Holden has chosen Better Place as its preferred partner for renewable energy and faster charging solutions for its Volt electric car.
Better Place will develop a number of membership packages for Volt customers including the installation of a ‘charge spot’ unit at home or work, and zero emissions charging provided through the purchase of renewable energy or 100% government certified renewable energy certificates.
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Holden energy and environment director, Richard Marshall, said offering customers faster charging and renewable energy solutions were important steps.
“The Volt is unique among electric cars as it can charge from a regular household outlet but we know from overseas’ experience that Volt customers are likely to also look for faster charging options.
“And while the Volt is not restricted in range compared to other standard electric vehicles, we do expect that drivers will prefer to drive on battery only wherever possible.”
The Volt can take less than six hours to charge using a 240V 10A charge through a regular household outlet. Customers who choose to install a Better Place charge spot can charge their car in under four hours, an option likely to be popular with fleets, Marshall said.
Better Place will also install a Volt charge spot for participating Holden dealers to enable them to charge their demonstration vehicles when they arrive in the final quarter of this year.
