The Chevy Volt uses a SAE J1772-2009 round five-pin connector as its electric plug, which is the standard connector for electric vehicles. The connection between the car and the power line can be either 120 or 240 volts and is made with Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), which is typically but erroneously called a “charger”. This means that the Chevy Volt can be charged using a Level 1 charger (120 volts) or a Level 2 charger (240 volts). It’s important to note that a simple extension cord or adapter without electronics to communicate with the vehicle will not work, as the EVSE is required for proper charging.
Contents
- Does Chevy Volt use J1772?
- What kind of charger does a Volt use?
- Does a Chevy Volt need a special charger?
- What type of plug does a Chevy Volt use?
- Can a volt use a Tesla charger?
- Can you plug a J1772 into a CCS port?
- Can you use J1772 at CCS?
- Is CCS and J1772 the same?
- Can I plug my Chevy Volt into a Tesla charger?
- Does Chevy Volt use CCS?
Does Chevy Volt use J1772?
Yes, the Chevy Volt charges from the same standard J1772 connector as the Nissan Leaf. Any charger that works on one should work just as well on the other.
What kind of charger does a Volt use?
The Chevrolet Volt charger is the SAE J1772 Type 1 to Type 2 EV charging cable (for charging from a public charging station or home / office charging unit) and the Mode 2 Type 1 EVSE portable (granny) charger for charging using an industrial or domestic socket.
Does a Chevy Volt need a special charger?
DC fast chargers are great for charging a fully electric vehicle, but because the Chevy Volt is a plug-in hybrid, a DC charging system’s capabilities would be superfluous. As such, the fastest way to charge a Chevy Volt is with the use of a Level 2 charger.
What type of plug does a Chevy Volt use?
You can use the standard three-pronged 120-volt plug (NEMA 5-15) for Level 1 charging at your home (up to 1.4 kW). The larger four-pronged plug (NEMA 14-50) is a 240-volt plug that provides Level 2 charging (7.7 kW), similar to AC charging stations you may find in public.
Can a volt use a Tesla charger?
Tesla Supercharger are fast DC chargers. The Volt only accepts AC charging. The plug won’t fit. The Volt does not support the proprietary protocol that identifies an existing Tesla owner account to the Supercharger and to allow the Supercharger to begin supplying power.
Can you plug a J1772 into a CCS port?
This adapter is only required in countries where Tesla vehicles have the proprietary Tesla plug. Because the J1772 plug does not have the DC pins, the adapter does not have the DC pins, and therefore this adapter cannot be used with a CCS charging station.
Can you use J1772 at CCS?
Most public charging stations use the older J1772 connector, while newer EVs are equipped with the newer CCS (Combined Charging System) connector. This means most CCS vehicles can’t plug directly into J1772 charging stations without an adapter.
Is CCS and J1772 the same?
The CCS connector uses the SAE J1772 charging inlet and adds two more pins below. It “combines” the SAE J1772 connector with the high speed charging pins, which is how it got its name.
Can I plug my Chevy Volt into a Tesla charger?
Tesla Supercharger are fast DC chargers. The Volt only accepts AC charging. The plug won’t fit. The Volt does not support the proprietary protocol that identifies an existing Tesla owner account to the Supercharger and to allow the Supercharger to begin supplying power.
Does Chevy Volt use CCS?
Like the Chevy Spark EV and Volt, the Bolt uses the SAE Combined Charging Connector (CCS) for Level 3 DC fast charge.
