When using the standard 120volt portable charge cord, you can plug in anywhere theres a 3prong outlet. The recommended caseaccessory is needed to use wireless charging. I finally got my hands on a chevrolet volt for a week of test driving. I noticed today no matter where i tried to plug in my car the usual places i always do, home and work that my charging light on my dash doesnt come on and there is a blinking red. Maybe if you were shopping for 2 or 3 hours and there was a free public charger at the shopping center. Las vegasat ces 2011, gm announced it would include powermats charging technology in its entire vehicle lineup, starting with the chevy volt. Discover our selection of iphone and computer accessories.
New app lets chevy volt owners calculate charging costs and. Chevy volt owner shares how to avoid charging hassle with. The purpose is to expose to the driver some of the. Both are more than enough for most drivers 30 miles a day of driving needs. With adjustable current rating, you are able to decide the power at every charging session highlights. Sep 20, 2016 charging time depends on the method of charging. The 2016 chevrolet volt is a very good plugin hybrid. Requires compatible iphone and data plan rates apply. Wireless phone charging on select 20162017 chevrolet. Vehicle user interface is a product of apple and its terms and privacy statements apply. Apr 02, 2012 the automaker recently announced the program, which will provide new charging cords for free to many current volt owners. Nov 19, 2012 i finally got my hands on a chevrolet volt for a week of test driving. For you chevy volt owners or soontobe owners, one of your crew has gone and created a new chevy volt app.
For iphone x, 8 and 8 plus model compatibility in 2017 range and earlier models please visit apple support here. The complete guide to charging the chevy volt chargepoint. Chevrolet infotainment system functionality varies by model. Considering the volt gets about 10 to 12 miles from one hour of charging, it is hardly worth it to wait while your car charges at a public charger. Check the status of your battery your chevy volts battery. According to general motors, the new initiative will replace the 120volt cords on all 2011 and many 2012 versions of its plugin hybrid chevrolet volt. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. The chevrolet volt is a compact plugin hybrid thats been a surprising success for gm. General motors onstar division is tackling the problem with a new app developed for chevrolet volt owners undergoing the.
Early models offered about 40 miles of allelectric range, while the latest volt has 53 miles. Chevy volt 240v charger charger of the highest quality. Gm turns your old chevy volt battery into a wholehouse ups. Here are the details with minor modifications via the gm volt. If you have any questions or would like more information about your volt, contact a volt customer advisor at 18774 volt info 18774865846. New app lets chevy volt owners calculate charging costs.
Using the optional 240 volt charger system, the battery can take a full charge from near empty in about 9. Gm to incorporate powermat wireless charging tech into car interiors for the 2011 chevrolet volt, and then in other brands beginning in mid2012. Hi volt ampera community, i am really exited to present an app, mygreenvolt, specifically developed for our volt. New listing electric car vehicle charger 110v level 1 515 plug fit nissan leaf chevy volt. Here are the details with minor modifications via the forum hi voltampera community, i am really exited to present an app, mygreenvolt, specifically developed for our volt. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons. Aug 16, 2010 2011 chevrolet volt charging port 8 to 10 hours for full recharge a standard charge through a 120v socket, for which a recharge cord is provided, should take about 8 to 10 hours from empty. Chevrolet says a full charge takes approximately nine hours when using a 240 volt home charger, but about 24 hours when the bolt draws electricity at.
Full functionality requires compatible bluetooth and smartphone, and usb connectivity for some devices. Type 1 sae j1772 and type 2 iec 62196 ev charging coupler. The wall unit not only connects to a 30amp 240 volt power supply and contains the circuitry to enable charging, it also guides the driver to park in the correct location to enable charging. Offers about 100 miles of range in around 30 minutes of charge time and is available for public use. Camaro corvette cruze blazer malibu volt impala sonic bolt ev tahoe equinox silverado trax spark colorado suburban. Aug 22, 2016 the 2017 chevrolet volt may officially be a hybrid, but it desperately wants to leave its gas engine turned off and providing mental reassurance not actual power. Chevrolet says it takes about hours to charge the 2016 volt using a standard 120volt household outlet. Offers about 25 miles of range per hour of charge time and is the fastest way to charge at home professional installation required.
It provides the basic information needed to charge it, start it, and hit the road. Allnew last year, the 2017 chevrolet volt adds a few key features. The 2018 volt gives you the peace of mind to go as far as you want. The service arm of the german autoparts maker is now offering a wireless battery charging system for owners of either plugin electric vehicle. Shop at chevy mall for all your official chevrolet merchandise. According to general motors, the new initiative will replace the 120 volt cords on all 2011 and many 2012 versions of its plugin hybrid chevrolet volt. Some automotive wireless chargers have physical size constraints and might not fit every phone. Chevrolet volt charging plug cable suitable for the volt. Bosch automotive service solutions feels your pain. Handson with wireless charging in the chevy volt cnet. Charging this way takes a little more time, so the key is to plug in every day after work and charge up overnight. The volt was designed to charge at night while you sleep.
It offers some of the benefits of an electric vehicle without range anxiety the fear of running out of power. Unfollow chevrolet volt charger to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ive test driven the chevy volt at milford proving grounds and in san francisco, participated in volt focus groups, and was the subject of an at home chevy volt interview for general motors. Just over a year ago, i finally realized my longtime dream to purchase an affordable allelectric car with over 200 miles of range. The real costs of keeping a chevy volt on the road autoblog. Voltec owner gettogethers and events, the voltec worldwide forum, view this forums rss feed. Thomas kahn is a chevy volt owner from indianapolis, indiana. The automaker recently announced the program, which will provide new charging cords for free to many current volt owners. The chevy volt is the bestselling plugin hybrid electric vehicle phev of all time. The implementations of wireless charging in 2017 and earlier models from buick, cadillac, chevrolet, and gmc do not meet the requirements for qi certification. The charging time for the bolt ev depends on the charging wallbox used, time of day, voltage and amplification specs, regions electricity usage and other factors. Discuss the innovative chevy volt, readall the latest news and related volt topics and post any volt gettogethers, events, and other ev happenings here. Your iphone or laptop battery is a goner after a couple hundred dischargerecharge cycles, but after a.
Potential and current see what i did there chevrolet volt owners will be pleased to hear that the mostly electric cars iphone app will finally. Evr is the simply and safely way to charge your ev everywhere. Aug 07, 2019 charging times are ballpark estimates, too. Recommended available 240 volt 32amp charging unit.
New app lets chevy volt owners calculate charging costs and more. Check your vehicles maximum on board charging capability to see if it can charge at 3kw slow, 7 kw fast or 22kw 3 phase fast then refer to the table above to see if you need a 16amp, 32amp or 3 phase rated charge cable. The secondgeneration chevrolet volt can handle level 2 charging speeds with the factory electriccar charger, but needs a quick adapter to work. There are 82 complaints on file for the chevrolet volt. Check out my full behind the scenes experience of the trip that i. Apple reported that models do not work with iphone 8 and iphone 8 plus. The recommended caseaccessory is needed to use wireless. Chevrolet says a full charge takes approximately nine hours when using a 240volt home charger, but about 24 hours when the bolt draws electricity at. It features an 8inch touch screen on the center stack and apple carplay iphone integration. When using the standard 120 volt portable charge cord, you can plug in anywhere theres a 3prong outlet. Wireless phone charging on select 20162017 chevrolet models. This charging station is still compatible with this car, but it wont charge faster than the max. The 2017 chevrolet volt may officially be a hybrid, but it desperately wants to leave its gas engine turned off and providing mental reassurance not actual power.
Here he shares a simple approach from his experience on how to avoid charging hassle. It operates as an electric car, first and foremost. Oct 26, 2018 the implementations of wireless charging in 2017 and earlier models from buick, cadillac, chevrolet, and gmc do not meet the requirements for qi certification. Narrow your results brand duralast platinum 1 autozone rewards. For customers that upgrade their wireless charger, use model year 2019 compatibility column. Its range in the current generation is more than 50. The chevy volt comes with a battery warranty that is good for at least 8 years and 100,000 miles, but many of the volts popping up on the market have passed that 100,000mile mark. Bosch offers wireless charging for nissan leaf, chevy volt. Several integrated protections and continuous monitoring of the charging session.