# Chevy Electric Car Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/general-motors-chevrolet-electric-car-forum/72.md [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Chevy Electric Car Forum category](https://community.electricforum.com/t/about-the-chevy-electric-car-forum-category/198)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.electricforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2016, 2:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/about-the-chevy-electric-car-forum-category/198 "2016-12-18T02:56:51Z")
Various topics related to GM & Chevy --- ## [Sceptics question environmental benefits of electric cars](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sceptics-question-environmental-benefits-of-electric-cars/6386)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 11:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sceptics-question-environmental-benefits-of-electric-cars/6386 "2016-09-28T11:41:10Z")
First they ridiculed the idea of electric cars, then they spread rumours and mistruths but ultimately these all failed. Now sceptics of the electric car industry are beginning to question the environmental benefits which… --- ## [Should electric vehicles be compulsory in city centres?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-electric-vehicles-be-compulsory-in-city-centres/4599)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2014, 8:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-electric-vehicles-be-compulsory-in-city-centres/4599 "2014-11-08T08:11:29Z")
The subject of making electric vehicles compulsory in city centres in the UK, and indeed many other areas of the world, is one which keeps popping up time and time again. The Liberal Democrat party in the UK has been pus… --- ## [Is China the key to the future electric vehicle market?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-china-the-key-to-the-future-electric-vehicle-market/4597)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2014, 6:01am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-china-the-key-to-the-future-electric-vehicle-market/4597 "2014-11-08T06:01:29Z")
While the US electric vehicle market seems to grab the attention of the worldwide media many experts believe that the industry is wholly dependent upon the future of the Chinese electric vehicle market. Initially the Chi… --- ## [California at the forefront of the EV revolution!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/california-at-the-forefront-of-the-ev-revolution/4472)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2014, 11:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/california-at-the-forefront-of-the-ev-revolution/4472 "2014-09-28T11:07:09Z")
Love them or hate them there is no doubt that the Californian authorities are good to their words and do whatever they think is best not taking into account neighbouring states. This is a state which has been at the fore… --- ## [Are EV financial incentives preaching to the EV converted?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-ev-financial-incentives-preaching-to-the-ev-converted/4021)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2014, 9:35am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-ev-financial-incentives-preaching-to-the-ev-converted/4021 "2014-01-19T09:35:05Z")
In years gone by governments around the world have often been criticised for not investing significant time, money and effort into the electric vehicle market. Indeed there have always been rumours of government interfer… --- ## [Survey shows 42% of US drivers could use electric vehicles today](https://community.electricforum.com/t/survey-shows-42-of-us-drivers-could-use-electric-vehicles-today/3931)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2014, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/survey-shows-42-of-us-drivers-could-use-electric-vehicles-today/3931 "2014-01-19T21:05:02Z")
A survey by the Union of Concerned Scientists in the US has opened an interesting and very topical debate on electric vehicles. The wide-ranging survey found that 42% of drivers on the road today could use an electric ve… --- ## [Will General Motors get the EV sector right this time?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-general-motors-get-the-ev-sector-right-this-time/3867)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2016, 6:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-general-motors-get-the-ev-sector-right-this-time/3867 "2016-07-18T06:45:32Z")
Despite the fact that General Motors does not have the best reputation in the electric vehicle market, after the EV1 debacle, the company is said to be vying for top position with big plans for the future. Despite the fa… --- ## [GM recalls all Bolts](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gm-recalls-all-bolts/22198)
**Author:** [@David\_Illingworth](https://community.electricforum.com/u/David_Illingworth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gm-recalls-all-bolts/22198 "2021-08-24T15:50:59Z")
GM Recalls All Chevy Bolt EVs On Safety Concerns | OilPrice.com --- ## [2016-2019 Volt experiences](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-2019-volt-experiences/21059)
**Author:** [@JarJarJava](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JarJarJava)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-2019-volt-experiences/21059 "2021-03-24T13:45:28Z")
Anyone here happen to have any experience owning a later model Volt? Ideally 2016 - 2019 with the bigger battery pack. --- ## [Chevy Volt](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chevy-volt/294)
**Author:** [@gagners](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gagners)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2019, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chevy-volt/294 "2019-04-05T16:36:47Z")
My first post... I do not claim that Chevy will actually build the Volt concept and put it into production, but they run a poll on their website and I've attached a screenshot here. How could they ("the big three") a… --- ## [Volt with 259K miles](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volt-with-259k-miles/5248)
**Author:** [@Jljeeper](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jljeeper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2017, 6:02am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volt-with-259k-miles/5248 "2017-02-03T06:02:37Z")
Volt Stats: Details for Volt #2012-07353 (sparkie) There is now a Volt with over a quarter million miles and still going strong. 92K miles on the battery alone. Looks like the Volt is a durable car after all. Volt St… --- ## [The best value in an EV today (Spark)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-best-value-in-an-ev-today-spark/67)
**Author:** [@jstackEAA](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jstackEAA)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-best-value-in-an-ev-today-spark/67 "2016-12-09T15:31:04Z")
There is a secret that many don't know about.It's the Chevy SPARK EV. This EV has won the best value for a few years now. The only reason there are not more available is they are only sold in a few CARB Clean Car policy… --- ## [72 volt DeltaQ profile #32 on AGMs](https://community.electricforum.com/t/72-volt-deltaq-profile-32-on-agms/165)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2016, 10:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/72-volt-deltaq-profile-32-on-agms/165 "2016-12-17T10:45:31Z")
\[image\] Peak is 96.6 volts --- ## [Chevy BOLT 1st deliveries and owners](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chevy-bolt-1st-deliveries-and-owners/65)
**Author:** [@jstackEAA](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jstackEAA)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2016, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chevy-bolt-1st-deliveries-and-owners/65 "2016-12-14T13:16:32Z")
The new Chevy BOLT is now being delivered in California and Oregon. Please share your news about being the 1st to get one. Or if a neighbor or relative gets one let us all know. It is better than we were told? Does it c… --- ## [Help](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help/6463)
**Author:** [@Dark\_Poacher](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dark_Poacher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2016, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help/6463 "2016-11-04T16:18:08Z")
I have a 1999 GEm I purchased used; battery was dead. I bought 6 new Trojan Batts yesterday and it works great. However, when I plug it up I don't get any indication that it's charging...what am I missing. - Also does an… --- ## [Charger and E-Brake](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charger-and-e-brake/6460)
**Author:** [@Dark\_Poacher](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dark_Poacher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2016, 7:47am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charger-and-e-brake/6460 "2016-11-03T07:47:24Z")
I have a 1999 GEm I purchased used; battery was dead. I bought 6 new Trojan Batts yesterday and it works great. However, when I plug it up I don't get any indication that it's charging...what am I missing. - Also does an… --- ## [Volt battery temperature target](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volt-battery-temperature-target/6226)
**Author:** [@nevbuggie](https://community.electricforum.com/u/nevbuggie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2016, 4:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volt-battery-temperature-target/6226 "2016-07-18T04:49:29Z")
Hi all, I was reading that Volt can manage the pack with heating and refrigeration, so I was wondering if anyone had a feel (or specs) on what the target temperature range was for the battery pack? Many thanks! --- ## [GM’s new Chevy Bolt EV spotted in San Francisco](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gm-s-new-chevy-bolt-ev-spotted-in-san-francisco/6119)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2016, 9:20am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gm-s-new-chevy-bolt-ev-spotted-in-san-francisco/6119 "2016-06-07T09:20:13Z")
Despite the fact that General Motors is telling everybody that the new Chevy Bolt EV will not go into production until October, there have been sightings of the new vehicle in San Francisco. It is good to see an electric… --- ## [Didn't GM Kill the EV before? Are they regretting it now?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/didnt-gm-kill-the-ev-before-are-they-regretting-it-now/6096)
**Author:** [@ElectricMotorDreams](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ElectricMotorDreams)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2016, 7:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/didnt-gm-kill-the-ev-before-are-they-regretting-it-now/6096 "2016-06-03T07:56:34Z")
Just a thought, should we trust GM with our EV dreams again? :expressionless: --- ## [Accelerator](https://community.electricforum.com/t/accelerator/6069)
**Author:** [@buggaboo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/buggaboo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 10:53am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/accelerator/6069 "2016-05-18T10:53:57Z")
I have a 2005 EL does anyone know where I can get an accelerator assy cheaper than a dealer? They want over 400.00 for one. I would even take a used one that's working!:mad: --- ## [Accelerator](https://community.electricforum.com/t/accelerator/5996)
**Author:** [@buggaboo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/buggaboo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2016, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/accelerator/5996 "2016-05-14T21:14:47Z")
I have a 2005 el model and getting an 8 error code. Does anyone know where I can get one and the price? Maybe part# any help will be greatly thankful for. --- ## [General Motors close to releasing autonomous EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/general-motors-close-to-releasing-autonomous-ev/6028)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 6:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/general-motors-close-to-releasing-autonomous-ev/6028 "2016-05-09T06:45:32Z")
General Motors is rumoured to be very close to announcing the launch of its own range of autonomous electric vehicles in tandem with self driving company Lyft. This is not the first time that GM has been linked with auto… --- ## [Cracked fender repair](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cracked-fender-repair/5885)
**Author:** [@Firemickey](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Firemickey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2016, 9:23am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cracked-fender-repair/5885 "2016-04-22T09:23:40Z")
Hi All, So I have a crack on the top of my 2002 rear fender. One is a double crack at one bolt hole and the other is about 6" long going left/right behind the other top bolt hole. My question is what is he best way to… --- ## [Coast to coast elect cost](https://community.electricforum.com/t/coast-to-coast-elect-cost/5855)
**Author:** [@karl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/karl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2016, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/coast-to-coast-elect-cost/5855 "2016-03-20T16:44:50Z")
Anyone have a site that shows coast to coast Elec cost? --- ## [2006 Gem E Brake](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2006-gem-e-brake/5768)
**Author:** [@markwhite](https://community.electricforum.com/u/markwhite)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2016, 11:52am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2006-gem-e-brake/5768 "2016-02-04T11:52:45Z")
Has anyone tried to adjust their E Brake on a 2006 Gem? If so, brief instructions appreciated! --- ## [E825 Circuit board](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e825-circuit-board/5541)
**Author:** [@JLC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JLC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2015, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e825-circuit-board/5541 "2015-11-07T18:30:09Z")
Does any one have an answer for my problem I have a 2005 E825 and the circuit board got wet a blew one of the fuses but I could also smell something burning. The circuit board has a small dark area on it but has not appe… --- ## [1 year with a Volt](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1-year-with-a-volt/4022)
**Author:** [@Jljeeper](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jljeeper)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2015, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1-year-with-a-volt/4022 "2015-05-10T17:38:15Z")
Its been 1 year and the data is in, 13,232 total miles. 11,646 are EV miles. That will calculate to 283 MPG (47 gallons of gas) Best miles per tank = 3993.94 Best EV miles in 1 day = 90.28 Best miles without any gas =12… --- ## [Buying a used Chevy Volt](https://community.electricforum.com/t/buying-a-used-chevy-volt/4942)
**Author:** [@TonyT](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TonyT)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2015, 8:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/buying-a-used-chevy-volt/4942 "2015-05-07T08:13:20Z")
I was looking to buy a used car, either a Toyota Prius or a Chevy Volt. Strange thing is, I am seeing that the used Chevy Volts are about the same price as the Prius for about the same mileage which surprises me. It seem… --- ## [Study Shows Chevy Volt Can Burn Less Gas Than Any Other PHEV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/study-shows-chevy-volt-can-burn-less-gas-than-any-other-phev/4913)
**Author:** [@Jljeeper](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jljeeper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2015, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/study-shows-chevy-volt-can-burn-less-gas-than-any-other-phev/4913 "2015-04-21T13:35:25Z")
Study Shows Chevy Volt Can Burn Less Gas Than Any Other PHEV - HybridCars.com And the others aren't even close. Bottom line, says the paper, the Volt outdoes all others. Personally I have over 27,000 miles and only… [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/general-motors-chevrolet-electric-car-forum/72.md?page=1)