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  • 2012 Chevrolet Volt Electric Car Viridian Juole
    As shown: $41,430*

    ELECTRIC WHEN YOU WANT IT

    gas when you need it

  • Viridian Juole
    As shown: $41,430*

    “YOU SIT IN IT AND YOU
    FEEL LIKE YOU JUST
    STEPPED INTO THE FUTURE.”

  • Viridian Juole
    As shown: $41,430*

    “THE VOLT APPEALS TO THE
    KID IN ALL OF US – THE KID
    THAT’S WILLING TO APPRECIATE
    SOMETHING NEW.”

  • Viridian Juole
    As shown: $41,430*

    “MY MIND WAS MADE UP LONG
    BEFORE I EVER HAD THE OPPORTUNITY
    TO PURCHASE ONE.”


  • Viridian Juole
    As shown: $41,430*

    "I'M ABLE TO SET WHAT TIME
    MY CAR CHARGES, SO I CAN
    SAVE MONEY"

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MSRP*1 as low as

$31,645
Price after tax savings. Net price shown includes the full $7,500 tax credit*1. $39,145 MSRP*1,2 with federal tax savings from $0 up to $7,500.

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Battery Range

35
miles†

Gas Range

340
miles†

Total Range

375
miles†

The First Electric Car That Runs On More Than Electricity

Volt is unique among electric vehicles because you have two sources of energy. You have an electric source–a battery–that allows you to drive gas–free for an EPA–estimated 35 miles. And there's also an onboard gas generator that produces electricity so you can go up to a total of 375 miles on a full tank of gas†.

"I was actually in control of how much gas I consumed, and it was a powerful feeling," says Joe Nocera an automotive journalist, after driving Volt. If you want to drive using only electricity, you can. If you want to drive using electricity and gas, you can do that too. Volt is first for two very good reasons.

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  • To find out the fuel saved we need to calculate the miles per gallon; Miles per gallon =[Difference in Total Miles Driven in kms (current-previous) * 0.621/ Difference in lifetime fuel used *0.264]. Fuel Avoided = (Difference in Total Miles/ Official MPG for US passenger cars) — (difference in Total Miles/ Miles per gallon).

    • Total EV miles driven

    Direct data reads from Volt vehicles.

    Total miles driven

    Direct data reads from Volt vehicles.

    Gallons of fuel saved

    Fuel saved is based on an approved formula.†
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    PLUG IN TO THE VOLT ONLINE COMMUNITY

    Owners, enthusiasts and experts gather online at Chevrolet’s Voltage community. When Bill Robbins stops to charge his Volt at public charging stations, he gets a kick out of the people who approach him with questions...
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    2013 Chevrolet Volt Electric Car - "HE SAID "WHY IS IT SO QUIET?" AND I SAID "WELL, THAT'S HOW THIS CAR IS!" "HE SAID "WHY IS IT SO QUIET?" AND I SAID "WELL, THAT'S HOW THIS CAR IS!" - Mark Ellis
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    Technology

    • 2012 Chevy Volt Electric Car plugs into any standard outlet at your home or anywhere using its standard 120–volt charging cord
      Charging the 2012 Chevrolet Volt is easy. Just plug it into any standard outlet at your home or anywhere using its standard 120–volt charging cord.
    • Communicate with your 2012 Chevy Volt Electric Car on your smartphone through the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app
      Communicate with your 2012 Volt wherever you get a signal on your smartphone through the OnStar RemoteLink™ mobile app. Check your battery's charge or get an alert when a charge is complete. It's unprecedented control in the palm of your hand.
    • 2012 Chevy Volt Electric Car shown in Viridian Joule with standard 120–volt charging cord
      2012 Chevrolet Volt shown in Viridian Joule (extra–cost color) with standard 120–volt charging cord.
    • 2012 Chevy Volt Electric Car lithium ion battery pack shown in Chevrolet's advanced battery lab
      The 2012 Volt lithium ion battery pack shown in Chevrolet's advanced battery lab.
    • 2012 Chevy Volt Electric Car plugs into any standard outlet at your home or anywhere using its standard 120–volt charging cord
      Lock or unlock your 2012 Volt using the Onstar® RemoteLink mobile app, available on Android and iPhone platforms and an active OnStar® subscription, which is included for the first six months.
    • 2012 Chevy Volt Electric Car with available USB port to stream your music
      Communicate with your 2012 Volt wherever you get a signal on your smartphone through the OnStar® RemoteLink™ mobile app or plug your smartphone into the available USB port to stream your music

    So advanced, it’s simple

    If you can drive, you can drive a Volt. Instead of turning a key, you push a blue button. Rather than looking at dials and needles, you check two interactive LCD screens for feedback based on your particular driving style. "One thing I really love about the Volt is the cockpit. You sit in it, and you feel like you just stepped into the future," Says Volt owner Alex Fay. "You've got two really bright screens that give you all sorts of information about your car and your driving." The screens allow you to learn how to get the most out of each charge. For example, suppose you want to go from A to B in the most efficient manner possible. Volt is programmed to respond with a choice of three driving modes. Normal mode enables Volt to drive like a conventional car, only more efficiently. Sport mode gives drivers more aggressive feedback and heightened response. Mountain mode maintains a power reserve for climbing long, steep grades.

    2012 Chevy Volt Electric Car 120V charging option

    Charging for about $1.50 per day on average†

    It doesn't get much simpler than that. For less than the cost of a latte, you can fully charge your Volt and drive an EPA–estimated 35 miles gas–free. Choose a standard 120V charging kit that allows you to plug into a conventional electrical outlet and fully charge the battery in about 10 hours, depending on climate. Or opt for an available 240V charging station that reduces your charging time to approximately four hours. Professional installation required. For more information, visit Bosch Automotive Service Solutions.

    Two apps, double the connectivity

    Curious about your charging status? Download the OnStar RemoteLink™ mobile app† and you
    can see the battery level and charge mode–120V or 240V–right on your smart phone. You'll be
    able to remotely verify that the car is plugged in and even schedule a future charging time. Text
    or email alerts tell you when the battery is fully charged or if there's a charge interruption. But
    suppose you want to schedule a service appointment online? Or create a photo reminder to
    help you remember where you parked your car? Download the myChevrolet† app, which works
    with OnStar RemoteLink™†, to give you all the power you want— in the palm of your hand.

    OnStar MyLink Smartphone App
    2012 Chevy Volt Electric Car OnStar MyLink Smartphone App
    2012 Chevy Volt Electric Car OnStar MyLink Smartphone App

    Chevrolet MyLink

    Stay connected with the latest information and entertainment. Bring  Pandora® , Stitcher SmartRadio™ and Gracenote along for the ride. Planned for Spring 2012, MyLink† is designed to allow streaming content from select smart phones to converge on an available seven-inch diagonal color touch-screen radio. Learn more about MyLink.

    Turn-by-Turn Navigation

    Get to your final destination with fewer hassles thanks to Turn–by–Turn Navigation†, a feature of OnStar® Directions & Connections®†, standard for three years. Just push a button and a trained OnStar® Advisor will help guide you via the latest up–to–date routes. Take a complete tour of OnStar® capabilities.

    SiriusXM Satellite Radio†

    Enjoy commercial–free music channels along with compelling talk, news, comedy, family programming and much more from coast to coast with a standard three month trial. In addition, you can now enjoy the GM exclusive upgrade to the XM Premier package throughout your trial with your new Volt. The package offers over 140 channels including music from every genre, all major news channels, the biggest names in entertainment including Oprah Radio®, The Foxxhole produced by Jamie Foxx, two channels of Howard Stern and every major sport with MLB, NASCAR, and every NFL game. Find out more about SiriusXM at siriusxm.com.

    Performance

    • 2012 Chevy Volt Electric Car rear angle shown in Crystal Red Tintcoat
      Enjoy the smooth and seamless acceleration of instant torque in the 2012 Chevrolet Volt. Shown here in Crystal Red Tintcoat, an extra—cost color.

    Instant torque @zero

    The connection is direct: head, right foot, motor, power. Without a traditional transmission, 273 lb.–ft. of low–end torque has nowhere to go except to the tires and pavement. This helps explain why a vehicle with an electric propulsion system can feel so powerful and exhilarating. No wonder Volt has the ability to reach a test–track speed of 100 mph. There's the smooth whisper–like quiet ride, perfect for expressing your astonishment. Out loud, of course.

    Driving force

    A 16kWh lithium–ion battery pack powers Volt for an EPA–estimated 35 miles on a full charge. If you also have a full tank of gas, the total driving range is up to 375 miles†. It's electric when you want it, gas when you need it. If the battery runs low, you don't have to worry because Volt automatically transitions to a unique gasoline range–extending capability.

    "I love the ability of being able to not burn any fossil fuels at all for many of my trips," says Volt owner Jim Jonah. "Yet I still have the ability to go on a last minute road trip/vacation/travel soccer game and not worry about running out of battery range." Even if you never use it, you know you've got a backup plan. Chevy puts the same kind of confidence behind our 8–year/100,000–mile Battery and Voltec Component Limited Warranty†. Engineering in. Fun out.

    Efficiency gauge

    Enhance efficiency. Have a ball. Simply keep the ball green and in the center of the gauge to enjoy optimal battery efficiency.

    Bose Premium Audio logo

    Bose® Energy Efficient Series speaker system

    Hear this. Get incredible sound from an available seven–speaker Bose® audio system with subwoofer that's 30% smaller, 40% lighter and uses 50% less energy than comparable Bose® systems.

    2012 Chevy Volt Electric Car featuring Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max tires

    Goodyear® Assurance® Fuel Max® tires

    Reduce friction. Drive on specialized Goodyear low–rolling resistance tires and get up to one additional all–electric mile when compared to ordinary tires.

    Safety

    A safety philosophy that runs deep

    What's the best safety philosophy? Avoid a collision in the first place. That's the kind of thinking that has earned Volt accolades–like being named a 2012 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety† and receiving a 5–Star Overall Vehicle Safety score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration† Over, under, inside and around–we've thought of safety from every angle.

    2012 Chevy Volt Electric Car with OnStar Safety Features
    2012 Chevy Volt Electric Car featuring 8 standard airbags

    Before

    Your drive begins with the aid of an available rear–vision camera system that alerts drivers to certain stationary obstacles when driving in Reverse at low speeds. Since Volt is so quiet, a driver–activated pedestrian–friendly alert helps warn people who may not hear Volt approaching at low speeds. Once on the road, drive with confidence knowing the StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System with Traction Control is there to keep you on course.

    During

    If a moderate–to–severe collision occurs, Volt is designed to respond instantly with eight standard air bags†–including head– curtain side–impact air bags for outboard front and rear occupants, plus frontal side–impact and new knee air bags for the driver and front passenger. Meanwhile, the cabin is reinforced with high–strength steel throughout. But our protective measures don't end there.

    After

    Should a collision occur, crucial information can be automatically relayed to the OnStar® Command Center via OnStar® Automatic Crash Response†. There, trained OnStar Advisors utilize GPS technology to pinpoint your exact location and can request that assistance be sent right away— even if you're unable to respond. OnStar is standard for three years.

    Exterior

    • 2012 Chevy Volt Electric Car shown in Silver Ice Metallic
      With instant torque and a top speed of 100 mph on the test track, the 2012 Chevrolet Volt is more car than electric.
    • 2012 Chevy Volt Electric Car in a wind tunnel
      Every exterior element including the rear spoiler was perfected after hundreds of hours of testing in the wind tunnel, making the Volt as aerodynamic as possible.
    • 2012 Chevy Volt Electric Car shown in Silver Ice Metallic
      Every exterior element including the rear spoiler was perfected after hundreds of hours of testing in the wind tunnel, making the Volt as aerodynamic as possible.
    • 2012 Chevy Volt Electric Car closed front grille
      Exterior elements including the closed grille of the 2012 Volt were vigorously tested to help make Volt as aerodynamic as possible.
    • 2012 Chevy Volt Electric Car shown in Silver Ice Metallic
      The 2012 Volt shown in Silver Ice Metallic— it's electric when you want it, gas when you need it.
    • 2012 Chevy Volt Electric Car plugs into any standard outlet at your home or anywhere using its standard 120–volt charging cord
      Use your standard 120–volt charge unit to plug your Volt into any standard outlet at home or anywhere, and get a full charge in about 10 hours.

    All-over aerodynamics aesthetics

    Chevy designers constantly talk about form and function but when it comes to Volt, Director of Design Bob Boniface will tell you that they didn't compromise aesthetics to enable function. The result? A vehicle that looks sporty, quick, smooth and modern, yet achieves an extremely low coefficient of drag.

    Countless hours in the wind tunnel influenced the styling of many exterior components including mirrors, a closed grill, rocker panels and the rear spoiler. In fact, the vertical blades that go from the bottom of the spoiler to the bottom of the bumper were designed specifically to trick the air into separating from the bumper more quickly, giving Volt extraordinary aerodynamics.

    Another spin on styling 

    Make a smart statement with available 17–inch polished alloy wheels. Or choose available 17" painted sport wheels, which come with the option for dealer–installed inserts available in Silver Ice Metallic, Viridian Joule or Cyber Gray Metallic.

    Interior

    • 2012 Chevy Volt Electric Car interior shown with available perforated Jet Black leather appointed seats and green accents
      The 2012 Chevrolet Volt interior shown with available perforated Jet Black leather appointed seats and green accents.
    • 2012 Chevy Volt Electric Car Regen Power Recovery Display
      With instant torque and a top speed of 100 mph on the test track, the 2012 Chevrolet Volt is more car than electric.
    • 2012 Chevy Volt Electric Car features steering wheel mounted controls standard
      Designed to be a car for every day, Volt features steering wheel mounted controls standard.
    • 2012 Chevy Volt Electric Car features a high–tech experience using two interactive LCD screens bringing you a variety of information
      We've reimagined the dashboard for Volt, turning it into a high–tech experience using two interactive LCD screens bringing you a variety of information including the Driver Information Center, battery charge and even feedback on how efficiently you're driving.
    • 2012 Chevy Volt Electric Car interior shown with Jet Black leather–appointed seats and available dealer–installed rear seat storage compartment
      The available dealer–installed rear seat storage compartment makes the 2012 Chevrolet Volt flexible with your needs. Shown here with Jet Black leather–appointed seats.
    • 2012 Chevy Volt Electric Car interior
      The 2012 Chevrolet Volt was designed to be an everyday car, that's why there's room inside for four with bucket seats covered in your choice of available leather–appointments or standard cloth.

    Display advanced thinking

    See everything that matters. Two interactive LCD color screens constantly provide feedback; like real–time info on energy usage and power flow. Efficiency feedback based on your driving style. Even how much charge remains in the battery. One screen actually allows you to program a charging schedule based on electricity rate plans. So if rates are lower at certain times of the day or night, you can program Volt to take advantage of every kilowatt.

    Space surprises

    Just like the exterior, Volt has an interior with a flow of its own. A unique design incorporates a full center console with sporty bucket seats for four. Cup holders, storage bins, door panel storage, cargo space† —10.6 cubic feet to be exact— all the things you'd expect are there. What you don't expect is a dedicated umbrella pocket, another storage area for the standard 120V charging cord and available heated front seats.

    Insert your style

    For 2012, Volt offers a number of striking interior color combinations. Choose between available Jet Black leather–appointed seats with Ceramic White or Spice Red or Green inserts, which come with complementary interior accents. See the complete list of features and specs.

    BUILD YOUR 2012 VOLT

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    • 1 11 EPA-estimated 35-mile range based on 94 MPGe (electric); 340-mile range based on 35 MPG city/40 highway (gas). Actual range varies with conditions.
    • 2 12 Whichever comes first. See dealer for limited warranty details.
    • 3 Battery Range Based on 94 MPGe (electric). Actual range varies with conditions.
    • 4 Total Range EPA-estimated 35-mile range based on 94 MPGe (electric); 340-mile range based on 35 MPG city/40 highway (gas). Actual range varies with conditions.
    • 5 Gas Range 340-mile range based on 35 MPG city/40 highway (gas). Actual range varies with conditions.
    • 6 3 Example based on MSRP. Each dealer sets its own price. Your payments may vary. Payments are for a 2012 Volt with an MSRP of $39,995 (as shown, $42,280) which includes destination freight charge. Monthly payments total $14,360 (as shown, $15,348). Option to purchase at lease end for an amount to be determined at lease signing. Mileage charge of $.20/mile over 36,000 miles. Ally Bank must approve lease. Lessee pays for excess wear. Payments may be higher in some states. Not available with other offers. Residency restrictions apply. Includes benefit of tax credit, which benefits the lessor.
    • 7 18 Requires Android or iPhone platform.
    • 8 6 Requires Android or iPhone platform and active OnStar subscription, which is included for three years.
    • 9 5 Based on national average of 12 cents per kWh and 12.9 kWh for a full charge ($1.55). Electricity cost vary. Check with your provider for your rates.
    • 10 8 Scheduled for Spring 2012. Limited availability. Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth and Smartphone. Some devices require USB connectivity. Data plan rates apply.
    • 11 15 Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov).
    • 12 14 Based on 2012 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) testing.
    • 13 10 Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers.
    • 14 16 Air bag inflation can cause severe injury or death to anyone too close to the bag when it deploys. Be sure every occupant is properly restrained.
    • 15 13 Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.
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    Destination Freight Charges

    To allow you to do an accurate price comparison with prices featured on other Internet sites, GM provides Internet pricing both with and without the Destination Freight Charge (see prices including Destination Freight Charge below). To get full pricing details, go to our Build Your Own section.