What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV?
Many owners buy an oversized 80 amp charger that wastes money because this vehicle cannot use the extra power. Your car caps AC charging at 48 amps. Buying a larger unit gets you zero extra speed. You need a 48 amp Level 2 setup.
The numbers
| Maximum AC charging rate | 11.5 kW (48 A) |
|---|---|
| Charger size to buy | 48 A |
| Circuit breaker required | 60 A |
| Outlet / connection | hardwired (a 48 A EVSE must be hardwired -- no household receptacle is rated for it) |
| Charge port | J1772 |
| Full charge on Level 2 | about 8.6 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 37 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 69 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 4.6 miles |
| EPA rated range | 319 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 99.2 kWh at the wall |
Why 48 amps and not more
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV handles a maximum onboard charge rate of 48 amps at 11.5 kilowatts. Pumping more than 48 amps into the car accomplishes nothing since the onboard hardware rejects excess current. Sticking to the 48 amp limit replenishes 37 miles of range every hour. A full battery takes 8.6 hours from empty. The EPA test measures a slower 9.4 hours because regulatory test cycles do not always run at the car absolute peak rate.
What the install involves
You need a 60 amp breaker to feed a 48 amp continuous load safely. A 48 amp charger must be hardwired directly to the circuit because no household receptacle handles that continuous draw. Have a licensed electrician pull the proper wire gauge, check that your service panel has spare capacity, and land the wires on the new breaker. Do not attempt DIY work if you lack experience with heavy residential electrical service.
Chargers that match this car
Energy monitoring built in. Hardwire it for the full 48 A.
Compact unit, good for tight garages.
Adjustable from 16 A to 50 A in the app, which helps if your panel is tight.
Worth having as well
Common questions
- Can I plug this car into a standard wall outlet?
- Yes, using Level 1 charging, but it adds 4.6 miles of range per hour. A full recharge takes 69 hours on standard household current.
- What plug type does the car use?
- Every non Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses the J1772 connector for AC Level 2 charging. You plug it right in without custom adapters.
- Why does the EPA charge time differ from the max rate?
- The EPA rated charge time takes 9.4 hours to finish a cycle. The car can do it in 8.6 hours when drawing its full 48 amp rate.
- Can I use Tesla destination chargers?
- Yes, if you buy a proper adapter like the Lectron Tesla to J1772 unit. That lets your Chevrolet use Tesla hardware in a pinch.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV (covering 2 EPA trim listings). Electrical requirements follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a circuit at 125% of a continuous load. Always have a licensed electrician verify your panel.