Tuesday, August 30, 2011 SPX Provides Home Charging Solutions for Chevrolet Volt Customers
 SPX and Chevrolet today launched SPX Home Charging Installation services for Chevrolet Volt customers in Canada, providing an option that can cut charging times for electric vehicle batteries by more than half.
The Chevrolet Volt contains a 16 kWh Li-ion battery pack that takes about 10 hours for a full charge using a regular 120V outlet. By installing a 240V charging station through SPX Home Charging Installation, the charge time is reduced to four hours, enabling customers to take full advantage of the environmental and cost benefits, where applicable, of off-peak charging.
SPX provides Chevrolet Volt customers with a one-stop, turnkey solution to select and install the proper equipment to charge their plug-in electric vehicle, and is the authorized retailer for Voltec electric vehicle supply equipment in Canada. As the exclusive provider on the program, the SPX electric vehicle team will manage all aspects of home charging, including home surveys, installations, permitting, inspections, coordination with utilities, and post-installation services.
The Voltec charging station has been designed for residential use with the Volt, and has an MSRP of $490. As an additional option, SPX will also offer its PowerXpress charge station to Volt owners. The PowerXpress has an MSRP of $749, and is available in both a plug-in and hardwired configurations. Installation costs will vary, with SPX offering a range of options depending on home and charging configurations starting at $300. The average installation is expected to cost $1,100.
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