Unreliability
Few things you should know before you go to a Volta charger, be aware that it may say is working but is not, after talking to them I found, is an answering service there is nothing for them to do for you other than open a ticket, they can not reset the units remotely. I writing this from one of two of their chargers and after a technician was here the one he work on will not update the app to be able to be used and the other one will not work, even though the app says is working 3 others try to use it will I been sitting here. Bottom line if you are low on charge I wouldn’t use a Volta you might get stuck waiting for a tow truck since the next charger might be to far……. THANKS A LOT Volta…….😡
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Works when it wants to
These chargers are an absolute waste of materials. They only work sometimes and even when they do it will just cut off half way through your charge. I asked multiple people with EV’s about what was going on and even they didn’t know. Not matter how many reports of not charging people send in nothing happens. Unless you just so happen to catch the charger at a good time it won’t even start or if it does you won’t get a full charge. Had me out in the sun for 30 mins trying to get a charge. SMH All of the good reviews are from years ago. Guess they just fell off.
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Nice, but sadly lacking
Just discovered that 3 malls near me have a total of 24 chargers available. All appear to be free for the first 2 hours. This is great!
Unfortunately, the app is not so great. I tap on add my car and the app freezes. Have to force close the app to continue. Of course, you have to start over.
The app tell you how many and which chargers are available, but when you have 10+ in a mall parking lot it would be awesome to be able to see exactly where they are located in relation to my location. I don’t want to drive to 10 or so locations to try to find the available charger.
Unfortunately, the app is not so great. I tap on add my car and the app freezes. Have to force close the app to continue. Of course, you have to start over.
The app tell you how many and which chargers are available, but when you have 10+ in a mall parking lot it would be awesome to be able to see exactly where they are located in relation to my location. I don’t want to drive to 10 or so locations to try to find the available charger.
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Poor maintenance and support
Tried contacting Volta through email several times over a year ago about issues at several of their locations, (Feb2024) still no response. Some of their chargers are still left inoperable or without proper voltages to support a good level 2 charging experience.
I’m seeing other reviews about “burnt” connectors after charging at a Volta causing serious electrical damage to their cars charge port or the adapter they are using. I have yet to see Volta reply to anyone’s concerns here or in any other forum (like PlugShare) to start addressing these issues. It’s like they’re asleep at the wheel.
I’m seeing other reviews about “burnt” connectors after charging at a Volta causing serious electrical damage to their cars charge port or the adapter they are using. I have yet to see Volta reply to anyone’s concerns here or in any other forum (like PlugShare) to start addressing these issues. It’s like they’re asleep at the wheel.
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Needs some work.
The app needs to list the type of plug. J1772 is not at every station, but is turning into the level 2 universal plug. Many of the Tesla to J1772 adapters don’t work with a lot of Tesla style plugs.
It’s nice that the charging is free, but you should have to use the app to start charging and impose a daily limit per user, per charge station. The only Volta charging station that is near me is always occupied by the same few Teslas. I assume they work in the area and just come out, unplug, and then plug right back in.
I’m new to the electric community, and so far I’ve not been impressed by the people in it.
It feels more like the Smug South Park episode.
It’s nice that the charging is free, but you should have to use the app to start charging and impose a daily limit per user, per charge station. The only Volta charging station that is near me is always occupied by the same few Teslas. I assume they work in the area and just come out, unplug, and then plug right back in.
I’m new to the electric community, and so far I’ve not been impressed by the people in it.
It feels more like the Smug South Park episode.
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