Photo of 2016 chevrolet volt at the washington dc auto show at the washington dc convention center on 1/24/15. This parallel gas/electric hybrid car offers improved range and fuel efficiency. The car s battery can be charged offering 30-50 miles of range then a gas engine turns on to charge the battery if that range is exceeded. An electric motor drives the car. Styling has been changed as well. The new volt is offered with a variety of battery options. Prices start at 30k making it more affordable.