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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: 3, Informative) by Whoever on Saturday December 10 2016, @09:13PM
1. This is a level 2 connector, which has standardized on the J1772 system on all recent non-Tesla electric vehicles. Tesla provides and adapter so that a J1772 connector can be used.
2. It's not just a matter of providing power. EVs negotiate turning on the power. The connectors make a low voltage connection first and only turn on the high voltage power when the electric vehicle is ready to accept it. This provides both flexibility in charging and safety.