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GM says all of its EVs will be able to power your home by 2026 (www.theverge.com)
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[โ€“] spongebue 8 points 1 year ago

A quick Google search says a central A/C unit takes about 3 kilowatts to run. The Volt has a 16 kWH battery, about 11 usable, so you'd get a few hours out of a charge.

That said, the Volt is a hybrid. Its battery is relatively small because you're carrying a gas engine and can go farther if you need it. My Bolt's battery isn't huge compared to some cars coming out, and its battery is about 65 kWH. Should be enough to power a house for about a day, and it only gets better from there.