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Originally posted by ANNED
There are a few facts you should know about the Volt
Yes it takes a standard 120 volt outlet but at a 30 amp load.
this means rewiring your garage.
Is a special outlet required to charge the Volt?
No, you can plug it into any standard 120V household outlet. Or you could have a 240V charging station installed in your garage — it would require a dedicated electrical circuit similar to what is used for your clothes dryer.
Originally posted by ANNED
Plus they are talking about a over night charge. Right 10 to 12 hours.
At ten hours every night at 30 amps your electric bill will be about $200 a month just for your car.
How much does Volt cost to charge?
Electricity is an extremely affordable way to power a car - the average American pays less than 12 cents per kilowatt hour. If the average American drives less than 40 miles, it will cost about $1.50 a day for electricity. That's about the same annual cost as running a common household appliance. To save even more, some utility companies recommend charging overnight for off-peak rates and may even offer incentives to customers who do so.
Originally posted by ANNED
What is the volt.
Its a car for the rich tree huggers.
Let them work the bugs out of it and see how it sells.
I am betting that few tree huggers will buy them.
Does Al Gore need a car.