New Plug-in Hybrids
| 2011 Chevrolet Volt | 2012 Chevrolet Volt | 2012 Toyota Prius | |
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Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle
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Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle
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Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle
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| Configuration | Engine: 4 cyl, 1.4 L; Motor: 111 kw; Battery: 16 kw-hr; Trans: Automatic (CVT) | Engine: 4 cyl, 1.4 L; Motor: 111 kw; Battery: 16 kw-hr; Trans: Automatic (CVT) | Engine: 4 cyl, 1.8 L; Motor: 18 kw; Battery: 4.5 kw-hr; Trans: Automatic (CVT) |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $40,280 | $39,145 | $32,000–$39,525 |
| EPA Fuel Economy | ||||||
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| Miles per Gallon of Gasoline Equivalent (mpge)
1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 kw-hr |
Electricity Only
93 Combined 36 kw-hrs/100 miles
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Electricity Only
94
Combined 36 kw-hrs per 100 miles |
Electricity and Gasoline
95
Combined .2 gal/100 mi of gas plus 29 kw-hrs of elec/100 mi  |
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| Miles per Gallon (MPG) | Premium Gas Only
37
Combined 35
City 40
Hwy |
Premium Gas Only
37
Combined 35
City 40
Hwy |
Regular Gas Only
50
Combined 51
City 49
Hwy |
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| Driving Range (miles) |
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Electricity Only |
Electricity Only |
Gasoline and Electricity |
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| Cost to Drive 25 Miles | $1.08 | $1.08 | $1.54 |
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| Time to Charge Battery | 240v charging time: 4 hrs | 240v charging time: 4 hrs | 240v charging time: 1.5 hrs | |||
Gasoline Only |
Gasoline Only |
Gasoline Only |
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| Cost to Drive 25 Miles | $2.77 | $2.77 | $1.92 | |||
| Cost to Fill the Tank |
$34 | $34 | $37 | |||
| Tank Size | 9.3 gal | 9.3 gal | 10.6 gal | |||
| Annual Fuel Cost* | Gasoline and Electricity $1,000 |
Gasoline and Electricity $1,000 |
Gasoline and Electricity $1,000 |
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* Based on 15,000 miles annual driving and an electricity cost of $0.12/kw-hr and gasoline prices of $4.12 per gallon for premium and $3.94 per gallon for regular.
| Vehicle Specification Data | |||
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| EPA Size Class | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Midsize Cars |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Gas Guzzler | No | No | No |
| Turbocharger | No | No | No |
| Supercharger | No | No | No |
| Passenger Volume | 90 ft3 | 90 ft3 | 94 ft3 |
| Luggage Volume | 18 ft3 | 18 ft3 | 22 ft3 |
| Engine Descriptor | 4 cylinder, 1.4 liter | 4 cylinder, 1.4 liter | 4 cylinder, 1.8 liter |
| Motor Descriptor | 111 kw 3-Phase Asynchronous | 111 kw 3-Phase AC | 18 kw AC Induction |
| Recommended Fuel Type | Premium Gasoline | Premium Gasoline | Regular Gasoline |
| Battery Descriptor | 348 V, 16 kw-hr, Lithium-Ion | 348 V, 16 kw-hr, Lithium-Ion | 207 V, 4.5 kw-hr, Lithium-Ion |