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  1. Accessories, Apps, Modifications - Gen 1 Volt
    Can anyone recommend a good charger that would work for both our 2014 Volt and the new Tesla Model Y we are getting? I don't need it to charge both cars at the same time, obviously, and buying an additional adapter is ok. I think I'd prefer to have the Tesla plug be native to the charger and...
  2. Chevy Volt Engineering and Design
    Fast L2 and DC Charging retrofit for a Gen2 Volt. - Charging is evolving fast. My 2019 Premier came with a 7.2kw charger that works with j1772 Wouldn't it be great to have the ability to charge: •10kW(or more) on j1772 •DC Fast charge •j3400 (aka Tesla/NACS plug) And wouldn't it be great to...
  3. Problems, Driver Warnings or DTCs - Gen 1 Volt
    Been using delayed/time-of-day charging for a couple years now. No issues until today. Switched to immediate charge mode while at the office (not something I normally do; usually only charge at home). When I got home, I attempted to switch back to delayed mode, but the delayed mode button...
  4. Problems, Driver Warnings or DTCs - Gen 1 Volt
    Hello everyone, Due to circumstances I had to leave my Volt unused for a few months (about 8 months now) in the garage. I still did take it out of the garage maybe 2-3 times, just about on the driveway to make it do the ICE filtering/cleansing (not sure how it's called). Everything fine until...
  5. Problems, Driver Warnings or DTCs - Gen 1 Volt
    This 2014 Volt at 110,000 trouble free miles is puzzling to say the least! This car has been driven for more than a year in fully electric mode, and then I drove it for a 5 hours at highway speeds in mostly gas mode then to where it has been parked in storage for 2 months. When I got to the...
  6. Toyota
    One Driver's Report: "EV road trips can be with the wrong car. I drove the new Toyota bZ4X electric SUV from New York to Washington DC, and back. The nine-hour drive involved three hours of charging. I learned the hard way that sometimes you need to choose between staying warm and maximizing...
  7. Li-Ion Battery, Charging, Mgmt System - Chevy Volt
    In and around Los Angeles there are numerous hills and mountains. I get a big kick out of charging the Volt (2015) w/ gravity. What is the best 'gearing' and speed for doing so? -I use D to keep up the speed and not go 30 mph on the freeway. But does L charge at a higher rate? -Does higher...
  8. Generation 1 Chevy Volt (2011-2015)
    I Have a 2012 Volt with approximately 130K miles. As can be expected in the hotter summer months, my "full charge" mileage has been reduced, but now that the weather has cooled some, especially at night when the car is charging, I've not seen the same mileage that I was getting this past spring...
  9. Use, Care & Maintenance - Gen 1 Chevy Volt
    My 2013 Volt usually shows a 'fully charged' level of 40-46 miles. In warmer weather it gets to 45 or 46; when it's cold, in the upper 30s to low 40s. This morning, after 6 days of 90+ degrees weather, got in my car (outside temp was low 60s) and it showed a range of 60, which is far higher...
  10. Use, Care & Maintenance - Gen 2 Chevy Volt
    Considering charging a 2nd gen. Volt through dryer outlet, using a 24 amp smart splitter like NeoCharge. Trying to save $$ verses installing a charging station, as I am a tenant. My question is what accessories do I need to get a 2nd gen.Volt do do this level 2 charging? I will need an...
  11. Li-Ion Battery, Charging, Mgmt System - Chevy Volt
    I just bought a used 2014 Volt. So far it's great. I live in Los Angeles and it's been a mild winter, so weather cannot be a factor. First charge since I've owned it went to 38 miles. a few weeks later it dropped to 35. Now it won't go over 31. I'm using the original charger and it's in a 110...
  12. Problems, Driver Warnings or DTCs - Gen 2 Volt
    The ClipperCreek LCS 25P L2 charger in our home faithfully charges the 2017 Volt. When the L2 station and Volt are taken to another location the Volt will no longer charge. The location-based charging feature in the Volt is disabled (I’m pretty sure) The charging station was sent back to...
  13. New Member Introductions
    2013 volt New To the volt family so I have a question I'm sure has been asked before. Can you attach A 110 to 220 adapter To the standard charging Cable and then plug it into a 220 outlet Withiut doing harm? I ask because My plasma cutter came with a 110 to 220 adapter. If I need more power I...
  14. Chevy Volt Engineering and Design
    Couldn't find much info on recharging the Gen 2 battery with the onboard generator beyond Mountain Mode, so here's my limited experience: With the car on you can pop the hood to turn the engine on, and furthermore you can depress the accelerator to rev the engine, charging even faster! (With...
  15. Accessories, Apps, Modifications - Gen 2 Volt
    Hello all - I'd be interested in people's recommendations for a charger for my 2018 Volt that displays the amount of energy used after the charging is complete. I've got a US 240 outlet in place with a NEMA 6-20 outlet. I've been using a charger for some time that works fine, but doesn't have...
  16. Use, Care & Maintenance - Gen 1 Chevy Volt
    How do I maintain long term battery life the best by 1-charging every night or 2- Letting battery discharge and getting a full charge? Please don't guess
  17. Li-Ion Battery, Charging, Mgmt System - Chevy Volt
    I have a 2011 Volt. Started the day with a full battery of 28 miles. Went to work, parked with 22 miles. Hours later, I went to leave. The engine turned on and message saying "Propulsion Power is Reduced". The battery was now at 0. Worse yet, get home on the gas engine, but when I plug it in...
  18. Electric Vehicle Batteries & Plug-In Charging
    EVmatch has created a platform for hosts and users to connect private charging stations. Hosts can list their charger on EVmatch and sell access/electricity to users. EVmatch takes a small fee. On the other hand, users search and request access to private chargers and pay all within the app. It...
  19. Li-Ion Battery, Charging, Mgmt System - Chevy Volt
    Here in Houston we've rolling blackouts for 2 days. I have a 1500 watt Cobra power inverter permanently installed in the rear of my '16 Volt. I powered on the car and started the inverter, which is receiving a steady 13.1 volts from the DC-DC inverter supporting the 12v battery. But here's...
  20. Generation 2 Chevy Volt (2016-2019)
    In Phoenix, it doesn't get below freezing often in the winter, but will hover between 30 and 40 at night. My electric plan is extremely cheap during super off peak (10am to 3pm). Only $0.03 per kwh vs $0.10 in normal off peak. I'd like to set the car to "Latest Possible" within that SUPER OFF...
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