EV Charging

How many miles does the bolt charge in an hour?

For DC fast: 100 to 200. For level 2: 20 to 40.

What is the range of the chevy bolt?

It's stated that is get's about 259 miles of range. The average range is 210 miles and on the lower end it can get about 180.

what are common kW rates for level 2?

Remember, kW is a measurement of POWER. A common charging power outlet is 6.6 kW. This means it will charge. 6.6 kW per hour. The bolt has a battery capacity of 65kWh which means that with a 6.6 kW hour charger the bolt will take about 10 hours to fully charge.

What types of plugs does the Bolt come with?

Standard bolts come with a J1772 connector. 2020 versions and up come with the J1772 connector and the CCS connector.

F150 Lightning example charging speed

The F150 lightning is going to have 125 kWh capacity. If it charges at a 50kW DC fast station then it will take 2.5 hours to fully charge.

How long does the bolt take to charge DC fast?

1.5 hours to get a full charge. 1 hour to get to 80%.

What type of bolt is this?

2020 model, premier (includes port for fast charging...years before this don't)

What are common kW rates for DC fast?

25kW to 50kW (normally 50kW)

What is the battery size for the bolt?

65 kWh (2020 year model+)

How long does the bolt take to charge Level 2?

8 - 9 hours to get to a full charge.

Where can you charge the vehicle?

Anywhere there's a charger that is working. The best way to find chargers is to download the charging apps. There are a few: Charge-point, Electrify America and PlugShare.

Is there a price difference when using level 2 vs DC fast chargers?

DC fast are usually more expensive. $3 to $6 for the hour.

what is kWh a measure of?

Energy

How long does the bolt take to charge?

It depends if it is a DC fast or Level 2 charger that you are plugged into.

How much does charging cost?

It varies depending on who owns the station. Some are free. Some are charged by the kWh (usually 30 cents per kWh). $1-2 per hour seems to be the going rate for level 2.

How many miles does the Bolt get before needing the next charge?

It's stated range is 259, but I'd say to be safe just make sure you are monitoring the miles you have left (it shows it on the dashboard) and 210 to 220 is a good estimate.

What types of connectors are there?

J1772 is used for level 1 and 2. CCS and ChadeMO are used for DC fast. Tesla have their own chargers.

what is kW a measure of?

Power