Chevrolet Volt vs Tesla Model 3

2016 Chevrolet Volt
2016 Chevrolet Volt
$33,170MSRP
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2026 Tesla Model 3
2026 Tesla Model 3
$36,990MSRP
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2016 Chevrolet Volt
$33,170MSRP
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2026 Tesla Model 3
$36,990MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

2011-2019

Years produced

2017-Present

MSRP

$33,170

MSRP

$36,990

Listings

643

Listings

5458

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

Expert reviews

Reviews Summary

Compromises are inherently dissatisfying, but the redesigned 2016 Chevrolet Volt represents a rare exception to this rule. The Volt provides half the range of a traditional electric car and returns fewer miles per gallon than a Toyota Prius. This compromise, however, is brilliant, because the Volt’s special powertrain allows for electric mobility the majority of the time while completely eliminating a phenomenon known as “range anxiety.”

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid

Engine

425 hp Electric

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

EV Battery Capacity

18 kWh

EV Battery Capacity

82 kWh

MPG City

113

MPG City

145

MPG Highway

99

MPG Highway

128

Battery Charge Time (240V)

4.5 hours

Battery Charge Time (240V)

11.7 hours
2016 Chevrolet Volt
2016 Chevrolet Volt
$33,170MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2026 Tesla Model 3
2026 Tesla Model 3
$36,990MSRP
Overview
2016 Chevrolet Volt
$33,170MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2026 Tesla Model 3
$36,990MSRP
Overview

Overview

Years produced
2011-2019
2017-Present
MSRP
$33,170
$36,990
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.5

4.7

Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

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Summary
Compromises are inherently dissatisfying, but the redesigned 2016 Chevrolet Volt represents a rare exception to this rule. The Volt provides half the range of a traditional electric car and returns fewer miles per gallon than a Toyota Prius. This compromise, however, is brilliant, because the Volt’s special powertrain allows for electric mobility the majority of the time while completely eliminating a phenomenon known as “range anxiety.”
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid
425 hp Electric
Drive Train
FWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
EV Battery Capacity
18 kWh
82 kWh
MPG City
113
145
MPG Highway
99
128
Battery Charge Time (240V)
4.5 hours
11.7 hours
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