Chevy Bolt — 32A is the cap
- Bolt's onboard charger is 7.7 kW = 32A
- Real-world miles per hour: ~24 mi/hr (Bolt is one of the more efficient EVs on the market)
- The 32A cap means a NEMA 14-50 outlet captures the full charge rate — there's no benefit to a 48A install
- Right install: NEMA 14-50 outlet on a 40A breaker. $680–$1,400
- Alternative: hardwired 32A Wall Connector. Slightly cleaner aesthetic, slightly higher cost ($1,000–$1,400)
Chevy Blazer EV — 48A onboard
- Blazer's onboard charger is 11.5 kW = 48A — same as Tesla, Rivian
- Real-world miles per hour: ~29 mi/hr
- Right install: hardwired 48A Wall Connector on a 60A breaker
- Cost: $1,290–$1,800 typical, same as a Tesla install
Chevy Equinox EV (newer)
Equinox EV has a 11.5 kW onboard charger same as Blazer. Same install scope.
The Bolt is the exception in the EV landscape. Most modern EVs are 48A. The Bolt is 32A — and that's not a flaw, it's just a different charge rate. A 14-50 outlet captures everything the Bolt can use; spending $500 extra on a hardwired Wall Connector doesn't make the Bolt charge faster. Network installers will tell you this without upsell.