Used Chevrolet Volt for Sale near South Carolina

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 $10,862, and over the past year that nationwide average price 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 is a strong used-car pick if you want electric driving with gasoline backup and a reputation for smooth, quiet operation. 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 versatile hybrid system, along with its smooth and quiet performance and efficient daily-driving character. The model also earns praise for its stylish design and overall practicality for minimizing fuel expenses.

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

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

32.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Volt models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Volt for its impressive electric range, fuel economy, and smooth, quiet operation. Expert commentary also highlights the model’s distinctive powertrain and its ability to handle daily driving with confidence.

• 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 if you choose carefully and verify the vehicle’s history and condition before you buy.

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

Across all model years, at 70.3% 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’s 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 gives you the Volt’s core electric-driving experience and the latest version of Chevrolet’s MyLink infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Premier: This is the best-value trim if you want the most comfort and convenience, adding 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 usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, trims, and condition. They also tend to be the years most shoppers cross-shop first because there are more examples on the market.

What is the Chevrolet Volt's resale value?

Most of the listed model years have moved down over the past year, which can create better buying opportunities for used shoppers. One model year has risen, so the price picture is mixed rather than uniformly lower across the board. The changes are relatively small for some years and more noticeable for others, so condition and mileage still matter a lot.

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?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2018 model is at −6.21% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −6.25%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 32.3% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 34.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $11,675. The Chevrolet Volt offers a smooth, quiet driving experience with a distinctive electric-first character.

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 September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.