2018 head-to-head · Compact Car
2018 Chevrolet Volt vs Ford Focus EV
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · CVT · 106 MPGe + 42 MPG
FWD · Electric motor (107 kW) · Single-speed · 107 MPGe · 115 mi
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2018 Chevrolet Volt (106 MPGe + 42 MPG) costs about $902 a year to fuel and the 2018 Ford Focus EV (107 MPGe) about $850.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Chevrolet Volt
- Ford Focus EV
Side by side
| Chevrolet Volt | Ford Focus EV | |
|---|---|---|
| $902 | Your annual fuel cost | $850 |
| 106 MPGe + 42 MPG | Combined efficiency | 107 MPGe |
| 113 MPGe / 43 MPG | City | 118 MPGe |
| 99 MPGe / 42 MPG | Highway | 96 MPGe |
| 31 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 31.5 kWh |
| 420 mi | Driving range | 115 mi |
| 53 mi | All-electric range | — |
| 90 cu ft | Passenger volume | 91 cu ft |
| 19 cu ft | Cargo volume | 14 cu ft |
| 51 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 0 g/mi |
| 10/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 10/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 10/10 |
| 4.5 hrs | Charge time at 240V | 5.5 hrs |
| Plug-in hybrid | Powertrain | Electric |
| Regular gas + electricity | Fuel | Electricity |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | Electric motor (107 kW) |
| CVT | Transmission | Single-speed |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Chevrolet Volt vs Ford Focus EV across model years
- Chevrolet Volt
- Ford Focus EV
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
The Chevrolet Volt goes farther between stops: about 420 miles on a full tank and charge, compared with 115 miles for the Ford Focus EV.
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Chevrolet Volt has more cargo space (19 vs. 14 cu ft).
Among 44 2018 compact cars, the Chevrolet Volt ranks 3rd and the Ford Focus EV 2nd for lowest fuel cost.
Because the Ford Focus EV is fully electric, it has no tailpipe emissions and its running cost depends almost entirely on your electricity rate. Cheap overnight home charging widens its advantage over the Chevrolet Volt; relying on DC fast chargers can erase it.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2018 Chevrolet Volt or the 2018 Ford Focus EV?
Measured by cost to drive, the Ford Focus EV. The Chevrolet Volt is rated 106 MPGe + 42 MPG combined and the Ford Focus EV 107 MPGe (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Chevrolet Volt vs. the Ford Focus EV per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, about $902 for the Chevrolet Volt and $850 for the Ford Focus EV.
Which has more range?
The Chevrolet Volt: about 420 miles versus 115 miles.
Which has more cargo space?
The Chevrolet Volt, with 19 cu ft of luggage volume versus 14 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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