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Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy
If "everyone" had one, it would be a huge issue, since power grids in many larger urban and suburban areas are already being pushed to their limits. But a couple in each neighborhood isn't going to bother anything, and that's the most we can expect anytime in the next several years.
As far as how much it would actually raise your utility bill, I dunno. Would be interesting to see if it would be cheaper to plug it in at night during off peak hours, or let the gas motor recharge the batteries.
- Justin
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Gas motor wont recharge the batteriers. It will only power the electric motors.
To recharge the batteries, it will just have to be plugged in.
GM is working with the electric companies to make sure that the Volt is aware of what time of the day it is as for the rate of charge it will take.
Mid day in July when its 105* outside, the Volt will take at a lower rate to not put a heavy pull on the grid.
But a cool October night, 68*, the Volt will pull at a higher rate.