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Chevrolet Picks Home Charger for Bolt EV

posted by martyb on Saturday December 10 2016, @04:48PM   Printer-friendly
from the shameless-plug dept.

Phoenix666 writes:

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.

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  • (Score: 2) by richtopia on Saturday December 10 2016, @06:06PM

    by richtopia (3160) on Saturday December 10 2016, @06:06PM (#439744) Homepage Journal

    True, but for most people a car is supposed to be an appliance. So here GM is making an easy certified decision for them.

    For someone like you, there is no vendor lock-in thanks to following the SAE J1772 standard. Also in the future if Chevy stops selling the chargers you won't be screwed. Compared to the Bolt's largest competitor you are stuck using Tesla's equipment for charging.

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  • (Score: 2) by Whoever on Saturday December 10 2016, @06:13PM

    by Whoever (4524) on Saturday December 10 2016, @06:13PM (#439747) Journal

    Easy decision? Maybe.

    This unit requires installation and in many cities, that requires an electrician and permits, etc..

  • (Score: 2) by KilroySmith on Saturday December 10 2016, @06:32PM

    by KilroySmith (2113) on Saturday December 10 2016, @06:32PM (#439755)

    Considering Tesla will sell 100,000 cars this year, calling it the "largest competitor" of an unavailable vehicle capped at 30,000 built a year seems a bit backwards.
    And I believe the equivalent charger needed for a Tesla is a NEMA 14-50 outlet (known colloquially as an "Electric Dryer outlet"). Costs about $20 at the local Home Depot (installation costs extra).

    • (Score: 1) by Scruffy Beard 2 on Saturday December 10 2016, @07:02PM

      by Scruffy Beard 2 (6030) on Saturday December 10 2016, @07:02PM (#439761)

      Um, dryer outlets are 30amps. You are talking about the stove outlet.

      • (Score: 1) by Scruffy Beard 2 on Saturday December 10 2016, @07:04PM

        by Scruffy Beard 2 (6030) on Saturday December 10 2016, @07:04PM (#439763)

        um, Scruffy, I think stove outlets are only 40 amps...

        • (Score: 2) by KilroySmith on Saturday December 10 2016, @08:00PM

          by KilroySmith (2113) on Saturday December 10 2016, @08:00PM (#439781)

          You're right that the 14-50 outlet is used for Electric Stove/Oven outlets, and not dryers. My bad.