Though most electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are designed or capable of being charged through a typical household outlet at only 120 volts, owners will want the capability of 240 volts. The ...

Do all EVs and PHEVs need a special 240-volt outlet to charge? Or, can they be charged at a normal 120-volt outlet? – Lawrence That 120-volt plug-in will charge every electric car. But if you drive ...

Can you rely on regular 110-volt electricity to charge your electric car? Or is 240 volts and a fancy charging station required? Let's examine this in some detail. A standard outlet in a home in the U ...

Robert has been an auto enthusiast his entire life. He started working on cars at a young age, learning the basics from his father in the home garage on the weekends. Over the years, he learned as ...

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt doesn’t consume a drop of gas or exhale an ounce of exhaust into the air. But not always. It runs on batteries that power an electric motor, but only for 25 to 50 miles before ...

During the week that I tested the 2012 Chevrolet Volt, many people asked my impression of the plug-in hybrid. Although I was surprised by the Volt’s snappy acceleration and smooth power swap from ...