Official fuel economy numbers for second generation Chevrolet Volt

The Volt's all new second generation Voltec extended range electric propulsion system delivers 85km of pure electric vehicle (EV) range, based on EPA testing. That is nearly 40 percent improvement over the first generation Chevrolet Volt.

Chevrolet expects many next generation Volt owners will use power solely from their battery for more than 90 percent of trips. Today, Volt owners use battery power on 80 percent of their trips.

This means that the average Volt owner may expect to travel well over 1,610km between gas fill ups, if they charge regularly.

For the first 85km, the Volt can drive gas and tailpipe emissions free using a full charge of electricity stored in its new 18.4kWh lithium-ion battery, which is rated at a combined 106MPGe, or gasoline equivalent. When the Volt's battery runs low, a gas-powered generator seamlessly operates to extend the driving range for a total of 675km on a full tank.

"We listened to our customers. They were very clear when they told us that they wanted more range, and a fun driving experience behind the wheel. We are confident that the 2016 Volt delivers both," said Andrew Farah, Vehicle Chief Engineer.

The next generation Volt's new 1.5-litre range-extender, designed to use regular unleaded fuel, offers a combined EPA-estimated fuel efficiency of 42mpg.