Yes, I have run it out of energy on purpose for testing ... the only real thing you can do is either find a nearby plug or get a tow. Unless of course, AAA (or someone else) has one of these in your area: http://newsroom.aaa.com/2011/07/ev-charging-statio/
If there is a local EV charging truck available, might be worth checking whether it has the SAE fast charge plug on it.
I wouldn't worry too much about a backup 220V EVSE - if for some reason you had an issue with the one you own, you could likely get by with a 110V wall plug charger until it gets fixed. If you wanted you could even "simulate" this scenario for a week by using only your 110V to see if you could get by. Of course make sure that your 110V circuitry is capable of safely handling such a load before plugging in. One useful resource can be found here: http://gm-volt.com/forum/showthread.php?48937-120V-Charging-FAQ
If there is a local EV charging truck available, might be worth checking whether it has the SAE fast charge plug on it.
I wouldn't worry too much about a backup 220V EVSE - if for some reason you had an issue with the one you own, you could likely get by with a 110V wall plug charger until it gets fixed. If you wanted you could even "simulate" this scenario for a week by using only your 110V to see if you could get by. Of course make sure that your 110V circuitry is capable of safely handling such a load before plugging in. One useful resource can be found here: http://gm-volt.com/forum/showthread.php?48937-120V-Charging-FAQ
