Hey friends! I have an opportunity to charge at work but they have a 14-30 plug and the charger that came with Lightning is a 50. Home Depot doesn’t have any converters in stock and they won’t ship here, so I’m throwing this out into the Boltiverse just in case 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
nema 14-30 ev charger
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A typical Nema 5-20 receptacle is rated for 125V 20A (see picture #4 in the advert)
If that adapter is really wired to output 240V it will fry some appliances.
Imagine plugging a 120V microwave into that thing ... KaBOOM !
Wording on the Amazon add is confusing and possibly dangerous.
My mistake for endorsing it.
Although ... it is possible to pull 120V from a Nema 14-30 safely.
The receptacle shown in the original post is a low grade version not industrial.
A permanent mount, hard wired charger is the safest.
If that adapter is really wired to output 240V it will fry some appliances.
Imagine plugging a 120V microwave into that thing ... KaBOOM !
Wording on the Amazon add is confusing and possibly dangerous.
My mistake for endorsing it.
Although ... it is possible to pull 120V from a Nema 14-30 safely.
Something to consider ... constant use of the receptacle does wear them out.
The receptacle shown in the original post is a low grade version not industrial.
A permanent mount, hard wired charger is the safest.
The output on the Amazon link is actually 250 volt and there is a reviewer who said they are using it for a Bolt and since the stock charger only pulls 12 amps in either 120 or 240 volt mode there is no issues regarding drawing to much power.
Color me clueless ...
We are waiting for our car to arrive so honestly don't have all the facts yet.
Looking at the spec sheet for the 2023 charger it appears to come with a "dual level" charge cord.
Seems the provided charger input cord changes out between a NEMA 5-15 (120V) or a NEMA 14-50 (240V)
Screenshot from the Chevy website.
It would be wise to keep a close eye for heating if using the Amazon adapter cord.
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We are waiting for our car to arrive so honestly don't have all the facts yet.
Looking at the spec sheet for the 2023 charger it appears to come with a "dual level" charge cord.
Seems the provided charger input cord changes out between a NEMA 5-15 (120V) or a NEMA 14-50 (240V)
Screenshot from the Chevy website.
It would be wise to keep a close eye for heating if using the Amazon adapter cord.
Ok a LOT of information since I checked it last! 🤩
I’m not super savvy on electronics so I’ll have to read through many times to get a final decision, but I really appreciate all input!
I’m not super savvy on electronics so I’ll have to read through many times to get a final decision, but I really appreciate all input!
Do you have a new charger or a old charger like the one in the video above or is it white? What year is your car?
If you have an old charger (black) just order the cheap adapter from Amazon and you are done, if you have new charger then you need to order a entirely separate charger that pulls less amps.
Amazon.com: Parkworld 61209Y Adapter Cord NEMA 14-30P to 5-20R (T-Blade Also to 5-15R), 20amp 1.5 Feet (Output 250V for EV) : Patio, Lawn & Garden
Amazon.com: Parkworld 61209Y Adapter Cord NEMA 14-30P to 5-20R (T-Blade Also to 5-15R), 20amp 1.5 Feet (Output 250V for EV) : Patio, Lawn & Garden
www.amazon.com
Lightning is a 2022 and the charger is white and came with two pigtails. There is an available 120 plug in the parking lot as well, but man would it be nice to find a good option for a faster charge.
Thanks! I live on St. Thomas. 🪸😍🌴
maybe not if one uses the 120V connector on 240V
The dual-voltage charge cord with my 2023 Bolt EUV LT does work with the adapter.
14-30 to 5-20 to the 120 volt grid adapter of the dual voltage unit.
240 volts, 12 amps.
I know you don't really want a new charger, but if I lived in an area with few charging options (or if I often visited friends with dryer outlets or welder outlets near the driveway), I would buy an EVSE with multiple choices of charging current. Note that mine offers 24 Amps, not 20. But you get the point.
Also, mine has internal DIP switches, that are too much for the "average" user. You might want one that talks to your phone or something like that. In fact, a good friend of mine who lives 400 miles away duplicated his dryer plug in his garage (he does his own wiring, this is not to code) so we could charge when visiting. No nearby DCFC stations. Am I going to spend 8 hours at the Brewpub to charge on J1772? With people waiting to use it?
Also, mine has internal DIP switches, that are too much for the "average" user. You might want one that talks to your phone or something like that. In fact, a good friend of mine who lives 400 miles away duplicated his dryer plug in his garage (he does his own wiring, this is not to code) so we could charge when visiting. No nearby DCFC stations. Am I going to spend 8 hours at the Brewpub to charge on J1772? With people waiting to use it?
The stock Bolt EUV dual voltage charge cord cord can be used with a variety of adapters to charge on 240 volts at 12 amps. That should be enough for me while visiting overnight. I have a 14-xx adapter and a 10-30 adapter.
For regular access to a 14-30 at work, I might be inclined to get an Amazing-E 16 amp.
AmazingE 16 amp 14-30
$199
I would be willing to sell a used Mustang charger if the OP is still interested. E-mail me at pskhuber@gmail.com and I can send you pictures. The Mustang charger came with multiple plugs using a common connector. After about a year of use, the connector was getting to hot to touch and I replaced it with another charger. Later, I decided to revive the Mustang charger by eliminating the hot common connector and replacing it with a Nema 14-30 plug.
The Mustang Mach-E comes with the same Webasto Dual Voltage charge cord as the Chevrolet Bolt EUV.
If you cut it apart to permanently wire a 14-30, it would draw too much power with a Bolt.
I might be interested in seeing the connection that you made.
My Parkworld adapter came in. Here it is assembled. Bright yellow adapter is NEMA 10-30 to NEMA 6-20 and small black adapter in between goes form NEMA 6-20 to NEMA 5-15. Looks very durable/heavy duty. I will try it out later this month at a friend's house for some 2.6 kW (assuming 90% efficiency) battery charging... about 4% per hour. 
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If you pay for shipping, she'll buy it.
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