How BIG does my home charger REALLY need to be?

[KnightsRadiant]

My mom got her Equinox EV and trying to figure out the home charger situation. Lots of folks say you need a massive circuit, but is that true? Thinking about daily commutes, winter blues, and all that. Anyone have a good chart or guide that factors this stuff in? My current Volt charges on a wimpy 20amp setup, wondering if that'll cut it for the Equinox...

 

[Ursa_Azer]

My mom got her Equinox EV and trying to figure out the home charger situation. Lots of folks say you need a massive circuit, but is that true? Thinking about daily commutes, winter blues, and all that. Anyone have a good chart or guide that factors this stuff in? My current Volt charges on a wimpy 20amp setup, wondering if that'll cut it for the Equinox...

The Chevy Equinox has an 85kWh battery and the level 2 charger with an 11.5kWh is the standard and it can charge your car anytime. The question would be, how far are you planning to go? a massive circuit is only for DC Fast charging stations and I don't think you need it. but if you want convenient use and fast charging then go ahead and upgrade your circuit.

 

[KnightsRadiant]

The Chevy Equinox has an 85kWh battery and the level 2 charger with an 11.5kWh is the standard and it can charge your car anytime. The question would be, how far are you planning to go? a massive circuit is only for DC Fast charging stations and I don't think you need it. but if you want convenient use and fast charging then go ahead and upgrade your circuit.

Not long distance. Just a daily driver. I don;t need the massive circuit, so no need for DC fast charging. I agree, I don't think upgrading the circuit is necessary.