Because the Volt has a smaller battery pack than all-electric cars like the 2012 Nissan Leaf, owners can recharge it using a 120-Volt outlet if they do so at night--meaning they aren't compelled ...

All owners of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt and some of the 2012 model will soon be notified by GM to replace their 120-volt charging cords with new ones after. Latest; New Cars; Scoops; ...

A battery can charge in 8-10 hours on 120-volt power or about four hours through a 240-volt hookup. GM's battery plant in Brownstown Township, Mich., ...

Coincidentally, GM says that Chevrolet Volt owners can get a new power cord at the same time they visit the dealership for another safety upgrade, this time to the battery pack.

Since chargers require a power source, it’s important to consider how far your charger will need to reach from a 120-volt outlet to your battery.

Battery charger/battery booster. A 120-volt battery charger/booster that plugs into a wall outlet can slow-charge a dead battery or boost the battery to immediately start the machine.

Using the 120-volt adapter, ... That's because it would take over four days to fully recharge a completely depleted battery. Most owners won't rely on level-one charging but can do so in a pinch.

Imagine that your major home appliances run on batteries. Using regular cords that plug into standard 120-volt outlets, ... How a Chinese-Owned Battery Maker’s Bet on U.S. EVs Went Wrong.