A 2018 Chevrolet Volt averages $11,999 today, with most selling between $10,977 and $13,900. ForCar prices the Chevrolet Volt from real US listings across 8 model years ($4,900–$11,999) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2013 Chevrolet Volt still asks 41% of what a 2018 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 88 sedans we price, that ranks #78, below the 59% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 1 (−27.1%), after which losses ease to about 18.3% a year. Calculated from 165 listings.
Chevrolet Volt value by year
What a Chevrolet Volt is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $10,977 | $13,900 | 9 | |
| 2017 | $4,800 | $12,950 | 46 | |
| 2016 | $1,900 | $14,000 | 9 | |
| 2015 | $5,995 | $8,499 | 12 | |
| 2014 | $2,900 | $8,999 | 40 | |
| 2013 | $1,800 | $8,450 | 17 | |
| 2012 | $2,800 | $7,999 | 19 | |
| 2011 | $2,500 | $6,495 | 13 |
How the Chevrolet Volt depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Chevrolet Volt loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Chevrolet Volt averages $11,999; a 7-year-older one runs about $6,495 — roughly 46% lost over 7 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Chevrolet Volt hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2018 price a 2013 car still asks. Higher is better — the Chevrolet Volt sits at #78 of 88, against a class median of 59%.
The Chevrolet Volt market right now
What the market asks for a Chevrolet Volt at each model year — the median of 397 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Chevrolet Volt value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Chevrolet Volt is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Chevrolet Volt has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2018 Chevrolet Volt: a dealer trade-in offer is around $10,977, selling private-party nets about $11,999, and a lot asks near $13,900 — a $2,923 spread on the same car.
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Chevrolet Volt value FAQ
How much is a Chevrolet Volt worth?
A 2018 Chevrolet Volt averages $11,999 today (roughly $10,977–$13,900). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Chevrolet Volt value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Chevrolet Volt value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Chevrolet Volt from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Chevrolet Volt year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Chevrolet Volt Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Chevrolet Volts are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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