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Federal Tax Credit Up To $7,500!

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt electric car qualifies for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500, effectively reducing the net base price from $41,000 to $33,500. Some states offer additional purchase incentives that can be combined with the federal credit. Other electric vehicle-related perks that vary by city or state include single-occupant access to carpool lanes, free metered parking and significantly reduced vehicle registration fees. Home charging stations, which cut charging times in half compared to standard wall outlets, are also eligible for attractive incentives. You can find more incentive information at fueleconomy.gov and pluginamerica.com.

2012 Chevrolet Volt

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  • $39,995
  • Fair Purchase Price $37,067
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2012 Chevrolet Volt Review

By KBB.com Editors
You'll Like This Car If...

If you're worried a pure electric car won't be able to satisfy your distance requirements before needing to be recharged, the 2012 Chevrolet Volt hybrid electric sedan will put your worries to

You May Not Like This Car If...

Buying a 2012 Chevy Volt is an expensive proposition, even with the federal and state tax breaks. And, due to a limited-production run of 45,000 vehicles, finding a Volt may prove elusive. If you just

How it Drives

To ensure the 2012 Chevrolet Volt electric hybrid retained the traditional fun-to-drive Chevy DNA, engineers used the same platform that serves the compact Chevy Cruze. While we wouldn't call the Volt's driving dynamics spirited, its conventional ride and handling don't offer up any surprises. The Volt's electric motor delivers a big dose of torque right from the get-go, giving the 2012 Chevy Volt the ability to sprint quickly from a standing stop. The absence of engine noise is a bit disconcerting at first, but you'll soon

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2012 Chevrolet Volt Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating
9.0
Out of 10

Based on 102 Ratings for the 2011 - 2013 models.

Review this car
  • Value
    8.6/10
    Quality
    9.1/10
  • Reliability
    9.0/10
    Performance
    9.1/10
  • Comfort
    8.8/10
    Styling
    8.9/10

Only three weeks on 2013 but loving it so far

By Corvette traded in (AZ) on Wednesday, June 12, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 600

10 10.0
overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating
10/10
Value
10/10
Reliability
9/10
Quality
10/10
Performance
9/10
Styling
9/10
Comfort
10/10

Pros: "Smooth Riding, good pickup and handling, confort."

Cons: "None at this time."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I traded in a C6 Corvette on a 2013 Volt, yes a big change you may think, but I am impressed with all areas of the car. The pickup, comfort, handling is all great. I do not have a long work commute so a charge of 38 miles is plenty for the daily driving I do but even if I go over that the MPG is excellent using gas. I am very impressed also with the internet sites found with info on this car and statistics on the MyVolt site following my usages. The technology and engineering considerations that went into this car is still surprising me."

Love my electric car! I buy gas once per quarter.

By kt (AZ) on Wednesday, June 05, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 15,000

10 9.0
overall rating 9 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating
9/10
Value
5/10
Reliability
10/10
Quality
10/10
Performance
10/10
Styling
8/10
Comfort
8/10

Pros: "Performance; not buying gas"

Cons: "expensive"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"Handles very well. Fun to drive. Sufficient pick up. Storage is great for its size. I buy gas once a quarter! Charges in 4 hours with 240 volt charger which I had installed in my garage. My last car was a Tahoe, which I loved, but I do not need that much storage now. The Volt handles so well that I feel like I am driving a performance sports car. The car was very expensive. I usually do not buy upgraded features like leather seats and navigation systems but there were no other options. I appreciate the decreased environmental impact. Further I like NOT supporting regions of the globe that tend to dislike Americans."

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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