Does the Chevy Bolt come with a 240v charger?
No. The Chevy Bolt does not include a 240V charging cable in the box. It ships with a 120V Level 1 charging cord for standard household outlets, and you’ll need to obtain a separate Level 2 (240V) EVSE for faster charging. The car itself has an on-board AC charger that can accept 240V, but the external charging hardware is not provided by default.
In context, the Bolt’s charging hardware is designed around this setup: basic Level 1 charging is built in, while Level 2 charging requires an additional purchase or installation. The following sections detail what is included and what you’ll need to enable 240V charging.
What comes standard with charging hardware
Inclusions and limitations
Here is what typically ships with a Bolt in terms of charging hardware.
- 120V Level 1 portable charging cord (fits a standard household outlet)
- No Level 2 240V charging cable or wall-mounted 240V charger is included in the standard package
The Bolt does have an on-board AC charger that can accept 240V when paired with external Level 2 equipment, but that external charging hardware is not included by default.
Options to enable 240V charging
How to obtain faster charging
To charge at 240V you’ll need to obtain external equipment. Common options include:
- Level 2 EVSE (J1772) rated typically from 16A to 32A, suitable for home installation or public charging
- Home wall charger designed for 240V charging
- Public Level 2 charging stations that use J1772 plugs for faster charging than Level 1
With the right Level 2 EVSE, the Bolt’s on-board charger can draw higher power from a 240V supply, enabling substantially faster charging than Level 1.
Summary
The Chevy Bolt does not come with a 240V charger in the box. It includes a 120V Level 1 charging cord and relies on an external Level 2 EVSE for faster 240V charging. The vehicle’s on-board AC charger supports 240V input when paired with appropriate external equipment, so buyers typically add a Level 2 charging solution if they want quicker home charging or convenient access to fast charging at public stations.
How many amps is a Chevy Bolt 240V charger?
The Chevrolet Bolt EV can accept a maximum alternating current (AC) charging rate of 7.2 kW when using a Level 2 charging station. This translates to approximately 32 amps of current, allowing it to quickly charge from a Level 2 home charger.
Does the Chevy Bolt have level 3 charging?
For the fastest charging, your Bolt EV needs to be equipped with an optional Level 3 charging port that enables you to plug in at public-only DC fast charging stations. When you use a Level 3 electric car charger, it takes only 30 minutes to get 100 miles of range or one hour to get 160 miles.
Do Chevy Bolts come with a charger?
The Three Levels of Electric Car Charging
Every Chevy Bolt comes with a Level 1 120-volt portable charging cord. Level 1 charging uses the same three-prong outlets that power everything from lamps to computers to microwaves. All you have to do is plug your Level 1 charger into an outlet, and you'll be good to go!
Are EV chargers 240V?
Level 2 equipment offers higher-rate AC charging through 240V (in residential applications) or 208V (in commercial applications) electrical service, and is common for home, workplace, and public charging. Level 2 chargers can charge a BEV to 80 percent from empty in 4-10 hours and a PHEV in 1-2 hours.
