I suspect many drivers will rarely have the gas engine start up – Chevrolet claims nine out of ten typical journeys could be done on electric drive alone – but the knowledge that you have a full tank of gas waiting in the wings does wonders for dispelling range anxiety. Kicking off from $33,220 – pre-incentives, which could bring it under $26k location depending – it's in the same ballpark as electric-only rivals, though Chevy itself will offer some strong competition with the 200+ mile Bolt EV due to hit forecourts later this year. It's not enough to figure out the bare minimum of chargers and call it a day, either: as I've discovered when driving all-electric cars, the specter of range anxiety is only partly based on reality, and a fair amount of the tension and doubt comes from the uncertainty of knowing for sure that there'll be an outlet waiting for you. The Volt is also surprisingly good to drive. According to EPA estimates, total range for the Chevy Volt is 420 miles and electric-. When it comes to all-electric range, no other plug-in hybrid can match the EPA-rated 53 miles. Tested: 2017 Chevrolet Volt Premier 2017 Chevrolet Volt Review: The secret 2018 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid 2017 Chevrolet Volt Prices, Reviews 2016. Is the future of transportation all-electric? That may well be, though we'll need significant improvements in charging infrastructure before pure EVs are suitable for the majority of drivers. In the heat of a Florida summer and running the A/C set at 74 degrees, I am seeing 68 miles of electric range around town. For a faster charge (4.5 hours), a 240-volt charging station is optional. NOW READ: EV showdown: Nissan Leaf versus VW e-Golf Hybrid Powerplant When the gasoline/electric hybrid engine is engaged, the Volt returns an EPA-estimated 43 mpg/city and 42 mpg/highway fuel efficiency, and. Now, with the introduction of a refined hybrid system, its able to offer an electric range of up to 53 miles, and a total range of 420 miles.