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Charging
Battery
The Volt is powered by a lithium-ion high voltage battery pack, which holds its charge
efficiently and has no memory effect (so it doesn't have to be run down completely before
recharging). Keep the vehicle plugged in, even when fully charged, to keep the battery
temperature ready for the next drive.
Charging Time
Using a 120-volt standard outlet will take approximately 13 hours to charge the Volt at
the 12 amp settings, or 19 hours at the 8 amp default setting. Using a 240-volt charging
station will take approximately 4.5 hours to charge. Charge times will vary with outside
temperature.
Programmable Charging
The Volt can be programmed for three charging modes: Immediately upon plug-in;
Delayed based on departure time; and Delayed (Electric Rate and Departure Time).
Touch the
Energy icon on the touch screen and then touch the Charging icon to
view the current Charge Mode and Charge Limit.
Touch the Charge Limit text to select a different charge limit.
Touch the Charge Mode text to select a different charge mode.
Charging Status
The Charging Status indicators are located on the instrument panel near the windshield
and on the illuminated charge port (if available).
Charging Status Indicator
Single tone and flashing indicator – Vehicle
is plugged in; battery is charging. Flashes
indicate current percentage of battery
charge.
1 flash: 0–25% charged
2 flashes: 25–50% charged
3 flashes: 50–75% charged
4 flashes: 75–99% charged
Solid light: 100% charged
Slow (long pulse) flashing green indicator with double tone – Vehicle is plugged in;
battery charging is delayed
Solid green indicator – Vehicle is plugged in; battery is fully charged
Solid yellow indicator – Vehicle is plugged in; not charging
No light – Vehicle is not plugged in OR there is an issue with the charger or outlet
No light and repetitive tones – Issue with the charge cord connection
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See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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