First Time I've seen a Volta Charging Station

gnxs · Aug 31, 2015

I was surprised when I went to the Mall the other day where my local Tesla Store is and saw 2 charging spots on the 1st floor of the parking garage that were by a company called "Volta". Apparently they are always free and these 2 spots supposedly offer 40A service through a J1772 connector. I didn't have time to stop and try them as I was leaving the mall, but I will test them next time. Very well advertised as each spot had its own accompanying lighted billboard of sorts.

Apparently all the Volta spots are free. Looks like a really nice option if you are going to the mall (or wherever else they put these) and just need to top off your charge.

Anybody familiar with these stations? How was your expereince?

stevej119 · Aug 31, 2015

gnxs said:
I was surprised when I went to the Mall the other day where my local Tesla Store is and saw 2 charging spots on the 1st floor of the parking garage that were by a company called "Volta". Apparently they are always free and these 2 spots supposedly offer 40A service through a J1772 connector. I didn't have time to stop and try them as I was leaving the mall, but I will test them next time. Very well advertised as each spot had its own accompanying lighted billboard of sorts.

Apparently all the Volta spots are free. Looks like a really nice option if you are going to the mall (or wherever else they put these) and just need to top off your charge.

Anybody familiar with these stations? How was your expereince?

It's a great business model. The advertising you saw pays for the electricity to charge your car. Volta builds the charging stations, sells advertising to pay for the electricity and cover their costs, and you get to charge your EV for free. Everyone wins!

TEG · Aug 31, 2015

They had a display last year at the Cupertino EV rally.

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stevej119 · Sep 3, 2015

TEG said:
They had a display last year at the Cupertino EV rally.

Volta Charging | Home

Volta Industries Raises $7.5M To Expand Its Charging Network

Where was that photo taken?

JPP · Sep 21, 2015

Just had my first opportunity to charge at a Volta EV charging pedestal at a local strip mall in Walnut Creek.

Works for me--nice to see further expansion of EVSE especially without the need for a ChargePoint, Sema or Blink card/account.

Maaz · Nov 7, 2015

VoLta chargers are great, and I think they should be the standard and future of public electric chargers.

MyJoule · Nov 8, 2015

It looks like the installation in Ahwatukee Az to me. I used to use it before Casa Grande Supercharger came on line for trips from Tucson to Phoenix and back. It's very near the I-10 and Ray Rd just south of Phoenix

David99 · Nov 8, 2015

There are many around Los Angeles. Their idea is to have large displays to show ads which then finances the chargers. Not sure it works, but I hope for them and us it will. Never seen one that did more than 30 Amp, though. When i didn't have a home charger for a few months those stations saved my life!

Mike Strauss · Nov 18, 2015

Woah cool! I haven't seen any in my area but this is good!

SpoolUp · Dec 24, 2016

There are two Volta chargers in my garage at work (downtown Chicago). These are my preferred chargers vs the Chargepoint chargers due to the fact they are free and it also charges at 32A vs the 30A Chargepoint locations. Downside is that they are frequently ICEd by other EVs due to no penalty other than a sign saying "MAX 2 HOURS", which goes unenforced.

Plaid21 · Dec 24, 2016

I used it few times. It's completely free for up to two hours. Really nice

Garlan Garner · Dec 24, 2016

TEG said:
They had a display last year at the Cupertino EV rally.

Volta Charging | Home

Volta Industries Raises $7.5M To Expand Its Charging Network

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Where in the world can a car park to plug into the charger on the left?

EVie'sDad · May 24, 2017

Not a lot of stations yet, but they appear to be expanding. I will have to investigate this as an alternative if need be.

miimura · May 24, 2017

Garlan Garner said:
Where in the world can a car park to plug into the charger on the left?

Directly in front of it.

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