Sorry, but I don’t have the diagram handy. I don’t think it came with the unit originally, and I don’t see it online.

Regards,
Scott

Can you please send me the circuit diagram for 120V Voltec charger?

Thank you,

Nader

I installed an SPX Power Express and went for a 100% portable application. Fortunately, I have a 240Vac, 30A outlet for an Electric Clothes Drier in close proximity to where I part my VOLT in the garage. I relocated the outlet higher up on the same wall to make it easier to plug/unplug the cord to either my EVSE or the Drier. It would have been a real hassle getting to the old outlet behind the Drier otherwise.

I recharged my VOLT for the first time at 240V which took 3 hours and 45 minutes starting at only 9% battery capacity, so about 4 hours for a full recharge should be about right.

No overheating, no circuit breaker tripping, and no other potential issues whatsoever.

Now, I can put my “as equipped” standard 120V Voltec charger back in the rear storage compartment of the VOLT and have it with me at all times for longer trips, as a backup. I probably will never need it, cause I have a short commute and don’t like the idea of a EV charger being used in the public domain (unattended) because it is too easy to steal.

Btw, so far, I have driven my 2012 Volt 228 miles, but only used about 3 gals of gas (driving home from the Chevy dealership and going on an extended range side trip the same day). Since that first day, I have driven 155 miles electrically, netting a lifetime mpg of 111! I am not exactly sure how GM calculates “mpg”, but even simple math tells me my so-called “gas mileage” is waaaay better than almost all other cars on the road.

I’m LOVING my new Chevy VOLT!!!

Thanks again for sharing and happy (electric) motoring. :-)

I’ve seen a few other installs online where a pigtail was used, but I was going for a cleaner (though not necessarily sleek) look.

And thanks to you for your interest!

With only 14AWG wires in the charging cable, to prevent overheating, can you operate the Voltec in a reduced charging mode like some of the more expensive units (e.g. SPX EL-50600)? What is the wire gauge in your dedicated electrical circuit and trip rating of the circuit breaker?

Would it have been easier – not necessarily cheaper – to wire in a pigtail cord to the bottom of the charger to connect to your existing electrical outlet converted to a 220V/20A outlet box?

Thanks for a very well written DIY article.

http://www.altestore.com/store/Meters-Communications-Site-Analysis/Meters-Battery-Monitors/Power-Meters/GE-KWHR-Meter-240V-100A-EZ-Read-Meter/p3918/