First successful charge for new 2020 Bolt Please read

[SandyK]

Hello, I want to apologize for being so negative about my poor charge experience with Greenlots . Today, I learned not to use the kiosk but to sign on with the app. Signing on with the app was a breeze. In 41 minutes our EVs went from125 to 230. Love that Bolt!
Thanks for all the help from the members yesterday.

Sandy

 

[theothertom]

Glad you got it to work. The same holds true for Electrify America....use the app to start the charge.

 

[SparkE]

I would say that is true for most charging networks - use their app. While with EA it is almost required (their CC kiosk issues are notorious), it is useful to have the app for ChargePoint and EVgo (for example). At a minimum you can see which fast chargers are in use and which are available for you.

 

[TonyInGA]

Hello, I want to apologize for being so negative about my poor charge experience with Greenlots . Today, I learned not to use the kiosk but to sign on with the app. Signing on with the app was a breeze. In 41 minutes our EVs went from125 to 230. Love that Bolt!
Thanks for all the help from the members yesterday.

Sandy

Today, I encountered a similar problem when I tried to use ChargePoints' Fast Charger.

I think once, I saw the "In Use" lit up. But, it reverted to AVAILABLE, and I wasn't even at a half charge. Then, after several repeated attempts, it never got out of that state.

Could it be, that because I opened the drivers door, it automatically stopped the charging (I had hoped to sit in the car while charging, as the dining area at BK doesn't open until 11:00.

Going to do some research, and try again tomorrow.