Video: Learn how to charge the 2011 Chevrolet Volt at home

October 7, 2010October 7, 2010 Omar Rana 2011, Chevrolet Volt, Compact Cars, electric-cars, electric-vehicles, plug-in hybrids

General Motors has just released a video teaching us about how to charge the Chevrolet Volt at home, either with the standard 120 volt charge cord set or by having a 240 volt charging station installed. You can charge the 2011 Volt in 4 hours on 240 volts or about 10 hours on a standard 120 volt outlet.

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GM announced yesterday that the Voltec 240V home charging unit, which is supplied by SPX Service Solutions, starts at $490. With installation the Voltec 240 charging can run you an estimated cost of $1,475.

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Refresher: The 2011 Chevrolet Volt is powered by 16-kWh, “T”-shaped lithium-ion battery that powers the electric drive unit, which allows it to drive 40 miles on battery power alone. According to GM”s preliminary specs, the system puts out 150-hp and a maximum torque of 273 lb-ft, allowing the Volt to go from 0-60 mph in about 9 seconds, hitting a top speed of 100 mph. The battery can be re-charged by plugging into a household outlet and takes less than 3 hours to recharge on 240 volts, and about 8 hours on a standard 120-volt outlet. The Chevrolet Volt also carries a 1.4 4-clyinder engine that allows the five-door, FWD sedan to travel additional miles while averaging a fuel-economy of 50 mpg. A fully charged battery and full tank of gas will allow the Volt to travel 300 miles. Prices for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt start at $41,000 but with a full federal income tax credit (which range from $0 to $7,500), the Volt can cost a total of $33,500.