New Plug-in Hybrids
| 2013 Chevrolet Volt | 2012 Fisker Karma | 2012 Toyota Prius | |
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Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle
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Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle
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Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle
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| Configuration | Engine: 4 cyl, 1.4 L; Motors: 111 kw traction + 54 kw generator; Battery: 16.5 kwh; Trans: Automatic (CVT) | Engine: 4 cyl, 2.0 L; Motors: 2 @ 150 kw (300 kw total); Battery: 20 kwh; Trans: Automatic (A1) | Engine: 4 cyl, 1.8 L; Motor: 18 kw; Battery: 4.5 kwh; Trans: Automatic (CVT) |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $39,145 | NA | $32,000–$39,525 |
| EPA Fuel Economy | ||||||
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| Miles per Gallon of Gasoline Equivalent (mpge)
1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 kwh
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Electricity Only
98
Combined 35 kwh per 100 miles
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Electricity Only
54
Combined 62 kwh per 100 miles
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Electricity and Gasoline
95
Combined .2 gal/100 mi of gas plus
29 kwh of elec/100 mi 
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| Miles per Gallon (MPG)
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Premium Gas Only
37
Combined 35
City 40
Hwy |
Premium Gas Only
20
Combined 20
City 21
Hwy |
Regular Gas Only
50
Combined 51
City 49
Hwy |
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| Fuel Economics | ||||||
| Driving Range (miles) |
38
380
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33
240
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11
540
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Electricity Only |
Electricity Only |
Gasoline and Electricity |
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| Cost to Drive 25 Miles | $1.08 | $1.87 | $1.54 |
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| Fuel to Drive 25 Miles | 9.0 kwh | 15.5 kwh | 3.2 kwh of electricity and
0.3 gallons of gas |
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| Time to Charge Battery | 240 V charging time: 4 hrs | 240 V charging time: 6 hrs | 240 V charging time: 1.5 hrs | |||
Gasoline Only |
Gasoline Only |
Gasoline Only |
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| Cost to Drive 25 Miles | $2.70 | $4.99 | $1.86 | |||
| Fuel to Drive 25 Miles | 0.7 gal | 1.2 gal | 0.5 gal | |||
| Cost to Fill the Tank |
$33 | $36 | $35 | |||
| Tank Size | 9.3 gal | 10.0 gal | 10.6 gal | |||
| Annual Fuel Cost* | Gasoline and Electricity
$950 |
Gasoline and Electricity
$1,800 |
Gasoline and Electricity
$1,000 |
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* Based on 15,000 miles annual driving and an electricity cost of $0.12/kwh and gasoline prices of $3.99 per gallon for premium and $3.72 per gallon for regular.
| Vehicle Specification Data | |||
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| EPA Size Class | Compact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Midsize Cars |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | 2-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Gas Guzzler | No | No | No |
| Turbocharger | No | Yes | No |
| Supercharger | No | No | No |
| Passenger Volume | 90 ft3 | 89 ft3 | 94 ft3 |
| Luggage Volume | 18 ft3 | 7 ft3 | 22 ft3 |
| Engine Descriptor | 4 cylinder, 1.4 liter | 4 cylinder, 2.0 liter | 4 cylinder, 1.8 liter |
| Motor Descriptor | 111 kw 3-Phase AC traction motor; 54 kw generator motor | 2 @ 150 kw DC Permanent Magnet, brushless (300 kw total) | 18 kw AC Induction |
| Recommended Fuel Type | Premium Gasoline | Premium Gasoline | Regular Gasoline |
| Battery Descriptor | 348 V, 16.5 kwh, Lithium-Ion | 340 V, 20 kwh, Lithium-Ion | 207 V, 4.5 kwh, Lithium-Ion |
