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Re-activateGeneral Motors has announced pricing for its Chevrolet Volt home charging will be $490.
Consumers, however, should budget as much as $2,000 for the home charger, including installation. The national electric code requires that the charger have its own dedicated 220-volt, 30-amp circuit. Many older homes may not have such a circuit or enough power to run it, and therefore may need a substantial electrical upgrade.
The Voltec home-charging unit is a 240-volt (aka Level II) charger, and, according to GM, can replenish the Volt's 8 kwh batteries in about four hours. A 110-volt cable, which would take about 10 hours to fully recharge the car, comes standard with the Volt. (Read our recent story on electric cars and whether they are right for you.)
See our guide to fuel economy for advice on saving gasoline. Learn about future technologies in our guide to alternative fuels.
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