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{{Short description|Range extended electric automobile}}
{{Infobox electric vehicle
| name = Chevrolet Volt
| image = 2011 Chevrolet Volt -- NHTSA 1.jpg
| caption = 2012 Chevrolet Volt
| manufacturer = [[Company:General Motors|General Motors]]
| aka = {{Unbulleted list
  | Buick Velite 5
  | Holden Volt
  | Opel Ampera
  | Vauxhall Ampera
  }}
| production = November 2010 – February 2019<ref name="End2019"/>
| model_years = 2011–2019
| assembly = United States: Detroit, Michigan (Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly)
| designer = Jelani Aliyu
| class = [[Engineering:Compact car|Compact car]] ([[Engineering:C-segment|C]])
| body_style = 5-door [[Engineering:Liftback|liftback]]
| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel drive
| platform = [[Engineering:GM Delta II platform|GM Delta II]]
| related = {{Unbulleted list
  | [[Engineering:Cadillac ELR|Cadillac ELR]]
  | Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
  }}
| engine = {{unbulleted list 
  | 1× {{cvt|63|kW|hp}}
  | 1398 cc ''EcoFLEX LUU'' I4 (gasoline)<ref name=2011voltspecs/>
  }}
| motor = {{Unbulleted list
  | 1× {{cvt|111|kW|hp}}
  | 1× {{cvt|55|kW|hp}}
  | permanent magnet motor/generators
  }}
| transmission = 1-speed ''Voltec 4ET50'' Multi-mode electric transaxle
| drivetrain = [[Engineering:Hybrid vehicle drivetrain#Series hybrid|Series hybrid]]/[[Engineering:Hybrid vehicle drivetrain#Parallel hybrid|Parallel hybrid]] ([[Engineering:GM Voltec powertrain|GM Voltec]])<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/alternative-fuel/cells/chevy-volt-hybrid-drive-system |title=GM Reveals the Volt's Hybrid Drive System |first=Larry |last=Webster |work=Popular Mechanics |location=US |date=October 12, 2010 |access-date=July 13, 2019}}</ref><ref name=milleretal>{{cite journal |url=http://papers.sae.org/2011-01-0887/ |title=The GM "Voltec" 4ET50 Multi-Mode Electric Transaxle |last1=Miller |first1=Michael A. |last2=Holmes |first2=Alan G. |last3=Conlon |first3=Brendan M. |last4=Savagian |first4=Peter J. |journal=SAE International – Technical Papers |date=April 12, 2011 |volume=4 |pages=1102–1114 |access-date=October 30, 2011 |doi=10.4271/2011-01-0887}}</ref>
| battery = {{Unbulleted list
  | '''First generation'''
  | {{nowrap|16.0 kWh [[Engineering:Lithium-ion battery|lithium-ion]] (2011–2012)}}<ref name=SAEJ1771/>
  | {{nowrap|16.5 kWh lithium-ion (2013–2014)}}<ref name=Volt2013_02/>
  | {{nowrap|17.1 kWh lithium-ion (2015)}}<ref name=2015Volt/>
  | '''Second generation'''
  | {{nowrap|18.4 kWh lithium-ion (2016{{ndash}}2019)}}<ref name=Sales2016Volt/>
  }}
| range = {{Unbulleted list
  | '''First generation'''
  | {{nowrap|{{convert|380|mi}} EPA (2011–2015)}}<ref name=Volt2013_14/>
  | '''Second generation'''
  | {{nowrap|{{convert|420|mi}} EPA (2016{{ndash}}2019)}}<ref name=Sales2016Volt/>
  }}
| electric_range = {{Unbulleted list
  | '''First generation'''
  | {{nowrap|{{convert|35|mi}} EPA (2011–2012)}}<ref name="GCCEPAVolt">{{cite web |url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/11/volt-20101124.html#more |title=Volt receives EPA ratings and label: 93 MPG-e all-electric, 37{{nbsp}}mpg gas-only, 60 MPG-e combined |work=Green Car Congress |publisher=BioAge Group |date=November 24, 2010|access-date=November 24, 2010}}</ref>
  | {{nowrap|{{convert|38|mi}} EPA (2013–2015)}}<ref name=Volt2013_14/>
  | '''Second generation'''
  | {{nowrap|{{convert|53|mi}} EPA (2016{{ndash}}2019)}}<ref name=EPAVolt2016/>
  }}
| charging = {{Unbulleted list
  | 3.3{{nbsp}}kW AC (2011{{ndash}}2015)
  | 3.6{{nbsp}}kW AC (2016{{ndash}}2019)
  | 7.2{{nbsp}}kW AC (2019 option)
  }}
| wheelbase = {{cvt|105.7|in|mm|0|order=flip}}<ref name=2011voltspecs/>
| length = {{cvt|177.1|in|mm|0|order=flip}}
| width = {{cvt|70.4|in|mm|0|order=flip}}
| height = {{cvt|56.6|in|mm|0|order=flip}}
| weight = {{cvt|3794|lb|kg|0|order=flip}}
}}

The '''Chevrolet Volt''' i<!-- Do not change to "was". The cars still exist in the present, even if new production has stopped. -->s a [[Engineering:Plug-in hybrid|plug-in hybrid]] car manufactured by [[Company:General Motors|General Motors]], also marketed in [[Social:Rebranding (automobile)|rebadged]] variants as the '''Holden Volt''' in Australia and New Zealand and the '''Buick Velite 5''' in China, and with a different [[Engineering:Fascia (car)|fascia]] as the '''Vauxhall Ampera''' in the United Kingdom and as the '''Opel Ampera''' in the remainder of Europe. Volt production ended in February 2019.<ref name="End2019"/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chevy-volt-discontinued-chevrolets-last-volt-rolls-off-the-assembly-line/|title=Chevy Volt discontinued: Chevrolet's last Volt rolls off the assembly line|publisher=CBS News |date=February 22, 2019|access-date=March 2, 2019}}</ref>

Sales of the 2011 Volt began in the United States in mid-December 2010, followed by various European countries and other international markets in 2011. Global combined Volt/Ampera-family sales totaled about 177,000 units by the end of October 2018.<ref name=Top5Global102018/> The U.S. is the leading market, with 157,054 Volts delivered through the end of 2019, followed by Canada with 16,653 Volts sold through September 2018. Just over 10,000 Opel/Vauxhall Ampera cars had been sold in Europe {{as of|2016|06|lc=y}}. Until December 2018, the Volt/Ampera family of vehicles was the world's all-time bestselling plug-in hybrid vehicle. {{Asof|2019|12}}, the Chevrolet Volt is listed as the all-time top-selling plug-in hybrid in the American market.<ref name="AlltimeUS2019"/>

The Volt operates as a pure [[Engineering:Battery electric vehicle|battery electric vehicle]] until its battery capacity drops to a predetermined threshold from full charge. From there, its [[Earth:Internal combustion engine|internal combustion engine]] powers an electric [[Engineering:Electric generator|generator]] to extend the vehicle's range as needed. While running on gasoline at high speeds the engine may be mechanically linked (by a clutch) to a generator set, improving efficiency by 10% to 15%.<ref name="GCCVolt4Mode"/> The Volt's [[Engineering:Regenerative brake|regenerative braking]] also contributes to the on-board electricity generation. Under the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cycle, the 2013{{nbnd}}15 [[Physics:Model year|model year]] Volt [[Engineering:All-electric range|all-electric range]] is {{convert|38|mi|abbr=on}}, with a combined electric mode/gasoline-only rating of {{Convert|62|mpgus|abbr=on}} [[Physics:Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent|equivalent]] (MPG equivalent).

The [[Engineering:Chevrolet Volt (second generation)|second-generation Volt]]'s improved battery system and drivetrain increased the all-electric range to {{Convert|53|mi}}, its EPA-rated fuel economy in [[Engineering:Hybrid electric vehicle|charge-sustaining]] mode to {{Convert|42|mpgUS|abbr=on}}, and the combined city/highway fuel economy in [[Engineering:Charge-depleting|all-electric mode]] to 106 MPG-e, up from 98 MPG-e. Deliveries to retail customers in the U.S. and Canada began in October 2015 as a 2016 [[Physics:Model year|model year]].

The Volt has won several awards, including the 2009 Green Car Vision Award, 2011 Green Car of the Year, 2011 North American Car of the Year, 2011 World Green Car, 2012 European Car of the Year, and 2016 Green Car of the Year.

== Terminology ==
{{Further|Engineering:Range extender}}
[[File:Hybridserie.png|thumb|Basic powertrain configuration of a series hybrid vehicle, one of the two possible modes of the Chevrolet Volt when operated as range-extender vehicle]]

The Society of Automotive Engineers' (SAE) definition of a hybrid vehicle states that the vehicle shall have "''two or more energy storage systems both of which must provide propulsion power, either together or independently.''"<ref>{{cite web
 | url = http://media.gm.com/content/dam/Media/microsites/product/volt/docs/paper.pdf| title = SAE paper 2008-01-0458: The Electrification of the Automobile: From Conventional Hybrid, to Plug-in Hybrids, to Extended-Range Electric Vehicles | publisher = Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
 | year=2008| access-date = May 14, 2011}}</ref> General Motors has avoided the use of the term "hybrid" when describing its Voltec designs, even after the carmaker revealed that in some cases the combustion engine provided some assist at very high speeds. This contribution from the gas engine is only at high speeds. Normal driving there is no contribution and the car runs all electric.<ref name=NYT101110>{{cite news |last=Stenquist |first=Paul| date=October 11, 2010 |url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/11/g-m-officially-introduces-2011-chevrolet-volt-amid-controversy/ |title=G.M. 'Officially' Introduces 2011 Chevrolet Volt Amid Controversy |work=The New York Times |at=Wheels |access-date=October 11, 2010}}</ref> Instead General Motors describes the Volt as an [[Engineering:Electric vehicle|electric vehicle]] equipped with a "range extending" gasoline-powered [[Earth:Internal combustion engine|internal combustion engine (ICE)]] as a [[Engineering:Engine-generator|genset]] and therefore dubbed the Volt an "Extended Range Electric Vehicle" or E-REV.<ref>{{cite web |last=Chang |first=Richard S. |date=June 25, 2009 |title=Chevrolet Volt Hits Road, Ahead of Schedule |url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/25/chevrolet-volt-hits-road-ahead-of-schedule/ |work=The New York Times |at=Wheels |access-date= June 2, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mlive.com/auto/index.ssf/2010/10/is_the_chevrolet_volt_a_true_e.html |title=Is the Chevrolet Volt a True Electric Car? General Motors Defends EV Label |work=MLive.com |last=Oosting |first=Jonathan |date=October 12, 2010 |access-date=June 2, 2010}}</ref> In a January 2011 interview, the Chevy Volt's Global Chief Engineer, Pamela Fletcher, referred to the Volt as "an electric car with extended range."<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Kuchment |first=Anna |date=January 2011 |title=Practically Green: A Q&A with the Chevy Volt's Chief Engineer |journal=Scientific American |url=http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=practically-green |access-date=March 27, 2011 |publisher=Nature America |volume=304 |issue=1 |page=25 |issn=0036-8733 |doi=10.1038/scientificamerican0111-25a}}</ref>

According to the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) definitions, the Volt is a plug-in hybrid vehicle due to the combination of an internal combustion engine and two electric motors, along with a battery that can accept off-board energy.<ref name=NYTVolt/> As a plug-in hybrid, the Volt can operate as a purely [[Engineering:Electric vehicle|electric vehicle]] for the first {{convert|25|to|50|mi|km}} in charge-depleting mode. When the battery capacity drops below a pre-established threshold from full charge the vehicle enters charge-sustaining mode, and the Volt's control system selects the most efficient combination of two electric motors, one powered by the propulsion system battery pack reserve and one by the combustion generator, to improve performance and boost high-speed efficiency.<ref name=NYTVolt/><ref name=MT101101>{{cite journal |last=Markus |first= Frank |date = October 10, 2010 |title=Unbolting the Chevy Volt to See How It Ticks |url=http://www.motortrend.com/features/editorial/1010_unbolting_the_chevy_volt_to_see_how_it_ticks/index.html |journal=Motor Trend |access-date=October 11, 2010}}</ref>

== History ==
=== Concept vehicle ===
The Chevrolet Volt [[Engineering:Concept car|concept car]] debuted at the January 2007 North American International Auto Show, becoming the first-ever series plug-in hybrid [[Engineering:Concept car|concept car]] shown by a major car manufacturer.<ref name=IEEE2007/><ref name=GCC010607>{{cite web |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/01/gm_introduces_e.html?cid=27360790 |title=GM Introduces E-Flex Electric Vehicle System; Chevrolet Volt the First Application |work=Green Car Congress|publisher=BioAge Group |date=January 6, 2007 |access-date=May 14, 2011}}</ref> The Volt concept vehicle had four doors with a rear liftgate and seating for four passengers. This was a significant change in design when compared to the [[Engineering:General Motors EV1|General Motors EV1]] of the 1990s, which only seated two to reduce weight and to make the necessary room for the lead-acid battery pack. The top speed was also increased on the Volt, from the electronically limited {{convert|80|mph|km/h|-1}} to {{convert|101|mph|km/h|-1}}. The battery pack size was reduced, from about {{convert|300|L|cuft|abbr=on|1|order=flip}} in volume in the EV1, to {{convert|100|L|cuft|abbr=on|1|order=flip}} in the Volt.<ref name=IEEE2007>{{cite web |url=http://www.spectrum.ieee.org/green-tech/advanced-cars/lithium-batteries-for-hybrid-cars |title=Lithium Batteries for Hybrid Cars |last=Voelcker |first=John |work=IEEE Spectrum |date=January 2007 |access-date=May 14, 2011 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110521102837/http://spectrum.ieee.org/green-tech/advanced-cars/lithium-batteries-for-hybrid-cars |archive-date=May 21, 2011 }}</ref>{{Sfn|Edsall|2010|p=43}}

General Motors' then-Vice-Chairman for global product development Robert Lutz was looking for a "Prius fighter", a leapfrog product like Apple's [[Engineering:IPod|iPod]].<ref name="AdageStoryBehind">{{cite news |last1=Guilford |first1=Dave |title=The Story Behind Chevy Volt's $40,000 Price Sticker |url=https://adage.com/article/news/gm-s-bob-lutz-chevy-volt-wound-40k-price-tag/138244 |access-date=November 4, 2019 |work=Advertising Age |date=August 3, 2009 |language=en}}</ref> The two-seater [[Engineering:Sports car|sports car]] being developed by Tesla, the [[Engineering:Tesla Roadster (2008)|Tesla Roadster (2008)]], and the rapid advancement of lithium-ion battery technology inspired him to push the carmaker to develop the Volt after the 2006 Detroit Auto Show,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsweek.com/id/81580 |title=Bob Lutz: The Man Who Revived the Electric Car |work=Newsweek |date=December 22, 2007 |access-date=January 6, 2014}}</ref>{{Sfn|Edsall|2010|pp=91–16<!-- is this to page 116? --> }}{{Sfn|Fletcher|2011|pp=4,5}} overcoming internal opposition that recalled losing a billion dollars in the 1990s over the EV1 electric vehicle program.<ref name="AdageStoryBehind"/><ref>{{cite magazine |last=Friend |first=Tad |url=http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2009/08/24/090824fa_fact_friend |title=Elon Musk and electric cars |magazine=The New Yorker |date=January 7, 2009 |access-date=September 14, 2009 |quote= All the geniuses here at General Motors kept saying lithium-ion technology is 10 years away, and Toyota agreed with us—and boom, along comes Tesla. So I said, 'How come some tiny little California startup, run by guys who know nothing about the car business, can do this, and we can't?' That was the crowbar that helped break up the log jam.}}</ref> Lutz's initial idea was to develop an all-electric car, but Jon Lauckner, General Motors Vice President for global program management, quickly sketched out the powertrain layout, estimated the vehicle weight and  battery requirements, convinced Lutz that to avoid an expensive battery, [[Engineering:Range anxiety|range anxiety]] concerns, and lack of public [[Engineering:Charging station|charging infrastructure]], they could use a smaller battery pack with a small combustion engine driving a generator acting as a backup to extend the range, but without a mechanical connection between the gasoline engine and the drive wheels, so it would be a pure electrically driven vehicle without many of the limitations General Motors learned from the EV1 experience.{{Sfn|Edsall|2010|pp=91–16}}<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lauckner |first1=Jon |title=A Car Guy's Electric Moment |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-car-guys-electric-moment/ |access-date=November 5, 2019 |publisher=CBS News |date=August 17, 2010}}</ref>
{{Multiple image|direction=vertical|align=right|image1=Chevy Volt Concept NAIAS 2007 02.jpg|image2=Chevy Volt Concept NAIAS 2007 01.jpg|width=220|caption1=|caption2=The Chevrolet Volt [[Engineering:Concept car|concept car]] was unveiled at the January 2007 North American International Auto Show}}

Most of the Volt initial design parameters defined for the development of the concept car, then referred as the "iCar" in homage to the [[Engineering:IPod|iPod]], were kept throughout the process up to the final production version. A key design parameter was a target of {{convert|40|mi|km}} for the all-electric range, selected to keep the battery size small and lower costs, and mainly because research showed that 78% of daily commuters in the U.S. travel 40 miles or less. This target range lets drivers make most travel electrically driven, with the assumption that charging takes place at home overnight. This requirement translated to using a [[Engineering:Lithium-ion battery|lithium-ion battery]] pack with an energy storage capacity of 16{{nbsp}}{{kWh|link=yes}} considering that the battery would be used until the [[Engineering:State of charge|state of charge]] (SoC) of the battery reached 30%. This limit to the SOC was necessary in order to maintain operational performance under a wide range of environments, and to minimize the [[Physics:Battery (electricity)#Lifespan of rechargeable batteries|battery degradation]] to allow at least a ten-year life span. The initial target range for the gasoline engine/generator was set between {{Convert|250|and|300|mi}} and the vehicle had to be family size for four or five passengers.{{Sfn|Edsall|2010|pp=91–16}}<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nbcnews.com/id/16503845|title=GM to unveil Volt electric concept car|agency=Associated Press|publisher=NBC News |date=January 7, 2007|access-date=May 15, 2011}}</ref>

Another key design decision was to develop the concept car based on a new family of common [[Engineering:Powertrain|powertrain]] components for electric propulsion, which initially was called the E-Flex Systems, "E" stands for electric drive and "Flex" for the different sources of electricity, but later was renamed Voltec drive system. The E-Flex or Voltec powertrain is an attempt to standardize many components of possible future electrically propelled vehicles, and to allow multiple interchangeable electricity-generating systems. The E-Flex powertrain has the potential to adapt the vehicles to pure [[Engineering:Battery electric vehicle|battery electric]], to [[Engineering:Fuel cell vehicle|fuel cell-powered]] or to several other sources of energy to create electricity on board, such as [[Engineering:Engine-generator|engine-generator]] sets (genset) fueled by gasoline, [[Chemistry:Diesel fuel|diesel]], [[Chemistry:Biodiesel|biodiesel]], ethanol fuel (E100), or flex-fuel ([[Chemistry:E85|E85]]). [[Engineering:Regenerative braking|Regenerative braking]] would also contribute to the on-board electricity generation.<ref name=GCC010607/>{{Sfn|Edsall|2010|pp=29–33}}<ref name=ABG010707/> In October 2006 the E-flex powertrain was selected for the new propulsion architecture and the name Volt was chosen by General Motors.{{Sfn|Edsall|2010|pp=29–33}}

The Volt concept car became the first application of the E-Flex (Voltec) drive system with a combination of an [[Physics:Electric motor|electric motor]], the same used in the Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell, a {{convert|16|kWh|MJ|abbr=on|lk=on}} lithium-ion battery pack with 136{{nbsp}}kW of peak power, and a genset consisting of a small 1.0{{nbsp}}L, 3-cylinder turbocharged flex-fuel capable engine linked to a {{convert|53|kW|hp|abbr=on}} generator. General Motors called this genset an electric vehicle (EV) range extender. The vehicle was propelled by an electric motor with a peak output of {{convert|120|kW|hp|abbr=on}} delivering {{cvt|236|lbft}} of motoring [[Physics:Torque|torque]]. {{fact span|The concept car featured several advanced materials from GE Automotive Plastics that helped GM reduce the vehicle weight by up to 50 percent.|date=November 2019}}

The Volt concept featured a {{Convert|12|USgal|L impgal|abbr=on}} fuel capacity providing the vehicle a total driving range of around {{Convert|640|mi|abbr=on}}, which considered a gasoline fuel efficiency of about {{Convert|50|mpgus|abbr=on}} and a {{convert|40|mi|km|abbr=on}} all-electric range. According to General Motors estimates, a daily drive of {{Convert|60|mi|km|abbr=on}}, combined with an overnight recharge to support the first 40 all-electric miles, would yield an effective gasoline fuel economy of {{Convert|150|mpgus|abbr=on}}.<ref name=GCC010607/><ref name=ABG010707>{{cite web |url=http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/01/07/detroit-auto-show-general-motors-e-flex-platform/ |title=A Look at the GM E-Flex Platform| last=Abuelsamid |first=Sam|work=Autoblog Green |date=January 7, 2007|access-date=May 15, 2011}}</ref> General Motors also emphasized that the Volt would further reduce dependence on imported oil if E85 ethanol was used instead of gasoline to power the on-board generator engine. Robert Lutz added that if the driver used E85, "''the fuel economy figure became 525 miles per'' (equivalent) ''petroleum gallon''", as only 15% of gasoline is used in this blend.{{Sfn|Edsall|2010|pp=35}}{{Sfn|Fletcher|2011|pp=73, 74}} General Motors also noted that actual production of the Volt depended on further battery development, because the required rechargeable batteries needed to make the Volt a viable vehicle did not exist in the market and had yet to be developed.<ref name=GCC010607/>{{Sfn|Edsall|2010|pp=91–16}}{{Sfn|Fletcher|2011|pp=73, 74}} The concept car was actually powered by two 12-volt [[Chemistry:Lead–acid battery|conventional car batteries]], just enough power to allow the vehicle to move at low speeds in the stand.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Lutz|first=Bob|title=Car Guys vs. Bean Counters: The Battle for the Soul of American Business|year=2011|publisher=Portfolio Hardcover, [[Company:Penguin Group|Penguin Group]]|isbn=978-1-59184-400-6|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/isbn_9781591844006}} Location 2234 [[Engineering:Amazon Kindle|Kindle]] edition.</ref>

Lutz initially said the Volt was expected to sell around $30,000, based on the cost of a conventional car of that size with a conventional four-cylinder engine plus US$8,000 for the lithium battery.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Squatriglia |first1=Chuck |title=Bob Lutz Drives the Volt, Calls It 'Electrifying' |url=https://www.wired.com/2008/06/bob-lutz-drives/ |magazine=Wired |access-date=November 5, 2019 |date=June 6, 2008}}</ref><ref name="Voltcost"/> Developers faced cost escalation as they found out the Volt could not share components from GM's compact car platform like power steering, power brake, air-conditioning compressor that were driven by a belt running off the engine, in addition to the cost of a compact {{convert|110|kW|hp|abbr=on}} electric motor and specialized microprocessors to control energy flow to the motor, GM eventually decided to price the Volt at a base price from around US$40,000.<ref name="Voltcost">{{cite news |title=How Volt's cost rose and rose and rose . . . |url=https://europe.autonews.com/article/20090802/COPY02/308029996/how-volt-s-cost-rose-and-rose-and-rose |access-date=November 5, 2019 |work=Automotive News Europe |date=August 2, 2009 |language=en}}</ref> The US$1&nbsp;billion cost to develop the Volt is equivalent to creating three vehicles on an existing platform.<ref name="Voltcost"/>

== First generation (2010–2015) ==
=== Production model ===
[[File:11-09-04-iaa-by-RalfR-201.jpg|thumb|Production version of the Chevrolet Volt at the IAA, 2011]]
The production design model officially unveiled on September 16, 2008, as part of General Motors (GM) centennial celebration at the Wintergarden headquarters in Detroit.<ref name=GMPressRelease>{{cite web|url=http://www.prefix.com/Downloads/Volt.pdf|title=Chevrolet Volt Leads General Motors into Its Second Century|date=September 16, 2008|access-date=December 21, 2009|publisher=General Motors Company|url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324034213/http://www.prefix.com/Downloads/Volt.pdf|archive-date=March 24, 2012}}</ref> The production model differed greatly in design from the original concept car. The carmaker cited necessary aerodynamic changes needed to reduce the concept car's high [[Physics:Drag coefficient|drag coefficient]] of {{Cd|0.43}}<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/21/automobiles/21AERO.html?pagewanted=1 |title=Edgy, Yet Still Aerodynamic |last=Patton |first=Phil |work=The New York Times |date=December 19, 2008 |access-date=May 15, 2011}}</ref> down to {{Cd|0.28}},<ref>{{cite web|last=Sherman|first=Don|title=2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/2011-chevrolet-cruze-eco-page-3|work=Car and Driver|access-date=February 21, 2012|date=September 2011}}</ref> still higher than the [[Engineering:Toyota Prius|Toyota Prius]] {{Cd|0.25}}. Another reason was the use of General Motors's new global compact vehicle platform Delta II to keep costs reasonable, and shared with the 2010 model year [[Engineering:Chevrolet Cruze|Chevrolet Cruze]].{{Sfn|Edsall|2010|p=71}} Another significant difference from the concept car is the seating, as the production Volt seats four rather than five passengers. This change was due to the higher-than-usual central tunnel that runs from the front console to the rear seat that houses the car's T-shaped battery pack.<ref>{{cite news |last=Motavalli |first=Jim |date=September 21, 2008 |title=G.M. Tones Down the Volt |url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A0DEED9113DF932A1575AC0A96E9C8B63 |work=The New York Times |access-date=May 15, 2011}}</ref>
[[File:2013-03-05 Geneva Motor Show 7860 (cropped).JPG|thumb|Rear view]]
After the concept was put into the pipeline for production, GM began looking for a partner to develop the Volt's [[Engineering:Lithium-ion battery|lithium-ion battery]] pack. The carmaker evaluated about 25 battery cell chemistries and constructions from around two dozen lithium-ion battery makers around the world.{{Sfn|Edsall|2010|pp=48–57}} Due to their more promising cell technologies, two companies were selected in June 2007, Compact Power (CPI), which uses a lithium manganese oxide (LiMn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>) cell made by its parent company, LG Chemical; and Continental Automotive Systems, which uses [[Chemistry:Lithium iron phosphate battery|lithium iron phosphate]] based cylindrical cells made by A123Systems.{{Sfn|Edsall|2010|pp=48–57}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2007/06/05/breaking-gm-awards-two-battery-development-contracts-for-chevy/|date=June 5, 2007|title=GM awards two battery development contracts for Chevy Volt|work=AutoblogGreen |last=Abuelsamid |first=Sam}}</ref>{{Sfn|Fletcher|2011|pp=84–89}} By the end of October 2007 CPI (LG Chem) delivered their finished battery pack [[Engineering:Prototype|prototype]]s, and A123 delivered theirs by January 2008. GM's testing process was conducted at the laboratory the carmaker had created for the GM EV1 program. The battery packs included monitoring systems designed to keep the batteries cool and operating at optimum capacity despite a wide range of ambient temperatures.{{Sfn|Edsall|2010|pp=48–57}}{{Sfn|Fletcher|2011|pp=84–89}} To ensure the battery pack would last 10 years and {{Convert|150000|mi}} expected for the battery warranty, the Volt team decided to use only half of the 16 {{kWh|link=yes}} capacity to reduce the rate of capacity degradation, limiting the state of charge (SOC) up to 80% of capacity and never depleting the battery below 30%.{{Sfn|Fletcher|2011|pp=84–89}}<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://www.engr.colostate.edu/~thb/Publications/POWER14185_nocover.pdf|title=Investigation of battery end-of-life conditions for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles|last1=Wood|first1=Eric|last2=Alexander|first2=Marcus|last3=Bradley|first3=Thomas H.|journal=Journal of Power Sources|pages=5147–5154|year=2011|volume=196|access-date=May 22, 2011|doi=10.1016/j.jpowsour.2011.02.025|issue=11|bibcode=2011JPS...196.5147W|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110929002955/http://www.engr.colostate.edu/~thb/Publications/POWER14185_nocover.pdf|archive-date=September 29, 2011|url-status=dead}} ''See p. 5149''.</ref> GM also expected the battery to withstand 5,000 full discharges without losing more than 10% of its charge capacity.{{Sfn|Fletcher|2011|pp=84–89}} According to GM, {{asof|2016|08|lc=y}}, no batteries had been changed due to degradation.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2016/07/27/gm-build-phev-batteries-china-cadillac-ct6/ |title=GM will likely build PHEV batteries in China soon |first=Sebastian |last=Blanco |work=Autoblog |date=July 27, 2016 |access-date=August 18, 2016}}</ref>

[[File:Chevy Volt and Cruze Eco 2011.jpg|thumb|left|Chevrolet Volt (left) and [[Engineering:Chevrolet Cruze|Chevrolet Cruze Eco]] (right)]]

In April 2008 GM started extensive battery testing. In two years, the carmaker put the battery packs to the equivalent of 150,000 real-world miles (240,000&nbsp;km) and 10 years of use.{{Sfn|Fletcher|2011|pp=84–89}} The durability of the battery pack was tested for a broad range of extreme ambient conditions including a shaker table to simulate potholes and a thermal chamber, to simulate temperatures varying from {{Convert|116|F|C|abbr=on}}, typical of the Southwest deserts, to {{Convert|-40|F|C|abbr=on}} typical of the Alaskan [[Earth:Tundra|tundra]].{{Sfn|Edsall|2010|pp=48–57}} In April 2008 the lithium-ion battery pack was placed in [[Engineering:Chevrolet Malibu|Chevrolet Malibu]]s fitted with the Volt powertrain to be used as test mules for further real-world testing.{{Sfn|Fletcher|2011|pp=84–89}}<ref>{{cite web|last=Blanco|first=Sebastian|url=http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/04/03/gms-chevy-volt-update-all-systems-go-malibu-based-mules-comin/|title=GM's Chevy Volt update: All systems go, Malibu-based li-ion mules coming soon|work=AutoblogGreen|date=April 3, 2008|access-date=October 23, 2010}}</ref> In October 2008, GM chose CPI (LG Chemical) to provide the battery systems for the first production version of the Volt.<ref>{{cite news |first=Soyoung |last=Kim |title=LG Chem to supply GM Volt batteries |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/rbssChemicalsCommodity/idUSN2239779020081022?sp=trueh |work=Reuters|date=October 22, 2008|access-date=August 11, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Drew |last=Johnson |title=GM inks Chevrolet Volt battery contract |url=http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-inks-chevrolet-volt-battery-contract.html |date=October 24, 2008 |work=Leftlane |access-date=August 11, 2009 |archive-date=September 22, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180922211641/https://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-inks-chevrolet-volt-battery-contract.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> In July 2008, GM confirmed that a non-turbocharged, 1.4 L 4-cylinder engine would be used as the range extender, and that the intention was to build it in Flint, Michigan.<ref>{{cite news|last=Lawlor |first=Joe |url=http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/index.ssf/2008/07/general_motors_confirms_intent.html |title=General Motors confirms intention to manufacture engine for battery-powered Volt in Flint |newspaper=The Flint Journal |date=July 28, 2009 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20090123113933/http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/index.ssf/2008/07/general_motors_confirms_intent.html |archive-date=January 23, 2009}}</ref> In April 2009, General Motors let journalists test the Volt powertrain without the range-extending generator in the body of [[Engineering:Chevrolet Cruze|Chevrolet Cruze]] sedans that GM used as test mules at the GM Technical Center in Warren, Michigan.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Squatriglia|first=Chuck|title=Billion-Dollar Baby: We Drive the Chevrolet Volt|url=https://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/04/billion-dollar-baby-we-drive-the-chevrolet-volt/|magazine=Wired|access-date=February 21, 2012|date=April 28, 2009}}</ref>

The first [[Engineering:Pre-production car|pre-production test car]] based on the final Volt design was built in June 2009, in Warren, Michigan,<ref name=PreProd>{{cite web|url=http://gm-volt.com/2009/03/25/gms-response-to-the-gm-voltcom-first-chevy-volt-to-be-built-post-and-comments|title=GM's Response to the GM-Volt.com First Chevy Volt to be Built Post and Comments|work=GM-VOLT: Chevy Volt Electric Car Site|date=March 25, 2009|access-date=March 29, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090329050344/http://gm-volt.com/2009/03/25/gms-response-to-the-gm-voltcom-first-chevy-volt-to-be-built-post-and-comments/|archive-date=March 29, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=Motavalli2009>{{cite news |last=Motavalli |first=Jim |date=June 2, 2009 |title=G.M. Says Chevy Volt Is Still on Track |url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/02/gm-says-chevy-volt-is-still-on-track/ |newspaper=The New York Times |at=Wheels |access-date=June 2, 2009}}</ref> and by October 2009, 80 Volts had been built and were tested under various conditions.<ref name=Motavalli2009/><ref name=NYT230/> On March 31, 2010, the first factory-built Volt was produced at the Detroit Hamtramck Assembly Plant to test the [[History:Production line|production line]] and for quality control purposes, both of the tooling and the pre-production vehicles produced before regular production began.<ref name=UST0310>{{cite news|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2010/03/gm-finishes-building-first-chevy-volt-battery-car-using-production-tooling-says-the-practice-run-was-ok/1|title=GM builds first Chevy Volt, says production line practice run OK |work=[[Software:USA Today|USA Today]]|date=March 31, 2010|access-date=April 5, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/04/volt-20100402.html|title=First Pre-Production Chevy Volt Rolls Off Line|work=Green Car Congress|date=April 2, 2010|access-date=April 5, 2010}}</ref>

Tony Posawatz was the Volt Vehicle Line Director from 2006 to 2012,<ref>{{cite web |last=Chapman |first=Mary M. |date=August 14, 2012 |title=Fisker Appoints Tony Posawatz, a Chief With Complementary Roots |url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/14/fisker-names-tony-posawatz-who-led-development-of-chevy-volt-its-new-chief-executive/ |work=The New York Times |at=Wheels |access-date=December 28, 2012}}</ref> and he was known as employee #1 and led the team from concept to production.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://events.ntpshow.com/evs26/CUSTOM/images/PDF/PosawatzTony-bio.pdf|title=Anthony L. Posawatz, P. E.|publisher=World Electric Vehicle Association|access-date=January 6, 2014|url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509165323/http://events.ntpshow.com/evs26/CUSTOM/images/PDF/PosawatzTony-bio.pdf|archive-date=May 9, 2013}}</ref>

[[File:Chevrolet Volt WAS 2011 946.JPG|thumb|Final production vehicle, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt]]

'''Official introduction'''
General Motors held a ceremony at its Detroit Hamtramck Assembly Plant on November 30, 2010, to introduce the first Chevrolet Volt off the assembly line. The first Volt built for retail sale was earmarked for display at GM's Heritage Center museum in Sterling Heights, Michigan.<ref name=Prod2>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/01/business/energy-environment/01volt.html?ref=automobiles|title=G.M. to Hire 1,000 to Engineer More Electric Cars |last=Vlasic |first=Bill |work=The New York Times |date=November 30, 2010 |access-date=November 30, 2010}}</ref> The second unit was offered at a public auction, with an opening bid of {{USD|50,000}} and it was won by Rick Hendrick who paid {{USD|225,000}}. The proceeds went to fund mathematics and sciences education in Detroit through the Detroit Public Schools Foundation.<ref name=VoltAuction>{{cite web |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/17/rick-hendrick-wins-first-retail-chevy-volt-for-225-000/ |title=Rick Hendrick Wins First Retail Chevy Volt for $225,000 |website=Autoblog |publisher=AOL |date=December 17, 2010 |access-date=December 17, 2010}}</ref> Deliveries to retail customers in the United States began in mid December 2010.<ref name=Volt87K>{{cite web|url=http://www.hybridcars.com/retrospective-four-years-of-nissan-leaf-and-chevy-volt/|title=Retrospective: Four Years of Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt |author=Jeff Cobb|publisher=HybridCars.com|date=December 10, 2014|access-date=December 10, 2014}}</ref> Volt deliveries began in Canada in September 2011.<ref name=Canada/> The first deliveries of the Chevrolet Volt in Europe took place in November 2011.<ref name=EUVolt/><ref name=FRAVolt/> The European version of the Volt, the Opel Ampera, was released to retail customers in Europe in February 2012.<ref name=AmperaDeliver/> Deliveries of the right-hand drive Vauxhall Ampera in the UK began in May 2012.<ref name=EUVolt/> The Holden Volt was released in Australia in December 2012.<ref name=Australia/>

=== Specifications ===
==== Drivetrain ====
[[File:Chevrolet Volt under the hood WAS 2011 1107.jpg|thumb|Right side: [[Engineering:Power inverter|power inverter]] on top of the electric motor used for traction; left side: the 1.4 L gasoline engine used as a generator to keep the battery at minimum charge.]]

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt has a {{kWh|16}} / 45 A·h ({{kWh|10.4}} usable) [[Engineering:Lithium-ion battery|lithium-ion battery]] pack that can be charged by plugging the car into a 120–240 VAC residential electrical outlet using the provided [[Engineering:SAE J1772|SAE J1772]]-compliant charging cord. No external charging station is required.<ref name="SAEJ1771" /> The Volt is propelled by an [[Physics:Electric motor|electric motor]] with a peak output of {{convert|111|kW|hp|abbr=on}} delivering {{convert|273|lbft|Nm|abbr=on|0}} of torque. Capacity of the battery pack was increased to {{kWh|16.5}} ({{kWh|10.9}} usable) for 2013 models, which increased the all-electric range from {{convert|35|to|38|mi|abbr=on}}. Other specifications remained the same. The battery pack capacity was increased to {{kWh|17.1}} for 2015 models. This incremental upgrade is likely to reflect in an improvement in range over previous model years, but {{as of|2014|07|lc=y}}, the 2015 Volt has not been re-certified with the EPA.<ref name="2015Volt">{{cite news|url=http://www.hybridcars.com/2015-volt-gets-17-1-kwh-battery/|title=2015 Volt Gets Larger 17.1-kWh Battery|author=Jeff Cobb|work=HybridCars.com|date=July 6, 2014|access-date=July 24, 2014}}</ref>

While driving, after the Volt battery has dropped to a predetermined threshold from full charge, a small [[Engineering:Naturally aspirated engine|naturally aspirated]] 1.4 L 4-cylinder gasoline fueled [[Earth:Internal combustion engine|internal combustion engine]] (Opel's Family 0<ref name="RSC">{{cite web|title=Sustainable transportation based on electric vehicle concepts: a brief overview|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/224880220|last1=Eberle|first1=Ulrich|first2=Rittmar|last2=von Helmolt|publisher=[[Organization:Royal Society of Chemistry|Royal Society of Chemistry]] |date=May 14, 2010| access-date=June 8, 2010}}</ref>) with approximately {{convert|80|hp|kW|abbr=on}}, powers a 55&nbsp;kW [[Engineering:Electrical generator|generator]] to extend the Volt's range. The vehicle also has a [[Engineering:Regenerative braking|regenerative braking]] system. The electrical power from the generator is sent primarily to the electric motor, with the excess going to the batteries, depending on the state of charge (SOC) of the battery pack and the power demanded at the wheels.<ref name="2011voltspecs">{{cite web|year=2011 |title=2011 Volt Specs and Features |url=http://www.chevrolet.com/volt/features-specs/ |url-status = dead|website=Chevrolet |publisher=General Motors Company |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110223173940/http://www.chevrolet.com/volt/features-specs/ |archive-date=February 23, 2011 |access-date=January 3, 2011 }}</ref><ref name="Holden2011">{{cite press release |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=December 9, 2011 |title=Volt's Revolutionary Voltec System Delivers Efficiency with Performance |url=http://www.holden.com.au/Satellite?c=News_C&cid=1236936928055&pagename=Holden.com.au%2FHLDFleetLayout |url-status = live|website=Holden Australia |publisher=Holden Ltd. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924030956/http://www.holden.com.au/Satellite?c=News_C&cid=1236936928055&pagename=Holden.com.au%2FHLDFleetLayout |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |access-date=October 20, 2013 }}</ref>

Prior to the 2016 model year, the Volt required premium gasoline of (R+M)/2 octane rating{{Sfn|General Motors|2012|pp=9–53}} of 91 or higher because the higher octane permitted the 10.5:1 [[Engineering:Compression ratio|compression ratio]] engine to use more ignition timing advance to maximize fuel efficiency by 5 to 10% compared to regular gasoline.<ref>{{cite web| url =http://gm-volt.com/2010/07/30/why-the-volt-requires-premium-gasoline/| title = Why the Volt Requires Premium Gasoline| publisher = GM-Volt | date = July 30, 2010 | access-date = June 5, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://blogs.insideline.com/straightline/2010/07/2011-chevy-volt--fill-er-up-with-premium.html|title = 2011 Chevy Volt : Fill 'er Up. With Premium| author = Mike Magrath| publisher = Edmunds.com| date = July 29, 2010| access-date = June 5, 2011}}</ref> For users who drive mostly in electric mode, and to avoid maintenance problems caused by storing the same gasoline in the tank for months, the 2011 Volt has a sealed and pressurized fuel tank to avoid evaporation. As a result, the fuel filler must be depressurized before opening the tank. Also, the engine management system monitors the time since the engine last ran, and prompts the driver to run past the {{convert|40|mi|km|adj=on}} all-electric range before recharging to consume some gasoline. If the driver does not run on gasoline, the system automatically runs the maintenance mode, which starts the engine to consume some of the aging fuel and circulate fluids within the engine.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2010/09/13/new-problem-new-solution-chevrolet-volts-maintenance-mode-w/|title=New Problem, New Solution: Chevrolet Volt's "Maintenance Mode" Will Burn Gas To Prevent Aging |last=Abuelsamid |first=Sam |website=AutoblogGreen |publisher=AOL |date=September 13, 2010|access-date=September 13, 2010}}</ref> A configuration with an [[Chemistry:E85|E85]] flex-fuel capable engine is under development and was expected to be available in 2013.<ref name="NYTVolt">{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/17/automobiles/17VOLT.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=Chevy%20Volt&st=cse |title=Sorting Myth From Fact as Volt Makes Its Debut |work=The New York Times |last=Mayersohn |first=Norman |date=October 1, 2010 |access-date=October 17, 2010}}</ref>
{{Multiple image|direction=vertical|align=right|image1=Chevy Volt drivetrain cut-away WAS 2010 8889.JPG|image2=Chevrolet Volt interior WAS 2011 1113.jpg|width=220|caption1=Powertrain cut-away of the Volt showing both engines and the underfloor T shape tunnel where the battery pack is located|caption2=The Volt seats four people as the battery runs down the center of the car preventing a rear bench}}

'''Operating and driving modes'''
The Voltec drivetrain has three power converting elements:<ref name="GM-drive_unit">{{cite web|url=http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2010/Oct/1011_gm_volt.html|publisher=General Motors|title=Chevrolet Volt: Engineered for Everyday Life|access-date=December 16, 2011|date=October 11, 2010}} Download the document Drive_unit.doc on the link [http://media.gm.com/content/dam/Media/documents/US/Word/101010_volt_launch/Drive_Unit.doc Voltec Electric Drive System Overview].</ref>
* Primary traction electric motor/generator, provides good acceleration for driving at lower speeds and regeneration for braking, its maximum output of 111&nbsp;kW setting the maximum output of the whole system.
* Secondary electric motor/generator, works primarily as generator capable of producing 55&nbsp;kW or when necessary acts as a motor assisting the primary electric motor.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=343-NQKOvLg  |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/343-NQKOvLg |archive-date=December 14, 2021 |url-status=live|title=Chevy Volt Powertrain Deep Dive {{!}} Part 2 |via=YouTube |first=Pamela |last=Fletcher |date=October 18, 2010 |access-date=March 12, 2013}}{{cbignore}}
</ref>
* Internal combustion engine of 63&nbsp;kW power,<ref>{{cite web
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[https://web.archive.org/web/20111019211531/https://media.gm.com/content/product/public/us/en/volt/tech/specifications/_jcr_content/par/sectioncontainer_1/par/download/file.res/Chevrolet%20Volt%20Specifications.doc Chevrolet Volt Specifications.doc] on the link of the same name.</ref> engaged when the batteries reach the predetermined threshold.

These units are connected via a planetary gear and three electrically controlled hydraulic [[Engineering:Clutch|clutch]]es to provide power output for propulsion in any of four programmed operating modes:<ref name="GM-drive_unit" />

# Single-motor electric – The primary motor runs solely on battery power, maximum propulsion power is 111&nbsp;kW.
# Dual-motor electric – At higher vehicle speeds the secondary motor engages over the planetary gear such that it reduces the speed of the primary motor. This facilitates higher efficiency and better mileage for the combined system, without increasing the maximum power.
# Single-motor extended – The battery reaches its minimum charge, which triggers the combustion engine. The engine drives the secondary motor as a generator, via the charging electronics, to keep the minimum battery charge level. The primary motor can still provide its 111&nbsp;kW for short acceleration, albeit not sustained.
# Dual-motor extended – The electric motors are used again in dual configuration with increased efficiency at higher speeds. Additionally, the gasoline engine contributes propulsion power via the planetary gear. While power is drained from the battery the amount is less than in mode 2 for the same propulsion power, thus extending the range.

The drivetrain permits the Volt to operate as a pure [[Engineering:Battery electric vehicle|battery electric vehicle]] until its battery capacity has been depleted to a defined level, at which time it commences to operate as a series hybrid design where the gasoline engine drives the generator, which keeps the battery at minimum level charge and provides power to the electric motors. The full charge of the battery is replenished only by loading it on the [[Engineering:Electrical grid|electrical grid]]. While in this series mode at higher speeds and loads, (typically above {{Convert|30|mph}} at light to moderate loads) the gasoline engine can engage mechanically to the output from the transmission and assist both electric motors in driving the wheels, in which case the Volt operates as a power-split or series-parallel hybrid. After its all-electric range has been depleted, at speeds between {{Convert|30|and|70|mph}}, the Volt is programmed to select the most efficient drive mode, which improves performance and boosts high-speed efficiency by 10% to 15%.<ref name="GCCVolt4Mode">{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/10/chevy-volt-delivers-novel-two-motor-four-mode-extended-range-electric-drive-system-seamless-driver-e.html#more|title=Chevy Volt Delivers Novel Two-Motor, Four-Mode Extended Range Electric Drive System; Seamless Driver Experience Plus Efficiency|work=Green Car Congress|date=October 20, 2010|access-date=October 21, 2010}}</ref><ref name="NYTVolt" />

While operating modes are switched automatically the Volt allows the driver to choose from three drive modes: normal, sport and mountain. The mountain mode, which is expected to be required only under unusual power demand conditions, increases minimum battery state of charge (SOC) to around 45%, thus maintaining performance on steep and long grades. The driver hears more engine noise due to the higher rate of power generation required to maintain this mode.<ref name="GCCVolt4Mode" /> The sport mode causes the engine to rev higher, and the response to the throttle pedal is quicker.<ref name="PM101001">{{cite news|url=http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/reviews/hybrid-electric/volt-reliability-report-test|title=900 Miles Reliability Report in the Chevy Volt|work=Popular Mechanics|date=October 10, 2010|access-date=October 11, 2010}}</ref> The Ampera has an additional option, the "City Mode" or "battery hold", allowing the driver to save the energy currently stored in the battery for use when traveling in urban areas or restricted zones.<ref name="GCC021711" /><ref name="Differences" /> The 2013 model year Volt includes a "Hold" option to provide the same choice.<ref name="Volt2013_02" />

==== Battery ====

The 2011 Volt's [[Engineering:Lithium-ion battery|lithium-ion battery]] (Li-ion) battery pack weighs {{cvt|435|lb|kg}} and "consists of 288 individual cells arranged into nine modules. Plastic frames hold pairs of lithium-ion cells that sandwich an aluminum cooling fin. The design and construction of that aluminum plate was critical to ensuring an even temperature distribution with no hot or cool spots across the flat, rectangular cell. The battery pack has its own cooling circuit that is similar to, but independent from, the engine cooling system."<ref>{{cite press release |title=Cooling Fins Help Keep Chevrolet Volt Battery at Ideal Temperature |work=GM Volt Media Portal |publisher=General Motors |location=US |date=February 14, 2011 |url=http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.print.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2011/Feb/0214_battery.html |access-date=April 28, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227110919/http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.print.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2011/Feb/0214_battery.html |archive-date=February 27, 2014}}</ref>

[[File:Chevrolet Volt charging WAS 2011 833.jpg|thumb|left|Inlet for the electrical charger in the left side of the Chevrolet Volt with the manufacturer's provided charging cord]]

For the 2011/2012 model years, the battery pack stores 16{{nbsp}}kWh of energy but it is controlled or buffered via the energy management system to use only 10.3{{nbsp}}kWh of this capacity to maximize the life of the pack. For this reason the battery pack never fully charges or depletes, as the software only allows the battery to operate within a state of charge (SoC) window of 65%, after which the engine kicks in and maintains the charge near the lower level. The minimum SoC varies depending on operating conditions. When the car needs more power, such as in mountain mode, the lower limit of the SoC rises to 45% to ensure enough power is available.<ref name="Holden2011" /><ref name="GCCVolt4Mode" /> The battery capacity was increased to 16.5{{nbsp}}kWh for the 2013 [[Physics:Model year|model year]], the SOC window was increased to use 10.8{{nbsp}}kWh of the total battery energy, and the buffer to ensure battery life is not reduced. These changes increases the Volt's all-electric range, but charging takes slightly longer. GM achieved the improved battery performance and durability through minor changes to the material composition of the battery cell chemistry.<ref name="Volt2013_02">{{cite web |last=Voelcker |first=John |date=June 7, 2012 |url=http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1076766_2013-chevy-volt-gets-38-mile-electric-range-higher-98-mpge-rating|title=2013 Chevy Volt Gets 38-Mile Electric Range, Higher 98-MPGe Rating |website=Green Car Reports |access-date=June 9, 2012}}</ref><ref name="Volt2013_01">{{cite web |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2012/06/2013volt-20120607.html |title=GM tweaks battery materials, pack size, SOC window to increase 2013 Chevrolet Volt EV range to 38 miles |website=Green Car Congress |date=June 7, 2012|access-date=June 9, 2012}}</ref>

Despite containing near identical energy (±0.5{{nbsp}}kWh), the Volt's battery pack is over 70% lighter than the EV1's original {{cvt|1310|lb|kg}} 16.5{{nbsp}}kWh AC Delco lead-acid battery pack, mainly because the Volt uses higher [[Physics:Specific energy|specific energy]] Li-ion batteries. Li-ion batteries are expected to become less expensive as economies of scale take effect.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://avt.inel.gov/pdf/fsev/eva/ev1_eva.pdf |title=EVAmerica Baseline Performance Testing, 1999 General Motors EV1 with NiMH Batteries |publisher=US Department of Energy (DOE), [[Organization:Idaho National Laboratory|Idaho National Laboratory]] (INL), Advanced Vehicle Testing Activity (AVTA) |date=July 30, 2002 |access-date=October 8, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041017150240/http://avt.inel.gov/pdf/fsev/eva/ev1_eva.pdf |archive-date=October 17, 2004 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://avt.inel.gov/pdf/fsev/eva/ev1_eva.pdf |title=EVAmerica Baseline Performance Testing, 1997 General Motors EV1 with PbA Batteries |publisher=US Department of Energy (DOE), [[Organization:Idaho National Laboratory|Idaho National Laboratory]] (INL), Advanced Vehicle Testing Activity (AVTA) |date=August 2, 2002 |access-date=October 8, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041017150240/http://avt.inel.gov/pdf/fsev/eva/ev1_eva.pdf |archive-date=October 17, 2004 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.evchargernews.com/CD-A/gm_ev1_web_site/specs/specs_specs_top.htm |title=EV1 – specs |date=April 17, 2001 |access-date=October 9, 2009}}</ref>

Because batteries are sensitive to temperature changes, the Volt has a thermal management system to monitor and maintain the battery cell temperature for optimum performance and durability. The Volt's battery pack provides reliable operation, when plugged in, at cell temperatures as low as {{cvt|-13|F|C}} and as high as {{cvt|122|F|C}}.<ref name="Holden2011" /><ref name="GCC071410" /><ref>{{cite book |title=2014 Chevrolet VOLT Owner Manual |publisher=Chevrolet |location=US |url=http://www.chevrolet.com/content/dam/Chevrolet/northamerica/usa/nscwebsite/en/Home/Ownership/Manuals%20and%20Videos/02_pdf/2k14volt2ndPrint.pdf |access-date=July 29, 2014 |archive-date=January 20, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140120184111/http://www.chevrolet.com/content/dam/Chevrolet/northamerica/usa/nscwebsite/en/Home/Ownership/Manuals%20and%20Videos/02_pdf/2k14volt2ndPrint.pdf |url-status=dead}}</ref> The Volt features a battery pack that can be both warmed or cooled. In cold weather, the car electrically heats the battery coolant during charging or operation to provide full power capability. In hot weather, the car can use its air conditioner to cool the battery coolant to prevent over-temperature damage.<ref name="Holden2011" /><ref name="GCC071410" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://gm-volt.com/2010/12/09/the-chevrolet-volt-coolingheating-systems-explained/|title=The Chevrolet Volt Cooling/Heating Systems Explained|publisher=GM-Volt.com|date=December 10, 2010|access-date=July 26, 2014}}</ref>

General Motors guarantees the Volt's battery for eight years or {{convert|100000|mi|km}}, and cover all 161 battery components.<ref name="GCC071410" /><ref>{{cite news |last=Zeller |first=Tom Jr. |date=July 14, 2010 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/15/business/15auto.html?_r=1&ref=automobiles|title=G.M. to Offer 8-Year Guarantee for New Electric Car's Battery |newspaper=The New York Times |access-date=July 15, 2010}}</ref> GM estimates that Volt batteries will degrade by 10{{ndash}}30% after 8 years or 100,000 miles.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20022049-54.html |title=GM envisions refreshing EV batteries |work=CNET News Green Tech |last=LaMonica |first=Martin |date=November 8, 2010 |access-date=April 28, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 26, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121026125452/http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20022049-54.html}}</ref> GM has applied for a patent that may allow technicians to quickly and cheaply recover some of the performance of degraded battery packs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gm-volt.com/2010/11/08/gm-applies-for-patent-for-lithium-ion-battery-cell-refurbishing-system|title=GM Applies for Patent for Lithium-ion Battery Cell Refurbishing System|work=GM-Volt.com|date=November 8, 2010|access-date=May 16, 2012|archive-date=March 4, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304134002/http://gm-volt.com/2010/11/08/gm-applies-for-patent-for-lithium-ion-battery-cell-refurbishing-system/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Volt's battery management system runs more than 500 diagnostics at 10 times per second, allowing it to keep track of the Volt's battery pack in real-time, 85% of which ensure the battery pack is operating safely and 15% monitor battery performance and life.<ref name="GCC071410">{{cite web|title=Chevrolet Volt Battery Pack Carries Standard Eight-Year, 100,000-Mile Warranty|work=Green Car Congress|date=July 14, 2010 |url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/07/volt-20100714.html|access-date=May 23, 2011}}</ref>

The Volt uses the [[Engineering:SAE J1772|J1772]] charging plug, a standard connector for electric cars in North America.<ref name="SAEJ1771">{{cite web |title=Plug Standard Needed For Electric Car-Charging Cord Interface: SAE J1772|date=March 30, 2009|url=http://gm-volt.com/2009/04/16/plug-standard-needed-for-electric-car-charging-cord-interface-sae-j1772/#comment-107648|access-date=April 6, 2009}}</ref> Depending on in-car settings, a full charge takes from approximately 10 hours (with the 12{{nbsp}}A setting) to as much as 14 hours (8{{nbsp}}A setting) from a standard North American 120{{nbsp}}V receptacle. From a 240{{nbsp}}V source, a full charge takes around 4 hours. The Volt comes with a {{cvt|20|ft|m}} charging cord suitable for the standard household power outlet in its country of sale. If plugged in, recharging can be controlled remotely through a smartphone application.<ref name="Holden2011" />

==== Others ====
To save energy, the Volt sometimes heats the seats instead of blowing heated air through [[Biology:HVAC|HVAC]] system, as heating the vehicle's cabin draws significant power, and can even exceed what is needed to move the vehicle on occasions.<ref name="C&Dfulltest">http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2011-chevrolet-volt-full-test-road-test 2011 Chevrolet Volt Full Test from the Car and Driver (Dec 2010)</ref> A power-saving stereo system uses amplifiers that switch on and off rapidly to save power. It uses 50 percent less energy. The system is also lighter because the use of high grade [[Physics:Neodymium magnet|neodymium magnet]]s.<ref name="C&Dfulltest" />

=== Performance ===
The Volt has a top speed of {{convert|100|mph|abbr=on}}.<ref name="NYTVolt" /> According to Edmunds.com road tests, the Volt's [[0 to 60 mph|0 to 60 mph]] {{nowrap|(0–97 km/h)}} acceleration time is 9.2 seconds running on electric-only mode, and 9.0 seconds with the gasoline engine assisting propulsion.<ref name="EdmundsPerfor">{{cite web|url=http://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/volt/2011/road-test-specs.html|title=2011 Chevrolet Volt Road Test Specs|work=Edmunds.com|access-date=June 5, 2011}}</ref> Motor Trend reports the Volt's quarter-mile (402 m) time is 16.9 sec at {{Convert|84.3|mph|abbr=on}},<ref name=MTJune11>{{cite news|url=http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/oneyear/1106_2011_chevrolet_volt_arrival/index.html|title=Arrival: 2011 Chevrolet Volt|author=Frank Markus|work=Motor Trend|date=April 13, 2011|access-date=May 8, 2011}} ''Over {{convert|2360|mi|km}}'' driven</ref> while Edmunds reports a quarter-mile (402 m) time of 16.8 sec at {{Convert|81.5|mph|abbr=on}} in electric-only operation, and 16.6 sec at {{Convert|85.5|mph|abbr=on}} with the gasoline engine assisting.<ref name="EdmundsPerfor" /> Motor Trend reports a {{Convert|60|to|0|mph|abbr=on}} braking distance of {{Convert|112|ft|m|abbr=on}} and Edmunds.com of {{Convert|124|ft|m|abbr=on}}.<ref name="EdmundsPerfor" /><ref name="MTJune11" />

==== Range ====
[[File:2013 Chevrolet Volt EPA sticker.png|thumb| Monroney label showing EPA's fuel economy and environmental comparison label for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt]]

According to General Motors the Volt's all-electric range with fully charged batteries varies from {{convert|25|to|50|mi}} depending on terrain, driving technique, and temperature.<ref name="NYTVolt" /><ref name="Chevroletvoltage.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.chevroletvoltage.com/index.php/volt-blog/18-volt/2240-2011-chevrolet-volt-receives-new-fuel-economy-label-from-epa.html|title=2011 Chevrolet Volt Receives New Fuel Economy Label From EPA &#124; Volt|work=Chevroletvoltage.com|date=November 24, 2010|access-date=June 2, 2011|archive-date=March 18, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318220708/http://www.chevroletvoltage.com/index.php/volt-blog/18-volt/2240-2011-chevrolet-volt-receives-new-fuel-economy-label-from-epa.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The 2013 model year Volt increased its EPA's rated all-electric range to {{Convert|38|mi}}.<ref name="Volt2013_02" /><ref name="Volt2013_01" /> The 2014 and 2015 Volt have the same EPA ratings.<ref name="Volt2013_14">{{cite web|url=https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=32655&id=33900&id=35246|title=2013 and 2014 and 2015 Chevrolet Volt|publisher=Fueleconomy.gov|author=U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy|date=June 9, 2015|access-date=June 9, 2015}}</ref>

The Opel Ampera official all-electric range under the EU-approved UN ECE R101 standard for plug-in hybrids is {{convert|83|km|mi|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Ein Auto mit eigenem Kraftwerk |first=Klaus |last=Brieter |journal=ADAC Motorwelt |year=2012 |issue=1 |language=de |pages=26–30}}</ref>

==== Fuel economy ====
'''United States'''
[[File:2012 Chevrolet Volt EPA window sticker 0483.jpg|thumb|2012 Volt EPA/DOT Window sticker showed potential fuel cost saving.]]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officially rated the 2011 model year Volt's combined city/highway fuel economy in all-electric mode at 93 [[Physics:Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent|miles per gallon gasoline equivalent]] (MPG-e) (2.5 L gasoline equivalent/100&nbsp;km; 112 mpg-imp gasoline equivalent) and 94 MPG-e for the 2012 model year.<ref name="EPA2012mpge" />

For the 2012 model year, EPA revised the Volt's fuel economy ratings, increasing the combined city/highway rating in all-electric mode from 93 MPG-e to 94 MPG-e, and the highway rating was increased from 90 MPG-e to 93 MPG-e.<ref name="EPA2012mpge">{{cite web |url=http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/phevsbs.shtml |title=2011–12 Chevrolet Volt|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |website=Fueleconomy.gov |date=November 7, 2011 |access-date=November 7, 2011}}</ref> As a result of its improved battery pack, the 2013 model year EPA rating climbed to a combined city/highway fuel economy of 98 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (2.4 L gasoline equivalent/100&nbsp;km; 118 mpg-imp gasoline equivalent).

'''Europe'''
The Opel Ampera official equivalent fuel consumption under the EU-approved UN ECE R101 standard for plug-in hybrids is {{convert|1.2|L/100 km|mpgus mpgimp|abbr=on|1}} (83.3&nbsp;km/L).<ref name="hede">{{cite web |last=Hedevang |first=Kurt |url=http://fpn.dk/motor/bil/article2560207.ece |title=Opel Ampera below 600,000 DKK |language=da |publisher=Consumer Online |date=September 28, 2011 |access-date=October 14, 2011 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111006071224/http://fpn.dk/motor/bil/article2560207.ece |archive-date=October 6, 2011 }}</ref> However, a leading Opel engineer prefers saying 169 Wh/km (16.9 kWh/100&nbsp;km) while battery-powered, and then 20&nbsp;km/L (5 L/100&nbsp;km) petrol-powered. The ECE R101 standard weights [[Engineering:Charge-depleting|charge-depleting]] mode as 76% and gasoline-only driving as 24%.<ref name="AmperaRange">{{cite web |last=Arent |first=Torben |url=http://www.fdm.dk/nyheder/opels-miljoebil-klar-83-kml |publisher=United Car Owners |title=Opels miljøbil klar: 83 km/L |language=da |date=September 27, 2011 |access-date=October 18, 2011}} ''Title translation: Opel's eco-car ready: 83 km/L''</ref>

===Operating cost and payback period===
According to ''Consumer Reports'' in December 2011, the Chevrolet Volt fuel cost in electric mode was 3.8[[Finance:Cent (currency)|¢]]/mile.<ref name="CR1211">{{cite news |url=http://news.consumerreports.org/cars/2011/12/leaf-volt-tests-show-electric-cars-cost-less-per-mile-to-operate.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120108013333/http://news.consumerreports.org/cars/2011/12/leaf-volt-tests-show-electric-cars-cost-less-per-mile-to-operate.html |url-status = dead|archive-date=January 8, 2012 |title=Leaf, Volt Tests Show Electric Cars Cost Less per Mile To Operate |last=Evarts |first=Eric |work=Consumer Reports |date=December 8, 2011 |access-date=December 9, 2011 }}</ref>

According to Edmunds.com, the price premium paid for the Volt in 2012, after discounting the {{USD|7,500}} [[Finance:Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles#New plug-in electric vehicles|U.S. federal tax credit]], takes a long time for consumers to recover in fuel savings, often longer than the normal ownership time period.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edmunds.com/industry-center/analysis/will-higher-gas-prices-boost-hybrid-ev-sales.html|title=Will Higher Gas Prices Boost Hybrid, EV Sales? |last=Krebs |first=Michelle |website=Edmunds.com|date=February 28, 2012|access-date=February 29, 2012}}</ref>

===Tailpipe emissions===

=== Safety ===
{{Euro NCAP |align=right |year=2011 |overall_stars=5 |description=Chevrolet Volt |reference={{cite web |title=Official Chevrolet Volt 2011 safety rating results |url=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/chevrolet/volt/10963 |website=Euro NCAP}}|adult_points=30 |adult_percent=85 |child_points=38 |child_percent=78 |pedestrian_points=15 |pedestrian_percent=41 |safety_points=6 |safety_percent=86 }}

The Volt received a five-star overall crash safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the highest possible score. This rating was obtained with NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for 2011 [[Physics:Model year|model year]] vehicles.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://green.autoblog.com/2011/06/03/chevy-volt-earns-five-star-nhtsa-crash-rating-w-videos |title=Chevy Volt earns five-star NHTSA crash rating |work=AutoblogGreen |last=Blanco |first=Sebastien |date=June 3, 2011 |access-date=June 3, 2011}}</ref>

'''Accident and rescue handling'''
In August 2010, General Motors began a training program for first responders when performing rescue duties involving the Chevrolet Volt.<ref name="1stResponders">{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/08/gmfr-20100827.html|title= General Motors Kicks Off National Electric Vehicle Training Tour For First Responders|work=Green Car Congress|date=August 27, 2010|access-date=November 11, 2011}}</ref>

'''Warning sounds'''
Due to significant noise reduction typical of vehicles traveling in all-electric mode at low speeds, the Volt is fitted with a manually activated [[Engineering:Electric vehicle warning sounds|electronic warning sound system]] called ''Pedestrian-Friendly Alert System'' for use when the car is operating at low speeds to alert pedestrians to the car's presence.<ref name="NYTRingT">{{cite web |last=Motavalli |first=Jim |date=June 1, 2010 |title=Electric Car Warning Sounds: Don't Expect Ring Tones |url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/01/electric-car-warning-sounds-dont-expect-ringtones/ |work=The New York Times |at=Wheels |access-date=June 2, 2010}}</ref>

==Second generation (2016–2019)==
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The second generation Chevrolet Volt was officially unveiled at the January 2015 North American International Auto Show.<ref name=Sales2016Volt>{{cite news|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2015/01/next-gen-chevy-volt-erev-is-more-efficient-with-50-mile-electric-range.html|title=Next-gen Chevy Volt EREV is more efficient, with 50-mile electric range|author=Mike Millikin |work=Green Car Congress |date=January 12, 2015|access-date=January 12, 2015}}</ref> Retail deliveries began in the United States and Canada in October 2015 as a 2016 [[Physics:Model year|model year]], with 1,324 units delivered in the U.S. that month.<ref name=2016Volt>{{cite news|url=http://www.hybridcars.com/2016-volts-account-for-1324-sales-out-of-2035-october-deliveries/|title=2016 Volts Account For 1,324 Sales Out Of 2,035 October Deliveries|author=Jeff Cobb|work=HybridCars.com|date=November 3, 2015|access-date=November 3, 2015}}</ref><ref name=Canada2015>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1100803_plug-in-electric-car-sales-in-canada-october-2015-the-wallet-ballot|title=Plug-in Electric Car Sales in Canada, October 2015: The Wallet Ballot|first=Matthew |last=Klippenstein |publisher=Green Car Reports|date=November 6, 2015|access-date=November 7, 2015}}</ref> Availability in the American market was limited to California and the other 10 states that follow [[Engineering:California Air Resources Board#California zero-emissions vehicle|California's zero emission vehicle]] regulations. GM scheduled the second generation as a 2017 model year to be released in the 39 remaining states by early 2016.<ref name=2016Volt/> Manufacturing of the 2017 MY Volt began in February 2016, and the first units arrived at dealerships at the end of February 2016. The 2017 model complies with stricter Tier 3 emissions requirements and was available nationwide.<ref name=2017Volt>{{cite web| url=http://insideevs.com/2017-chevrolet-volt-arrives-dealerships-deals-announced/ |title=2017 Chevrolet Volt Arrives at Dealerships, Deals Announced |first=Steven |last=Loveday |publisher=InsideEVs.com|date=February 28, 2016|access-date=February 28, 2016}}</ref>

The second generation Volt has an upgraded powertrain with a 1.5-liter engine that uses regular gasoline; the 18.4 kWh battery pack has new chemistry that stores 20% more electrical energy and uses fewer cells, 192 compared with 288 on the 2014 Volt; it uses a new power controller that is integrated with the motor housing; the electric motors weigh {{Convert|100|lb|abbr=on}} less and use smaller amounts of rare earth metals. GM engineers explained that the second generation Volt was developed using extensive input from Volt owners.<ref name=Sales2016Volt/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/29/automobiles/chevrolet-unveils-new-volt-powertrain.html?|title=New Volt Will Have Improved Powertrain and Longer Range|author=Lindsay Brooke|work={{wipe|The New York Times}}|date=October 28, 2014|access-date=November 15, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/10/28/chevrolet-volt-gm-general-motors-ceo-mary-barra/18053171/ |title= GM CEO: 2016 Volt gets U.S. drivetrain, Detroit debut|author1=Mark Phelan |author2=Greg Gardner |work= [[Software:USA Today|USA Today]] |date= November 1, 2014 |access-date= October 28, 2014}}</ref>

These improvements allow the 2016 Volt to deliver better EPA ratings than the first generation model. The all-electric range was officially rated at {{Convert|53|mi|abbr=on}}, up from {{Convert|38|mi|abbr=on}} attained by the 2015 Volt. The gains in efficiency allow the second generation Volt to improve its combined fuel economy in gasoline-only (charge-sustaining) mode to {{Convert|42|mpgUS|abbr=on}}, up from {{Convert|37|mpgUS|abbr=on}} for the previous model. The official second generation Volt's rating for combined city/highway fuel economy in all-electric mode is 106 [[Physics:Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent|miles per gallon gasoline equivalent]] (MPGe; 2.2{{nbsp}}Le/100{{nbsp}}km), up from 98{{nbsp}}MPGe (2.4{{nbsp}}Le/100{{nbsp}}km) for the 2015 first generation model.<ref name=EPAVolt2016>{{cite news|url=http://www.hybridcars.com/2016-chevrolet-volt-rated-for-53-miles-electric-range/|title=2016 Chevrolet Volt Rated For 53 Miles Electric Range|author=Jeff Cobb|publisher=HybridCars.com|date=August 4, 2015|access-date=August 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name=Volt2015_2016>{{cite web|url=http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=36863&id=35246|title=Compare Side-by-Side – 2016/2015 Chevrolet Volt|publisher=Fueleconomy.gov|author=U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy|date=September 1, 2015|access-date=September 2, 2015}}</ref> The combined gasoline-electricity fuel economy rating of the 2016 model year Volt is {{Convert|77|mpgus|abbr=on}} [[Physics:Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent|equivalent]], 82{{nbsp}}MPGe (2.9{{nbsp}}Le/100{{nbsp}}km) in city driving and 72{{nbsp}}MPGe (3.3{{nbsp}}Le/100{{nbsp}}km) in highway.<ref name=EPAtop10>{{cite web|url=http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/topten.jsp|title=Fueleconomy.gov's Top Fuel Sippers (EPA Ratings, All Years)
|publisher=fueleconomy.gov|author=U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy|date=December 4, 2015|access-date=December 5, 2015}} ''Excludes all-electric vehicles. Click on the tab "Top Fuel Sippers (EPA Ratings, All Years)" – The 2013–2014 Chevrolet Volt has a combined fuel economy of 62{{nbsp}}MPGe (3.8{{nbsp}}Le/100{{nbsp}}km), while 2016 Volt has a combined fuel economy of 77{{nbsp}}MPGe (3.0{{nbsp}}Le/100{{nbsp}}km). The BMW i3 REx has a combined fuel economy of 88{{nbsp}}MPGe (2.7{{nbsp}}Le/100{{nbsp}}km)''</ref> Both the all-electric range and fuel economy ratings are the same for the 2017 model year Volt.<ref name=Volt2016_2017>{{cite web|url= http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=37309&id=36863 |title=Compare Side-by-Side – 2017/2016 Chevrolet Volt|publisher=Fueleconomy.gov|author=U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy|date=March 18, 2016 |access-date=March 20, 2016}}</ref>

[[File:Chevrolet Volt WAS 2017 1516.jpg|thumb|Second generation [[Engineering:GM Voltec powertrain|Voltec]] 1.5{{nbsp}}L gasoline-powered engine (left) and power inverter on top of the traction electric motor (right).]]

In April 2013, CEO Daniel Akerson announced that GM expects the second generation Volt to be priced on the order of {{USD|7,000}} to {{USD|10,000}} lower than the 2013 model year with the same features.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://insideevs.com/gm-ceo-chevrolet-volt-price-to-drop-by-7000-to-10000-for-next-gen/ |title=GM CEO: Chevrolet Volt Price To Drop By $7,000 to $10,000 For Next Gen |last=Cole |first=Jay |work=InsideEVs.com |date=April 30, 2013 |access-date=May 1, 2013}}</ref> The 2016 Volt pricing started at {{USD|33,170}} before any [[Finance:Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles#United States|government incentives]], plus {{USD|825}} for destination. The starting price was {{USD|1,175}} lower than the 2015 Volt.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1098130_2016-chevrolet-volt-priced-from-33995-or-1195-lower-than-2015-volt|title=2016 Chevrolet Volt Priced From $33,995, Or $1,175 Lower Than 2015 Volt|author=John Voelcker|publisher=Green Car Reports|date=May 3, 2015|access-date=June 14, 2015}}</ref> In California, order books for the second generation Volt were opened on May 28, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2015/05/27/2016-chevy-volt-orders-start-tomorrow/|title=Chevy Volt orders start tomorrow|author=Chris Bruce|publisher=Autoblog.com|date=May 27, 2015|access-date=June 14, 2015}}</ref>

In July 2014, Opel announced that due to the slowdown in sales, they would discontinue the Ampera after the launch of the second generation Volt—and that between 2014 and 2018, Opel planned to introduce a successor electric vehicle in Europe.<ref name="Opel_weak_sales" /> General Motors announced in February 2016 that the all-electric Opel Ampera-e hatchback would go into production in 2017. This is the European version of the Chevrolet Bolt EV.<ref name=Ampera_e>{{cite news|url= http://fortune.com/2016/02/11/gm-chevy-bolt-opel-ampera-e/| title=GM Unveils an All-Electric Car for Europe |first=Kirsten |last=Korosec |work=Fortune |date=February 11, 2016 |access-date=February 12, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.autoblog.com/2016/02/12/opel-ampera-e-chevy-bolt-europe/#slide-3796659 |title= Opel Ampera-e brings a Bolt of EV driving to Europe |first= Chris |last= Bruce |work=Autoblog.com |date=February 12, 2016 |access-date=February 12, 2016}}</ref>

In April 2015, General Motors confirmed that it would not build the second-generation Volt in right-hand-drive configuration. Due to low sales, only 246 units had been sold in Australia by mid-April 2015, and they discontinued the Holden Volt once they sold the remaining stock.<ref name=Volt2Aust/>

{|class="wikitable" align="center=right" style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto"
! colspan="8" style="text-align:center; background:#abcdef;"|Comparison of the Volt's first and second generation EPA ratings for all-electric range and fuel economy{{ref|a|1}}<br>(EPA five-cycle tests: varying driving conditions and climate controls)
|-
! style="background:#ABCDEF;"| Model Year || style="background:#abcdef; width:100px;"| All-electric<br>range|| style="background:#abcdef; width:100px;"| Fuel economy<br>Gasoline only|| style="background:#abcdef; width:100px;"|Fuel economy<br>[[Engineering:Charge-depleting|EV mode]]<br>([[Physics:Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent|MPG-e]])||colspan="3" style="background:#ABCDEF;" | Comments
|- style="background:#f0f0ff;"
|2011<ref name=GCCEPAVolt/><ref name=EPAmpge/> ||align=center|{{Convert|35|mi|abbr=on}} ||align=center|{{Convert|37|mpgus|L/100 km|abbr=on}}|| style="text-align:center;"|{{Convert|93|mpgus|L/100 km|abbr=on}}<br>equivalent||colspan="3"| All ratings combined city and highway<br>Overall combined gasoline-electric fuel economy rating of<br> {{Convert|60|mpgus|abbr=on}} equivalent (MPG-e)
|- style="text-align:center; background:#f0f0ff;"
|align=left|2012<ref name=EPA2012mpge/> ||{{Convert|35|mi|abbr=on}} ||{{Convert|37|mpgus|L/100 km|abbr=on}}||{{Convert|94|mpgus|L/100 km|abbr=on}}<br>equivalent|| style="text-align:left;" colspan="3"| All ratings combined city and highway<br>EV mode city {{Convert|95|mpgus|L/100 km|abbr=on}} equivalent <br>EV mode highway {{Convert|93|mpgus|L/100 km|abbr=on}} equivalent<br>Energy consumption of {{kWh|36}} per 100 miles.
|- style="background:#f0f0ff;"
|2015<ref name=EPAVolt2016/><ref name=Volt2015_2016/> ||align=center|{{Convert|38|mi|abbr=on}} ||align=center|{{Convert|37|mpgus|L/100 km|abbr=on}}|| style="text-align:center;"|{{Convert|98|mpgus|L/100 km|abbr=on}}<br>equivalent||colspan="3"| All ratings combined city and highway<br>Overall combined gasoline-electric fuel economy rating of<br> {{Convert|60|mpgus|abbr=on}} equivalent (MPG-e)
|- style="text-align:center; background:#f0f0ff;"
|align=left|2016/19<ref name=EPAVolt2016/><ref name=Volt2015_2016/><ref name=EPAtop10/> ||{{Convert|53|mi|abbr=on}} ||{{Convert|42|mpgus|L/100 km|abbr=on}}||{{Convert|106|mpgus|L/100 km|abbr=on}}<br>equivalent|| style="text-align:left;" colspan="3"|  All ratings combined city and highway<br>Overall combined gasoline-electric fuel economy rating of<br> {{Convert|77|mpgus|abbr=on}} equivalent (MPG-e)
|}
Notes:
:1. {{note|a}}The EPA run tests used a [[Reproducibility|reproducible]] methodology to produce results that can be compared between vehicles and test sites.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/how_tested.shtml | title=How Vehicles Are Tested |website=fueleconomy.gov |publisher=U.S. Department of Energy | access-date=February 2, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/factors.shtml | title=Many Factors Affect MPG |website=fueleconomy.gov |publisher=U.S. Department of Energy | access-date=February 2, 2012}}</ref>

== Production, price and sales ==
{| class="wikitable floatright" style="border: 2px solid #BBB;"
|-
!colspan="5" style="background: #ABCDEF;" |Chevrolet Volt sales price by market<br />(<small>without any [[Finance:Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles|government tax credits or grants]])</small>
|-
! style="background: #ABCDEF;" |Country !! style="background: #ABCDEF;" | [[Physics:Model year|Model year]]/Version !!style="background:#ABCDEF;"|Sales price!! style="background:#ABCDEF;"|Equivalent<br>US$<sup>(1)</sup> !!style="background:#ABCDEF;"|Launched
|- style="text-align:center;"
| rowspan="5" style="text-align:left;"|{{USA}} || 2011 Volt ||colspan="2" | {{USD|40,280}}<ref name=GCCPrice/> || Dec 2010
|- style="text-align:center;"
| 2012–'13 Volt ||colspan="2" | {{USD|39,995}}<ref name=GCCVolt12/> || Sep 2011
|- style="text-align:center;"
| 2014–'15 Volt ||colspan="2" | {{USD|34,995}}<ref name=PriceVolt14>{{cite web|url=http://www.plugincars.com/2014-volt-drops-price-5000-34995-127919.html|title=2014 Volt Drops Price By $5,000 to $34,995|author= Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield|work=Plugincars.com|date=June 8, 2013|access-date=August 6, 2013}}</ref> ||Aug 2013
|- style="text-align:center;"
| 2016 Volt ||colspan="2" | {{USD|33,995}}<ref name=2017Volt/> || Oct 2015
|- style="text-align:center;"
| 2017 Volt ||colspan="2" | {{USD|34,095}}<ref name=2017Volt/> || Feb 2016
|- style="text-align:center;"
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:left;"|{{CAN}} || 2012–'13 Volt || {{CAD|41,545}}<ref name=GCC050411/> || {{USD|42,135}} || Sep 2011
|- style="text-align:center;"
| 2014 Volt || {{CAD|38,495}}<ref name=GM082014/> || {{USD|37,340}} || Sep 2013
|- style="text-align:center;"
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:left;"| {{Flagicon|European Union}} Eurozone<sup>(2)</sup> || Chevrolet Volt || {{euro|41,950}}<ref name=EUPrice/> ||{{USD|55,215}} || Nov 2011<ref name=EUVolt/>
|- style="text-align:center;"
| Opel Ampera || {{euro|42,900}}<ref name=GCC021711/> || {{USD|56,465}} || Feb 2012
|- style="text-align:center;"
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:left;"|{{flag|UK}}<ref name=Vauxhall/><ref name=UKPrice/> || Vauxhall Ampera || {{GBP|37,250}} || {{USD|60,225}} || rowspan="2"|May 2012
|- style="text-align:center;"
| Chevrolet Volt || {{GBP|33,545}} || {{USD|54,235}}
|- style="text-align:center;"
|align=left|{{CHN}}<ref name=China/> || Chevrolet Volt|| {{CNY|498,000}} || {{USD|79,740}} || Nov 2011<ref>{{cite news|url= http://auto.sohu.com/20111121/n326088397.shtml |title=雪佛兰沃蓝达电动车车展上市 售49.8万元 (Chevrolet Volt launched on auto show, retails for CNY498,000) |author= Wang Xin |work= Sohu.com |date=November 21, 2011 |access-date= May 6, 2016}}</ref>
|- style="text-align:center;"
| align=left|{{AUS}}<ref name=Holden1/> || Holden Volt || {{AUD|59,990}} || {{USD|63,385}} || Dec 2012
|- style="text-align:center;"
| align=left|{{NZL}}<ref name=NZL12/> || Holden Volt || {{NZ$|85,000}} || {{USD|71,930}} || Late 2012
|-
|colspan="5"|<small>Notes: '''(1)''' Exchange rates as of December 16, 2012. '''(2)''' Price in the Eurozone countries includes VAT.</small>
|}

=== North America ===
Assembly of the Volt was assigned to Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly plant following the UAW{{Endash}}GM conclusion of the 2007 contract talks.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Terlep |first1=Sharon |last2=Aguilar |first2=Louis |title=Detroit to build GM's car of future |date=September 29, 2007 |work=Detroit News |url=http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070929/AUTO01/709290383/1148}}</ref> For initial production the gasoline engine is being imported from the [[Company:Opel|Opel]] engine plant in Aspern, Austria.<ref>{{cite news |first=Ron |last=Fonger |title=Chevy Volt's first range-extending engines will come from Austria, not Flint |url=http://www.mlive.com/naias/index.ssf/2009/01/volts_first_rangeextending_eng.html |work=MLive |publisher=MLive Media Group |date=January 13, 2009|access-date=January 15, 2009}}</ref> In November 2010, General Motors began investing {{USD|138.3}} million at its engine operations plant in Flint, Michigan, to support increased production of the Ecotec 1.4 L engine that is used in the [[Engineering:Chevrolet Cruze|Chevrolet Cruze]], the upcoming 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, and the variant used in the Chevrolet Volt. The Flint plant was expected to start production of 400 engines a day in early 2011, ramp up daily production to 800 engines in late 2011, and to increase its capacity to 1,200 a day by late 2012.<ref>{{cite web|date=November 24, 2010 |title=GM to Invest $163 Million, Retain 184 Jobs in Three Plants |url=http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/news/news_detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2010/Nov/1124_pt_flint |url-status = dead|website=GM News |archive-url=https://archive.today/20101127185020/http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/news/news_detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2010/Nov/1124_pt_flint |archive-date=November 27, 2010 |access-date=May 19, 2011 }}</ref> In May 2011, General Motors decided to invest an additional {{USD|84 million}} at the Flint plant to further increase 1.4 L engine production capacity.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2011/05/gm-investing-109m-in-mich-plants-to-support-14l-ecotec-engines-general-motors-will-invest-109-million-in-its-operations.html |title=GM investing $109M in Mich plants to support 1.4L Ecotec engines |work=Green Car Congress |date=May 13, 2011 |access-date=May 19, 2011}}</ref>

In 2010, General Motors planned an initial production for calendar year 2011 of 10,000 Volts and 45,000 units for 2012, up from the 30,000 units initially announced.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.caranddriver.com/chevrolet-increases-projected-2012-volt-production-capacity-by-50-percent/|title=Chevrolet Increases Projected 2012 Volt Production Capacity by 50 Percent|work=Car and Driver|date=July 30, 2010|access-date=August 3, 2010}}</ref> In May 2011, the carmaker again raised its production targets, as Volt and Ampera production capacity was increased to 16,000 units in 2011, including 3,500 units for exports and 2,500 demonstration units destined to U.S. dealerships, and the rest for U.S. sales. However, in November 2011 GM's sales chief announced that they would not meet its sales goal of 10,000 vehicles in 2011.<ref>{{cite news |last=Shepardson |first=David |title=GM Won't Meet 10,000 Volt Sales Goal in '11; CEO Vows To Buy Volts from Nervous Owners |url=http://detnews.com/article/20111201/AUTO01/112010446/1148/auto01/GM-won%E2%80%99t-meet-10-000-Volt-sales-goal-in-%E2%80%9911 |work=The Detroit News |date=December 1, 2011 |access-date=December 1, 2011 }}{{Dead link|date=April 2012|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>

Out of the 2012 production, General Motors expected to produce 10,000 Amperas for sale in Europe, 6,000 destined for Opel and 4,000 for Vauxhall in the UK. In addition, 2,000 Volts were available for the region.<ref name=2012Prod>{{cite news |url=http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110804/ANE/110809903/1193|title=Opel/Vauxhall to receive 10,000 Amperas from GM next year |last=Jolley |first=David |work=Automotive NewsEurope |date=August 4, 2011 |access-date=August 9, 2011}}</ref> By early 2012 GM abandoned its sales target to deliver 45,000 Volts in the U.S. and instead announced that production in 2012 would depend on demand.<ref name=NYT030212/><ref name=CT030212/> By March 2012 the Volt plant has a global production capacity of 60,000 vehicles per year.<ref name=CT030212>{{cite news |url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/automotive/sns-will-the-chevy-volt-be-sold-in-mexico-20120302,0,2764764.story |title=Will the Chevy Volt be sold in Mexico? |last=Popely |first=Rick |work=Chicago Tribune |date=March 2, 2012 |access-date=March 7, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306075055/http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/automotive/sns-will-the-chevy-volt-be-sold-in-mexico-20120302,0,2764764.story |archive-date=March 6, 2012 |url-status = dead}}</ref>

The Volt's battery cells are produced by LG Chem in South Korea and then shipped to the US, where the battery packs are assembled at a purpose-built facility in Brownstown Charter Township, Michigan, owned and operated by General Motors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gm-volt.com/2009/01/12/its-official-gm-chooses-lg-chemcompact-power-inc-to-supply-chevy-volt-lithium-ion-battery-packs|title=GM Chooses LG Chem to Supply Chevy Volt's Lithium-ion Batteries and Will Build the Packs Themselves|date=January 12, 2009|work=GM-Volt.com|access-date=January 13, 2009|archive-date=January 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190129181425/https://gm-volt.com/2009/01/12/its-official-gm-chooses-lg-chemcompact-power-inc-to-supply-chevy-volt-lithium-ion-battery-packs/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Compact Power, the North American subsidiary of LG Chem, is building a battery plant in Holland, Michigan, to manufacture the advanced battery cells for the Volt and other carmakers, with capacity to produce enough cells for 50,000 to 200,000 battery packs per year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://electriccarsreport.com/2011/03/lg-chem-wins-gm-supplier-of-the-year-award/|title=LG Chem Wins GM Supplier of the Year Award|work=Electric Cars Report|date=March 17, 2011|access-date=May 19, 2011}}</ref> The {{USD|303}} million Holland plant was funded by 50% U.S. Department of Energy matching [[Finance:American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009|stimulus funds]] and is planned to open by mid-2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/11/lgchem-20101107.html|title=LG Chem to establish new electrolyte production plant in Michigan|work=Green Car Congress|date=November 7, 2010|access-date=May 19, 2011}}</ref>

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt was officially launched on November 30, 2010, at a ceremony at the Hamtramck plant, where the first production unit for retail sale came off the assembly line.<ref name=Prod2/> The first retail vehicle was delivered to a customer in Denville, New Jersey, on December 15, 2010.<ref name=FirstRetailDelivery>{{cite web|url=http://www.plugincars.com/first-chevy-volts-reach-customers-will-out-deliver-nissan-december-106575.html|title=First Chevy Volts Reach Customers, Will Out-Deliver Nissan in December|work=plugincars.com|date=December 16, 2010|access-date=December 17, 2010}}</ref> GM reported it had built 12,400 Volts in total through December 2011. This includes dealers' demo vehicles in North America and Amperas in dealerships in Europe, crash test vehicles and other unavailable Volts owned by GM.<ref name=ABG010512/><ref name=GCR010512/>

GM halted production for about one month at the Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly plant by mid June 2011 to complete some upgrades, including the installation of new tooling, equipment and overhead conveyor systems throughout the facility. These upgrades allowed GM to triple the rate of Volt production and prepared the plant for 2012 Volt and Ampera production.<ref>{{cite web |last=Shepardson |first=David |date=July 19, 2011 |title=GM Restarts Volt Production |url=http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f13/gm-restarts-volt-production-output-now-3-times-initial-rate-only-100-dealers-104522/ |work=The Detroit News |access-date=May 31, 2011}}</ref> After the plant retooling, the production rate reached 150 units per day four days a week by August 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2011/08/31/volt-drawing-strangers-to-chevy-into-dealerships/|title=Volt drawing strangers to Chevy into dealerships |work=AutoblogGreen|date=August 30, 2011|access-date=September 8, 2011}}</ref> The Volt plant was also down during January 2012 in preparation for building the California lower-emission version.<ref name=NYT030212/> A four-week shutdown due to slow sales took place between March and April 2012.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-04-04/gm-ceo-seeks-to-boost-volt-s-monthly-sales-to-3-000.html |title=GM CEO Seeks to Boost Volt's Monthly Sales to 3,000 |last=Higgins |first=Tim |work=Bloomberg Markets|date=April 4, 2012|access-date=April 14, 2012}}</ref> GM said it had around 3,600 Volts in inventory and needed to reduce dealer inventories as production is expected to meet market demand.<ref name=NYT030212>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/03/business/gm-suspends-production-of-chevrolet-volt.html|title=G.M. Again Pauses Production of Chevy Volt|last=Bunkley |first=Nick|work=The New York Times|date=March 2, 2012|access-date=March 7, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-autos-gm-volt-20120303,0,5159035.story|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120303114235/http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-autos-gm-volt-20120303,0,5159035.story|url-status= dead|archive-date=March 3, 2012|title=GM to pause Chevy Volt production for 5 weeks |last=Stevens|first=Matt|work={{wipe|Los Angeles Times}}|date=March 3, 2012|access-date=March 7, 2012}}</ref> GM also extended the traditional two-week summer vacation by an extra week at the Hamtramck plant.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/04/03/chevy-volt-sales-double-in-march/|title=Chevy Volt sales double in March|publisher=Fox News|date=April 3, 2012|access-date=April 3, 2012|url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406024357/http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/04/03/chevy-volt-sales-double-in-march/|archive-date=April 6, 2012}}</ref> GM closed its Detroit-Hamtramck plant from September 17 until October 15, 2012, affecting roughly 1,500 workers on downtime while the plant was retooled to assemble the all-new 2014 [[Engineering:Chevrolet Impala|Chevrolet Impala]] alongside the 2013 Volt. This was the second time in 2012 that GM has halted Volt production.<ref>{{cite news|last=Healey|first=James|title=GM suspending Chevy Volt output, retooling for Impala|work=[[Software:USA Today|USA Today]]|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/gm-suspends-chevy-volt-production-over-slow-sales/1|date=August 27, 2012|access-date=August 28, 2012}}</ref>

Production of the 2013 model year Volt began in July 2012 and customer deliveries began during the same month.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hybridcars.com/news/2013-chevy-volts-now-available-48884.html |title=2013 Chevy Volts Now Available|last=Cobb|first=Jeff|work=HybridCars.com|date=July 24, 2012|access-date=July 31, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120728074428/http://www.hybridcars.com/news/2013-chevy-volts-now-available-48884.html |archive-date=July 28, 2012|url-status = dead}}</ref> In October 2012, GM announced they would build the [[Engineering:Cadillac ELR|Cadillac ELR]] extended-range luxury coupe at the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant, together with the Chevrolet Volt, Opel Ampera, and Holden Volt. The addition of the ELR to the plant represents an additional {{USD|35}} million investment, bringing the total product investment to {{USD|561}} million since December 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2012/10/elr-20121016.html|title=Cadillac extended range electric vehicle ELR to be built at Detroit-Hamtramck |work=Green Car Congress |date=October 16, 2012|access-date=October 17, 2012}}</ref> The first 2014 ELRs rolled off the production line in late May 2013. These were pre-production units destined for testing purposes before production for retail customers began at the end of 2013.<ref name=ELR01/> Deliveries of the 2014 model year Volt began in August 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://insideevs.com/2014-chevrolet-volt-shipping-now/|title=2014 Chevrolet Volt Shipping Now|last=Cole |first=Jay|work=InsideEvs.com|date=August 9, 2013|access-date=August 11, 2013}}</ref> Volt sales in the U.S. reached the 50,000 unit milestone in October 2013,<ref name=Volt50K>{{cite web|url=http://www.hybridcars.com/gm-sells-50000th-chevy-volt-in-october/ |title=GM Sells 50,000th Chevy Volt in October|author=Jeff Cobb|publisher=HybridCars.com|date=November 1, 2013|access-date=November 2, 2013}}</ref> out of more than 60,000 vehicles of the Volt/Ampera family sold worldwide.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://insideevs.com/chevy-volt-sales-surpass-50000-in-us/|title=Chevy Volt Sales Surpass 50,000 in US|author=Eric Loveday|publisher=InsideEVs.com|date=November 2, 2013 |access-date=November 2, 2013}}</ref> Production of the 2015 model year Volt ended in mid-May 2015,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/last-first-gen-chevy-volt-rolls-off-the-assembly-line-ar169470.html#main|title=Last First-Gen Chevy Volt Rolls Off The Assembly Line|author= Jeffrey N. Ross|publisher=TopSpeed.com|date=May 21, 2015|access-date=June 14, 2015}}</ref> while manufacturing of pre-production units of the second generation began in March 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://insideevs.com/pre-production-2016-chevrolet-volts-now-built-pricing-announcement-expected-next-month/|title=Pre-Production 2016 Chevrolet Volts Now Being Built – Pricing Announcement Expected Next Month |author=Eric Loveday|publisher=InsideEVs.com|date=March 30, 2015|access-date=March 31, 2015}}</ref> In July 2016, Volt sales in the American market passed the 100,000 unit milestone, out of about 117,000 Volt/Ampera family vehicles sold worldwide through June 2016.<ref name=VoltUS100K>{{cite news |url=http://www.hybridcars.com/top-selling-chevy-volt-crosses-100000-us-sales-milestone/ | title= Top-Selling Chevy Volt Crosses 100,000 US Sales Milestone |first=Jeff |last=Cobb |work=HybridCars.com | date=July 26, 2016 |access-date= July 26, 2016}} ''{{As of|2016|06}}, around 117,000 units of the Volt/Ampera family have been sold globally, including close to 10,000 Opel/Vauxhall Ampera variants sold in Europe. Volt sales in the American market passed the 100,000 milestone in July 2016.''</ref><ref name=Volt100Kmilestone>{{cite news | url=http://www.hybridcars.com/100000th-chevy-volt-sold-in-us/ |title=100,000th Chevy Volt Sold in US |first=Jeff |last=Cobb |work=HybridCars.com |date=August 1, 2016 |access-date=August 9, 2016}}</ref> Volt production ended  on February 19, 2019. The final Volt that rolled off the assembly line went to the GM Heritage Center in Sterling Heights, Michigan.<ref name="End2019">{{cite web|url=http://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/02/final-chevrolet-volt-heads-to-gm-heritage-center/ |title=Final Chevrolet Volt Heads To GM Heritage Center|publisher=GM Authority |date=February 28, 2019 |access-date=March 2, 2019}}</ref>

==== United States ====
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Sales of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt began in selected markets due to limited initial production, as General Motors' original target for 2011 was 10,000 units.<ref name=CNNMoney0701>{{cite news|url=https://money.cnn.com/2010/07/01/autos/volt_release_states/index.htm?hpt=T2|title=Chevy Volt bound for Texas, New York area|work=CNN Money|last=Valdes-Dapena |first=Peter|date=July 1, 2010|access-date=July 1, 2010}}</ref> The first cars were delivered in Washington D.C., the New York City metropolitan region, California, and {{wipe|Austin, Texas}}.<ref name=motavilli2010>{{cite news |last=Motavilli |first=Chris |date=July 1, 2010 |title=Chevy Volt's Initial Rollout to Include New York City |url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/07/01/chevy-volts-initial-rollout-to-include-new-york-city/ |newspaper=The New York Times |at=Wheels |access-date=July 1, 2010}}</ref> By May 2011 the Volt had been launched also in Connecticut, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, and Virginia.<ref name=GCC051911>{{cite web |url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2011/05/volt-20110519.html |title=Chevrolet Volt Plant Prepping for Boost in Volt and Ampera Production; Exports to Canada, China and Europe This Year |work=Green Car Congress |date=May 19, 2011 |access-date=May 19, 2011}}</ref> Deliveries in Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and {{wipe|Washington (state)}} began in the third quarter of 2011.<ref name=GCC050411/> In June 2011, Chevrolet dealers nationwide began taking orders for the 2012 Volt, and deliveries in all 50 states began in November 2011.<ref name=GCCVolt12>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2011/06/volt-20110610.html|title=Chevrolet begins taking orders in all 50 US states for 2012 Volt; $1K drop in starting price|work=Green Car Congress|date=June 10, 2011|access-date=June 10, 2011}}</ref><ref name=ABGVolt12>{{cite web |last=Loveday |first=Eric |title=2012 Chevrolet Volt Priced at $39,995*, Now Available To Order Ntionwide |url=http://green.autoblog.com/2011/06/10/2012-chevrolet-volt-priced-at-39-995-now-available-to-order-n/ |work=AutoblogGreen |publisher=AOL |date=June 10, 2011 |access-date=June 10, 2011}}</ref>

The suggested retail price (MSRP) for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt in the U.S. started at {{USD|40,280}}. That price excluded destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees, optional equipment—and savings due to factory incentives, tax deductions, or other subsidies for qualifying buyers.<ref name=GCCPrice>{{cite web |url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/07/chevrolet-volt-msrp-starts-at-41000-33500-net-of-full-federal-credit-3year-lease-program-with-option.html#more |title=Chevrolet Volt MSRP Starts at $41,000, $33,500 Net of Full Federal Credit; 3-year Lease Program with Option to Buy |work=Green Car Congress |date=July 27, 2010 |access-date=July 27, 2010}}</ref><ref name=VoltGMPrice>{{cite web |url=http://www.chevrolet.com/volt/|title=2011 Volt |publisher=General Motors Company |access-date=January 1, 2011}}</ref> The MSRP for the 2012 Volt starts at {{USD|39,995}} including a {{USD|850}} destination freight charge and excludes tax, title and license fees, or other available government subsidies. The base price is {{USD|1,005}} less than the 2011 [[Physics:Model year|model year]], and General Motors explained that this price reduction was possible because of a "wider range of options and configurations that come with the expansion of Volt production for sale nationally."<ref name=GCCVolt12/><ref name=ABGVolt12/> The price dropped to {{USD|34,995}} including destination charges for the 2014 model year.<ref name=PriceVolt14/>

Due to the capacity of the Volt's battery pack it qualifies for the maximum {{USD|7,500}} [[Finance:Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles#Federal government|federal tax credit]] as specified in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Purchasers of Plug-In Cars Will Get Tax Credits |url=http://www.nbcnews.com/id/27462414 |date=October 30, 2008 |publisher=NBC News |agency=Associated Press |access-date=July 25, 2009}} ''Plug-in electric cars with at least a 4-kilowatt-hour battery pack will be eligible for a {{USD|2,500}} credit, with an additional {{USD|417}} for each additional kilowatt-hour of battery capacity, up to {{USD|7,500}}. The Volt is eligible for the maximum credit.''</ref> The federal tax credit phases out over a one-year period after the manufacturer has sold at least 200,000 vehicles in the U.S.<ref name=IRS2009>{{cite web |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Notice 2009–89: New Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit |url=https://www.irs.gov/irb/2009-48_IRB/ar09.html |publisher=[[Finance:Internal Revenue Service|Internal Revenue Service]] |date=November 30, 2009 |access-date=April 1, 2010}}</ref> Several states also have additional [[Finance:Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles#Other states|incentives or rebates]] available for [[Engineering:Plug-in electric vehicle|plug-in electric vehicle]]s for qualifying buyers.<ref name=GCCPrice/><ref name=PluginAm>{{cite web|url=http://action.pluginamerica.org/t/5960/content.jsp?content_KEY=5545|title=State and Federal Incentives for EVs, PHEVs and Charge Stations|publisher=Plug In America|access-date=May 29, 2010|archive-date=July 27, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727180836/http://action.pluginamerica.org/t/5960/content.jsp?content_KEY=5545|url-status=dead}}</ref> The 2011 Volt price including all available regular production and premium options is {{USD|44,600}}, including destination charges and before tax credits or any subsidies.<ref name=NYTfeatures>{{cite news |last=Motavalli |first=Jim |date=July 28, 2010 |title=The $41,000 Question: Is the Chevy Volt Worth the Money? |url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/07/28/the-41000-question-is-the-chevy-volt-worth-the-money/?hpw |newspaper=The New York Times |at=Wheels |access-date=July 31, 2010}}</ref> For the 2012 model year the price of the Volt with all available options is {{USD|46,265}} before tax credits or any subsidies available.<ref name=GCCVolt12/><ref name=ABGVolt12/> {{As of|2018|10}}, General Motors combined sales of plug-in electric vehicles in the U.S. totaled almost 197,000 units and are expected to pass 200,000 early in 2019. Thereafter, the applicable tax credit reduces gradually until it is completely phased out beginning on January 1, 2020.<ref name=UStaxcredits2018>{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/arielcohen/2018/11/30/gm-must-adapt-or-die-a-lesson-for-u-s-automakers/ |title=GM Must Adapt Or Die: A Lesson For U.S. Automakers |first=Ariel |last=Cohen |work=Forbes |date=November 30, 2018| access-date=December 1, 2018}}</ref>

[[File:Barack Obama driving at the White House.jpg|thumb|left|President Obama driving a Volt at the White House.]]

The price for the home [[Engineering:Charging station|charging units]] is {{USD|490}} plus installation costs. The Voltec is a home-charging unit built by [[Company:SPX Corporation|SPX]] for Volt owners. It is a 240{{nbsp}}V AC charger, and, according to General Motors, can replenish the Volt's batteries in about four hours. Consumer Reports has advised buyers to budget up to {{USD|2,000}}, as many older homes may need a substantial electrical upgrade because the U.S. [[Engineering:National Electrical Code|National Electrical Code]] requires that the charger have its own dedicated 240-volt, 30-amp circuit.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2010/10/pricing-chevrolet-volt-home-charger-to-cost-490-to-2-000/index.htm|title=Pricing: Chevrolet Volt home charger to cost $490 to $2,000|work=Consumer Reports|last=Evarts |first=Eric|date=October 6, 2010|access-date=January 6, 2014}}</ref> Early buyers can benefit from the [[Finance:Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles#Charging Equipment|federal tax credit]] available for charging equipment.<ref name=Edm1010>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.edmunds.com/greencaradvisor/2010/10/gm-prices-volt-home-charger-installation-names-national-installer.html|title=GM Prices Volt Home Charger, Installation; Names National Installer|work=Edmunds.com|date=October 7, 2010|access-date=October 11, 2010|url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101010023313/http://blogs.edmunds.com/greencaradvisor/2010/10/gm-prices-volt-home-charger-installation-names-national-installer.html|archive-date=October 10, 2010}}</ref>

The 2011 Volt was not submitted for application to the [[Engineering:California Air Resources Board|California Air Resources Board]]'s (CARB) Clean Vehicle Rebate Project rebate and therefore was not required to meet the 10-year {{convert|150000|mi|km|adj=on}} battery warranty requirement for [[Engineering:Partial zero-emissions vehicle|enhanced advanced technology partial zero-emissions vehicle]]s (enhAT-PZEV). The Volt team explained that for the launch General Motors decided to go with a common national package that includes an 8-year {{convert|100000|mi|km|adj=on}} battery warranty.<ref name=GCCPrice/><ref name=CVRPFAQ>{{cite web|url=https://energycenter.org/index.php/incentive-programs/clean-vehicle-rebate-project/frequently-asked-questions-cvrp#general|title=Clean Vehicle Rebate Project General CVRP Questions: Why does the Chevrolet Volt NOT qualify this year?|publisher=Center for Sustainable Energy California|access-date=May 22, 2011|url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111015173641/http://energycenter.org/index.php/incentive-programs/clean-vehicle-rebate-project/frequently-asked-questions-cvrp#general|archive-date=October 15, 2011}}</ref> For this reason owners of the 2011 Volt did not qualify for California's rebates and free access to use carpool lanes even when traveling solo.<ref>{{cite news |last=Motavalli |first=Jim |date=September 20, 2011 |title=Banished from the H.O.V. Lane, Prius Drivers May Be First to Embrace New Plug-In Model |url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/20/banished-from-the-h-o-v-lane-prius-drivers-may-be-first-to-embrace-new-plug-in-model/ |work=The New York Times |at=Wheels |access-date=September 25, 2011}}</ref> A third package, scheduled for 2013, is under development with an [[Chemistry:E85|E85]] flex-fuel engine.<ref name=NYTVolt/><ref name=GCCPrice/> General Motors engineering team commented that "introducing two or three packages of an entirely new technology set and platform at the same time wasn't an option."<ref name=GCCPrice/>

[[File:1st gen Volt at Naval Air Station Alameda CA.jpg|thumb|Chevrolet Volt with California's HOV lane access green sticker.]]

In February 2012 General Motors began deliveries of a low emission version destined for California that features a new low emissions package that allows the 2012 Chevrolet Volt to qualify as an enhanced, advanced technology –partial zero emissions vehicle (enhAT-PZEV) and have access to California's [[Engineering:High-occupancy vehicle lane|high-occupancy vehicle lane]]s (HOV).<ref name=HOV>{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2012/02/24/gm-starts-deliveries-of-2012-hov-lane-eligible-chevy-volts-in-ca/|title=GM starts deliveries of 2012 HOV-lane-eligible Chevy Volts in California |last=King |first=Danny |work=AutoblogGreen |date=February 24, 2012|access-date=February 27, 2012}}</ref> The new standard California version of the Volt features a modified engine and exhaust components. The [[Chemistry:Catalytic converter|catalytic converter]] was modified to add a secondary air-injection pump that "''streams ambient air into the exhaust stream to increase its ability to remove pollutants''." Owners of a 2012 Volt with the low emissions package are eligible to apply for one of 40,000 available HOV lane stickers issued to vehicles that qualify as a California AT-PZEV. The permits are handed out on a first-apply, first-served basis. Additionally, the new low emissions package makes the 2012 Volt eligible for owners to receive up to {{USD|1,500}} in state rebates through the state's Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP). This incentive is in addition to the federal government's {{USD|7,500}} tax credit.<ref name=PZEV01>{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2011/11/16/new-enhat-pzev-chevy-volt-ready-for-california-hov-access-extra/#continued|title=2012 Volt Moves into California's HOV Fast Lane|work=AutoblogGreen |date=November 16, 2011|access-date=November 17, 2011}} ''See details in GM Press Release''.</ref><ref name=PZEV02>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2011/11/volt-20111117.html|title=Chevy Volt gets a Low Emissions Package for California; HOV lanes access|work=Green Car Congress|date=November 17, 2011|access-date=November 17, 2011}}</ref> Only the 2012 Volts manufactured after February 6, 2012, are fitted with the low emission package and sold as standard models in California.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1071925_can-your-2012-chevy-volt-use-california-hov-lanes-it-depends|title=Can Your 2012 Chevy Volt Use California HOV Lanes? It Depends|author=Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield|work=Green Car Reports|date=January 19, 2012|access-date=January 20, 2012}}</ref> Other states where the Volt has solo driving access to HOV lanes are Florida, Georgia, New York and Virginia.<ref name=HOV/><ref name=VAHOV>{{cite web|url=http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/vehicles/#cleanspecialfuel.asp|title=Clean Special Fuel Vehicles/Plates|work=Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles|access-date=April 2, 2013}}</ref>

[[File:2013 Chevrolet Volt EPA sticker.png|thumb|left| Monroney label showing EPA's fuel economy and environmental comparison label for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt]]

When introduced in December 2010, the 2011 Volt was the most fuel efficient car sold in the American market in the [[Engineering:Compact car|compact class]],<ref>{{cite web |title=2011 Chevrolet Volt Rated at 93 MPGe |url=http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/24/1942214/2011-chevrolet-volt-rated-at-93.html |accessdate=July 26, 2014 |website=Miami Herald |date=November 24, 2010 |archivedate=October 4, 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004153237/http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/24/1942214/2011-chevrolet-volt-rated-at-93.html}}</ref> with a combined gasoline-electricity fuel economy of {{Convert|60|mpgus|abbr=on}} equivalent (MPG-e),<ref name="GCCEPAVolt" /> until it was surpassed by the 2012 Ford Focus Electric in February 2012.<ref name="EPA2012">{{cite web|title=Fuel Economy Guide – Model Year 2012 |url=http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/pdfs/guides/FEG2012.pdf|website=fueleconomy.gov |author=United States Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy |date=July 23, 2014|accessdate=July 26, 2014}} pp. 4, 26 and 29</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Most Fuel Efficient Cars by EPA Size Class (including electric vehicles)|url=http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/best-worst.shtml |publisher=fueleconomy.gov|author=U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency|year=2012|accessdate=March 12, 2012}}.</ref> Nevertheless, the Volt remained as the most fuel efficient car with an internal combustion engine available in the United States until May 2014,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://cars.chicagotribune.com/fuel-efficient/news/chi-top-10-mpg-2014|title=Most fuel-efficient 2014 cars |author=Robert Duffer |work=Chicago Tribune|date=December 6, 2013|accessdate=July 26, 2014}}</ref> when the BMW i3 REx replaced the Volt as the most efficient EPA-certified current year vehicle with a gasoline engine, with a combined gasoline-electricity fuel economy of {{Convert|88|mpgus|abbr=on}} equivalent (MPG-e).<ref name=EPAtop10/><ref name="EPAmost">{{cite web|url=http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/extremeMPG.jsp|title=Most Efficient EPA Certified Vehicles |publisher=fueleconomy.gov|author=U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy|date=July 25, 2014|accessdate=July 26, 2014}} Current Model Year excludes all-electric vehicles.</ref>

In December 2012 General Motors reported, based on data collected through its [[Company:OnStar|OnStar]] telematics system since Volt deliveries began, that Volt owners drive around {{convert|900|mi|abbr=on}}, or a month and a half, between fill-ups.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/06/gm-says-chevy-volt-owners-have-logged-over-100-million-electric/|title=GM says Chevy Volt owners have logged over 100-million electric miles |last=Ross |first=Jeffrey N. |website=Autoblog.com |publisher=AOL |date=December 6, 2012 |accessdate=December 23, 2012}} ''See Press Release''.</ref> By mid June 2014, GM reported that among Volt owners who charge regularly, they typically drive more than {{convert|970|mi|abbr=on}} between fill-ups and visit the gasoline station less than once a month.<ref>{{cite press release |title=Chevrolet Volt Owners Surpass Half a Billion Electric Miles |publisher=General Motors |location=US |date=June 17, 2014 |url=http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2014/Jun/0617-volt.html |accessdate=July 2, 2014}}</ref> In early October 2014, based on General Motors' real time tally of miles driven by Volt owners in North America, the company reported they have accumulated a total of 1&nbsp;billion miles (1.6&nbsp;billion km) traveled, of which, about 62.5% were driven in all-electric mode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://insideevs.com/chevy-volt-owners-pass-1-billion-total-miles/|title=Chevy Volt Owners Pass 1 Billion Total Miles|author=Eric Loveday|publisher=InsideEVs.com|date=October 3, 2014|accessdate=October 3, 2014}}</ref> A similar report, issued by GM in August 2016, reported that Volt owners have accumulated almost 1.5&nbsp;billion miles (2.4&nbsp;billion km) driven in EV mode, representing 60% of their total miles traveled.<ref name=Volt100Kmilestone/>

The 2015 edition of the EPA's annual report "''Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends''" estimates the following utility factors for 2015 [[Physics:Model year|model year]] plug-in hybrids to represent the percentage of miles that will be driven using electricity by an average driver, whether in electric only or blended modes, The Volt has a utility factor of 66%, compared with 83% for the BMW i3 REx, 45% for the Ford Energi models, 43% for the [[Engineering:McLaren P1|McLaren P1]], 37% for the [[Engineering:BMW i8|BMW i8]], and 29% for the Toyota Prius PHV.<ref name=EPAtrends2015>{{cite web|url=https://www3.epa.gov/fueleconomy/fetrends/1975-2015/420r15016.pdf |title=Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 Through 2015 |publisher=EPA |author=U. S. Environmental Protection Agency |date=December 2015 |accessdate=May 15, 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602082748/https://www3.epa.gov/fueleconomy/fetrends/1975-2015/420r15016.pdf |archivedate=June 2, 2016 }} ''See Table 7.2 – MY 2015 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Powertrain and Range.''</ref>

===== U.S. sales =====
Since sales began in December 2010, a total of 157,054 Volts have been sold in the country through December 2019.<ref name="AlltimeUS2019"/><ref name=USsales2018Volt>{{cite web|url=https://insideevs.com/top-three-phev-u-s-in-2018/ |title=Top 3 Plug-In Hybrid Cars in U.S. In 2018: Prius Prime, Clarity, Volt | first=Mark | last=Kane | publisher=InsideEVs.com| date=January 25, 2019 | access-date=January 25, 2019}} ''The Chevrolet Volt is the best selling plug-in electric car in the U.S. with 152,144 units sold through the end of 2018.''</ref> The Volt listed as the all-time top selling plug-in electric car in the United States until February 2015, when it was surpassed by the all-electric [[Engineering:Nissan Leaf|Nissan Leaf]] in March 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://insideevs.com/nissan-leaf-sales-strengthen-in-march-takes-overall-us-plug-in-sales-lead/|title=Nissan LEAF Sales Strengthen in March, Takes All-Time US Plug-In Sales Lead |author=Jay Cole|publisher=InsideEVs.com|date=April 1, 2015|access-date=April 2, 2015}}</ref> Cumulative Volt sales passed Leaf sales in March 2016, and became once again the best selling plug-in car in the U.S. ever.<ref name=TopUSVolt2016>{{cite news| url=http://www.autoblog.com/2016/04/04/chevy-volt-reclaims-us-plug-in-sales-crown-from-nissan-leaf/ | title=Chevy Volt reclaims US plug-in sales crown from Nissan Leaf |first=Sebastian |last=Blanco | work=Autoblog.com | date=April 4, 2016 | access-date=April 6, 2016}} "{{As of|2016|03}}, the Chevrolet Volt is the all-time selling plug-in car in the U.S. with 92,737 units, while the Nissan Leaf ranks second with 92,522 units sold, both, since December 2010."</ref> In July 2016, Volt sales in the American market passed the 100,000 unit milestone.<ref name=VoltUS100K/><ref name=Volt100Kmilestone/>

In December 2018 the Volt still ranked as the all-time best selling plug-in electric car in the United States,<ref name=USsales2018Volt/> but by February 2019 it was surpassed by the all-electric [[Engineering:Tesla Model 3|Tesla Model 3]].<ref>{{cite news|url= https://insideevs.com/us-electric-car-sales-charted-february-2019/ |title= US Plug-In Electric Car Sales Charted: February 2019 |first= Mark | last=Kane | work=InsideEVs.com| date=March 12, 2019 | access-date=March 13, 2019}}</ref> {{Asof|2019|12}}, the Volt ranked as the top selling plug-in hybrid in the American market ever, and also as the third all-time best selling plug-in car after the Tesla Model 3 (~300,000) and the [[Engineering:Tesla Model S|Model S]] (~158,000).<ref name="AlltimeUS2019"/>

===== Resale value =====
[[File:Chevy Volt EDTA DC 04 2011 1787.jpg|thumb|left|Production Volts at a test drive event in Washington, D.C.]]

In May 2011 Kelley Blue Book (KBB) projected the 2011 Chevrolet Volt resale value at just over {{USD|17,000}} after 36 months, the length of a typical lease, which represents 42% of the car's {{USD|41,000}} suggested retail price (MSRP). KBB explains that even though the residual value seems low, the projection considered that the first 200,000 Volts sold qualified for a {{USD|7,500}} federal tax credit, which effectively reduces the MSRP to {{USD|33,500}}, making the {{USD|17,000}}represent 51% of its original value after the tax credit. In comparison, KBB notes, the 2011 Toyota Prius has a projected residual of 46% after 36 months. KBB's estimate assumed a gasoline price around {{USD|4}} per gallon in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2011/05/17/kbb-sets-chevy-volt-resale-value-at-17-000-after-36-months/ |title=KBB sets Chevy Volt resale value at $17,000 after 36 months |author=Automotive News|work=AutoblogGreen|date=May 17, 2011|access-date=May 21, 2011}}</ref><ref name=CRresale/> For 2012, Kelley Blue Book expected the Volt to retain 42% of its original value after 3 years and 27% after 5 years. Based on these figures, in November 2011 KBB awarded the Volt with the 2012 Best Resale Value Awards in the plug-in electric car category.<ref name=KBB2012/> KBB explains that the residual value for the Volt is lower than the market 35.5% average due to the {{USD|7,500}} federal tax credit, which lowers the transaction price and pushes down the residual value.<ref name=NYT1116>{{cite news|url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/16/toyota-and-lexus-are-back-on-top-in-kelley-blue-book-resale-value-survey/?ref=automobiles|title=Toyota and Lexus Are Back on Top in Kelley Blue Book Resale Value Survey|author=Cheryl Jensen|work=The New York Times|date=November 16, 2011|access-date=November 17, 2011}}</ref>

Consumer Reports' analysis show that many Chevrolets lose about half of their purchase price after three years of ownership, and if the Volt depreciates the same, {{USD|17,000}} seems a reasonable estimate. However, Consumer Reports have noted that fuel-efficient hybrids and diesel models often depreciate far less than most vehicles, which might increase the Volt's resale value after three years above the {{USD|17,000}} estimate. Additionally, if gasoline prices continue to rise or if the tax credits expire, the demand for used Chevrolet Volts could quickly increase, raising their market value. On the other hand, if the next-generation Volt's battery has twice the capacity and cost less, as General Motors has claimed, the first generation Volts would be obsolete when the new ones come out in 2015. Considering these assumptions, Consumer Reports said, "At this point we believe it's still unclear how the Volt will fare."<ref name=CRresale>{{cite web|url=http://news.consumerreports.org/cars/2011/05/cheverolet-volts-resale-value-after-three-years-17000.html|title=Chevrolet Volt resale value after three years? $17,000|work=Consumer Reports|date=May 18, 2011|access-date=May 21, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110522055110/http://news.consumerreports.org/cars/2011/05/cheverolet-volts-resale-value-after-three-years-17000.html|archive-date=May 22, 2011|url-status = dead}}</ref>

===== Pecan Street demonstration project =====
General Motors is sponsoring the Pecan Street demonstration project at the Mueller neighborhood in Austin, Texas. The project objective is to learn the charging patterns of plug-in electric car owners, and to study how a residential fleet of electric vehicles might strain the electric grid if all owners try to charge them at the same, which is what the preliminary monitoring found when the plug-in cars return home in the evening. {{As of|2013|06}}, the community has nearly 60 Chevrolet Volt owners alone thanks to GM's commitment to match the federal government's {{USD|7,500}} rebate incentive, which halves the purchase price of the Volt.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=remote-control-of-electric-cars|title=Will You or the Grid Control Your Electric Car?|author=David Biello|work=Scientific American|date=June 18, 2013|access-date=June 23, 2013}}</ref>

==== Canada ====
[[File:Chevrolet Volt MIA 09 2017 5621.jpg|thumb|The second generation Volt is only sold in the U.S. and Canada.]]

Chevrolet began taking orders in May 2011<ref name=GCC050411>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2011/05/volt-20110504.html#tp|title=Chevrolet Canada begins taking orders for the Volt starting at C$41,545; Volts a showroom draw in US|work=Green Car Congress|date=May 4, 2011|access-date=May 5, 2011}}</ref><ref name=GMCanada>{{cite web|url=http://media.gm.ca/content/media/ca/en/news/news_detail.brand_gm.html/content/Pages/news/ca/en/2010/Dec/1202_Volt_Markets|title=Chevrolet Volt Canadian Launch Markets Revealed|work=General Motors Media|date=December 2, 2010|access-date=December 7, 2010|url-status = dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20101208040852/http://media.gm.ca/content/media/ca/en/news/news_detail.brand_gm.html/content/Pages/news/ca/en/2010/Dec/1202_Volt_Markets|archive-date=December 8, 2010}}</ref> and deliveries began in September 2011 in major cities only.<ref name=Canada>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/story/2011/09/01/chevy-volt-canada.html|title=Chevy brings electric Volt to Canada|agency=The Canadian Press|publisher=CBC News|date=September 1, 2011|access-date=September 22, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bclocalnews.com/greater_vancouver/burnabynewsleader/news/130147388.html|title=Eager customer takes delivery of Chevy Volt in Burnaby|author=Wanda Chow|work=Burnaby NewsLeader News|date=September 19, 2011|access-date=September 22, 2011|url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110923192725/http://www.bclocalnews.com/greater_vancouver/burnabynewsleader/news/130147388.html|archive-date=September 23, 2011}}</ref> During 2012 the Volt was the best selling plug-in car in Canada, outselling all other PEVs combined.<ref name=GM082014>{{cite web |url=http://www.hybridcars.com/chevy-volt-price-reduction-confirmed-for-canada-also-5000/ |title=Chevy Volt Price Reduction Confirmed For Canada; Also $5,000 |last=Crowe |first=Phillipe |website=HybridCars.com |date=August 14, 2013 |access-date=August 14, 2013}}</ref> Despite a 24% reduction from 2012 sales, the Volt continued as the top selling PEV in the Canadian market in 2013, and again in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1089601_plug-in-electric-car-sales-in-canada-in-2013-up-50-percent|title=Plug-In Electric Car Sales in Canada in 2013: Up 50 Percent|author=Matthew Klippenstein|publisher=Green Car Reports|date=January 15, 2014|access-date=January 23, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1096205_plug-in-electric-car-sales-for-canada-in-2014-steady-growth|title=Plug-In Electric Car Sales For Canada in 2014: Steady Growth|author=Matthew Klippenstein|publisher=Green Car Reports|date=January 15, 2015|access-date=June 14, 2015}}</ref> {{As of|2018|09}}, the Volt continued to rank as the all-time top selling plug-in electric car in Canada.<ref name=VoltUS100K/> Since September 2011, a total of 16,653 new Volts have been delivered in Canada through the end of October 2018.<ref name=CanadaSales/> The monthly sales record was set in May 2018 with 731 deliveries.<ref name=CanadaSales>{{cite web| url=http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2011/01/chevrolet-volt-sales-figures.html| title=Chevrolet Volt Sales Figures| first=Timothy |last=Cain| work=Good Car Bad Car| date=October 2018 |access-date=December 1, 2018}}</ref> Sales in 2016 set a calendar year record of 3,469 units delivered.<ref name=CanadaSales/>

The suggested retail price (MSRP) for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt started at {{CAD|41,545}} ({{USD|42,423}} in June 2011). This excludes any charges, fees, and optional equipment—and is before any available subsidies or incentives for qualifying buyers. The Canadian market offers the Volt in one standard trim level with two option packages: ''Premium Trim Package'' and ''Rear Camera and Park Assist Package''.<ref name=GCC050411/> Some provinces are offering [[Finance:Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles#Canada|Government incentives]] including Ontario,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://ottawacitizen.com/story_print.html?id=3843542&sponsor=|title=We'll go green if the price is right|author=Garry Marr|work=Ottawa Citizen|date=November 17, 2010|access-date=June 2, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019071908/http://www.ottawacitizen.com/story_print.html?id=3843542&sponsor=|archive-date=October 19, 2012|url-status = dead}}</ref><ref name=Ontario10>{{cite web|url=http://www.news.ontario.ca/mto/en/2010/06/ontario-paves-the-way-for-electric-vehicles.html|title=Ontario Paves The Way For Electric Vehicles|work=Newsroom Ontario|date=June 18, 2010|access-date=June 21, 2010|archive-date=June 21, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100621124100/http://www.news.ontario.ca/mto/en/2010/06/ontario-paves-the-way-for-electric-vehicles.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Quebec<ref>{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2011/04/11/quebec-offer-plug-in-vehicle-rebates-8000-dollars/|title=Quebec to offer plug-in vehicle rebates of up to C$8,000|author=Eric Loveday|work=AutoblogGreen|date=April 11, 2011|access-date=June 8, 2011}}</ref> (both at {{CAD|8,500}} {{USD|8,680}}) and British Columbia has announced their new ''LiveSmart BC'' program in which the Chevrolet Volt qualifies for a {{CAD|5,000}} incentive/rebate as well as {{CAD|500}} towards charging equipment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livesmartbc.ca/incentives/transportation/|title=The Clean Energy Vehicle (CEV) Program|work=LiveSmart BC|date=November 5, 2011|access-date=November 13, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111114150054/http://www.livesmartbc.ca/incentives/transportation/|archive-date=November 14, 2011|url-status = dead}}</ref>

=== Opel Ampera (Europe) ===
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The European version of the Volt, the [[Company:Opel|Opel]] Ampera (known as the [[Company:Vauxhall Motors|Vauxhall]] Ampera in the United Kingdom),<ref name="carmagazine1210">{{cite news|url=http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/Industry-News/Chevrolet-Volt-for-UK-sale-in-November-2011/|title=Chevrolet Volt for European sale in November 2011|author=Tim Pollard|work=Car Magazine Online|date=December 13, 2010|access-date=May 20, 2010}}</ref> was unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show in March 2009<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1032003_european-volt-makes-official-debut-as-the-new-opel-ampera|title=European Volt makes official debut as the new Opel Ampera|work=Motor Authority|date=March 2, 2009|access-date=July 2, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091014000508/http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1032003_european-volt-makes-official-debut-as-the-new-opel-ampera|archive-date=October 14, 2009|url-status = dead}}</ref> and also was exhibited at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.calcars.org/calcars-news/1072.html |title=The Ultimate Posting on Plug-In Hybrid Developments: Clip & Save|work=Calcars.org|access-date=October 13, 2009}}</ref> Opel developed the battery control modules for the Ampera at the Opel Alternative Propulsion Center Europe in Mainz-Kastel, Germany.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.autostrassenverkehr.de/aktuell/zukunft/hxcms_article_503129_14972.hbs |title=AUTOStraßenverkehr |work=Autostrassenverkehr.de |access-date=August 19, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090402015700/http://www.autostrassenverkehr.de/aktuell/zukunft/hxcms_article_503129_14972.hbs |archive-date=April 2, 2009 |url-status = dead}}</ref> The production version of the Ampera was unveiled at the 2011 [[Engineering:Geneva Motor Show|Geneva Motor Show]].<ref name="GCC021711" /> The Ampera was assembled at the Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly plant, Michigan.<ref name="GCC051911" />

The main differences between the Volt and the Ampera are in their styling. The Ampera has a distinctive front and rear [[Engineering:Fascia (car)|fascia]], with a large cut-out in the rear bumper. The Opel Ampera features more stylized alloy wheels as standard, and the side skirts are body-colored rather than black. In the inside there are only minor differences and both versions share the same exact powertrain and battery pack.<ref name=Differences>{{cite web|url=http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1056301_chevrolet-volt-and-opel-ampera-what-are-the-differences |title=Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera: What Are The Differences? |author=Antony Ingram |work=AllCarsElectric.com |date=March 4, 2011 |access-date=May 20, 2011}}</ref><ref name=GreenMuk>{{cite web|url=http://www.greenmotor.co.uk/2011/04/enno-fuchs-ampera-volt-uk-europe.html|title=Is the Ampera any more than a Volt with a nose job?|work=GreenMotor.co.uk|date=April 17, 2011|access-date=May 21, 2011}}</ref> A key operational difference was that the Ampera has four drive modes, one more than the 2011/12 model year Volt. The additional option is ''City Mode'', which adapts battery management to the needs of commuter travel. City mode or "battery hold" engages the range-extender immediately, allowing to save the energy currently stored in the battery, and when switched off, the range-extender stops and the Ampera is then able to use the energy saved in the battery for pure electric driving, for example for traveling urban areas or restricted zones, such as the European low emission zones or to allow the Ampera to qualify for an exemption of the [[Finance:London congestion charge|London congestion charge]]<ref name=GCC021711/><ref name=Differences/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2011/05/20/bibendum-2011-opel-ampera-not-only-looks-better-than-the-chevy/|title=Bibendum 2011: Opel Ampera not only looks better than the Chevy Volt, it can do more, too|author=Sebastian Blanco|work=AutoblogGreen|date=May 20, 2011|access-date=May 21, 2011}}</ref> The 2013 model year Volt included the "Hold Drive" button to allow drivers to conserve battery-pack energy for use at a particular time of their choice.<ref name=Volt2013_02/>

'''Sales'''

General Motors production target for 2012 was to manufacture 10,000 Amperas for sale in Europe, 6,000 destined for Opel and 4,000 for Vauxhall in the UK, plus an additional 2,000 Volts were to be made available for the region. The carmaker targeted the Ampera for business fleet market and local government agencies, where Opel has a strong customer base, while the Volt is aimed at retail customers.<ref name="2012Prod" /> According to Opel, by June 2011 around 5,000 customers across Europe had reserved an Ampera, with fleet or business customers representing 60% of reservations,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2011/07/08/report-is-the-2011-opel-ampera-sold-out/ |title=Report: Is the 2011 Opel Ampera sold out? |author=Opel |work=AutoblogGreen |date=July 8, 2011|access-date=July 10, 2011}} ''See Opel press release''.</ref> and a total of 7,000 orders were received by March 2012, with [[Organization:Benelux|Benelux]], Germany, and the United Kingdom as the top markets in terms of orders.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2012/03/ampera-20120305.html|title=Opel has received more than 7,000 orders for Volt cousin Ampera|work=Green Car Congress|date=March 5, 2012|access-date=April 21, 2012}}</ref><ref name="DTN042012" />

The first deliveries of the Chevrolet Volt in Europe took place on November 30, 2011, to the U.S. Embassy in France.<ref name=EUVolt/><ref name=FRAVolt>{{cite news|url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/01/u-s-embassy-in-france-buys-four-chevy-volts/|title=U.S. Embassy in France Buys Four Chevy Volts|author=William Diem|work=The New York Times|date=December 1, 2011|access-date=December 12, 2011}}</ref> Distribution of the Opel Ampera to dealerships began in December 2011, but deliveries to customers were delayed until February 2012 because Opel decided to wait until the NHTSA completed its investigation of the Volt's battery fire risk after a crash.<ref name=EUVolt>{{cite news|url=http://europe.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111212/ANE/111209860/1193 |title=Opel delays Ampera deliveries to customers on battery worries |author=David Jolley |work=Automotive NewsEurope |date=December 12, 2011 |access-date=December 12, 2011 }}{{dead link|date=January 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref name=AmperaDeliver>{{cite web|url=http://media.opel.com/media/intl/en/opel/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2012/opel/02_21_opel_ampera_first_customer|title=Opel Ampera: First Customers Take Delivery|author=Opel Media|work=Opel Europe|date=February 21, 2012|access-date=March 1, 2012}}</ref> Since May 2012 the Vauxhall Ampera is available through the [[Company:Zipcar|Zipcar]] carsharing club in London, Bristol, Cambridge, and Oxford.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2012/05/vauxhall-ampera-offered-through-zipcar-car-sharing-scheme.html|title=Vauxhall Ampera offered through Zipcar car sharing scheme|work=Green Car Congress|date=May 20, 2012|access-date=May 21, 2012}}</ref>

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The Opel/Vauxhall Ampera was Europe's top selling plug-in electric car in 2012 with 5,268 units and captured a 21.5% market share of the region's plug-in electric passenger car segment.<ref name="EUsales2011_12" /><ref name="TopEUAmpera" /> {{As of|2013|10}}, the Ampera held a market share of almost 10% of European registration of plug-in electric cars since 2011. The market share in the Netherlands was 40% and 10% in Germany.<ref name="EU102013">{{cite web|url=http://www.ev-sales.blogspot.ca/2013/11/europe-october-2013.html|title=Europe October 2013|author=Jose Pontes|publisher=EV Sales|date=November 23, 2013|access-date=November 23, 2013}}</ref> Ampera sales fell 40% in 2013 to 3,184 cars,<ref name="EUsales2013">{{cite news|url=http://europe.autonews.com/article/20140721/ANE/307259991/opel-will-discontinue-weak-selling-ampera-sources-say|title=Opel will discontinue weak-selling Ampera, sources say|author=Mike Colias|work=Automotive News Europe|date=July 21, 2014|access-date=July 23, 2014}} ''Ampera sales in Europe totaled 3,184 units in 2013''.</ref> and within the plug-in hybrid segment, the Ampera was surpassed in 2013 by the Mitsubishi Outlander P-HEV (8,197), Volvo V60 plug-in (7,437), and the [[Engineering:Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid|Prius plug-in]] (4,314). In 2013 the Ampera ranked eighth among Europe's top selling plug-in electric vehicles, and its market share fell to about 5%.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/mitsubishi-outlander-phev-cy13-sales-european-inauguration/|title=Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV CY13 sales – European inauguration|author=Mitsubishi News Release|work=Automotive News|date=January 20, 2014|access-date=July 24, 2014}} ''A total of 8,197 Mitsubishi Outlander P-HEVs were sold in Europe in 2013''.</ref><ref name="EU122013">{{cite web|url=http://ev-sales.blogspot.com.br/2014/01/europe-december-2013.html|title=Europe December 2013|author=EV Sales|date=January 26, 2014|access-date=July 24, 2014}} ''A total of 7,437 Volvo V60 PHEVs and 4,314 Prius PHEVs were sold in Europe in 2013''.</ref> During the first five months of 2014, only 332 units had been sold, down 67% from the same period in 2013.<ref name="EUsales2013" /> In July 2014, Opel announced that due to the slowdown in sales, they would discontinue the Ampera after the second generation Volt launch—and that between 2014 and 2018, they plan to introduce a successor electric vehicle in Europe.<ref name="Opel_weak_sales">{{cite news|url=http://www.autonews.com/article/20140723/OEM04/140729943/opel-plans-electric-successor-to-ampera-plug-in-hybrid|title=Opel plans 'electric' successor to Ampera plug-in hybrid|author=Staff|work=Automotive News|date=July 23, 2014|access-date=July 23, 2014}}</ref> Ampera sales totaled 939 units in 2014, and only 215 units during the first nine months of 2015.

{{As of|2016|06}}, Opel/Vauxhall Ampera sales totaled just over 10,000 units since 2011,<ref name=Top10Global062016/><ref name=Ampera10K>{{cite news | url=http://www.autohaus.de/nachrichten/ampera-e-opel-bringt-2017-neues-elektroauto-1754252.html | title= Opel bringt 2017 neues Elektroauto |language=de|trans-title= Opel brings new electric car in 2017 |author=Staff | work=Autohaus.de | date=February 11, 2016| access-date=March 31, 2016}} ''About 10,000 Opel Amperas were sold in Europe by the end of 2015.''</ref> with the Netherlands as the leading market with 5,031 Amperas registered,<ref name=RAISales2015/><ref name=RAISales2014/><ref name=NED2013/> followed by Germany with 1,542 units,<ref name=SalesGer2011/><ref name=SalesGer2012/><ref name=SalesGermany2013/><ref name=SalesGer2014/><ref name=SalesGer2015/> and the UK with 1,250 units registered by the end of June 2015.<ref name=Volt100K/> The Netherlands is also the top selling Volt market in Europe with 1,062 units registered through December 2014,<ref name=RAISales2015/><ref name=RAISales2014/><ref name=NED2013/> out of about 1,750 Volts sold through 2014.<ref name=Volt100K/>

'''Pricing'''

In February 2011 Opel announced they would offer the Ampera throughout the Eurozone for a uniform {{€|42,900}} ({{USD|56,920}}), including VAT. Prices by country still varied due to different trim levels in each market.<ref name="GCC021711">{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2011/02/opel-to-introduce-production-version-of-opel-ampera-in-geneva.html#tp|title=Opel to introduce production version of Opel Ampera in Geneva|work=Green Car Congress|date=February 17, 2011|access-date=February 17, 2011}}</ref><ref name="Opel022011">{{cite web |url=http://media.opel.com/content/media/intl/en/news/news_detail.brand_opel.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2011/OPEL/02_17_production_version_of_opel_ampera_world_premiere |title=Production Version of Opel Ampera: World Premiere in Geneva |work=Opel Media (press release) |date=February 17, 2011 |access-date=July 10, 2011 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20110226041206/http://media.opel.com/content/media/intl/en/news/news_detail.brand_opel.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2011/OPEL/02_17_production_version_of_opel_ampera_world_premiere |archive-date=February 26, 2011 }}</ref> The Chevrolet Volt also has a uniform price that starts at {{€|41,950}} ({{USD|55,660}} in May 2012) including VAT.<ref name="EUPrice">{{cite web|url= http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/07/chevrolet-volt-priced-from-41-950-in-europe/|title=Chevrolet Volt priced from €41,950 in Europe|author=Aaron Richardson|work=Autoblog.com |date=March 7, 2011|access-date=December 31, 2011}}</ref> The Opel Ampera is eligible to several [[Finance:Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles#Europe|subsidies and tax breaks]] available for [[Engineering:Plug-in electric vehicle|plug-in electric vehicle]]s in several European countries.<ref name="GCC0420">{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/04/acea-tax-20100421.html#more|title=Growing Number of EU Countries Levying CO2 Taxes on Cars and Incentivizing Plug-ins|work=Green Car Congress|date=April 21, 2010|access-date=April 23, 2010}}</ref><ref name="ACEA2">{{cite web|url=http://www.acea.be/index.php/news/news_detail/an_increasing_number_of_member_states_levy_co2_based_taxation_or_incentivis/|title=An Increasing Number of Member States Levy CO2-Based Taxation or Incentivise Electric Vehicles|work=European Automobile Manufacturers Association|date=April 21, 2010|access-date=April 23, 2010|archive-date=April 25, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100425010516/http://www.acea.be/index.php/news/news_detail/an_increasing_number_of_member_states_levy_co2_based_taxation_or_incentivis|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In the UK, the Vauxhall Ampera starts at {{GBP|37,250}} ({{USD|60,400}} in May 2012) before discounting the {{GBP|5,000}} Plug-in Car Grant<ref name=Vauxhall>{{cite web|url=http://www.t3.com/news/vauxhall-ampera-electric-car-uk-release-date-and-price|title=Vauxhall Ampera electric car UK release date and price|author=Luke Johnson|work=T3|date=May 2, 2012|access-date=May 2, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2012/may/01/vauxhall-ampera-electric-cars?newsfeed=true|title=Vauxhall predicts Ampera will boost electric car sales |author=Adam Vaughan|work={{wipe|The Guardian}}|date=May 1, 2012|access-date=May 2, 2012}}</ref> The Chevrolet Volt was also available in the UK at {{GBP|33,545}} ({{USD|54,400}} in May 2012) before the government grant. All Volts in the UK came standard with leather interior.<ref name=UKPrice>{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2011/07/06/2012-chevrolet-volt-priced-from-28-545-45-860-usd-in-uk/|title=2012 Chevrolet Volt priced from £28,545 in UK|author=Eric Loveday|work=AutoblogGreen|date=July 6, 2011|access-date=July 6, 2011}}</ref>

===China===
General Motors unveiled the Chevrolet Volt in Shanghai under its Chinese name of 沃蓝达 (Wo Lan Da) in September 2010.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.chinacartimes.com/2010/09/01/chevrolet-volt-lands-in-china-sales-to-begin-next-year/|title=Chevrolet Volt lands in China, sales to begin next year|work=China Car Times|date=September 1, 2010|access-date=August 14, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120929010630/http://www.chinacartimes.com/2010/09/01/chevrolet-volt-lands-in-china-sales-to-begin-next-year/|archive-date=September 29, 2012|url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/news/news_detail.brand_gm.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2010/Aug/0831_china|title=General Motors Celebrates Arrival of Chevrolet Volt in China|date=August 31, 2010|access-date=September 1, 2010|work=[[Company:General Motors|General Motors]] News Release}}</ref> The first Volts, out of the 10-vehicle demonstration fleet, arrived in China by late December 2011. The demonstration program is taking place in Beijing, [[Place:Tianjin|Tianjin]] and Shanghai.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.chinaautoreview.com/pub/CARArticle.aspx?ID=7023|title=Chevy Volt enters China for demonstration|author=Ray Jing|work=China Automotive Review|date=January 5, 2012|access-date=January 23, 2012}}</ref>

[[File:Chevrolet Volt 01 China 2012-05-26.JPG|thumb|left|Chevrolet Volt in Anting, Shanghai.]]

The Volt went on sale in China by late 2011 with pricing starting at {{CNY|498,000}} (around {{USD|78,300}} {{as of|2012|08|lc=y}}) and sales are limited to eight Chinese cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Wuxi, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Foshan.<ref name=China>{{cite news|work=The Detroit News |url=http://www.detnews.com/article/20111121/AUTO01/111210408/1361/GM-sets-price-for-Chevy-Volt-in-China |last=Shepardson |first=David |title=GM sets price for Chevy Volt in China|date=November 21, 2011|access-date=November 22, 2011}} {{Dead link|date=April 2012|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> GM explained that 13 dealerships were selected in the eight cities, and they were chosen because these "''cities have more elites who are inclined to try new technologies and lead the fashion tide.''"<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.chinaautoreview.com/pub/CARArticle.aspx?ID=7073 |title=Volt will be a hot seller in China, but not now|author=Ray Jing|work=China Automotive Review |date=January 11, 2012|access-date=January 23, 2012}}</ref>

[[File:Buick Velite 5.jpg|thumb|The Buick Velite 5 is a rebadged second generation Chevrolet Volt tailored for the Chinese market.]]

However, according to General Motors, in a move illegal under WTO rules, the Chinese government refused to allow Chevrolet Volt owners access to up to {{USD|19,300}} in [[Finance:Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles#China|government subsidies]] available for plug-in vehicles unless GM had agreed to transfer intellectual property to a joint venture with a Chinese automaker for at least one of the Volt's three core technologies: electric motors, complex electronic controls, and power storage devices, whether batteries or a fuel cell. General Motors negotiated with the Chinese government to let the Volt qualify for the subsidies without the technology transfer, but {{as of|2011|11|lc=y}}, the subsidies were available only for electric cars made by Chinese automakers.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/06/business/global/gm-aims-the-volt-at-china-but-chinese-want-its-secrets.html?_r=1&ref=automobiles|title=Hybrid in a Trade Squeeze|author=Keith Bradsher|work=The New York Times|date=September 5, 2011|access-date=September 8, 2011}}</ref> As a result of the high import duties, General Motors reported in August 2012 that sales are minimal, those of a very low-volume car.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://europe.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120810/OEM05/120819980/1131/gm-plans-alternative-energy-push-in-china-despite-slow-volt-launch |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130117100215/http://europe.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120810/OEM05/120819980/1131/gm-plans-alternative-energy-push-in-china-despite-slow-volt-launch |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 17, 2013 |title=GM plans alternative-energy push in China despite slow Volt launch |author=Ben Klayman |work=Automotive News |date=August 10, 2012 |access-date=August 14, 2012 }}</ref> According to LMC Automotive, a total of 18 Volts have been sold in China through June 2012.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.autonews.com/article/20120816/BLOG06/120819888|title= Volt sales target is red meat for the bashers|author=Mike Colias|work=Automotive News|date=August 16, 2012|access-date=August 18, 2012}}</ref>

In March 2012, General Motors announced that an agreement was signed with the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) to manage the Volt demonstration fleet in Beijing and to gather feedback from the fleet usage for one year. The demonstration Volts were scheduled to be delivered in April 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2012/03/catarc-20120326.html|title=GM China signs MOU with CATARC for Chevrolet Volt demo fleet|work=Green Car Congress|date=March 26, 2012|access-date=March 26, 2012}}</ref>

The Buick Velite 5 was introduced at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show, a rebadged [[Engineering:Chevrolet Volt (second generation)|second generation Chevrolet Volt]] tailored for the Chinese market. The Velite 5 was manufactured in China.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.motortrend.com/news/buick-velite-5-chinas-take-chevrolet-volt/ |title=Extended range plug-in hybrid to be manufactured in China |first=Stefan |last=Ogbac |work=Motortrend |location=US |date=April 18, 2017 |access-date=December 2, 2018}}</ref>
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=== Other markets ===
'''Australia'''
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Deliveries of the Holden Volt in the Australian market began in December 2012, and the first Volt was delivered to the U.S. Ambassador in [[Place:Canberra|Canberra]].<ref name="Australia">{{cite news|url=http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/ambassador-gets-a-charge-out-of-new-volt-20121212-2bafe.html|title=Ambassador gets a charge out of new Volt|author=David Ellery|work=The Canberra Times|date=December 13, 2012|access-date=December 16, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://insideevs.com/first-holden-volt-now-delivered-in-australia-an-owners-story/|title=First Holden Volt Now Delivered in Australia; An Owner's Story |author=Martin Tesar|work=Inside EVs|date=December 8, 2012|access-date=December 16, 2012}}</ref> Pricing starts at {{A$|59,990}} (around US$62,598).<ref name="Holden1">{{cite news|author=Mike Stevens|title=Holden Volt Pricing And Specifications Announced For Australia|url=http://www.themotorreport.com.au/54487/holden-volt-on-sale-in-australia-later-2012-pricing-and-specifications-announced|access-date=July 3, 2012|work=The Motor Report|date=July 2, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://media.gm.com/content/media/au/en/holden/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/au/en/2011/Dec/1209_HoldenVoltReinventsAutomotiveTransportation |title=Holden Volt Reinvents Automotive Transportation |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |work=Holden Media Australia |date=December 9, 2011 |access-date=December 15, 2011 |archive-date=January 12, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112082001/http://media.gm.com/content/media/au/en/holden/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/au/en/2011/Dec/1209_HoldenVoltReinventsAutomotiveTransportation |url-status=dead }}</ref> In November 2011 the first Holden Volt arrived in Australia for a series of evaluation tests. Holden stated that the Volt underwent numerous modifications to better suit it to Australian roads, though the test vehicles were still left-hand drive.<ref>{{cite news|title=Holden Volt Hits Australia For Tests, Launch Set For Late 2012|url=http://www.themotorreport.com.au/52868/holden-volt-hits-australia-for-tests-launch-set-for-late-2012|access-date=November 15, 2011|newspaper=The Motor Report|date=November 15, 2011}}</ref>

The Holden Volt was available through 49 select Holden dealerships throughout metropolitan and rural Australia, with 18 in Victoria, 11 in New South Wales, 9 in Queensland, 7 in Western Australia and 4 in South Australia.<ref>{{cite news|title=Only 49 dealers to sell Holden's Volt|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/only-49-dealers-to-sell-holdens-volt/story-fn3dxity-1226391004065|newspaper=The Australian|date=June 11, 2012|access-date=June 23, 2012}}</ref> A total of 80 Holden Volts were sold during 2012,<ref name=SalesAust2012>{{cite web|url=http://bestsellingcarsblog.com/2013/01/05/australia-full-year-2012-mazda3-leads-again-in-record-market-no-local-model-on-podium-for-the-first-time-since-1930s/|title=Australia Full Year 2012: Mazda3 leads again in record market, no local model on podium for the first time since 1930s!|author=Mat Gasnier|work=Best Selling Car Blog|date=January 5, 2013|access-date=January 18, 2013}}</ref> and 101 units in 2013.<ref name=AustSales2013>{{cite web|url=http://bestsellingcarsblog.com/2014/01/16/australia-q4-2013-jeep-grand-cherokee-shines/|title=Australia Q4 2013: Jeep Grand Cherokee shines|author=Mat Gasnier|publisher=Best Selling Cars Blog|date=January 16, 2014|access-date=January 25, 2014}}</ref> A total of 246 had been sold in the country by mid April 2015, with the stock of the first generation almost empty. General Motors announced that it would not build the second generation Volt in right-hand-drive configuration, so the Volt was discontinued in Australia when the remaining stock sold out.<ref name=Volt2Aust>{{cite news|url=http://www.caradvice.com.au/350518/the-holden-volt-is-dead/|title=The Holden Volt is dead|author= Mike Costello|work=Car Advice|date=April 25, 2015|access-date=April 26, 2015}}</ref>

'''Brazil'''
General Motors do Brasil announced that it would import from five to ten Volts to Brazil during the first semester of 2011 as part of a demonstration and also to lobby the federal government to enact financial incentives for green cars. If successful, General Motors would adapt the Volt to operate on ethanol fuel, as most new [[Engineering:Flexible-fuel vehicles in Brazil|Brazilian cars are flex-fuel]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.estadao.com.br/estadaodehoje/20110110/not_imp664114,0.php |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120731063437/http://www.estadao.com.br/estadaodehoje/20110110/not_imp664114,0.php |url-status = dead|archive-date=July 31, 2012 |title=GM vai trazer Volt para o Brasil para fazer testes |work=O Estado de S. Paulo |date=January 10, 2011 |access-date=January 17, 2011 |language=pt }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://unica.com.br/noticias/show.asp?nwsCode=A9BA7BF7-5B3D-48B6-A250-435BAE8CF632 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120719134939/http://unica.com.br/noticias/show.asp?nwsCode=A9BA7BF7-5B3D-48B6-A250-435BAE8CF632 |url-status = dead|archive-date=July 19, 2012 |title=Carro híbrido Volt da GM deveria incluir tecnologia flex |work=UNICA, Brazil |date=January 14, 2011 |access-date=January 17, 2011 |language=pt }}</ref>

'''Japan'''
In December 2010, General Motors announced plans to introduce the Volt in limited numbers into Japan in 2011 for technology and market test purposes. Exports for retail sales will depend on the results of this trial.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://gm-volt.com/2010/12/05/gm-announces-chevy-volt-canadian-rollout-plans-and-asian-exports/|title=GM Announces Chevy Volt Canadian Rollout Plans and Asian Exports|work=GM-Volt.com|date=December 5, 2010|access-date=December 7, 2010}}</ref>

'''Mexico'''
The second generation Volt was released for retail customers in December 2015. Pricing starts at 638,000 pesos (~{{USD|36,880}}), and it is available in [[Place:Mexico City|Mexico City]], Monterrey, Guadalajara, Querétaro, and Puebla.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://insideevs.com/2016-chevrolet-volt-now-sale-mexico/|title=2016 Chevrolet Volt Now On Sale in Mexico |author=Mark Kane|publisher=InsideEVs.com|date=December 26, 2015|access-date=December 26, 2015}}</ref> Sales totaled 36 units and in 2017 and 34 in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/02/chevy-volt-sales-increase-1-percent-to-5063-units-in-q4-2018/ |title=Chevy Volt Sales Increase 1 Percent To 5,063 Units in Q4 2018 |first=Alex |last=Luft |publisher=GM Authority |date=February 10, 2019 |access-date=February 17, 2019}}</ref>

'''New Zealand'''
The Holden Volt was released in New Zealand through three dealerships, with one in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington.<ref>{{cite news|title=Holden's Volt dealers all fired up|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10813100|access-date=June 23, 2012|newspaper=The New Zealand Herald|date=June 16, 2012}}</ref> Deliveries began in late 2012 and pricing starts at {{NZ$|85,000}} (around {{USD|71,930}}).<ref name=NZL12>{{cite news|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10848166|title=Holden: Charged up performer|author=Jacqui Madelin |work=The New Zealand Herald|date=November 18, 2012|access-date=December 16, 2012}}</ref> By mid-2015, only 16 units were registered despite a price dropped to {{NZ$|75,000}}. Due to low sales of the first generation model, the second generation Volt was not available in New Zealand.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.driven.co.nz/news/news/holden-volt-unplugged/ |title=Holden Volt unplugged |first=Liz |last=Dobson |work=Driven |date=July 5, 2015 |access-date=February 17, 2019}}</ref>

===Global sales===
Combined global Volt/Ampera sales passed the 100,000 unit milestone in October 2015.<ref name=Volt100K>{{cite news|url=http://www.hybridcars.com/gm-sells-its-100000th-volt-in-october/|title=GM Sells Its 100,000th Volt in October|author=Jeff Cobb|work=HybridCars.com|date=November 4, 2015|access-date=November 4, 2015}}''About 102,000 units of the Volt/Ampera family have been sold worldwide by the end of October 2015''.</ref>  The Volt/Ampera family was the world's best selling plug-in electric car in 2012 with 31,400 units sold.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bestsellingcarsblog.com/2013/03/20/world-full-year-2012-discover-the-top-500-best-selling-models/|title=World Full Year 2012: Discover the Top 1000 best-selling models! |author1=Mat Gasnier |author2=Austin Rutherford |work=Best Selling Cars Blog|date=March 20, 2013|access-date=March 28, 2013}}</ref> The Opel/Vauxhall Ampera was Europe's top selling plug-in electric car in 2012 with 5,268 units, representing a market share of 21.5% of the region's plug-in electric passenger car segment.<ref name=EUsales2011_12>{{cite web|url=http://bestsellingcarsblog.com/2013/02/10/europe-full-year-2012-top-350-all-models-ranking-now-available/|title=Europe Full Year 2012: Now with Top 350 models & Top 60 brands |author=Mat Gasnier|publisher=Best Selling Cars Blog |date=February 10, 2013|access-date=February 13, 2013}} ''Ampera sales in Europe totaled 5,268 units in 2012 and 304 in 2011''.</ref><ref name=TopEUAmpera>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoviva.com/news/europe_s_best_selling_electric_car_is_the_opel_vau/7484|title=Europe's Best Selling Electric Car Is the Opel/Vauxhall Ampera|author=Christopher Bruce|publisher=Autovia|date=December 12, 2012|access-date=February 13, 2013}}</ref> However, during 2013 Ampera sales fell 40%, and the declining trend continued during 2014 and 2015.<ref name=EUsales2013/>

{{As of|2018|10}}, global Volt/Ampera family sales totaled about 177,000 units since its inception in December 2010,<ref name=Top5Global102018>{{cite web |url=http://ev-sales.blogspot.com/2018/11/global-all-time-top-5-until-oct-18.html |title=Global All-Time Top 5 (Until Oct. '18) |last=Pontes | first=Jose | publisher=EVSales.com| date=November 30, 2018 | access-date=December 1, 2018}}</ref> including over 10,000 Opel/Vauxhall Amperas sold in Europe up to December 2015.<ref name=Top10Global062016>{{cite news|url=http://www.hybridcars.com/global-10-best-selling-plug-in-cars-are-accelerating-forward/ | title=Global 10 Best-Selling Plug-In Cars Are Accelerating Forward | first=Jeff | last=Cobb| work=HybridCars.com| date=August 10, 2016| access-date=August 13, 2016}} ''{{As of|2016|06}}, cumulative global sales of the top selling plug-in electric cars were led by the Nissan Leaf (over 228,000), followed by the Tesla Model S (129,393), Votl/Ampera family (about 117,300), Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (about 107,400), Toyota Prius PHV (over 75,400), BYD Qin (56,191), Renault Zoe (51,193), BMW i3 (around 49,500), Mitsubishi i-MiEV family (about 37,600) and BYD Tang (37,509).''</ref><ref name=LeafBest250K>{{ cite news | url=http://www.hybridcars.com/nissans-quarter-millionth-leaf-means-its-the-best-selling-plug-in-car-in-history/ |title= Nissan's Quarter-Millionth Leaf Means It's The Best-Selling Plug-in Car in History | first= Jeff | last=Cobb | work= HybridCars.com | date=January 9, 2017 |access-date=January 10, 2017}} ''{{As of|2016|12}}, the Nissan Leaf is the world's best-selling plug-in car in history with more than 250,000 units delivered, followed by the Tesla Model S with over 158,000 sales, the Volt/Ampera family of vehicles  with 134,500 vehicles sold, and the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV with about 116,500 units sold through November 2016. These are the only plug-in electric cars so far with over 100,000 global sales.''</ref> Until the end of 2018, the Volt/Ampera family of vehicles listed as the world's all-time top-selling plug-in hybrid, when it was surpassed by the Mitsubishi Outlander P-HEV (200,000 units by March 2019).<ref name="AlltimeUS2019">{{cite web |url=https://insideevs.com/news/392375/top-10-electric-cars-sales-us-2019/ |title=The Top 10 Plug-In Electric Cars in U.S. – 2019 Edition  |first=Mark |last=Kane |publisher=InsideEVs.com | date=January 11, 2020 |access-date=May 8, 2020}} ''At the end of 2019, the all-time top selling plug-in cars in the U.S. were the Tesla Model 3 with 300,471 units, the Tesla Model S with 157,992, and the Chevrolet Volt with 157,054 units.''</ref>

{{As of|2019|12}}, Chevrolet Volt sales are led by the United States with 157,054 units delivered,<ref name="AlltimeUS2019"/> followed by Canada with 16,653 units through September 2018,<ref name=CanadaSales/> and the Netherlands with 1,062 Volts registered through December 2015.<ref name=RAISales2015/><ref name=RAISales2014/><ref name=NED2013/> Out of the 9,989 Opel/Vauxhall Amperas sold in Europe through December 2015,<ref name=EUsales2011_12/><ref name=EUsales2013/><ref name=PHEVSales2014/> 5,031 were registered in the Netherlands,<ref name=RAISales2015/><ref name=RAISales2014/><ref name=NED2013/> 1,542 in Germany,<ref name=SalesGer2011/><ref name=SalesGer2012/><ref name=SalesGermany2013/><ref name=SalesGer2014/><ref name=SalesGer2015/> and 1,279 in the UK by the end of September 2015,<ref name=UK3Q2015/> together representing 78% of Ampera sales.

The following tables present retail sales of the Volt and Ampera variants through December 2015 for the top-selling national markets by year since deliveries began in December 2010. Demonstration vehicles allocated to dealerships are not included in retail sales reports while they are used for test drives.

{| class="wikitable floatleft"
! colspan="8" style="text-align:center; background:#abcdef;"|Registration/sales of Chevrolet/Holden Volt vehicles<br> by top national markets between 2010 and December 2015
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! style="background:#abcdef;" |Country || style="background:#abcdef;" |Cumulative<br />2010–2015 || style="background:#abcdef;"| 2015 || style="background:#abcdef;"| 2014 || style="background:#abcdef;"| 2013 || style="background:#abcdef;" | 2012 || style="background:#abcdef;" | 2011 || style="background:#abcdef;" | 2010
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| align=left|{{CAN}}<ref name=CanadaSales/> || style="background:#f1f5fa;"| 5,415 || 1,463 || 1,521 || 931 || 1,225 || 275 || rowspan="9" style="background:#f1f5fa;"|n.a.
|- style="text-align:center;"
|align=left|{{NED}}<ref name=RAISales2015/><ref name=RAISales2014/><ref name=NED2013/> || style="background:#f1f5fa;"|1,062 || 0 || 6 || 745 || 306 || 5
|- style="text-align:center;"
| align=left|{{AUS}}<ref name=SalesAust2012/><ref name=AustSales2013/><ref name=AustSales2014>{{cite web|last1=Pontes|first1=Jose|title=Australia Full Year 2014 (Updated)|url=http://ev-sales.blogspot.com.br/2015/01/australia-full-year-2014.html|website=EV Sales|date=January 15, 2015|access-date=February 8, 2015}}</ref><ref name=AustSales092015>{{cite web|last1=Pontes|first1=Jose| title=Australia September 2015 | url=http://www.ev-sales.blogspot.com.br/2015/10/australia-september-2015.html|website=EV Sales|date=October 16, 2015|access-date=April 7, 2016}}</ref> || style="background:#f1f5fa;"| 246<sup>(1)</sup> || 7<sup>(1)</sup> || 58 || 101 || 80 || style="background:#f1f5fa;"|n.a.
|- style="text-align:center;"
| align=left|{{SWI}}<ref name=SalesSwiss2011_15>{{cite web|url=http://www.auto-schweiz.ch/statistiken/autoverkaeufe-nach-modellen/|title=Autoverkäufe nach Modellen – Modellstatistik|language=de|trans-title=Passenger cars by model – Statistics by model|author=Vereinigung Schweizer Automobil-Importeure|publisher=Auto Schweiz Suisse|access-date=March 31, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202205708/http://www.auto-schweiz.ch/statistiken/autoverkaeufe-nach-modellen/|archive-date=February 2, 2014|url-status=dead}}''Under "Modellstatistiken 2010–2015" click "2015 Statistik" to download the file "ModellePW2015" with sales by model for 2015; "2014 Statistik" to download the file "ModellePW2014" with sales by model for 2014; "2013 Statistik" to download the file "ModellePW2013" with sales by model for 2013; and click the tabs "2012 Statistik" and "2011 Statistik" to download the files with 2012 and 2011 sales by model.''</ref> || style="background:#f1f5fa;"| 229 || 2 || 38 || 71 || 92 || 26
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| align=left|{{UK}}<ref name=UK3Q2015/><ref name=SalesUK2011>{{cite web|url= http://bestsellingcarsblog.com/2012/05/01/uk-first-quarter-2012-now-available-with-top-316-all-models-ranking/#more-16592|title=UK First Quarter 2012: Now with Top 316 models Ranking!|work=Best Selling Car Blog|date=May 1, 2012|access-date=May 5, 2012}} ''A total of 4 Amperas were sold in 2011.''</ref><ref name=UKSales2012>{{cite web|url=http://bestsellingcarsblog.com/2013/02/01/uk-full-year-2012-now-with-top-350-all-models-ranking/|title=UK Full Year 2012: Now with Top 350 All-models ranking!|author=Mat Gasnier|work=Best Selling Cars Blog|date=February 1, 2013|access-date=February 7, 2013}}''A total of 455 Amperas and 67 Volts were sold in 2012.''</ref><ref name=UKSalesQ12013>{{cite web|url=http://bestsellingcarsblog.com/2013/05/07/uk-january-march-2013-discover-the-top-328-best-sellers/|title=UK January–March 2013: Discover the Top 328 best-sellers!|author=Mat Gasnier|work=Best Selling Cars Blog|date=May 7, 2013|access-date=May 19, 2013}}</ref><ref name=UKSales1H2013>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motoring/price-cut-jolt-vauxhall-ampera-sales|title=Price cut to jolt Vauxhall Ampera sales|author=Jay Nagley|magazine=Autocar|date=September 16, 2013|access-date=October 2, 2013}} ''150 Amperas and 23 Volts were sold during the first half of 2013.''</ref><ref name=UK2Q2015/> || style="background:#f1f5fa;"|125<sup>(2)</sup> || 1<sup>(2)</sup> || 34 || 23 || 67 || style="background:#f1f5fa;"|n.a.
|- style="text-align:center;"
|align=left|{{GER}}<ref name=SalesGer2011>{{cite web|url=http://www.kfz-betrieb.vogel.de/fileserver/vogelonline/issues/kfz/sonst/2011/3699.pdf|title=Neuzulassungen von Personenkraftwagen im Dezember 2011 nach Segmenten und Modellreihen|language=de|trans-title=New registrations of passenger cars in December 2011 by segment and model lines|author=Kraftfahrt-Bundesamtes (KBA)|work=KBA|access-date=October 15, 2012|archive-date=April 29, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130429122207/http://www.kfz-betrieb.vogel.de/fileserver/vogelonline/issues/kfz/sonst/2011/3699.pdf|url-status=dead}} ''A total of 241 Amperas and 25 Volts were sold through December 2011''.</ref><ref name=SalesGer2012>{{cite web|url=http://www.kfz-betrieb.vogel.de/fileserver/vogelonline/issues/kfz/sonst/2012/4378.pdf|title=Neuzulassungen von Personenkraftwagen im Dezember 2012 nach Marken und Modellreihen|language=de|trans-title=New registrations of passenger cars in December 2012 by make and model series|author=Kraftfahrt-Bundesamtes (KBA)|work=KBA|date=January 2013|access-date=January 14, 2013}} </ref><ref name=SalesGermany2013>{{cite web|url=http://files.vogel.de/vogelonline/vogelonline/issues/kfz/sonst/2013/4963.pdf|title=Neuzulassungen von Personenkraftwagen im Dezember 2013 nach Segmenten und Modellreihen|language=de|trans-title=New registrations of passenger cars in December 2013 by segment and model series|author= Kraftfahrt-Bundesamtes (KBA)|publisher=KBA|date=January 2014|access-date=January 23, 2014}}</ref><ref name=SalesGer2014>{{cite web |url=https://www.kba.de/DE/Presse/Presseportal/N_Segmente_Modellreihen_FZ11/N_Segmente2014/n_seg_12_14_pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=2 |title=Neuzulassungen von Personenkraftwagen nach Segmenten und Modellreihen im Dezember 2014 |language=de |trans-title=New registrations of passenger cars in December 2014 by segment and model |author=Kraftfahrt-Bundesamtes (KBA) |publisher=KBA |date=January 2015 |access-date=February 8, 2015 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150417090248/http://www.kba.de/DE/Presse/Presseportal/N_Segmente_Modellreihen_FZ11/N_Segmente2014/n_seg_12_14_pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=2 |archive-date=April 17, 2015 }} A total of 117 Amperas and zero Volts were registered in Germany in 2015.</ref><ref name=SalesGer2015>{{cite web|url=https://www.kba.de/DE/Presse/Presseportal/N_Segmente_Modellreihen_FZ11/N_Segmente2015/n_seg_12_15_pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=3 |title=Neuzulassungen von Personenkraftwagen nach Segmenten und Modellreihen im Dezember 2015 |language=de |trans-title=New registrations of passenger cars by segments and models in December 2015 |author=Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) |publisher=KBA |date=January 2016 |access-date=March 31, 2016 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160125230420/http://www.kba.de/DE/Presse/Presseportal/N_Segmente_Modellreihen_FZ11/N_Segmente2015/n_seg_12_15_pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=3 |archive-date=January 25, 2016 }} ''21 Amperas and zero Volts were registered in Germany in 2015.''</ref> || style="background:#f1f5fa;"|73 || 0 || 0 || 25 || 23 || 25
|- style="text-align:center;"
|align=left|{{FRA}}<ref name=FRAsalesPHEV2012>{{cite web|url=http://www.avem.fr/actualite-voitures-hybrides-le-bilan-des-immatriculations-2012-en-france-3789.html|title= Voitures hybrides – Le bilan des immatriculations 2012 en France|language=fr|trans-title= Hybrid Cars – The balance of 2012 registrations in France|author=Michaël Torregrossa|work= Association pour l'Avenir du Véhicule Electrique Méditerranéen (AVEM)|date=January 15, 2013|access-date=January 15, 2013}}</ref><ref name=FRAsalesPHEV2013>{{cite web|url=http://www.avem.fr/actualite-hybride-rechargeable-le-marche-francais-stagne-en-2013-4713.html|title= Hybride rechargeable – Le marché français stagne en 2013|language=fr|trans-title= Rechargeable hybrids – The French market stagnated in 2013|author=Michaël Torregrossa|publisher= Association pour l'Avenir du Véhicule Electrique Méditerranéen (AVEM)|date=January 19, 2014|access-date=January 25, 2014}}</ref><ref name=France2014>{{cite web|url=http://www.ev-sales.blogspot.ca/2015/01/france-december-2014.html|title=France December 2014|author=Jose Pontes|publisher=EVSales.com|date=January 17, 2015|access-date=February 9, 2015}}</ref><ref name=France2015>{{cite web| url=http://www.ev-sales.blogspot.com.br/2016/01/france-december-2015.html |title=France December 2015|author=Jose Pontes|publisher=EVSales.com|date=January 11, 2016|access-date=April 7, 2016}}</ref> || style="background:#f1f5fa;"|57 || 0 || 0 || 15 || 42 ||style="background:#f1f5fa;"|n.a.
|- style="text-align:center;"
|align=left|{{BEL}}<ref name=BelgSales2012>{{cite web|url=http://bestsellingcarsblog.com/2012/12/04/belgium-november-2012-discover-the-top-338-all-models-ranking/|title=Belgium November 2012: Discover the Top 338 All-models ranking|work=Best Selling Car Blog|date=December 4, 2012|access-date=December 7, 2012}}</ref><ref name=Belg2013>{{cite web|url=http://www.ev-sales.blogspot.ca/2014/01/belgium-december-2013.html|title=Belgium December 2013|author=Jose Pontes|publisher=EV Sales|date=January 18, 2014|access-date=January 25, 2014}}</ref><ref name=Belg2014>{{cite web|url=http://ev-sales.blogspot.com.br/2015/01/belgium-december-2014.html|title=Belgium December 2014|first = Jose | last = Pontes|publisher=EV Sales|date=January 24, 2015|access-date=February 10, 2015}}</ref><ref name=Belg2015/> || style="background:#f1f5fa;"|40 || 0 || 3 || 37 || style="background:#f1f5fa;"|n.a.
|- style="text-align:center;"
|align=left|{{SWE}}<ref name=SweSales2012/><ref name=SwedenSales2013/><ref name=Sweden2014/><ref name=Sweden2015/> || style="background:#f1f5fa;"|40 || 0 || 0 || 7 || 33 || style="background:#f1f5fa;"|n.a.
|- style="text-align:center;"
| Total top 10 markets || style="background:#f1f5fa;"| '''96,038''' || '''16,865''' || '''20,462''' || '''25,015''' || '''25,366''' || '''8,004''' || '''326'''
|-
| colspan="8" style="text-align:left; background:#abcdef;"|<small>Note: '''(1)''' Holden Volt sales through September 2015 in Australia. '''(2)''' Chevrolet Volts registered in the UK at the end of June 2015.</small>
|}

{| class="wikitable floatleft"
! colspan="7" style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"|Registration/sales of Opel/Vauxhall Ampera vehicles <br />by top national markets between 2011 and December 2015
|-
! style="background:#cfc;"|Country || style="background:#cfc;"| Cumulative<br />2011–2015|| style="background:#cfc;"| 2015 || style="background:#cfc;"| 2014 || style="background:#cfc;"| 2013 || style="background:#cfc;"| 2012 || style="background:#cfc;"| 2011
|- style="text-align:center;"
|align=left|{{NED}}<ref name=RAISales2015>{{cite web|url=https://www.raivereniging.nl/ecm/?id=workspace://SpacesStore/c2bc95ca-5410-45c3-a082-0af4f85d0d03;1.0|title=Nieuwverkoop Personenautos Per Merk/Model – 2015/12 2015 totaal|language=nl|trans-title=New passenger cars sales by brand/model 2015/12 2015 total|author=RAI|publisher=RAI Vereniging|date=January 2016|access-date=March 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306025108/https://www.raivereniging.nl/ecm/?id=workspace%3A%2F%2FSpacesStore%2Fc2bc95ca-5410-45c3-a082-0af4f85d0d03%3B1.0|archive-date=March 6, 2016|url-status = dead}}</ref><ref name=RAISales2014>{{cite web |url=http://www.bovag.nl/data/sitemanagement/media/20150702%20personenautoverkopen%20juni%202015.pdf |title=Verkoopstatistieken |language=nl |trans-title=Sales Statistics |author=RAI |publisher=RAI Vereniging |date=January 2015 |access-date=March 13, 2016 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150709185239/http://www.bovag.nl/data/sitemanagement/media/20150702%20personenautoverkopen%20juni%202015.pdf |archive-date=July 9, 2015 }} ''Download the pdf file for detailed sales by model during 2014: "[http://www.raivereniging.nl/ecm/?id=workspace://SpacesStore/84628a3c-cc08-4752-81ca-2e6c5e657ba2 nieuwverkoop personenautos 201412] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150201001911/http://www.raivereniging.nl/ecm/?id=workspace%3A%2F%2FSpacesStore%2F84628a3c-cc08-4752-81ca-2e6c5e657ba2 |date=2015-02-01 }}".''</ref><ref name=NED2013>{{cite web|url= http://www.groen7.nl/verkoopcijfers-stekkerautos-2013-de-eindsprint/ |title= Verkoopcijfers stekkerauto's 2013: de eindsprint |language=nl|trans-title= Plug-in car sales in 2013: the final sprint |publisher=Groen7 |date=January 7, 2014 |access-date=March 13, 2016}} ''The table shows sales by models for 2011, 2012 and 2013.''</ref> || style="background:#f1f5fa;"| 5,031 || 80 || 41 || 2,207 || 2,695 || 8
|- style="text-align:center;"
|align=left|{{GER}}<ref name=SalesGer2011/><ref name=SalesGer2012/><ref name=SalesGermany2013/><ref name=SalesGer2014/><ref name=SalesGer2015/> || style="background:#f1f5fa;"|1,542 || 21 || 117 || 335 || 828 || 241
|- style="text-align:center;"
| align=left|{{UK}}<ref name=UK3Q2015>{{Cite web|url = http://www.racfoundation.org/data/plug-in-grant-eligible-vehicles-licensed-by-quarter|title = Plug-in grant eligible vehicles licensed|author = RAC Foundation|publisher=RAC Foundation|location=UK|access-date=January 22, 2016}} ''Figures correspond to the number of vehicles registered at the end of the corresponding month. A total of 1,279 Amperas were registered in the UK at the end of September 2015, and 125 Volts at the end of June 2015. The number of registered Volts decreased by September 2015.''</ref><ref name=SalesUK2011/><ref name=UKSales2012/><ref name=UKSalesQ12013/><ref name=UKSales1H2013/><ref name=UK2Q2015>{{cite web|url=http://www.racfoundation.org/media-centre/ultra-green-cars-on-the-road-Q2-2015-180915|title=Ultra-green cars – latest on-the-road figures|author=RAC Foundation|publisher=RAC Foundation|location=UK |date=September 18, 2015|access-date=October 17, 2015}} ''Figures correspond to the number of vehicles registered at the end of the corresponding month. A total of 1,169 Amperas and 124 Volt were registered in the UK at the end of December 2014''</ref> || style="background:#f1f5fa;"|1,279<sup>(1)</sup> || 110<sup>(1)</sup> || 535 || 175 || 455 || 4
|- style="text-align:center;"
| align=left|{{SWI}}<ref name=SalesSwiss2011_15/> || style="background:#f1f5fa;"| 474 || 56 || 72 || 73 || 258 || 15
|- style="text-align:center;"
|align=left|{{FRA}}<ref name=FRAsalesPHEV2012/><ref name=FRAsalesPHEV2013/><ref name=France2015/><ref name=FRAsales062014>{{cite web|url=http://www.ev-sales.blogspot.ca/2014/07/france-june-2014.html|title=France June 2014|author=Jose Pontes|publisher=EVSales.com|date=July 14, 2014|access-date=August 5, 2014}}</ref> || style="background:#f1f5fa;"|373 || 6 || 120<sup>(2)</sup> || 57 || 190 || style="background:#f1f5fa;"|n.a.
|- style="text-align:center;"
|align=left|{{NOR}}<ref name=NorwaySales2012>{{cite web|url=http://www.gronnbil.no/nyheter/over-10-000-ladbare-biler-paa-norske-veier-article311-239.html |title=Over 10.000 ladbare biler på norske veier |trans-title=Over 10,000 plug-in cars in Norwegian roads |work=Grønn bil |date=January 4, 2013 |access-date=July 5, 2013 |language=no |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130429110927/http://www.gronnbil.no/nyheter/over-10-000-ladbare-biler-paa-norske-veier-article311-239.html |archive-date=April 29, 2013 }}</ref><ref name=NorwaySales2013>{{cite web |url=http://www.gronnbil.no/nyheter/over-20-000-ladbare-biler-paa-norske-veier-article366-239.html |title=Over 20.000 ladbare biler på norske veier |trans-title=Over 20,000 rechargeable electric cars on Norwegian road |author=Staff |publisher=Grønn bil |date=January 8, 2014 |access-date=January 25, 2014 |language=no |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140123204744/http://www.gronnbil.no/nyheter/over-20-000-ladbare-biler-paa-norske-veier-article366-239.html |archive-date=January 23, 2014 }} ''A total of 94 Amperas were registered in 2013, of which 88 were new cars and 6 were used imports form neighboring countries. One used Volt was also registered''.</ref><ref name=OFV2014ZE>{{cite web|url=http://www.ofvas.no/co2-utslippet-i-desember/category649.html|title=CO2-utslippet i desember 2014|language=no|trans-title=CO2 emissions in December 2014|author=Norwegian Road Federation (OFV)|publisher=OFV|date=January 2015|access-date=February 14, 2015|archive-date=January 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123231448/http://www.ofvas.no/co2-utslippet-i-desember/category649.html|url-status=dead}} ''See graph: ''Gjennomsnittlig CO2-utslipp for registrerte ney personbiler per modell 2014, til og med desember.'' A total of 18 Amperas were registered in Norway in 2014.''</ref><ref name=Norway2015>{{cite web | url=http://www.ev-sales.blogspot.com.br/2016/01/norway-december-2015.html |title=Norway December 2015|author=Jose Pontes|publisher=EVSales.com|date=January 9, 2015 |access-date=March 7, 2016}}</ref> || style="background:#f1f5fa;"| 249 || 2 || 18 || 88 || 141 || style="background:#f1f5fa;"|n.a.
|- style="text-align:center;"
|align=left|{{AUT}}<ref name=SalesAustria2012_13>{{cite web|url=http://www.datafact.com/produkte/kfzwirt/leg/pkw_typ_kumuliert.html|title=Aktuelle Zulassungsstatistik|language=de|trans-title=current registration statistics|author=KFZ – Wirtschaftsverlag |publisher=Automotive.co.at |date=January 1, 2014|access-date=January 23, 2014}} ''See data for "Jän – Dez 2013" and "Jän – Dez 2012"''</ref><ref name=Austria2014>{{cite web|url=http://www.ev-sales.blogspot.ca/2015/01/austria-december-2014.html|title=Austria December 2014|author=Jose Pontes|publisher=EVSales.com|date=January 24, 2015|access-date=February 14, 2015}}</ref><ref name=Austria2015>{{cite web| url=http://www.ev-sales.blogspot.com.br/2016/01/austria-december-2015.html |title=Austria December 2015 | first=Jose |last=Pontes|publisher=EVSales.com|date=January 26, 2015|access-date=April 9, 2015}}</ref> || style="background:#f1f5fa;"|238 || 3 || 28 || 42 || 165 || style="background:#f1f5fa;"|n.a.
|- style="text-align:center;"
|align=left|{{BEL}}<ref name=BelgSales2012/><ref name=Belg2013/><ref name=Belg2014/><ref name=Belg2015>{{cite web|url= http://ev-sales.blogspot.com.br/2016/01/belgium-december-2015.html|title=Belgium December 2015|first = Jose | last = Pontes|publisher=EV Sales|date=January 26, 2016|access-date=April 9, 2016}}</ref> || style="background:#f1f5fa;"|217 || 3 || 13 || 31 || 170 || style="background:#f1f5fa;"|n.a.
|- style="text-align:center;"
|align=left|{{SWE}}<ref name=SweSales2012>{{cite web|url=http://www.best-selling-cars.com/hybrid/2012-full-year-sweden-best-selling-electric-cars-plug-in-hybrid-models/|title=2012 (Full Year) Sweden: Best-Selling Electric Cars & Plug-In Hybrid Models |work=BestSellingCars.com|date=April 2, 2013|access-date=July 5, 2013}} ''88 Amperas and 33 Volts were sold in 2012''.</ref><ref name=SwedenSales2013>{{cite web|url=http://www.bilsweden.se/statistik/arkiv-nyregistrering_per_manad_2013/nyregistreringar-december-2013-prel|title=Nyregistreringar december 2013 prel|language=sv|trans-title=New registrations in December 2013 prel|author=Bil Sweden|publisher=Bil Sweden|date=January 2, 2014|access-date=January 25, 2014|archive-date=January 3, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103172406/http://www.bilsweden.se/statistik/arkiv-nyregistrering_per_manad_2013/nyregistreringar-december-2013-prel|url-status=dead}} ''Download file "Nyregistreringar december 2013 prel.pdf" see table "NYREGISTRERADE SUPERMILJÖBILAR DECEMBER 2013" with summary of PEV sales by model for 2013 and 2012''.</ref><ref name=Sweden2014>{{cite web|url=http://www.bilsweden.se/statistik/arkiv-nyregistrering_per_manad_2014/nyregistreringar-december-2014-(prel)|title=Nyregistreringar december 2014 (prel)|language=sv|trans-title=New registrations in December 2014 (preliminar)|author=Bil Sweden|publisher=Bil Sweden|date=January 2, 2015|access-date=February 10, 2015|archive-date=January 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150104034320/http://www.bilsweden.se/statistik/arkiv-nyregistrering_per_manad_2014/nyregistreringar-december-2014-(prel)|url-status=dead}} ''Download file "Nyregistreringar december 2014 (prel)" see table "Nyregistrerade supermiljöbilar december 2014" with summary of plug-in passenger car registrations by model for 2013 (revised) and 2014 sales.''</ref><ref name=Sweden2015>{{cite web |url=http://www.bilsweden.se/statistik/arkiv-nyregistrering-per-manad-2015/nyregistreringar-december-2015-def |title=Nyregistreringar december 2015 def |language=sv |trans-title=New Registrations December 2015 (final) |author=Bil Sweden |publisher=Bil Sweden |date=January 4, 2016 |access-date=February 29, 2016 |archive-date=April 15, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415205046/http://www.bilsweden.se/statistik/arkiv-nyregistrering-per-manad-2015/nyregistreringar-december-2015-def |url-status=dead }} ''Download the pdf file "Nyregistreringar december 2015 def" See table: Nyregistrerade miljöpersonbilar december 2015''</ref> || style="background:#f1f5fa;"| 147 || 16 || 22 || 21 || 88 || style="background:#f1f5fa;"|n.a.
|- style="text-align:center;"
| Total European sales<ref name=EUsales2011_12/><ref name=EUsales2013/><ref name=PHEVSales2014>{{cite news|url=http://europe.autonews.com/article/20150424/ANE/150409886/plug-ins-poised-to-be-europes-top-electrified-drivetrain|title=Plug-ins poised to be Europe's top electrified drivetrain|author=Nick Gibbs|work=Automotive News Europe |date=April 24, 2015|access-date=March 30, 2016}} ''A total of 5,441 Volvo V60 PHEVs and 933 Opel Amperas were sold in Europe in 2014.''</ref> || style="background:#f1f5fa;"|'''9,989''' || style="background:#f1f5fa;"|'''300'''|| style="background:#f1f5fa;"|'''933''' || style="background:#f1f5fa;"|'''3,184''' || style="background:#f1f5fa;"|'''5,268''' || style="background:#f1f5fa;"|'''304'''
|-
| colspan="7" style="text-align:left; background:#cfc;"|<small>Note: (1) Vaxhull Amperas registered in the UK at the end of September 2015. '''(2)''' Sales in France through June 2014.</small>
|}

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===End of production===
In 2018, General Motors decided to end production in March 2019. The primary reason given was that the Volt is a sedan, and sales of traditional sedans were in decline. Car salesmen were proving resistant to selling the car because it was more complicated (and thus took more of their time) to explain how the vehicle operated.<ref>{{cite news |title=The Chevy Volt is dead; long live the Chevy Volt |first1=Jordan |last1=Golson |work=The Verge |location=US |url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/1/18119828/chevy-volt-cease-production-gm-ev-electric |date=December 1, 2018 |access-date=July 4, 2019}}</ref> Marketing trends showed that sales of hybrids were dropping as more customers were turning to all-electric vehicles like the [[Engineering:Chevrolet Bolt|Chevrolet Bolt]]. The range-anxiety associated with all-electric vehicles had been in decline due to better battery technology, and most hybrid drivers were turning on their gas-powered engines less frequently. The battery technology developed for the Volt had already been incorporated into the Bolt.<ref>{{cite web |title=Why General Motors Is Ditching the Chevy Volt |first1=Julia |last1=Pyper |work=Greentech Media |location=US |url=https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/why-general-motors-is-ditching-the-chevy-volt |date=December 10, 2018 |access-date=July 4, 2019}}</ref>

== Related concept cars ==
<!--Please keep these and future sub-sections short. The Converj already has its own article, and the MPV5 eventually might have its own-->
[[File:CadillacConverjConcept.jpg|thumb|right|The Cadillac Converj, unveiled at the 2009 North American International Auto Show, shares the Volt's Voltec powertrain.]]

'''Cadillac Converj'''
The Cadillac Converj is a plug-in hybrid [[Engineering:Concept car|concept car]] first unveiled at the 2009 North American International Auto Show.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://wot.motortrend.com/report-gm-will-produce-voltbased-cadillac-converj-plugin-concept-6718.html |title=GM Will Produce Volt-Based Cadillac Converj Plug-in Concept|author=Rory Jurnecka|work=Motor Trend|date=January 11, 2010|access-date=May 23, 2011}}</ref> It incorporated the propulsion system from the Chevrolet Volt, including the Voltec powertrain. In August 2011, General Motors announced it would produce the Converj as the [[Engineering:Cadillac ELR|Cadillac ELR]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2011/08/elr-20110817.html|title=Cadillac Converj extended range EV concept officially headed for production|work=Green Car Congress|date=August 17, 2011|access-date=August 17, 2011}}</ref> The first 2014 ELRs rolled off the production line in late May 2013. These were pre-production units destined for testing purposes and production for retail customers started at the end of 2013.<ref name=ELR01>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2013/05/30/first-cadillac-elr-rolls-off-the-line/|title=First Cadillac ELR rolls off the line|author=Jeffrey N. Ross|work=Autoblog.com |date=September 11, 2013|access-date=May 30, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=GM Prices Cadillac ELR Plug-In Coupe at $75,995|first=Melissa|last=Burden|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131011/AUTO0103/310110094/1361/GM-prices-Cadillac-ELR-plug-in-coupe-at-$75-995|work=The Detroit News|date=October 11, 2013|access-date=October 13, 2013|url-status = dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131011203241/http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131011/AUTO0103/310110094/1361/GM-prices-Cadillac-ELR-plug-in-coupe-at-$75-995|archive-date=October 11, 2013}}</ref> The ELR was released to retail customers in the U.S. in December 2013.<ref name=ELR1st>{{cite web|url=http://insideevs.com/cadillac-elr-december-2013-sales/|title=Cadillac ELR Arrives Early, Manages To Sell 6 Copies in December|author=Jay Cole|publisher=InsideEvs.com|date=January 3, 2014|access-date=January 3, 2014}}</ref>

'''Volt MPV5'''
At the 2010 Auto China show General Motors unveiled the Chevrolet Volt MPV5 Concept. The Volt MPV5 is a plug-in [[Engineering:Crossover (automobile)|crossover]] hybrid and has a top speed of {{Convert|100|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}} and an electric range of {{Convert|32|mi}}. The MPV5 integrates design elements from the Volt, with a body style very similar to the [[Engineering:Chevrolet Orlando|Chevrolet Orlando]] and four inches larger than its predecessor, [[Engineering:Chevrolet HHR|Chevrolet HHR]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2010/04/22/beijing-2010-chevrolet-volt-mpv5-crossover-revealed/|title=Beijing 2010: Chevrolet Volt MPV5 crossover revealed|author=Sam Abuelsamid |work=AutoblogGreen|date=April 22, 2010|access-date=July 2, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.gm.com/content/media/cn/en/news/news_detail.brand_chevrolet.html/content/Pages/news/cn/en/2010/Beijing/03|archive-url=https://archive.today/20100425053036/http://media.gm.com/content/media/cn/en/news/news_detail.brand_chevrolet.html/content/Pages/news/cn/en/2010/Beijing/03|url-status = dead|archive-date=April 25, 2010|title=GM Unveils Chevrolet Volt MPV5 Electric Concept at Auto China 2010|work=General Motors Media|date=April 22, 2010}}</ref>

'''Opel Monza Concept'''
The Opel Monza Concept is a four-seat coupe plug-in hybrid concept car with gullwing door unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The concept shares the same basic plug-in hybrid setup as the Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera, but using a turbocharged 1 L 3-cylinder natural gas-powered engine as its [[Engineering:Range extender|range extender]] instead of General Motors’ current 1.4 L gasoline engine. According to Opel, this concept is the role model for the next generation of Opel cars, and because of its modular chassis design, future cars based on it would be able to accommodate gasoline, diesel or electric power.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/10/frankfurt-motor-show-the-opel-monza-returns/?ref=automobiles&_r=0|title=Frankfurt Motor Show: The Opel Monza Returns|author=Stephen Williams|work=The New York Times|date=September 10, 2013|access-date=September 11, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2013/09/10/opel-monza-concept-frankfurt-2013/|title=Opel Monza Concept soars into Frankfurt [w/video]|author=Jeffrey N. Ross|work=Autoblog.com |date=September 10, 2013|access-date=September 11, 2013}}</ref>

== Controversies and criticism ==
=== EPA fuel economy testing ===
{{Multiple image|direction=vertical|align=right|image1=Erev PHEVseries 98mpg 500px.jpg|image2=Phev-blended paralell 65mpge 500px.jpg|width=220|caption2=Typical EPA's new fuel economy label for an extended-range electric vehicle like the Chevrolet Volt (top), and for a blended or series-parallel plug-in hybrid (bottom)}}

In 2008, [[Company:General Motors|General Motors]] was concerned about how the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would test the Volt to determine its official fuel economy rating. The controversy centered on whether, by including a gasoline engine, the Volt should be classified as a [[Engineering:Hybrid electric vehicle|hybrid]] rather than an [[Engineering:Electric car|electric car]] as claimed by General Motors. If tested with the same EPA tests used by other hybrids, the Volt's EPA fuel economy rating would be around {{Convert|48|mpgus|abbr=on}} due to the current EPA test for hybrids disallowing vehicles from boosting their mpg rating using stored battery power. General Motors stated that the Volt is an entirely new type of vehicle that the EPA's current fuel economy tests are not suited to rate and that a new test should be devised for this emerging class of hybrid-electrics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/daily-news/080908-Chevy-Volt-100-mpg-or-48-mpg-/|title=Chevy Volt – 100 mpg, or 48 mpg?|date=September 8, 2008|work=U.S. News, Rankings and Reviews}}</ref> General Motors also advocated for a more simplified mpg calculation method to take into account the range of a plug-in hybrid while running solely on electricity. Because the Volt can travel {{convert|40|mi|km}} on batteries alone, GM argued that most drivers with a daily commute of less than that distance would drive only in electric mode, so long as they recharged their vehicle at work or at home overnight.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.motortrend.com/6293345/government/could-the-epa-cripple-the-chevy-volt/index.html|title=Could the EPA cripple the Chevy Volt?|date=September 5, 2008|work=Motor Trend}}</ref>

The EPA official rating issued in November 2010 included separate fuel economy ratings for all-electric mode and gasoline-only mode, with an overall combined city/highway gasoline-electricity fuel economy rating of {{Convert|60|mpgus|abbr=on}} [[Physics:Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent|equivalent]] (MPG-e).<ref name=GCCEPAVolt/><ref name="EPAmpge">{{cite web |url=http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/phevsbs.shtml |title=2011 Chevrolet Volt |website=Fueleconomy.gov |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=May 4, 2011 |access-date=May 8, 2011}}</ref><ref name=Bailey2010>{{cite news |last1=Bailey |first1=David |last2=Krolicki |first2=Kevin |date=November 24, 2010 |title=Chevy Volt Tops Prius in Fuel Economy Rating |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6AN65K20101124 |work={{wipe|Reuters}} |access-date=November 24, 2010}}</ref> To address the variability of the fuel economy outcome depending on miles driven between charges, EPA also included in the Volt's fuel economy label a table showing fuel economy and electricity consumed for five different scenarios driven between a full charge, and a never-charge scenario.<ref name=GCCEPAVolt/> According to this table the Volt's fuel economy goes up to {{Convert|168|mpgus|abbr=on}} equivalent (MPG-e) if driven {{Convert|45|mi}} between full charges.<ref name=EPAmpge/> Also, in recognition of the multiple operating modes that a plug-in hybrid can be built with (all-electric, blended, and gasoline-only), for the new fuel economy and environment label that will be mandatory in the U.S. beginning in [[Physics:Model year|model year]] 2013, EPA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued two separate fuel economy labels for plug-in hybrids. One label is for extended-range electric vehicles, like the Chevy Volt, with two modes: all-electric and gasoline-only; and a second label for blended mode that includes a combination of all-electric, gasoline and electric operation, and gasoline only, like a [[Engineering:Hybrid electric vehicle|conventional hybrid vehicle]].<ref name=GCC2013>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2011/05/felabel-20110525.html|title=EPA, DOT unveil the next generation of fuel economy labels|work=Green Car Congress|date=May 25, 2011|access-date=May 31, 2011}}</ref><ref name=EPA2013>{{cite web|url=http://www.epa.gov/otaq/carlabel/420f11017.htm|title=Fact Sheet: New Fuel Economy and Environment Labels for a New Generation of Vehicles|author=EPA|publisher=U.S. Environmental Protection Agency|date=May 2011|access-date=May 31, 2011}}''EPA-420-F-11-017''</ref>

=== EPA fuel economy rating ===
In August 2009, General Motors released its estimated city fuel economy rating for the Volt of {{convert|230|mpgUS|abbr=on}} of gasoline plus {{cvt|25|kWh/100mi|Wh/km}} of electricity using the EPA's proposed method for evaluating plug-in hybrids.<ref name=NYT230>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/12/business/12auto.html|title=G.M. Puts Electric Car's City Mileage in Triple Digits |work=The New York Times |date=August 11, 2009|access-date=August 11, 2009 |first1=Bill|last1=Vlasic | first2=Nick | last2=Bunkley}}</ref><ref name="CNNMoney">{{cite news|url=https://money.cnn.com/2009/08/11/autos/volt_mpg/index.htm?postversion=2009081108|title=Chevy Volt to get 230 mpg rating|work=CNN Money |date=August 11, 2009|first=Peter|last=Valdes-Dapena|access-date=August 11, 2009}}</ref> The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a statement clarifying that the "EPA has not tested a Chevy Volt and therefore cannot confirm the fuel economy values claimed by GM."<ref name=NYT230/> In July 2010, GM explained that their estimate was based on a formula that had not been officially approved and that they had been awaiting the EPA's decision on how the equivalent fuel economy of plug-in hybrids would be estimated.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2010/07/chevy-volt-fuel-economy-forecast-of-230-mpg-now-dead-actual-number-tbd/1?POE=click-refer|title=Chevy Volt 230-mpg forecast dead; feds work on new formula|work=[[Software:USA Today|USA Today]]|author=Sharon Silke Carty|date=July 14, 2010|access-date=July 15, 2010}}</ref>

The official EPA rating was issued in November 2010 and became the agency's first fuel economy label for a plug-in hybrids. The EPA rated the 2011 Volt combined fuel economy at {{cvt|93|mpge|kWh/100mi Wh/km|lk=in}} in all-electric mode, and {{Convert|37|mpgus|abbr=on}} in gasoline-only mode, for an overall combined fuel economy rating of {{Convert|60|mpgus|abbr=on}} equivalent. The label also shows the combined city-highway fuel economy in all-electric mode expressed in traditional energy consumption units, rating the Volt at {{cvt|36|kWh/100mi|Wh/km}}.<ref name=GCCEPAVolt/><ref name=Bailey2010/>

=== Production cost and sales price ===
In 2009, the Presidential Task Force on the Auto Industry said that "GM is at least one generation behind [[Company:Toyota|Toyota]] on advanced, "green" powertrain development. In an attempt to leapfrog Toyota, GM has devoted significant resources to the Chevy Volt" and that "while the Chevy Volt holds promise, it is currently projected to be much more expensive than its gasoline-fueled peers and will likely need substantial reductions in [[Finance:Manufacturing cost|manufacturing cost]] in order to become commercially viable."<ref>{{cite web |title=Determination of Viability Summary: General Motors Corporation |date=March 30, 2009 |url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/assets/documents/GM_Viability_Assessment.pdf |access-date=April 6, 2009 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090407084946/http://www.whitehouse.gov/assets/documents/GM_Viability_Assessment.pdf |archive-date=April 7, 2009 }}</ref>
A 2009 [[Organization:Carnegie Mellon University|Carnegie Mellon University]] study found that a PHEV-40 will be less cost effective than a [[Engineering:Hybrid electric vehicle|HEV]] or a PHEV-7 in all of the scenarios considered, due to the cost and weight of the battery.<ref>{{cite journal |url=http://www.cmu.edu/me/ddl/publications/2009-EP-Shiau-Samaras-Hauffe-Michalek-PHEV-Weight-Charging.pdf|title=Impact of battery weight and charging patterns on the economic and environmental benefits of plug-in hybrid vehicles|last1=Shiau|first1=Ching-Shin Norman|last2=Samaras|first2=Constantine|last3=Hauffe|first3=Richard|last4=Michalek|first4=Jeremy J.|journal=Energy Policy|pages=2653–2663|year=2009|volume=37|access-date=May 22, 2011|doi=10.1016/j.enpol.2009.02.040 |issue=7}} ''See Figure 6, pp. 2661–2662''</ref> Jon Lauckner, a vice president at General Motors, responded that the study did not consider the inconvenience of a {{Convert|7|mi}} electric range and that the study's cost estimate of {{USD|1,000}} per {{kWh|link=yes}} for the Volt's battery pack was "many hundreds of dollars per [[Kilowatt hour|kilowatt hour]] higher than what it costs to make today."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/03/gm-fights-back-chevy-volt-plug-in-hybrid-battery-cost.php|title=GM Fights Back: Volt Battery Pack "Hundreds Less" than $1,000/({{kWh}})|work=Treehugger|author=Michael Graham Richard|date=March 4, 2009|access-date=May 23, 2011|archive-date=September 12, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110912005547/http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/03/gm-fights-back-chevy-volt-plug-in-hybrid-battery-cost.php|url-status=dead}}</ref>

[[File:Barack Obama drives Chevy Volt.jpg|thumb|President [[Biography:Barack Obama|Barack Obama]] behind the wheel of a new Chevy Volt during his tour of the General Motors Auto Plant in Hamtramck, Michigan<!-- DO NOT LINK, see MOS:GEOLINK for further guidance -->]]

In early 2010, it was reported that General Motors would lose money on the Volt for at least the first couple of generations, but it hoped the car would create a green image that could rival the Prius.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marketwatch.com/story/gm-exechybrids-unlikely-to-take-more-than-10-of-us-market-2010-02-13|title=GM exec:Hybrids unlikely to take more than 10% of U.S. market|author=Sharon Terlep|work=MarketWatch}}</ref>

After the Volt's sales price was announced in July 2010, there was concern expressed of the launch price of the Volt and its affordability and resulting popularity, especially when the federal subsidies of {{USD|2.4 billion}} were taken into account in the development of the car.<ref name=niedermeyer2010>{{cite news |last=Niedermeyer |first=Edward |title=G.M.'s Electric Lemon |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/30/opinion/30neidermeyer.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=electric%20car%20lemon&st=cse |newspaper={{wipe|The New York Times}} |at=Opinion |date=August 1, 2010 |access-date=August 1, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=August 1, 2010 |title=Low Voltage |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/31/AR2010073102589.html |newspaper=The Washington Post |at=Editorials |access-date=August 1, 2010}}</ref>

General Motors CEO Edward Whitacre Jr. rejected as "ridiculous" criticism that the Volt's price is too expensive. He said that "I think it's a very fair price. It's the only car that will go coast to coast on electricity without plugging it in, and nobody else can come close."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cheersandgears.com/topic/64689-whitacre-talks-to-the-news-about-volt-bailout-critics-more/ |title=Whitacre Talks to The News about Volt, Bailout Critics, More |work=The Detroit News |date=August 6, 2010 |access-date=May 31, 2012}}</ref> Despite the federal government being the major GM shareholder due to the 2009 government-led bankruptcy of the automaker, during a press briefing at the White House a Treasury official clarified that the federal government did not have any input on the pricing of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insideline.com/chevrolet/volt/2011/white-house-chevy-volt-pricing-decision-didnt-come-from-us.html|title=White House: Chevy Volt Pricing Decision Didn't Come From Us|work=Edmunds.com Inside Line|date=July 30, 2010|access-date=August 5, 2010}}</ref>

There have also been complaints regarding price markups due to the initial limited availability in 2010 of between {{USD|5,000}} and {{USD|12,000}} above the recommended price,<ref name=NYT080510>{{cite web|url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/05/let-the-chevrolet-volt-buyer-beware-as-some-dealers-mark-up-price/?ref=automobiles|title=Let the Chevrolet Volt Buyer Beware, as Some Dealers Mark Up Price |newspaper=The New York Times |author=Jonathan Schultz|date=August 5, 2010|access-date=August 6, 2010}}</ref> and at least in one case a {{USD|20,000}} mark up in California.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoobserver.com/2010/07/chevrolet-dealer-want-a-volt-thatll-be-an-extra-20k.html|title=Chevrolet Dealer: Want a Volt? That'll be an Extra $20K|work=Edmunds.com Auto Observer|author=Bill Visnic|date=July 31, 2010|access-date=August 6, 2010}}</ref> Even though the carmaker cannot dictate vehicle pricing to its dealers, GM said that it had requested its dealers to keep prices in line with the company's suggested retail price.<ref name=NYT080510/>

In May 2011 the National Legal and Policy Center announced that some Chevrolet dealers were selling Volts to other dealers and claiming the {{USD|7,500}} federal tax credit for themselves. Then the dealers who bought the Volts sell them as used cars with low mileage to private buyers, who no longer qualify for the credit. General Motors acknowledged that 10 dealer-to-dealer Volt sales had taken place among Chevrolet dealers, but the carmaker said they do not encourage such practice.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/02/over-g-m-s-objections-dealers-sell-used-chevy-volts-without-7500-tax-credit/?ref=automobiles|title=Over G.M.'s Objections, Dealers Sell "Used" Chevy Volts Without $7,500 Tax Credit |author=Mary M. Chapman|work=The New York Times|date=June 2, 2011|access-date=June 2, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-autos-volt-20110603,0,6666334.story|title=Chevy Volt dealers inflate prices, take tax credits|author=Tiffany Hsu|work={{wipe|Los Angeles Times}}|date=June 3, 2011|access-date=June 3, 2011}}</ref>

In September 2012, {{wipe|Reuters}} published an opinion/editorial article where it claimed that General Motors, nearly two years after the introduction of the car, was losing {{USD|49,000}} on each Volt it built.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Maynard |first1=Micheline |title=Stunner: GM May Be Losing $50,000 On Each Chevrolet Volt |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/michelinemaynard/2012/09/10/stunner-gm-may-be-losing-50000-on-each-chevrolet-volt/ |website=Fobes |publisher=Forbes Media |access-date=March 30, 2019}}</ref> The article concluded that the Volt is "over-engineered and over-priced" and that its technological complexity has put off many prospective buyers, due to fears the car may be unreliable.<ref>{{cite news|title=GM's Volt: The ugly math of low sales, high costs|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-generalmotors-autos-volt-idUSBRE88904J20120910|work={{wipe|Reuters}}|author1=Bernie Woodall|author2=Paul Lienert|author3=Ben Klayman|date=September 10, 2012|access-date=September 10, 2012|archive-date=November 19, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119085945/http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/10/us-generalmotors-autos-volt-idUSBRE88904J20120910|url-status=live}}</ref> GM executives replied that Reuters' estimates were significantly flawed as they also allocated the vehicle's [[Research and development|research and development]] program costs only against the number of Volts sold in the United States ({{as of|2012|08|lc=y}}), instead of spreading the total costs over the entire lifetime of the model, as well as including those units sold in Europe and other countries. GM explained that the investments will pay off once the innovative technologies of the Volt are applied across multiple current and future products.<ref>{{cite web|title=GM Response to Reuters Story on Chevrolet Volt Development Costs|url=http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2012/Sep/0910_volt.html|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|work=GM News United States|date=September 10, 2012|access-date=September 10, 2012}}</ref>

=== Battery pack fire risk ===
[[File:Volt NHTSA fire 01 before & after.jpg|thumb|Chevrolet Volt that caught fire after the pole test in June 2011. Top: before the NHTSA's pole test. Below: After the fire.]]

In June 2011 a Volt that had been subjected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to a {{convert|20|mph|abbr=on}} side pole impact crash test followed by a post-impact rollover, caught fire three weeks later in the test center parking lot, burning nearby vehicles. The battery was found to be the source of the fire. After the fire, both Chevrolet and the NHTSA independently replicated the crash test and a subsequent vehicle rotation procedure to test for any fluid leakage, but in their first attempt they could not reproduce the conditions under which the battery pack ignited. The NHTSA said it had "concluded that the crash test damaged the Volt's lithium-ion battery and that the damage led to a vehicle fire that took several weeks to develop."<ref name=Fire5>{{cite web |title=Defect Investigations Results – NHTSA Action Number : PE11037 |url=http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/defects/results.cfm?action_number=PE11037&SearchType=QuickSearch&summary=true |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |work=Safercar.gov |date=November 25, 2011 |access-date=November 27, 2011}}</ref><ref name=Fire1>{{cite news |url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/11/chevy-volt-fire-prompts-federal-investigation-into-lithium-ion-batteries/?ref=automobiles |title=Chevy Volt Fire Prompts Federal Investigation into Lithium-Ion Batteries |last=Jensen |first=Christopher |work=The New York Times |date=November 11, 2011 |access-date=November 11, 2011}}</ref><ref name=Fire2>{{cite news |last1=Green |first1=Jeff |last2=Welch |first2=David |last3=Greiling Keane |first3=Angela |date=November 11, 2011 |title=GM Volt Fire Prompts Probe of Lithium Batteries |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-11/gm-volt-battery-fire-is-said-to-prompt-u-s-probe-into-electric-car-safety.html |publisher=Bloomberg L.P. |access-date=November 11, 2011}}</ref> In further testing of the Volt's batteries carried out by NHTSA in November 2011, two of the three tests resulted in thermal events. One battery pack was rotated 180 degrees within hours after it was impacted and began to smoke and emit sparks after rotation. In the other case, the battery pack that was crashed-tested one week earlier and that had been monitored since the test caught fire. The NHTSA then took an uncommon step on November 25, 2011, and opened a formal safety defect investigation "without any data from real-world incidents" to examine the potential risks involved from intrusion damage to the battery pack in the Chevrolet Volt.<ref name=Fire5/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/26/business/regulators-investigate-chevrolet-volt-battery.html?_r=2&ref=automobiles |title=Formal Defect Inquiry of Volt Battery Begins |last=Bunkley |first=Nick |work=The New York Times |date=November 25, 2011|access-date=November 27, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gm-volt-idUSTRE7AO1SH20111126?type=GCA-GreenBusiness&feedType=RSS&feedName=GCA-GreenBusiness&rpc=43|title=U.S. opening formal probe into GM Volt fire risk|author=Tim Dobbyn|work={{wipe|Reuters}}|date=November 25, 2011|access-date=November 27, 2011|archive-date=July 26, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120726120644/http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/26/us-gm-volt-idUSTRE7AO1SH20111126?type=GCA-GreenBusiness&feedType=RSS&feedName=GCA-GreenBusiness&rpc=43|url-status=live}}</ref> After the initial Volt fire, the NHTSA examined the [[Engineering:Nissan Leaf|Nissan Leaf]] and other plug-in electric vehicles and said its testing "has not raised safety concerns about vehicles other than the Chevy Volt."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/22/business/tsunami-reveals-durability-of-nissans-leaf.html?_r=1&ref=automobiles|title=Tsunami Reveals Durability of Nissan's Leaf |last=Bunkley |first=Nick|work=The New York Times|date=December 21, 2011|access-date=January 2, 2012}}</ref>

[[File:Volt NHTSA fire 03 post test.jpg|thumb|left|Chevrolet Volt after being subjected to the NCAP pole test on May 12, 2011, at MGA Research's test facility.]]

As a result of this investigation, GM announced that it would offer any new GM car in exchange to any Volt owner who has concerns while the federal investigation was taking place.<ref name=NYT120111/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/11/gm-offering-loaner-cars-to-worried-chevrolet-volt-owners/1|title=GM offering loaner cars to worried Chevrolet Volt owners|author1=Chris Woodyard |work=[[Software:USA Today|USA Today]]|date=November 28, 2011|access-date=November 28, 2011}}</ref> In December 2011, the company said that if necessary they were prepared to recall all the vehicles and repair them upon determination of the cause of the fires, and also announced they would buy back the car if the owner was too afraid of the potential for a fire.<ref name=NYT120111/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/12/gm-general-motors-buy-back-chevrolet-volts-crash-fires/1?csp=hf|title=GM offers to buy back Chevrolet Volts from fearful owners|author=Tom Krisher|agency=Associated Press|work=[[Software:USA Today|USA Today]]|date=December 1, 2011|access-date=December 1, 2011}}</ref> GM's CEO also said that it may be necessary to redesign or make changes to the battery pack depending on the recommendations from federal officials.<ref name=NYT120111/><ref>{{cite video|url=http://insider.thomsonreuters.com/link.html?cn=share&cid=311268&shareToken=MzowZThkMGQ1OC00ZjhkLTQ5NWUtYWU1OC03YTk1YTNjNDNiMDc%3D|people=Paul Ingrassia (Reuters) and Daniel Akerson (General Motors CEO) | medium = Television news|title=GM may redesign the Volt battery – CEO Akerson | publisher =Reuters: Reuters Insider|date=December 1, 2011|access-date=December 1, 2011}} ''Click on transcript to see the complete text''.</ref> As of 1, 33 December Volt owners in the U.S. and 3 in Canada had requested a loaner car.<ref name=NYT120111>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/02/business/gm-offers-to-buy-back-volts-over-fire-risk.html?_r=2&adxnnl=1&ref=automobiles&adxnnlx=1322831943-dKu5UwyE526IzewMp3iFCA|title=G.M. Offers to Buy Back Hybrid Volts From Owners|author=Bill Vlasic|work=The New York Times|date=December 1, 2011|access-date=December 4, 2011}}</ref><ref name=CanadaNov11>{{cite news|url=https://ottawacitizen.com/cars/clarifies+Volt+buyback/5813959/story.html?cid=megadrop_story|title=GM clarifies Volt 'buyback'|author=Grace Macaluso|work=Ottawa Citizen|date=December 5, 2011|access-date=December 6, 2011}}</ref> As of December 5, General Motors reported that a couple dozen Volt owners had requested the carmaker to buy back their cars, and the company had already agreed to repurchase about a dozen. Before the carmaker agrees to buy back each vehicle, other options are explored as GM primarily wants to provide loaner cars, but "if the only way we can make them happy is to repurchase it, then we will," a GM spokesman said. General Motors explained that the buy back price includes the Volt purchase price, plus taxes and fees, less a usage fee based on how many miles the car has been run.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.detnews.com/article/20111205/AUTO01/112050420/1148/GM+says+%E2%80%98couple+dozen%E2%80%99+Volt+owners+seek+repurchase+after+fire+tests |title=GM says 'couple dozen' Volt owners seek repurchase after fire tests |last=Shepardson |first=David |work=The Detroit News |date=December 5, 2011|access-date=December 6, 2011}} {{Dead link|date=April 2012|bot=H3llBot}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/12/few-dozen-owners-ask-gm-to-buy-back-their-chevrolet-volts/1|title='Few dozen' owners ask GM to buy back their Chevrolet Volts|author=Chrissie Thompson|work=[[Software:USA Today|USA Today]]|date=December 6, 2011|access-date=December 6, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://wot.motortrend.com/chevrolet-volt-wont-lose-top-safety-ratings-during-battery-fire-investigations-143217.html|title=Chevrolet Volt Won't Lose Top Safety Ratings During Battery Fire Investigations|author=Jake Holmes|work=Motor Trend|date=December 6, 2011|access-date=December 6, 2011}}</ref> As of January 5, 2012, GM reported that around 250 Volt owners had requested either a loaner vehicle or a potential buyback.<ref name=ABG010512>{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2012/01/05/chevy-volt-will-receive-safety-enhancements-but-dont-call-it-a/|title=Chevy Volt will receive safety enhancements, but don't call it a recall|author=Sebastian Blanco| work=AutoblogGreen| date=January 5, 2012| access-date=January 5, 2012}} ''See GM Press Release''.</ref>

The NHTSA also said it was working with all automakers to develop postcrash procedures to keep occupants of electric vehicles and emergency personnel who respond to crash scenes safe. Additionally, NHTSA advised to be aware that fires may occur a considerable amount of time after a crash. General Motors said the first fire would have been avoided if GM's protocols for deactivating the battery after the crash had been followed.<ref name=Fire4/> These protocols had been used by GM since July 2011 but were not shared with the NHTSA until November 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/buick/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2011/Nov/1128_volt|title= GM Builds on Battery Safety to Ensure Confidence in Chevrolet Volt|work=GM Media News |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|date=November 28, 2011|access-date=December 1, 2011}} ''See the details in the attached file: [http://media.gm.com/content/Pages/news/us/en/2011/Nov/1128_volt/_jcr_content/rightpar/sectioncontainer_1/par/download/file.res/112811%20Reuss%20Barra%20Volt%20Transcripts.doc112811 Reuss Barra Volt Transcripts.doc Mark Reuss and Mary Barra Volt Conference Call Transcripts]''</ref> In another statement the carmaker stated that they "are working with other vehicle manufacturers, first responders, tow truck operators, and salvage associations with the goal of implementing industrywide protocols."<ref name=Fire4>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/12/business/energy-environment/regulators-examine-electric-car-batteries-after-fire.html?_r=1&ref=electricvehicles|title=Batteries in Electric Cars Examined After Chevy Volt Fire|last=Bunkley |first=Nick|work=The New York Times|date=November 11, 2011|access-date=November 11, 2011}}</ref>
{{Multiple image|direction=vertical|align=right|image1=Volt NHTSA fire 05.jpg|image2= Volt NHTSA fire 04.jpg|width=220|caption1=NHTSA testing of the Volt's battery pack|caption2=Arcing event during manual rollover of post crashed Volt's battery, November 24, 2011.}}

Customer deliveries of the Opel Ampera in Europe were delayed until the NHTSA completed its investigation of the Volt's battery fire risk to make sure the vehicle is safe.<ref name=EUVolt/> However, deliveries of the first Chevrolet Volts in Europe began in France in November 2011.<ref name=EUVolt/><ref name=FRAVolt/> Deliveries of the Vauxhall Ampera in the UK continued as scheduled for May 2012.<ref name=EUVolt/> Opel Ampera deliveries began in February 2012.<ref name=AmperaDeliver/>

'''Battery enhancements'''
On January 5, 2012, General Motors announced that it would offer a customer-satisfaction program to provide modifications to the Chevrolet Volt to reduce the chance that the battery pack could catch fire days or weeks after a severe accident. The carmaker described the modifications as voluntary enhancements and stated that neither the car nor the battery was being recalled. General Motors determined the June fire was the result of a minor intrusion from a portion of the vehicle into a side section of the battery pack. This intrusion resulted in a small coolant leak inside the battery of approximately {{cvt|50|mL}}. When the vehicle was put through a slow roll, where it was rotated at 90-degree increments, holding in each position for about five minutes, an additional {{convert|1|liter}} of coolant leaked. With the vehicle in the 180 degrees position (upside down), the coolant came in contact with the printed circuit board electronics at the top of the battery pack and later crystallized. Three weeks later this condition, in combination with a charged battery, led to a short circuit that resulted in the post-crash fire.<ref name=NYT010512>{{cite news |url= https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/06/business/gm-to-reinforce-battery-in-hybrid-car.html?ref=automobiles |title= G.M. to Reinforce Battery in Hybrid Car |last=Bunkley |first=Nick |work= The New York Times |date= January 5, 2012 |access-date= January 5, 2012}}</ref><ref name=GCC010512>{{cite web |url= http://www.greencarcongress.com/2012/01/volt-20120105.html |title= GM makes modifications to Chevrolet Volt vehicle structure and battery coolant system to further protect from delayed electrical fire after severe crash |work= Green Car Congress |date= January 5, 2012 |access-date= January 5, 2012}}</ref>

General Motors explained the modifications will enhance the vehicle structure that surround the battery and the battery coolant system to improve battery protection after a severe crash. The safety enhancements consist of strengthening an existing portion of the Volt's vehicle safety structure to further protect the battery pack in a severe side collision; add a sensor in the reservoir of the battery coolant system to monitor coolant levels; and add a tamper-resistant bracket to the top of the battery coolant reservoir to help prevent potential coolant overfill.<ref name=NYT010512/><ref name=GCC010512/> The additional side safety structural pieces have a total weight of {{cvt|2|to|3|lb|kg}}, and their function is to spread the load of a severe side impact away from the battery pack, reducing the possibility of intrusion into the pack.<ref name=GCR010512/>

During December 2011, GM conducted four crash tests of Volts with the reinforced steel and upgraded cooling system, resulting in no intrusion to the battery and no coolant leakage. On December 22, 2011, the NHTSA also subjected a modified Volt to the same test that led to the original fire, with no signs of the damage that is believed to have been the cause. The NHTSA said "the preliminary results of the crash test indicate the remedy proposed by General Motors today should address the issue of battery intrusion" though its investigation remained open. General Motors declined to say how much the modifications would cost.<ref name=NYT010512/><ref name=GCC010512/>

All 12,400 Chevrolet Volts produced until December 2011, including all Amperas in stock at European dealerships, were scheduled to receive the safety enhancements. Since production was halted during the holidays, the enhancements were in place when production resumed in early 2012. Sales continued, and dealers modified the Volts they had in stock. General Motors sent a letter to Volt owners indicating that they could schedule the service appointment to protect their batteries beginning in the last week of March 2012.<ref name=ABG010512/><ref name=GCR010512>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1071348_chevrolet-to-offer-volt-modifications-against-battery-fire-risk |title= Chevrolet To Offer Volt Modifications Against Battery Fire Risk |last=Voelcker |first=John |work=Green Car Reports |date=January 5, 2012 |access-date= January 5, 2012}}</ref><ref name=DTN0322>{{cite news |url=http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120322/AUTO0103/203220490/1148/rss25 |title=GM to replace Volt power cords |last=Shepardson |first=David |work=The Detroit News |date=March 22, 2012 |access-date=March 26, 2012 }}{{dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> General Motors also decided to replace the 120-volt charging cords in most of the nearly 10,000 Volts sold since late 2010. The new cords were enhanced to add durability, and some of the chargers built after February 5 have the new cords.<ref name=DTN0322/>

'''NHTSA findings'''
On January 20, 2012, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration closed the Volt's safety defect investigation related to post-crash fire risk. The agency concluded that "no discernible defect trend exists" and also found that the modifications recently developed by General Motors are sufficient to reduce the potential for battery intrusion resulting from side impacts. The NHTSA also said that "based on the available data, NHTSA does not believe that Chevy Volts or other electric vehicles pose a greater risk of fire than gasoline-powered vehicles." The agency also announced it has developed interim guidance to increase awareness and identify appropriate safety measures regarding electric vehicles for the emergency response community, law enforcement officers, tow truck operators, storage facilities and consumers.<ref name=NTHSAfind01>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/21/business/us-finds-no-defect-in-volt.html?_r=1&ref=automobiles |title=In Fire Investigation, Regulators Say They Found No Defect in Volt |last1=Bunkley |first1=Nick |last2=Vlasic |first2=Bill |work=The New York Times|date=January 20, 2012 |access-date=January 21, 2012}}</ref><ref name=NTHSAfind02>{{cite web |url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2012/01/nhtsa-concludes-safety-defect-investigation-into-post-crash-fire-risk-of-the-volt.html |title=NHTSA concludes safety defect investigation into post-crash fire risk of the Volt |work=Green Car Congress |date=January 20, 2012 |access-date=January 21, 2012}}</ref>

'''House of Representatives hearing'''
The chairman of the Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs, Stimulus Oversight and Government Spending, U.S. Representative Jim Jordan held hearings on January 25, 2012, to investigate why the NHTSA opened a formal investigation only five months after the first postcrash battery fire occurred in June. The subcommittee of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform wanted to determine if government officials, including from NHTSA, purposely held back information on the Volt fire for political reasons.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111206/OEM05/111209921|title=House will hold hearings on NHTSA's silence after Volt fire|last=Rogers |first=Christina|work=Automotive News|date=December 6, 2011|access-date=December 8, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Vlasic |first1=Bill |last2=Bunkley |first2=Nick |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/08/business/general-motors-to-re-examine-volts-welded-parts.html?scp=1&sq=Chevrolet%20Volt&st=cse |title=G.M. Re-examines Volt as Safety Concerns Rise |work=The New York Times |date=December 7, 2011|access-date=December 8, 2011}}</ref> Both Daniel Akerson, General Motors CEO, and David L. Strickland, NHTSA administrator, denied any wrongdoing.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/business/republicans-charge-delay-in-volt-fire-announcement.html?emc=eta1|title=Accusations of Delay in Disclosing Volt Fire|last=Wald |first=Matthew L. |work=The New York Times |date=June 25, 2012|access-date=January 26, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/01/25/highway-safety-chief-says-government-ties-to-gm-played-no-role-in-delay-chevy/|title= Auto safety chief denies sitting on Chevy Volt warnings in heated hearing|publisher=Fox News|date=June 25, 2012|access-date=January 26, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052970203718504577182853550398244|title=GM Boosts Volt Defense as Sales Falter |last=Terlep |first=Sharon |work={{wipe|The Wall Street Journal}}|date=June 26, 2012|access-date=January 26, 2012}}</ref>

== Reception ==
=== Awards and recognition ===
The Volt has received awards from multiple organizations:

'''U.S. organizations'''
* 2009 Green Car Vision Award by the Green Car Journal at the Washington Auto Show for "''a bold and far-reaching approach that promises to bring an exceptionally fuel efficient model to consumers at reasonable cost.''"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.greencar.com/articles/innovative-chevy-volt-wins-2009-green-car-vision-award.php |work=Green Car Journal |title=Innovative Chevy Volt Wins 2009 Green Car Vision Award |date=April 2, 2009 |access-date=March 29, 2009 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090722072129/http://www.greencar.com/articles/innovative-chevy-volt-wins-2009-green-car-vision-award.php |archive-date=July 22, 2009 }}</ref>
* 2011 Car and Driver Ten Best Cars. For the first time ever Car and Driver magazine included an electrically powered car among its 10 best.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.caranddriver.com/features/10q4/2011_10best_cars-10best_cars|title=2011 10Best Cars – 10Best Cars|work=Car and Driver|date=November 2010|access-date=November 24, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101125071308/http://www.caranddriver.com/features/10q4/2011_10best_cars-10best_cars|archive-date=November 25, 2010}}</ref>

[[File:Volt MT COTY WAS 2011 835.JPG|thumb|upright|The Chevrolet Volt won the 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year award.]]
* 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year. The magazine commented that "''In the 61-year history of the Car of the Year award, there have been few contenders as hyped – or as controversial – as the Chevrolet Volt''."<ref>{{cite web|title=2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year: Chevrolet Volt |url=http://www.motortrend.com/oftheyear/car/1101_2011_motor_trend_car_of_the_year_chevrolet_volt/index.html|work=Motor Trend|last=MacKenzie |first=Angus |access-date=November 16, 2010}}</ref>
* 2011 Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal. The magazine editors explained that "''This award welcomes a new genre of mass-production electric vehicles to the consumer market, with the Volt as the first-ever electric vehicle to take top prize.''"<ref>{{cite web|title=Chevrolet Volt Electric Car is 2011 Green Car of the Year|url=http://www.greencar.com/articles/chevrolet-volt-electric-car-2011-green-car-year.php|work=Green Car Journal|date=November 18, 2010|access-date=November 18, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101124054434/http://www.greencar.com/articles/chevrolet-volt-electric-car-2011-green-car-year.php|archive-date=November 24, 2010}}</ref>
* 2011 Automobile of the Year by Automobile Magazine. The editors commented that the Volt "...''is genuinely an all-new car, in the most simplistic sense as well as in the greater notion that the Volt is unlike any vehicle we have ever driven''."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.automobilemag.com/features/awards/1101_2011_automobile_of_the_year_chevrolet_volt/index.html|title=2011 Automobile of the Year: Chevrolet Volt |last=Tingwall |first=Eric Tingwall|work=Automobile Magazine|date=January 2011|access-date=November 18, 2010}}</ref>
* 2011 North American Car of the Year announced at the 2011 North American International Auto Show. Forty-nine American and Canadian automobile writers chose the Volt. The nominees were judged based on "''innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value''".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/political-economy/2011/01/chevrolet_volt_named_car_of_th.html |title=Chevrolet Volt named Car of the Year |last=Whoriskey |first=Peter |newspaper={{wipe|The Washington Post}}|agency=Associated Press|date=January 11, 2011|access-date=January 11, 2011}}</ref>
* Listed among the 2011 Greenest Vehicles of the Year by the [[Organization:American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy|American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy]].<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.greenercars.org/Green%20Book%202011%20Press%20FINAL.pdf |title=Latest Technology Place but Don't Win in this Year's Greenest Vehicles List |work=GreenCars.org |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=February 15, 2011 |access-date=February 15, 2011 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110303151005/http://greenercars.org/Green%20Book%202011%20Press%20FINAL.pdf |archive-date=March 3, 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.plugincars.com/chevy-volt-barely-makes-2011-list-top-12-greenest-vehicles-106816.html|title=Chevy Volt Barely Makes 2011 List of Greenest Vehicles|work=PluginCars.com |last=Berman |first=Brad |date=February 15, 2011|access-date=February 15, 2011}}</ref>
* Listed among the 2011 Best Green Cars by Mother Earth News.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motherearthnews.com/2011-best-green-cars-zm0z11zroc.aspx |title=Best Green Cars, 2011|work=Mother Earth News|date=May 2011|access-date=February 8, 2012}} June–July 2011 issue</ref>
* 2011 Edison Award – Gold in the Transportation Category, Personal Transportation Segment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edisonawards.com/Winners2011.php|title=The 2011 Edison Awards Winners|work=Edison Awards|access-date=April 7, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2011/04/07/ford-2011-edison-awards-chevy-volt-wins-gold-video/|title=Ford cleans up at 2011 Edison Awards, Chevy Volt wins Gold [w/video]|work=AutoblogGreen|date=April 7, 2011|access-date=April 7, 2011}}</ref>
* 2012 Best Resale Value Award in the category of electric cars by Kelley Blue Book.<ref name=KBB2012>{{cite web|url=http://www.kbb.com/new-cars/best-resale-value-awards/best-resale-electric-car/|title=2012 Best Resale Value Awards: Electric Car – Best Electric Car: 2012 Chevrolet Volt|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|work=Kelley Blue Book|date=November 16, 2011|access-date=November 17, 2011|url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111119011558/http://www.kbb.com/new-cars/best-resale-value-awards/best-resale-electric-car/|archive-date=November 19, 2011}}</ref>
* 2011 The Volt ranked first in Consumer Reports' list of owner-satisfaction based on its 2011 Annual Auto Survey, with 93% respondents who owned the Volt saying they definitely would purchase that same vehicle again. The magazine noted that the Volt had been on sale for just a few months at the time of the survey, and also clarified that the survey took place before the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigation regarding the Volt's battery fire risk.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/01/with-an-asterisk-chevrolet-volt-tops-consumer-reports-owner-satisfaction-survey/?ref=automobiles|title=With an Asterisk, Chevrolet Volt Tops Consumer Reports Owner Satisfaction Survey |first=Cheryl |last=Jensen|work=The New York Times|date=December 1, 2011|access-date=December 1, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/new-cars/cr-recommended/would-you-buy-that-car-again/overview/index.htm|title=Owner satisfaction – Which cars would owners buy again? |work=Consumer Reports|access-date=December 1, 2011}}</ref>
* 2012 Total Cost of Ownership Award in the electric car category, granted by Kelley Blue Book for the lowest projected costs during the initial five-year ownership period in its category.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.marketwatch.com/story/kelley-blue-book-announces-inaugural-total-cost-of-ownership-award-winners-2012-02-08|title=Kelley Blue Book Announces Inaugural Total Cost of Ownership Award Winners|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|work=Kelley Blue Book|date=February 8, 2012|access-date=February 8, 2012}}</ref>
* 2012 The Volt ranked first, for the second year in a row, in Consumer Reports' list of owner-satisfaction based on its 2012 Annual Auto Survey, with 92% respondents who owned the Volt saying they definitely would purchase that same vehicle again.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-consumerreports-volt-idUSBRE8AS0UL20121129 |title=Chevy Volt Tops Consumer Reports Most-Loved Car Survey Again |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |work=Reuters |date=November 29, 2012 |access-date=December 23, 2012 |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924172312/http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/29/us-consumerreports-volt-idUSBRE8AS0UL20121129 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* 2016 Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal (awarded to the [[Engineering:Chevrolet Volt (second generation)|second generation Volt)]]. The Chevrolet Volt is the first model to receive this award more than once.<ref name=GCOY2016>{{cite news|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2015/11/19/2016-chevy-volt-green-car-year/|title=2016 Chevy Volt wins Green Car of the Year |author=Sebastian Blanco|work=Autoblog Green |date=November 19, 2015|access-date=November 21, 2015}}</ref>

'''International organizations'''
[[File:2012-03-07 Motorshow Geneva 4265 trimmed.jpg|thumb|Opel Ampera exhibited with the 2012 European Car of the Year logo at the Geneva Motor Show]]
* 2009 ''Festival Automobile International'' awarded the ''Grand Prize for Environment'' to the Volt.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chevrolet Volt wins the Grand Prix de l'Environnement 2009|url=http://media.gm.com/media/intl/en/chevrolet/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2009/Chevrolet/02_11_Chevrolet_wins|work=Chevrolet Europe Media|access-date=March 8, 2012|date=February 11, 2009}}</ref>
* 2011 World Green Car announced at the 2011 New York Auto Show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wcoty.com/web/media_release.asp?release=72&year=2011|title=Chevrolet Volt Declared 2011 World Green Car|work=World Car of the Year|date=April 21, 2011|access-date=April 21, 2011}}</ref>
* 2012 International Engine of the Year Award in the category of Green Engine, shared by the Opel Ampera and the Chevrolet Volt for their 1.4 L engine-based extended-range electric powertrain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hybridcars.com/news/ampera-%E2%80%93-volt-duo-wins-green-engine-award-47148.html|title=Ampera – Volt Duo Wins Green Engine Award|first=Philippe|last=Crowe|work=HybridCars.com|date=June 15, 2012|access-date=June 17, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120617071140/http://www.hybridcars.com/news/ampera-%E2%80%93-volt-duo-wins-green-engine-award-47148.html|archive-date=June 17, 2012|url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ukipme.com/engineoftheyear/green_engine.php|title=Green Engine: General Motors 1.4 litre range-extender|work=International Engine of the Year Award|access-date=June 17, 2012|url-status = dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130205115009/http://www.ukipme.com/engineoftheyear/green_engine.php|archive-date=February 5, 2013}}</ref>

'''European organizations'''
* 2011 Overall Winner of What Car? Green Awards, granted by the UK magazine to the Vauxhall Ampera.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/what-car-green-awards-2011/overall-winner/258844|title=What Car? Green Awards 2011 – Overall Winner|work=What Car?|date=September 7, 2011|access-date=February 8, 2012}}</ref>
* 2011 Top Gear's "Green Car of the Year 2011" to the Vauxhall Ampera.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/blog/index.php/2012/10/15/vauxhall-ampera-scoops-another-green-car-of-the-year-award/|title=Vauxhall Ampera scoops another Green Car of the Year award|last=Lucas|first=Paul|work=The Green Car website|date=October 15, 2012|access-date=December 23, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102182932/http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/blog/index.php/2012/10/15/vauxhall-ampera-scoops-another-green-car-of-the-year-award/|archive-date=November 2, 2012|url-status = dead}}</ref>
* 2012 Car of the Year in {{wipe|Denmark}}. In October 2011, 18 Danish motor journalists chose the Opel Ampera as "Car of the Year 2012" by a wide margin, despite being more expensive than the family cars the award usually goes to.<ref>{{cite news|author=Steen Bachmann|url=http://bilmagasinet.dk/article/78864-uventet-karing-opel-ampera-er-arets-bil-i-danmark-2012|title=Uventet kåring: Opel Ampera er Årets Bil i Danmark 2012|work=Bil Magasinet|date=October 12, 2011|access-date=October 14, 2011|language=da}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Sebastian Krausing|url=http://www.bilsektionen.dk/arets-bil-i-danmark-2012-er-opel-ampera/|title=Årets bil i Danmark 2012 – Opel Ampera|work=Bilsektionen.dk|date=October 12, 2011|access-date=October 14, 2011|language=da}}</ref>
* 2012 European Car of the Year, shared by the Chevrolet Volt and the Opel/Vauxhall.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hybridcars.com/news/volt-and-ampera-win-european-car-year-42204.html|title=Volt and Ampera Win European Car of the Year|author=Huw Evans|work=HybridCars.com|date=March 6, 2012|access-date=March 7, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308192839/http://www.hybridcars.com/news/volt-and-ampera-win-european-car-year-42204.html|archive-date=March 8, 2012|url-status = dead}}</ref> The Ampera/Volt became the first car developed in the U.S. to win this European award.<ref name=DTN042012>{{cite news|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120417/AUTO0103/204170360/1121/auto01/GM%C3%ADs-Opel-Ampera-surpasses-sales-goals|title=GM's Opel Ampera surpasses sales goals|author=Melissa Burden|work=The Detroit News|date=April 10, 2012|access-date=April 17, 2012}}{{dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|last=Squatriglia |first=Chuck |url=https://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/03/volt-ampera-europe-car-year/ |title=Chevrolet Volt Named European Car of the Year &#124; Autopia |magazine=Wired |date=March 5, 2012 |access-date=November 29, 2013}}</ref>
* 2013 Green Mobility Trophy. Readers of Auto Zeitung in Germany awarded the Opel Ampera the trophy and named the mid-size sedan the best electric vehicle.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://insideevs.com/opel-ampera-beat-tesla-model-s-and-bmw-i3-to-win-green-mobility-trophy-2013/|title=Opel Ampera Beat Tesla Model S and BMW i3 to Win "Green Mobility Trophy 2013″|author=Eric Loveday|work=InsideEVs.com|date=August 27, 2013|access-date=September 1, 2013}}</ref>

'''Rest of the world organizations'''
* 2012 Drive's Green Innovation Award to the Holden Volt, as part of the Australia's Drive Car of the Year Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.international.to/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7375:holden-volt-wins-drives-green-innovation-award&catid=64:business&Itemid=286|title=Holden Volt wins Drive's Green Innovation Award|work=The International News Magazine|date=December 7, 2012|access-date=December 23, 2012|url-status = dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130419010329/http://www.international.to/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7375:holden-volt-wins-drives-green-innovation-award&catid=64:business&Itemid=286|archive-date=April 19, 2013}}</ref>

== See also ==
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* [[Engineering:Cadillac ELR|Cadillac ELR]]
* [[Engineering:Chevrolet Spark EV|Chevrolet Spark EV]]
* [[Engineering:Chevrolet Bolt|Chevrolet Bolt]]
* EV Project
* [[Engineering:General Motors EV1|General Motors EV1]] – all-electric car from the 1990s
* [[Engineering:General Motors XP-883|General Motors XP-883]] – plug-in hybrid from 1969
* [[Engineering:General Motors Hy-wire|General Motors Hy-wire]] – hydrogen powered
* General Motors Sequel – hydrogen powered
* [[Engineering:Genset trailer|Genset trailer]]
* [[Finance:Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles|Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles]]
* List of bestselling automobiles
* [[Engineering:List of modern production plug-in electric vehicles|List of modern production plug-in electric vehicles]]
* [[Company:Magna International|Magna International]]
* [[Engineering:Opel Flextreme|Opel Flextreme]] – Diesel plug-in hybrid by Opel
* ''[[Engineering:Revenge of the Electric Car|Revenge of the Electric Car]]''
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== References ==
{{Reflist}}
* {{Cite book |last= Edsall |first=Larry |editor1-last=Endres |editor1-first=Chris |year=2010 |title=Chevrolet Volt: Charging into the Future |others=Foreword by Bob Lutz |edition=Hardcover |location=Minneapolis, Minnesota |publisher=Motorbooks |isbn=978-0-7603-3893-3 }}
* {{Cite book |last=Fletcher |first=Seth |year=2011 |title=Bottled Lightning: Superbatteries, Electric Cars, and the New Lithium Economy |edition=First |location=New York |publisher=Hill and Wang |isbn=978-0-8090-3053-8 |url-access=registration |url=https://archive.org/details/bottledlightning0000flet }}
* {{cite web |last=Rafinejad |first=Dariush |year=2013 |title=Chevrolet Volt: A Disruptive Innovation Bridge to Electrified Transportation |url=http://www.presidioedu.org/userfiles/file/Case%20Study/Chevrolet%20VOLT%20Case%20Study,%20rev_%208-27-2013,%20incl%20JLL%20comments.pdf |location=San Francisco, California |publisher=[[Organization:Presidio Graduate School|Presidio Graduate School]] |access-date=September 26, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927051344/http://www.presidioedu.org/userfiles/file/Case%20Study/Chevrolet%20VOLT%20Case%20Study,%20rev_%208-27-2013,%20incl%20JLL%20comments.pdf |archive-date=September 27, 2013 |url-status=dead }}
* {{cite book |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=2012 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual |url=http://www.chevrolet.com/content/dam/Chevrolet/northamerica/usa/nscwebsite/en/Home/Ownership/Manuals%20and%20Videos/02_pdf/2k12volt.pdf |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020111000/http://www.chevrolet.com/content/dam/Chevrolet/northamerica/usa/nscwebsite/en/Home/Ownership/Manuals%20and%20Videos/02_pdf/2k12volt.pdf |archive-date=October 20, 2013 |access-date=October 20, 2013 |edition=First printing |year=2011 |location=United States |publisher=General Motors |id=Part no. 20819515 A |ref={{SfnRef|General Motors|2012}} }}

== External links ==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20111016032514/http://www.chevrolet.com/volt-electric-car Official website] (archived)
* [http://www.torquenews.com/2250/bmw-i3-rex-vs-chevrolet-volt-two-different-approaches-plug-hybrids BMW i3 REx vs. Chevrolet Volt: two different approaches to plug-in hybrids], Torque News, June 2014
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20131219061413/http://news.fleetcarma.com/2013/12/16/nissan-leaf-chevrolet-volt-cold-weather-range-loss-electric-vehicle/ Chevrolet Volt electric range variability for different ambient temperatures]
* [http://www.hybridcars.com/complete-chevy-volt-award-list/ Complete list of Chevrolet Volt awards] ({{As of|2014|02}})
* [http://www.nhtsa.gov/staticfiles/nvs/pdf/InterimGuide_Consumers_011912_v2a.pdf NHTSA Interim Safety Guidance for Vehicle Owner/General Public] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131209221917/http://www.nhtsa.gov/staticfiles/nvs/pdf/InterimGuide_Consumers_011912_v2a.pdf |date=December 9, 2013 }}
* [http://www.nhtsa.gov/staticfiles/nvs/pdf/InterimGuide_EmergencyResponse_012012_v3.pdf NHTSA Interim Safety Guidance for Law Enforcement/Emergency Medical Services/Fire Department] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131209222354/http://www.nhtsa.gov/staticfiles/nvs/pdf/InterimGuide_EmergencyResponse_012012_v3.pdf |date=December 9, 2013 }}
* [http://www.nhtsa.gov/staticfiles/nvs/pdf/Final_Reports.pdf NHTSA Chevrolet Volt Battery Incident Report Overview, January 2012 – DOT HS 811 573]
* [http://evsafetytraining.org/~/media/Electric%20Vehicle/Files/PDFs/VoltRespondersGuide.pdf NFPA Chevrolet Volt Emergency Response Guide] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025154255/http://evsafetytraining.org/~/media/Electric%20Vehicle/Files/PDFs/VoltRespondersGuide.pdf |date=October 25, 2014 }}
* [http://www.gm-volt.com Volt Owner User Community]

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