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Jolt is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers series. Portrayed in a variety of forms, the most recent version of Jolt is a heroic Autobot who appeared in the 2009 film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

Transformers: Generation 2
The original Transformer Jolt was a Decepticon who turned into a hot rod. He was a member of the sword-wielding Laser Rods team. He was also released under the name Hotrod in the UK, but is unrelated to the Autobot of that name.

Fun Publications
Jolt was among the characters to appear in the 2010 Transformers: Timelines comic Generation 2 Redux, where he was one of the Decepticons under the command of Clench.

Toys

 * Generation 2 Laser Rod Jolt (1994)
 * A new mold that came with a sword accessory.

Transformers: Armada
Another version of Jolt is a Mini-Con who turns into a helicopter and partner to the Autobot Hot Shot.

Animated series
Jolt appeared as the sidekick of the Autobot Hot Shot in the animated series Transformers: Armada, where he spoke only in electronic beeps.

Dreamwave Productions
Jolt appeared in the Dreamwave Productions comic book series for Transformers: Armada where he was given a much fuller character than in the animated series.

Video games
Jolt is among the characters appearing in the 2004 Transformers video game for the Playstation 2.

Transformers: Cybertron
A new Mini-Con helicopter named Jolt came out in the Cybertron line.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
The latest version of Jolt is also an Autobot who appeared in the 2009 film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. He turned into a blue Chevy Volt.

Jolt is armed with a pair of electric whips, befitting his electric car alternate mode. He was a last-minute addition to the cast as General Motors, the film's car supplier, wanted to promote the Volt. The writers had already wanted to include the car in the script before the Writers Guild strike, so they had to work out a character that would fit well within the Autobot team afterwards and convince Bay to approve the addition.

The car that portrayed Jolt appeared at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show.