Comments on: Chevy Volt Chief Designer Bob Boniface on One Versus Two Charging Ports (With Poll)

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:13:45 +0000

I don’t think the charge port location is any more a deal breaker than where the gasoline fill is on a car. Mine is usually on the driver’s side but it’s never been a decision factor in a car purchase.

I can see some logic to a front location, but it’s not critical. One port should be standard, maybe two could be an extra cost option. Safety feature for preventing “still plugged- in” accidents is probably worth considering.

By: Tagamet

Tagamet — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:25:42 +0000

JeffJetskis
I suspect that the production Volt will not start if it’s plugged in. At least I HOPE that’ll be the case.
Be well,
Tag

By: JeffJetskis

JeffJetskis — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:21:23 +0000

I would recommend only one plug on the drivers side: a. more cost effrective b. some might forget it’s plugged in on the passengers side and drive off plugged in that might damage the car, if you have to walk by it to get in the drivers door that lessens the chance of forgetting!

By: Whistleteeth

Whistleteeth — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:20:01 +0000

Less weight, always less weight.. it should be a mantra. Big deal you use an extension cord or back into your garage. You can always tape it down, buy those little plastic ramps, or just leave it on the floor of your garage.

By: DVanditmars

DVanditmars — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:48:57 +0000

One port in the front, not the side. Especially when parked in a public area, and want charge the vehicle, (just like the block heaters).
The side mounted plug area WILL get bumped and/or snapped off due to careless people who park beside your GM Volt. These are the same people who put dents in your current vehicle’s doors…

By: Pete

Pete — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:36:23 +0000

One in front would be the most logical.
Plugs for engine heaters are located there too…
I am not sure how they manage to make an issue out of a simple detail like this.
No wonder it takes forever to get a new design on the road…

By: Step

Step — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:04:06 +0000

While I’d like two ports, what GM needs is to get this car out, as cheap, as efficient, as quick as possible. Make one really well-placed port, leave the two ports for next year. Unless the focus studies and money say otherwise, of course – this is just my opinion based on the Volt being inspired by the iPod model.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:36:17 +0000

One port in the front under a hinged Bowtie wouldn’t affect aerodynamic drag. Plus it would have a lot of “cool” factor with it.

Any thoughts on how the Volt will handle in the snow?

By: Estero

Estero — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:34:47 +0000

#78 Rashiid Amul

“Hey, completely off topic, but did you all know that you can find out what number you are on the waiting list?”

Thanks for the link! I’m number 4646. Wish it was lower, but it is still within the 2010 production numbers if that means anything.

By: DB

DB — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:45:49 +0000

One port on the backside under the license plate. Improved aero. Will also encourage backing into the garage, which should be mandatory for a cool car like this. In addition to improving exiting driveway safety, remember how cool Batman and Robin were tearing out of the cave nose-first – the neighborhood kids will be equally impressed while you silently rip out of your driveway headfirst in your new batmobile…..