Does anyone know if there a home plug in 240 volt (second level) charger for a 2020 Bolt EV other than the $600.00 unit available from Chevrolet?
Yes, there is that exception and it will work. I've had some different interpretations from inspectors, but it isn't a safety concern. I still wouldn't want a GFCI on an EVSE. Tesla and others note that the circuit should not be GFCI, which now conflicts with code for plugs outdoors and in garages. It puts the electricians in a sticky situation where they install something that has a potential for not working.They don't make 40 amp receptacles. If you have a 40 amp circuit your only option for a receptacle is 50 amps (or higher), and the NEC specifically allows it.
The breaker is sized to protect the receptacle and the wires.
The car is not supposed to have a range of 259 miles. That is the EPA's range estimate, based on a bunch of specific conditions: 100% charge driven down to empty, warm weather, little heat or AC usage, flat terrain with little or no wind, and a mix of city and highway driving, none of it faster than 57 mph. Depending on how you drive and the conditions, you could get 100 miles on a full charge, 500 miles, or anything in between. See how temperature and speed impact EV range.On line it says that a fully charged 2020 Bolt should have a range of 259 miles.