If you are looking to get the upcoming Chevy Volt, you will need a way to charge your new car. Chevy has announced and priced the "Voltec". The 240V in home charger has been moderately priced at $490. The problem comes with the installation, which runs around $1500. So tab that up to $2000 extra for gas independence. The dilema comes in that you can charge the Volt from a standard outlet, it just takes 10 hours. While charging from the Voltec takes around 4. Oh decisions, decisions.