The gen 2 volt will go through 14kwh on the battery for a normal charge. Here electricity is $.08/kWh so it costs $1.18 to charge. Just look at your electric bill to find your kWh rate. As far as maintenance goes, on paper the Volt should be one of the least expensive hybrids to maintain. More @Wikipedia
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