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General Motors has announced AeroVironment's EVSE-RS wall unit as the official home charger for the upcoming all-electric Bolt, promising a charge around five times faster than the regular wall plug.
California-based AeroVironment specializes in unmanned aircraft and electric vehicle charging systems, having worked with Nissan on the home charging station for the Leaf EV.
The EVSE-RS will be an official GM part, and buyers will be able to order it through their local Chevrolet dealership. The 32-amp Level 2 unit should be able to charge the Bolt around five times faster than the regular wall plug, which takes approximately 9 hours. The unit can also be used inside or outside, opening it up to EV owners who don't have a fully enclosed garages.
(Score: 2) by Nuke on Saturday December 10 2016, @05:02PM
The 32-amp Level 2 unit should be able to charge the Bolt around five times faster than the regular wall plug,
So regular wall plugs in the USA can only provide 6.4 amps? And you are on only 120 volts aren't you?
(Score: 3, Informative) by Whoever on Saturday December 10 2016, @05:34PM
This will be a 220V unit.
Houses in the USA take in +110V, Neutral and -110V (it's AC of course, so + and - just mean opposing phases). High demand devices are wired by tapping between the two 110V phases, providing a 220V circuit.
Domestic 110V outlets are typically rated at 15A. There are multiple plug/socket styles for 220V, with slightly differing output ratings. This device will probably be wired into the breaker box.
(Score: 3, Informative) by KilroySmith on Saturday December 10 2016, @06:25PM
Normal charging is probably 12A @ 120V = 1.4KW.
This charger will be 32A @ 240V = 7.6 KW.
7.6KW / 1.4KW = 5.4