Taking Over the Chevy Volt Center Console

At Nutz N Voltz, we’re always looking for ways to push the Chevy Volt beyond its factory limits. The OEM software and HMI (Human-Machine Interface) were great for their time, but EV tech has advanced, and we believe Volt owners deserve more flexibility, control, and future-ready features.

That’s why we’ve designed a custom circuit board that takes over the center console display, giving us the ability to run a KHADAS VIM3 single board computer alongside the stock Volt HMI. With this setup, drivers will be able to switch between the factory system and our custom interface seamlessly.

Why the KHADAS VIM3?

The KHADAS VIM3 is a powerful ARM-based single board computer, offering:

Fast processing for smooth UI and media playback
Expandable hardware support for sensors, modules, and accessories
Flexibility for custom EV-focused apps

It’s small, efficient, and perfect for in-car use — exactly what we need to power the next evolution of Volt upgrades.

The Beginning of a Bigger Vision

This “takeover move” is just the first step in a larger plan: gradually phasing out the stock Volt software and replacing it with our own system, built from the ground up. By starting with the display, we create a foundation for future features like:

Real-time battery analytics
Custom energy management apps
Expanded infotainment and connectivity options
Advanced diagnostics and remote monitoring

What’s Next

Right now, the hardware is in place and testing has begun. Our next milestone will be refining the software environment, building the switching logic between the OEM interface and the KHADAS platform, and laying out the roadmap for the first custom applications.

This is just the beginning, but it marks a major milestone for the project — shaping the Volt into a platform that evolves with its drivers, not one locked to 2010-era software.

Stay tuned as we share progress updates, demos, and eventually, a look at the new custom UI in action.