Earlier this month GM release the price of their 240V Voltec home charging unit that is designed to quickly and more efficiently recharge the Chevrolet Volt in your garage. Set at a minor dent in your wallet $490, it seems fairly inexpensive. That is, until you have it installed. Hovering at about $1500, it’s the installation that’s going to break the bank! So rather than plugging your Volt into a normal outlet in your garage and taking around 10 hours to reach a full charge from empty, The $2000 240V Voltec charging unit will complete the same job in only 4 hours. Incase anyone is wondering, the Votec system’s overall cost is in line with the Nissan Leaf’s Aerovirnment 240V charge station. Fortunately for the first limited Volt buyers, and living in places with local incentives, you may be able to get a free charger. See Chevrolet’s website for details.