Used Chevrolet Volt for Sale nearPalm Desert, CA

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 $10,601, and over the past year that average reached a low of $9,963. 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 earns strong marks from owners for its electric range, fuel economy, smooth and quiet performance, and versatile hybrid setup. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Expert reviews also point to the Volt’s distinctive powertrain and its ability to deliver electric driving for daily use with gasoline backup for longer trips. The main trade-offs called out in recent expert coverage are cramped rear seats, a small cargo area, and cheap interior materials.

35.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Volt models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Volt for its efficiency, smooth operation, and practical everyday usability. Expert coverage also highlights a powertrain that makes the car feel especially well suited to daily commuting and longer trips alike.

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

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks encouraging, with owner feedback and expert commentary both pointing to a car that has been built around durable everyday use.

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

Across all model years, at 66.2% 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, including blind-spot warning with lane-change alert and rear cross-traffic alert, plus 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: 106 MPGe in electric mode, 42 mpg when using the gasoline generator, and 420 miles of total driving range.

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 the range.
• Premier: This trim adds leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, heated side mirrors, a heated steering wheel, a 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 draw more shoppers because they give you more listings to compare and more chances to find a well-priced example. In the Volt’s case, the most common years also line up with the model’s strongest mix of efficiency, technology, and everyday usability.

What is the Chevrolet Volt's resale value?

The table shows that most of the listed model years have moved lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. One older model year has moved up, but the overall pattern still points to softer pricing on the more recent examples. That makes the Volt especially interesting if you want a newer used plug-in with a lower entry price than its original sticker suggested.

The 2014, 2017, and 2018 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’s safety coverage includes Driver Confidence option packages with blind-spot warning, 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 −6.71% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −4.98%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 38.7% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 38.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $11,535. The Chevrolet Volt offers a distinctive blend of electric driving and gasoline backup that makes it especially appealing for everyday commuting. If you're buying used today, the 2017 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.