Used Chevrolet Volt for Sale nearSan Bernardino, 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 $10,429, and its year-round low is $9,973.37. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now across the years in the data. 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 is a strong used-car pick if you want efficient electric driving with everyday flexibility. The all-generations owner rating is 4.61/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Volt’s electric range, fuel economy, and smooth, quiet operation. They also like its versatile hybrid system and the way it lets you drive mainly on electric power while still keeping gasoline backup for longer trips. The Chevrolet Volt offers a distinctive, efficient character that makes it appealing for commuting and daily use.

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

The main trade-offs that come up in expert reviews are cramped rear seats, a small cargo area, and some cheap interior materials, especially in earlier years.

33.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Volt models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Volt’s smooth operation, efficient powertrain, and strong everyday usability. The model’s electric-first driving character and well-regarded range-extending setup are recurring strengths across the years in the data.

• 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, long-term ownership risk looks manageable when you verify condition, history, and charging behavior before you buy.

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

Across all model years, at 70.1% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2019 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Infotainment: Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 149 horsepower and 294 lb-ft of torque, up to a claimed 53 miles on a single charge, 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 gives you the Volt’s core electric-first setup and is the best-value choice if you want the model’s defining efficiency and everyday usability.
• 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.

The highest-volume years tend to be the easiest to shop because you usually get more choices, more price competition, and a better chance of finding the right trim and condition. In the Volt’s case, the most common years also line up with some of the strongest deal availability.

What is the Chevrolet Volt's resale value?

Most of the years in this table are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. A couple of older model years are edging up, so the pattern is mixed rather than uniform. The biggest drops are in the recent model years, which can create better buying opportunities if you want newer equipment at a softer price.

The 2014 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2015, 2014, 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 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 or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2018 model is at −6.64% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −9.34%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 35.9% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 38%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $11,404. The Chevrolet Volt offers a distinctive electric-first driving experience that makes it a smart everyday commuter.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: What makes the Volt utterly unique is that it combines a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine, located under the hood, with a two-motor electric drive unit that powers the front wheels. The electric drive unit draws electricity from a T-shaped, 18.4 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery that resides under the center console and beneath the rear seats.
• Tech: Standard equipment includes the latest version of Chevrolet’s MyLink infotainment system, which supplies faster response to inputs, upgraded graphics, and smartphone projection technology in the form of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: Two different Driver Confidence option packages are offered for the Volt. The first contains a blind-spot warning system with a lane-change alert and a rear cross-traffic alert system. The second adds a forward-collision warning system with low-speed automatic emergency braking, a lane-departure warning system, a lane-keeping assist system, and automatic high-beam headlights.
• Starting price: the base price amounting to $33,995 including the destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2017 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2020 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.