[MattADK]

The cheapest option might be buying a chevy badged dual level EVSE used. There must be plenty of people happy to part with one.

 

[balazer]

Reliable portable 240 V charge cords have become difficult to find. GM's dual-level charge cord has a poor reputation for reliability.

@ElectricAvenue, the ClipperCreek LCS-series are good, as are the AmazingE and AmazingE Fast. They are discontinued but available used on eBay. Look for one with a 14-50 plug. Or you can buy one with a 14-30 plug and cut off the neutral blade so it will fit a 14-50 receptacle.

You need to know the current rating of the circuit that receptacle is on. The charge cord you buy should be rated for no more than 80% of the circuit's current rating.

 

[jmcbrew]

The cheapest option might be buying a chevy badged dual level EVSE used. There must be plenty of people happy to part with one.

There are… and for very good reasons. Probably best to avoid those.

There are lots of good portable EVSEs that will plug into that 14-50 outlet. If you want something lighter and more compact, look for a 16 amp unit. Most will have a 6-20 plug and will need an adapter like this. If you’re looking for a decent 16 amp EVSE that won’t break the bank, the ShockFlo is pretty sturdy. They have a 32 amp unit that’ll plug directly into that outlet, as well.

 

[jrharbort]

You’re saying that the level 1 EVSE supplied as standard equipment on a 2023 Bolt EV has an adapter for 240 VAC?

The clipper creek board inside the basic 120v EVSE is the same model board found inside the 240v EVSE for the European version of the Bolt. While the label doesn't specify such and it's not certified for it in North America, it is capable of accepting 240 volt input if you use a plug adapter that converts the NEMA 5-15 to a 240v style plug. This allows it to charge twice as fast. Just be aware that such adapters don't meet code and are dangerous if accidentally used for any other purpose.

 

[balazer]

@jrharbort, it's only the older GM Level 1 charge cord that can operate at Level 2. The newer Level 1 cord that's standard with 2023 Bolt EVs doesn't work at 240 V. I'm not sure when GM switched - maybe around 2022.

 

[jrharbort]

@jrharbort, it's only the older GM Level 1 charge cord that can operate at Level 2. The newer Level 1 cord that's standard with 2023 Bolt EVs doesn't work at 240 V. I'm not sure when GM switched - maybe around 2022.

That's a good-to-know, thanks.

 

[FlashBoltEUV]

My work just installed 2 stations that look like this photo, the GM charger that came with the car does not look this big. What should I be asking about voltage and should I try plug in to this With the regular charger that came with the car for home charging? To me this looks so big compared to a wall outle. View attachment 65391

If you have the dual plug cord that comes with the EUV or if you bought it as an option with the Bolt EV, then it will work with this socket. If not, you’ll need to pick up a portable level 2 charger with a NEMA 14-50 plug on it to use it. If you need to buy one, make sure it is UL-certified so you can reduce the likelihood of equipment Issues.

 

[GregBrew]

If you have the dual plug cord that comes with the EUV or if you bought it as an option with the Bolt EV, then it will work with this socket. If not, you’ll need to pick up a portable level 2 charger with a NEMA 14-50 plug on it to use it. If you need to buy one, make sure it is UL-certified so you can reduce the likelihood of equipment Issues.

Yup. Avoid the no-name cheap Chines crap available on Amazon. There are copious threads on this forum about them. Heed the good advice you'll find.

 

[ElectricAvenue]

Did it not come with a dual voltage EVSE? It should have and come with an adaptor for either 120vac or 240vAC. If the 240VAC plug on the GM EVSE is not the same as that then you can buy an adaptor that will work.
I don’t have a GM Dual EVSE so I cannot compare.

 

[ElectricAvenue]

Hi, thank you for the reply. I was sick and just now was able to take a photo of the charger it came with, here it is.

 

[ElectricAvenue]

Definitely stay away from Mustek…

Will do, thank you.

 

[ElectricAvenue]

GM had to engineer HARD to get the Bolt EV under the $30k MSRP they promised back in the day. This led to dumb stuff like making the DCFC port optional for the first several model years - that should always have been STANDARD on all Bolts no exception. The early Bolts, up through 2021 (somebody correct me if I'm wrong) came from the factory with only the L1 charger option. If they had included a proper L2 EVSE the Bolt would have cost at least $500 more (remember EVSEs, especially in the higher amperage ranges, used to be a LOT more expensive even just a few years ago). The dual-level cord was introduced with the EUV in 2022 if I'm remembering correctly. GM felt able to be a little more liberal with the price on the EUV since they never promised to keep it under $30k. Hence the dual-level came standard on the EUV, but was optional on the EV (at added cost of course).

True story: the early versions of the 120v L1 EVSE can in fact operate on 240v, using an appropriate adapter cable (or cables - there's more than one way to skin this cat). Basically doubles it's power output with no other changes. If the OP indeed has the original L1 EVSE then this would be an option - just buy the appropriate adapter(s) and plug her in. However, this is an unsupported use of the original L1 EVSE. If anything goes sideways, it's on the OP's head. I will not advise one way or the other - Google is your friend and I know there are many members here that have tried this and posted their experiences. Just throwing out a further tidbit of info for the OP's perusal.

My opinion: if the OP does indeed have the original L1 EVSE, I'd advise to keep it at home and keep using it as always. It's obviously been getting them by. Buy a NEW L2 EVSE with a NEMA 14-50 plug to use at work. Many fine brands out there - Clipper Creek, Juice Box, Emporia, Grizzl-E, and Lectron are just a few that come to mind. AVOID the CHEAP Amazon junk. If it costs much less than $400 then it's likely cheap Chinese knockoff junk. Avoid those cheap chargers - they're dumpster fires waiting to happen. It's worth spending the money on an EVSE you can rely on.

Definitely want to get the correct combo, not looking to break my first EV. and also want it to be durable not a knock off. Will
browse around and see what I find. Everyone at work has Rivian or other brands so theirs came with whatever plug 🔌 is needed

 

[FlashBoltEUV]

This is the charger that came with 2023 Bolt… can I just buy what I need now from the dealership? View attachment 65576
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Ok, I have that charger too because it came with the vehicle. You currently have the NEMA 5-15 dongle in it, which is for regular 120V outlets. Do you have the other dongle for it that has the NEMA 14-50 plug on it? If you have it, then you can just pull on the NEMA 5-15 dongle to remove it and replace it with the NEMA 14-50 dongle. If you don’t have it, then you can order it from GM and have it shipped for free to your dealer. With the NEMA 14-50 dongle, that charger will charge at 32 amps which is about 7.7 kW or about 25 miles of range per hour. Perfect for charging during the work day,.

 

[EV Trek 37604]

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I can’t tell anything by that picture, just because it has the 120vac plug on it now I cannot see if it has the ability of swapping that plug with the 240vac plug. A picture of the end where the 120vac plug goes into the unit or better yet A picture of the label showing the power specs would have been more useful