Watching your electric power run out while on a road trip can be very intimidating, and long charge times can be rough to deal with. This is especially true if you’re trying to make a specific ETA.
It takes about nine and a half hours to fully charge a Chevy Bolt. Notably, this is an average time, as some factors influence how fast the charge is. Charge times range anywhere from an hour and a half to multiple days, depending on the voltage.
Whether you’re trying to figure out casual charging times or need immediate help, this guide will help you. Read on for all kinds of other facts about charging your Chevy Bolt.
How Fast Can a Chevy Bolt Charge?
A Chevy Bolt can charge as fast as an hour and a half at some high-speed charging stations. These powerful stations are designed to get a driver in and out with their vehicle quickly, but it costs extra for these fast services.
These services are typically found at places where you can get out and move around while your car charges. These could be malls, entertainment venues, hotels, or even parks. It all depends on the city you’re charging in.
There are also some apps that you could download if you need help to find electric car charging stations. PlugShare, EVHotels, and ChargePoint are great options for the electric driver on the go.
What Is a Chevy Bolt Charge Time for 110/120v?
A Chevy Bolt charge time for both the 110 and 120 volt is four miles of range every hour. Based on charging at home using the 120-volt cable that was provided with the vehicle, this is the slowest charging time available with a Chevy Bolt and is standard.
This handy video from Banks Auto walks you through how to charge this kind of vehicle and set it up for overnight charging:
The cable typically included with your vehicle gives you the primary charging time. But you can always upgrade the charger to a Level 2 cable with a little bit of time and money.
What Is the Chevy Bolt Charge Time for 240v/Level 2?
The Chevy Bolt charge time for the 240 volt/ Level 2 is about nine and a half hours for a thorough charge. However, this cable type needs a specially installed outlet, a connector cable, and sometimes a special battery converter installed in your engine.
Most electricians can install this with a little bit of time. While this isn’t always ideal, it’ll save you time and worry in the future. Your local Chevy dealership might also have recommendations about electricians who can do the job.
This is also a common form of public charger that you’ll run into. Level Two and Level Three chargers are what you have likely seen while out on the road.
What Is the Chevy Bolt Charge Time DC Fast/Level 3?
You can charge the Chevy Bolt battery from zero percent to eighty in about an hour at a DC fast charging station. This roughly translates to 100 miles in half an hour.
You can find DC fast chargers (also known as Level Three chargers) for electric cars out and about in the world. They typically cost money to charge at, and some electric vehicles don’t work with DC chargers, but the Chevy Bolt does.
If you’d also like to find out some interesting details about Chevy Volt Battery Warranties, check this article that we wrote.
What Is Chevy Bolt Charge Time When Charging at Home?
A Chevy Bolt charge time is as long as 50 hours when charging at home. Charging at home isn’t efficient in terms of time, but that’s outweighed in cost and convenience. In general, the best time to charge your Chevy Bolt at home is overnight.
When you put the numbers down, there’s a clear winner regarding charge time and cost.
Charge Type
Charge Time
Charge Cost
Level One/110-120 Volts
50 hours for a full charge
$8 in your electric bill.
Level Two/220-240 Volts
9.5 hours
$8 in your electric bill plus the cost of installation.
Level Three/DC Fast Charging
1.5 hours
It varies by charging station.
The winner of this is charging at home. Not only is the cost lower, but you can leave it overnight and not have to stress while you’re out and about. You’ll avoid the per-kilowatt-hour cost that comes from these stations.
While it does take a while, you can leave it while working on other things. This is perfect if you don’t go out all that much or leave it home for the weekend.
