System Operation - Chevrolet 2011 Volt Collision Awareness Manual

System Operation

There are two separate electrical
systems, low voltage and high voltage.
The low voltage system is similar to a
conventional vehicle. The high voltage
electrical system distributes 360 volts
Direct Current (DC) between the high
voltage components and 3-phase
Alternating Current (AC) to the
transmission.
To reduce the risk of severe shock and
burns, treat all high voltage cables and
connectors as though they are
energized until it can be verified that
they are not. Full disabling procedures
are located in the GM service manual
for the vehicle.