Chevy Volt's battery can be charged using a standard 120-volt household outlet, although a 240-volt outlet is recommended (and can charge the electric car in 4 hours).<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://ll.broadbandsports.com/images/39190_thumb.jpg" alt="2011 Chevy Volt - How to Charge an Electric Car" title="2011 Chevy Volt - How to Charge an Electric Car" width="150" height="90" alt="2011 Chevy Volt - How to Charge an Electric Car"/>