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CHARGER (EVSE) ANALYSIS AS OF JUNE 26, 2021 - VERSION 4
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Important:
You should select a charger (aka EVSE) based on your needs and not assume that your needs are the same as everyone else in this forum. Needs include the average number of miles you drive per day and the time to recover a charge. Most people only drive about 40 miles a day and start each day full or to a target charge. If you are an average driver, most chargers below can serve you. EVSEs have a wide price range usually based on charging speed (amperage) and brand. Don't assume you need maximum speed charging especially if you have all night to charge. As you consider this, compare your needs with the grid below. A low cost, lower amperage unit may suite your lifestyle and budget well but a higher power unit may be needed if your expected miles per day is high. Carefully review the grid below. Also, unless a suitable 240V receptacle already exists, installation may be limited or difficult because of your home's electrical infrastructure especially in older homes which may be more expensive for very fast EVSEs. Always get 2 or 3 bids from qualified electricians for the installation. If there are any questions, direct them to Tom Coleman or Sean Graham.
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Charger (AKA EVSE) DescriptionLevel 1 (AC) (Stock)
8 to 12-amp Charger
(.96 kW to 1.4 kW)		Level 2 (AC)
16-amp Charger
(3.3 kW to 3.8 kW)		Level 2 (AC)
32-amp Charger
(7.2 kW to 7.68 kW)		Level 2 (AC)
40-amp Charger
(8.8 kW to 9.6 kW)		Level 2 (AC)
48-amp Charger
(10.5 kW to 11.5 kW)		DC (AKA Level 3)
Fast Charger
(100-amps to 400-amps)
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Approximate miles added per hour
Approximate miles added overnight (10 hrs.)
Approximate time to charge from empty
(Note: Times vary depending on home voltage)		 4 miles added per hour
40 miles added overnight
60 hours from empty
(Slower at 8-amps) 		12 miles added per hour
120 miles added overnight
20 hours from empty
(Half speed for 2017 to 2021) 		25 miles added per hour
250 miles added overnight
About 10 hours from empty
(Top speed for 2017 to 2021) 		30 miles added per hour
300 miles add overnight
About 7 hours from empty
(2022+ Bolts only) 		36 miles added per hour
360 miles added overnight
About 6 hours from empty
(2022+ Bolts only) 		80% charge in 60 minutes
(Slower after 50%)
(Requires CCS Option)
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Home infrastructure service required
(Breaker box, cabling, outlets following 80% rule)		 12-Amp requires dedicated 15-Amp circuit. Use caution and lower current if sharing a circuit. 20-amp circuit 40-amp circuit 50-amp circuit 60-amp circuit See comments below
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Driving suitability

Note: Average driver drives 40 miles a day		Low miles per day
Slow recovery time
Emergency use
Can serve some drivers		Moderate miles
Moderate recovery time
Can serve many drivers
Cheap option if limited
power available		High miles
Fastest recovery time
(2017 to 2021 Bolts)
This is top speed 2017 - 2021		High miles
Fast recovery time
(2022+ Bolts)		Very high miles
Fastest recovery time
(2022+ Bolts)
This is top speed for 2022+		Very high miles
Fastest recovery time
(Requires CCS DC option)
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Common Plugs/Recepticals

(Note: Use the plug supported by the EVSE you select and recommended by the electrician		NEMA 5-15
NEMA 5-20

Household plugs (USA)		NEMA 6-20, 6-30, 6-50
NEMA 10-30
NEMA 14-30, 14-50
Check your EVSE's plug		Most Common: NEMA 14-50
Common: NEMA 6-50

Check your EVSE's plug		Most Common: NEMA 14-50
Common: NEMA 6-50

Check your EVSE's plug		Most Common: NEMA 14-50
Common: NEMA 6-50

Check your EVSE's plug		DCFC CCS1
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Popular Chargers (aka EVSEs)

Note: Most 16-amp L2 chargers are dual voltage and come with an adapter which enables the charger to also run L1. If you must replace the Bolt's stock charger, buy a dual voltage charger so you can go L1 or L2.		Stock EVSELectron L1&2 16A $199ZenCar 32A $310Note: Public charging only
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Clipper Creek L2 16A $379Mustart L2 32A $329Primecom Tech L2 50A $849Electrify America,
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Megear L1&2 16A $199Morec L2 32A $330Splitvolt L2 40A $349Wall Wattz L2 48A $999Blink, EVgo,
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Morec L1&2 16A $189BourgeRV L2 32A $340Mustart L2 40A $360ChargePoint, Volta,
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Max Green L1&2 16A $189Blink L2 30A $450LEFANEV L2 40A $369SemaConnect,
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Max Green L1&L2 16A $249AmazingE L2 32A $484Grizzl-E L2 16/24/32/40A $449Chargeway,
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GoCable L1&L2 16A $200Clipper Creek L2 32A $565Clipper Creek L2 40A $635many more
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Smart EVSEs - these usually have WiFi and can be remotely monitored and control, plus keep track of energy usage over time.N/AJuicebox L2 40A $599Chargepoint Flex 50A L2 $699
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Primecomm L2 40A $599
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Wallbox Pulsar Plus 40A $650 (less $50 off coupon)
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J1772 Extention Cord (40A max)LEFANEV 40A Extention
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J1772 to Tesla Destination Wall Charger (AC)Lectron J1772 to Tesla
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