mileage, and has a good electric range as well. It also accelerates quickly from a stop - something I was concerned about with a hybrid vehicles.
Karen V.

How Reliable Is The 2018 Chevrolet Volt?

I have never had any problems. Everything seems reliable. However the radio seems to glitch and is slow response.
Paul O.
Like I said before, as long as you don't have to travel a long distance the volt is very reliable, I have not had any problems with mine.
Timothy E.
Yes, is hasn't given me any problems. It drives just like the first day I got it. I've had a few other volts and they have been reliable too
Darby A.
It has been a very reliable car for me far, but I have only had the car for one year so have only had to perform regular, basic maintenance.
Heather V.

Is The 2018 Chevrolet Volt A Good Value?

The volt should cost 30000 new. Then minus the tax rebate. Makes this car a super value. Perhaps the best priced car.
Paul O.
Mine was 31000 fully loaded. You just can't beat that for value. It saves a ton of money for gas and it's very reliable.
Timothy E.
It was 35,000 ish, it's probably overpriced, but there weren't a lot of there options for electric cars at the time
Nikki M.
In California, there is a rebate offered from PGE of $1500 on the leased vehicle, and I think there is a $7000-$7,500 rebate if you purchase the car. You can also get a sticker to drive in the HOV... Read More
Sonya Y.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2018 Chevy Volt oil type?

Answer: The 2018 Chevy Volt recommended oil is SAE 5w30 synthetic motor oil. It is recommended to change Your oil every 7,500 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first. You can extend Your engine life, get better gas...

What is the 2018 chevy volt maintenance schedule?

Answer: The maintenance schedule for the 2018 Chevrolet Volt isn't as massive as other vehicles. The most important things You will have to do every 7,500 miles is rotate tires, check engine oil level and oil life...

What causes my 2018 chevy volt check engine light to come on?

Answer: Check engine lights are general catch-alls that tell You that Your car is throwing one or more diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), that need to be read with an OBD-II scan tool. There are dozens, if not a hundred...
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Safety & Reliability

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety