L1/L2 Charger Conversion

[rklisch]

I just purchased a Bolt. It came with the following charger: CC-C-L2-13-300-B. This is currently setup as a 110V, or a Level 1. I have read on some other Volt forums this can be converted to an L2 by making an adapter from the 110v to the 220V using a nema 5-15R receptacle, then a 220V plug to match whatever outlet is in your garage. This will provide 12A at 220V, with a charge rate I think about 12 miles in an hour (1/2 of a full Level 2, but far more than the level 1. What I read was for a Volt, but since it is the same charger, I assume it will work for the Bolt. Any comments would be appreciated.
RJK

 

[SeanNelson]

Yep, I've been using the EVSE that came with my Bolt (EVSE = "Electric Vehicle Service Equipment", the proper name for the cord that comes with the car) with a standard 120V style receptacle wired to a 240V/15A circuit and it's been working great for me.

 

[gpsman]

Me too.

Remember you get the same 12 amps, only the voltage is double, so = double the wattage.

You will get about 6 to 8 miles per hour of charging instead of 3 to 4.

 

[winterescape]

build or buy
https://www.etsy.com/listing/384390572/chevy-volt-chevy-bolt-ev-level-2-charge

If you have not seen it yet, although from your post it sounds like you may have, this thread is the background as to "why" you can do this.
http://gm-volt.com/forum/showthread.php?218442-2016-Volt-120v-EVSE-is-L1-L2-Conversion-Capable&s=43be0ae0dfe2de821991f5f6f62fbd92

and lastly this site is a fantastic reference
http://carcharging.us/adapt/bolt-240.php

 

[rklisch]

Just thought I would post that the conversion was simple and works fine. I do have an identical one I have listed on Ebay for $225. When I bought the Bolt somehow there was a 2nd one in there. Listed as evse L2 Charger