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#1 ·
I’m new to the Bolt having just bought a 2023 Bolt yesterday.
after I got it home I found that the charger was missing.
My question is what kind of charger comes standard with the 2023 Bolt. Just a level one charger or one capable of both level one and level two?
Thanks!
 
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#7 ·
The Other Tom said:
...I do not recommend the GM one. There have been too many problems with the OEM charge cord.
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I agree. This (image below) is the "dual level" charger that was standard on the EUV (and optional on the EV). It lets you plug into a 120 or 240 volt outlet.

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Sounds good in theory, but these units from GM have issues. Just search this forum for the word "Amber" and you'll see what we're talking about. Unless the dealer gives you one of these, don't waste your money buying one.
 
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#13 ·
The EUV has the 120 & 240 charge cords.
I'll clue you in on something - if close enough you can plug the 240 in in place of your dryer plug. Depending on when you 240 receptacle was installed, you may need a short converter. If further away then the cord length that came with the car, just pick up an RV 240 extension cord.
After 1.5 years, I find that I seldom ever bother plugging in 240 - but that decision is really based on your type of driving.
 
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#17 ·
we have a 2023 Bolt bought new in Salinas CA in September 2023. It came with charging cable good for both 120V and 240V. That is two adapters could be plugged into the controller, one with 120V plug at the end, the other with 240V plug at then end. Both about 1 ft long. At the other end of the controller was a 20 ft heavy duty section with plug for car at the end. we used 120V first until GM installed the free 240V outlet in the garage.
 
#20 ·
As many have said, the OEM dual level charger (the white one) was standard equipment on a 2023 Bolt EUV. On the 2023 Bolt EV the single (Level 1) charger was standard equipment, but many came with an upgrade to the dual level charger ($295 extra cost). There are many better chargers than the OEM dual-level, but I haven't had a problem with mine. If it were me, I'd go back to the dealer and suggest that the charger was missing. Who knows, they might supply you with one. If not, look online and see what you can find. I personally suggest having two, one kept plugged in at home and one stored in the vehicle. You might never need it, but I feel the same way about the (nonexistent) spare tire.
 
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#22 ·
Good advice, I have a relative that just bought an id.4 from a Mercedes dealer without an EVSE. They borrowed a spare I have and in the end I wound up with the Mercedes EVSE the dealer gave them. I think dealers have them just sitting around if they deal with EVs.
 
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#24 ·
A 110 volt charger came with my 2021 Bolt. Contact me if you want it. There's nothing wrong with it, and I used it once or twice before my 220 volt Level 2 charger was installed.

The Level 1 charger (110 volt) takes 2-3 days to charge a Bolt. A Level 2 charger takes about 6-8 hours. That last is all I ever need at home: I simply plug it in over night.

Bottom line: I very much doubt I will evwr use my 110 volt charger again. If you (or anyone reading this) wants it, reply to this comment or figure out how to send me a DM. I'll sell it cheap to someone who needs it.
 
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#49 ·
captainfactoid said:
A 110 volt charger came with my 2021 Bolt. Contact me if you want it. There's nothing wrong with it, and I used it once or twice before my 220 volt Level 2 charger was installed. The Level 1 charger (110 volt) takes 2-3 days to charge a Bolt. A Level 2 charger takes about 6-8 hours. That last is all I ever need at home: I simply plug it in over night. Bottom line: I very much doubt I will evwr use my 110 volt charger again. If you (or anyone reading this) wants it, reply to this comment or figure out how to send me a DM. I'll sell it cheap to someone who needs it.
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I am in Az and need a charger
 
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#26 ·
I have the 2023 EUV. If you buy a charger, do NOT buy the one that comes with the EUV from Chevy. I had nothing but problems with it. I replaced it with an Emporia. Many people have been happy with that brand....I have it and have had no problems with mine in over 2 years.
 
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#54 ·
Same here. I can plug into a 15 or 20 amp 120v household outlet or into a 20 amp 240v outlet
which I installed on the bottom of my home's electrical panel. It's a Codiac brand and I believe
it was in the trunk when the dealer got the car after the buyback program. I found registration
papers in the glove box that indicated the original owner was from California. It recharges
fully overnight which is all I need. I was all set to purchase and install a $500 charger but I'm
glad I didn't!
 
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#34 ·
I test drove several used Bolts and an EUV and agreed to purchase one of the Bolts. I checked it came with two keys and a charging cord. When I picked it up, my salesman was not in, and there was no charge cord. We went back and forth for a while and eventually they found a Level 1 charge cord. Better than nothing, but not much use for my 240V garage outlet

I did try out the Level 1 cord and I suppose it is useful as an emergency backup, but it takes a long time to charge. It seems the EUV came with the dual voltage charge cord, so I can't really complain about getting the "standard" one. As it is, my utility gives a nice subsidy ($300) toward a proper EV charger, so I installed one

Now I wonder what the usefulness of the Level 2 charger cord is - how likely am I to find an available NEMA 14-50 outlet in the wild? In northern states, few people have dryers in their garage (AFAIK)
 
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#35 · (Edited)
CanAmSteve said:
I test drove several used Bolts and an EUV and agreed to purchase one of the Bolts. I checked it came with two keys and a charging cord. When I picked it up, my salesman was not in, and there was no charge cord. We went back and forth for a while and eventually they found a Level 1 charge cord. Better than nothing, but not much use for my 240V garage outlet...
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Depending on which version of the Level 1 EVSE they gave you, you may actually be able to use it on your 240V outlet @ 12A with the appropriate plug adapters.

The newer Level 1 EVSE does NOT work on 240V:

Note that the Level 1 EVSE is not certified for use at 240V. It's a "hack" that can work because the older Level 1 EVSEs were rebranded (edit) Clipper Creek Webasto EVSEs that were dual voltage for both US and European markets. If you do try it, it's at your own risk, and the recommendation is to use a lock box so no one tries to plug in a 120V-only device into your plug adapter.
 
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