Used Chevrolet Volt for Sale nearAnderson, SC

How much does the Chevrolet Volt cost in today's market?

Used Chevrolet Volt prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Chevrolet Volt's current nationwide average price is $10,542, and over the past year that average reached a low of $9,933. Recently, prices have come down for the 2017 and 2018 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Chevrolet Volt a good car?

Yes — the Chevrolet Volt has a strong reputation with owners, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.61/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Volt for its electric range, fuel economy, smooth and quiet performance, and the way it blends electric driving with gasoline backup for everyday flexibility. The model also earns repeat praise for its stylish design and efficient operation, which help it feel practical and distinctive at the same time.

Expert reviews rate the 2016 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs called out in expert reviews are cramped rear seating, a small cargo area, and interior materials that feel inexpensive, along with some older-tech impressions in earlier versions.

36.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Volt models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Volt’s efficient powertrain, smooth operation, and everyday usability as core strengths. The model’s long-running appeal comes from the way it delivers electric driving for daily use while keeping gasoline backup ready for longer trips.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Volt between 3.5 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks encouraging, especially if you verify maintenance history and choose a well-kept example.

What should I look for when buying a used Chevrolet Volt?

Across all model years, at 68.1% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Driver Confidence option packages with blind-spot warning, lane-change alert, rear cross-traffic alert, forward-collision warning with low-speed automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and automatic high-beam headlights
• Infotainment: Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 43/42 mpg and 106 MPGe in electric mode

Which Chevrolet Volt trim should I buy?

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt offers these trims:

• LT: The entry trim brings the Volt’s core efficiency-focused setup and is the best-value choice for shoppers who want the model’s main strengths without moving up for extra luxury features.
• Premier: This trim adds leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, heated side mirrors, a heated steering wheel, Bose premium sound system, wireless device charging, automatic parking assist for parallel and perpendicular spaces, and machined finish aluminum wheels.

What Chevrolet Volt do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Volt years with the most listings are 2017, 2018, and 2016.

Higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, mileage, and condition combination. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often when looking for a balance of value and availability.

What is the Chevrolet Volt's resale value?

Most of the years shown are moving lower, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. One older year is moving up, so the pattern is mixed rather than uniform, but the recent-model pricing trend still gives buyers some leverage.

The 2014, 2018, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Chevrolet Volt safe?

• 2016: 8/10

The 2016 Volt includes Driver Confidence option packages with blind-spot warning, lane-change alert, rear cross-traffic alert, forward-collision warning with low-speed automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and automatic high-beam headlights.

For the safest used buy, the 2016 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Chevrolet Volt now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2018 model is at −3.09% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −5.1%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 38.1% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 40.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $11,672. The Chevrolet Volt offers a distinctive blend of electric driving, gasoline backup, and everyday practicality that makes it easy to live with.

If you're buying used today, the 2017 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.