2019 Chevrolet VoltTrue Cost of Ownership in Ghana
149 hp plug-in hybrid. Full cost breakdown including import duty (20%), VAT (15%), insurance, fuel at GH₵1.15/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$48K
Base: $35K
Annual Total
$11K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$7K
20% of base price
VAT
$6K
15% applied
Annual Insurance
$650
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$105K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2019 Chevrolet Volt — Full Cost Breakdown in Ghana
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $35K |
| Import Duty (20%) | $7K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (15%) | $6K |
| Total Purchase Price | $48K |
| Annual Insurance | $650 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $0 |
| Annual Maintenance | $557 |
| Annual Depreciation | $10K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $350 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $11K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $105K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.757 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Chevrolet Volt Fuel Cost Calculator — Ghana
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⚡ Electric Vehicle
The Chevrolet Volt runs on electricity. No fuel costs apply. Charging costs vary by electricity tariff in Ghana.
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Chevrolet Volt Depreciation Curve
The Chevrolet Volt loses approximately $20K (57%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $35K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $25K | 72% |
| Year 2 | $22K | 62% |
| Year 3 | $19K | 54% |
| Year 4 | $17K | 48% |
| Year 5 | $15K | 43% |
Depreciation based on electric segment averages.
Chevrolet Volt vs. Competitors in Ghana
How does the Chevrolet Volt compare to similar cars available in Ghana?
Chevrolet
Volt
Base Price
$35K
Annual Cost in Ghana
$11K
Tesla
Model 3
Base Price
$42K
Annual Cost in Ghana
$5K
Hyundai
IONIQ 6
Base Price
$39K
Annual Cost in Ghana
$5K
BMW
i4
Base Price
$56K
Annual Cost in Ghana
$8K
Annual costs estimated for Ghana market. Import duty (20%) and VAT (15%) applied to all models.
🇬🇭 Owning a Car in Ghana
High import levies on vehicles.
Very Expensive for Ghana
Annual car costs = 454% of average Ghana income ($3K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$3K
In Ghana
Fuel Price
GH₵1.15/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$650
Per year
Import Duty
20%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
15%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Africa
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Chevrolet Volt in Ghana — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Chevrolet Volt in Ghana.
The 2019 Chevrolet Volt has a base price of $35,000 USD. In Ghana, after 20% import duty and 15% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $48,300 USD (GH₵48,300 GHS).