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GM EV Home Charging Products Compared

As General Motors transitions to an all-electric future, offering a diverse range of home charging products is paramount. The automaker still plans to fully electrify its light-duty vehicle fleet by 2035, and as such, GM has introduced several home charging solutions to ensure convenient and efficient charging for its EV owners. Now, GM Authority is diving into the various home charging products available from General Motors, including home charger systems, as well as vehicle-to-home (V2H) solutions.

GM offers several home charging solutions.

Let’s start with the GM Home Chargers and Dual-Level Charge Cord. This charger offers Level 1 and Level 2 charging capacity, with up to 4 miles per hour (1.2 kW) for Level 1 and up to 23 miles per charge for Level 2 (7.7 kW). Pricing is set at $450. The best use case for this setup would be topping off after short trips, or charging overnight.

Next is GM PowerUP, which provides up to 36 miles per hour (11.5 kW), and is once again useful for charging up battery overnight. Pricing is set at $599. GM PowerUP+ takes it a step further with up to 58 miles per hour (19.2 kW), priced at $1,299.

Finally, we have GM Energy PowerShift, a Level 2 charger providing up to 58 miles per hour (19.2 kW), plus bi-directional (V2H) capabilities. Pricing is $1,699.

GM EV Home Charger Comparison - Home Chargers
GM Dual-Level Cord Set GM Dual-Level Cord Set GM PowerUp GM PowerUp+ GM Energy PowerShift Charger
Charge Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2
Range per Hour of Charge Up to 4 miles/hour1 Up to 23 miles/hour1 Up to 36 miles/hour2 Up to 58 miles/hour3 Up to 58 miles/hour3
Kilowatts (kW) / Amp Up to 1.2 kW / 12 amps Up to 7.7 kW / 32 amps 11.5 kW / 48 amps 19.2 kW / 80 amps 19.2 kW / 80 amps
Plug-in Outlet Option 120 volt 240 volt 240 volt N/A N/A
Hardwired No No Optional Required Required
Cord Length (feet) 22 22 25 25 25
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Enabled No No Yes Yes Yes
Purchase Price (MSRP – May 2024) $4504 $4504 $5994 $1,2994 $1,6994
Best For "Topping off" after short trips Charging a battery overnight Charging a battery overnight Charging a battery overnight Charging a battery overnight
Bi-Directional Charging Capability No No No No Yes5
  1. Based on EV industry charging averages
  2. Based on 2023 Chevy Bolt EV/EUV with hardwired installation
  3. Based on 2024 Equinox EV with hardwired installation
  4. Excludes tax and installation
  5. GM Energy Vehicle-to-Home Enablement Kit sold separately

Now, let’s dive into the V2H kits, which can provide a good source of backup energy during a blackout. The basic setup is the GM Energy V2H Enablement Kit for $5,600, which does not include a charger or PowerBank. The GM Energy V2H Bundle adds in a charger, and is priced at $7,299, while the GM Energy Home System adds includes a charger, Home Hub, and PowerBank, all for $12,699.

GM EV Home Charger Comparison - GM Energy V2H Kits
GM Energy V2H Enablement Kit GM Energy V2H Bundle GM Energy Home System
MSRP (Estimated – May 2024) $5,6001 $7,2991 $12,7001
GM Energy PowerShift Charger Not Included Included Included
GM Energy Home Hub Included Included Included
GM Energy PowerBank Not Included Not Included Included
PowerBank Capacities (kWh) - - 10.6 / 17.7 / 35.4 (2x 17.7)
PowerBank Nominal Power Rating (kW) - - 5 / 7 / 14 (2x)
PowerShift Charger Dimensions (H x W x D in inches) 20.9 x 14.8 x 6.3 20.9 x 14.8 x 6.3 20.9 x 14.8 x 6.3
PowerShift Charger Weight (lbs) 37.5 37.5 37.5
Home Hub Dimensions (H x W x D in inches) 35.8 x 20.5 x 7.65 35.8 x 20.5 x 7.65 35.8 x 20.5 x 7.65
Home Hub Weight (lbs) 45 45 45
Inverter Dimensions (H x W x D in inches) 30.7 x 20.9 x 7.5 30.7 x 20.9 x 7.5 30.7 x 20.9 x 7.5
Inverter Weight (lbs) 94.8 94.8 94.8
Dark Start Dimensions (H x W x D in inches) 13.66 x 15.16 x 2.48 13.66 x 15.16 x 2.48 13.66 x 15.16 x 2.48
Dark Start Weight (lbs) 8.56 8.56 8.56
Dark Start Nominal Voltage 9.6 V 9.6 V 9.6 V
10.6 kWh PowerBank Dimensions (H x W x D in inches) - - 36 x 21.1 x 13.8
17.7 kWh PowerBank Dimensions (H x W x D in inches) - - 49 x 21.1 x 13.8
  1. Excludes tax and installation

New EV owners are encouraged to compare the available home charging systems to identify which best suits their daily driving range and charging speed needs. Customers can then fill out the online installation form, after which Qmerit, GM’s EV equipment partner, will provide further instructions.

To note, the following GM EVs are V2H compatible:

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Comments

  1. $1,700 is a good price for a 19.2kW bi-directional charger, they’re usually $2,000-2,500

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    1. But it does not look like you get bidirectional at 1700. To go from V->H it looks like add 5600 for the “enablement” kit. I think 1700 buys you a 19.2KW charger. As I’ve said before going real V2H looks expensive. 5600 + installation. Probably another 5K. Although it does look like the 5600 gets you a inverter capable of being grid tied or non-grid tied during a blackout and transfer switch which would be needed during the blackout. So competitive.

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      1. This is too complicated. If I buy a new 2024 Equinox EV 2LT, doesn’t it come with with a level 1 and 2 power cord that can be used to charge the EV at home using a standard 120v (level 1) or 220v (level 2) outlet, without purchasing anything else?

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        1. Yeah Steve. Unless GM changes their minds again I believe you get a free 110/220 charging cord. As far as I know, no more $1,000 discount on the receptacle for 220. But if you can install a Range outlet yourself or have one already, you’re good to go.

          But you can immediately charge at 110 anyway.

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  2. Seems like too much money for what you get, of course many will get it at the high prices due to wanting GM BRANDED equipment.

    One slight quibble: 48 ampere wall boxes – which provide the full speed charging for any GM ELECTRIC now that they’ve standardized on 48 amperes (in my opinion another silly decision that less than 1% of the buyers will utilize), is that they are not plug-in – at least in the UNITED STATES in Locales which subscribe to the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).

    Maximum plug in continuous charging is 40 amperes….. So to make the wall boxes a plug-in there would have to be a setting inside the unit to lower it to 40 amperes.

    Specifically, a Nema 14-60 Jack USED to be legal to install in a home…. That changed with recent codes, and now, only a Range/Stove/RV receptacle (14-50) which is rated for 40 amperes continuous duty (over 3 hours) is all that is allowed.

    You have to buy an aftermarket 40 ampere cord to use this if you want a standard receptacle and cordset, since the cordsets supplied for free with the Bolt EV, Bolt EUV, BLAZER EVs, and LYRIQs are only 8/12/or 32 amperes.

    This is why standardizing on 48 amperes is dumb. Their mainstream product throttles things to a measly 32 amperes. But its Monkey See Monkey Do Mary Barra again since that is what FORD and others are doing.

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    1. This is too complicated. If I buy a new 2024 Equinox EV 2LT, doesn’t it come with with a level 1 and 2 power cord that can be used to charge the EV at home using a standard 120v (level 1) or 220v (level 2) outlet, without purchasing anything else?

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  3. Just give me a plug port on the vehicle so that I can draw energy out of it back into the house instead of my gas generator! And let me decide when to stop drawing based on an app tracking feature suggesting how many more hours of power is usable from the vehicle.

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  4. This is too complicated. If I buy a new 2024 Equinox EV 2LT, doesn’t it come with with a level 1 and 2 power cord that can be used to charge the EV at home using a standard 120v (level 1) or 220v (level 2) outlet, without purchasing anything else?

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    1. For me the cables that come with the vehicle are for charging when you are in a bind on the road. These cables get hot and I would not rely on them for daily use. It is safer to have a charger checking everything.

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  5. Again this doesn’t make sense that the Equinox EV power cable isn’t properly rated and gets hot where it’s safer to use with a charger. Doesn’t the EV come with an internal charger/regulator to prevent over charging using either Level 1, 2, or 3 charging?

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    1. Steve I don’t know what these guys are talking about…… The #10 AWG copper cables in the WEBASTO manufactured charging cord has temperature monitoring at the connection Plug End, the charger box itself, and at the J1772 connector which is plugged into the car. I regularly charge at the maximum 32 amperes and the cord remains no hotter than luke-warm in the hottest weather.

      What they are probably talking about is some of the Range/RV/Stove receptacles are that LEVITON crap which cannot stand a continuous 32 amperes even though ostensibly rated at 50 amps. How those junk receptacles get a UL listing is beyond me. Put in a good quality HUBBELL receptacle and the cord will run stone cold most of the time.

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      1. And as im reading this, thats what i just installed for my wife’s new blazer ev. The leviton crap that is, but i didnt know this. ill have to switch it out i guess

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  6. Thanks Bill. Just what I thought and thanks for some technical details.

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    1. Steve. You’re more than welcome.

      Although it looks like the discounted receptacle installations are coming to an end with only new Bolts (2023) and Lyriq’s getting $1,000 off or $1,500 off Qmerit’s inflated pricing, an alternative is to hire an electrician to install a 40-50 ampere outlet, just make sure it is a Hubbell, not fire starter crap. It’s a one time expense.

      My sales manager at Cadillac had the same deal for his wife’s new Luxury 1 Lyriq (a stripped model) and passed up both the $1,500 Qmerit discount since they charged way too much AND the alternate free EVGO fast charging for 24 months seeing as the nearest charger is 160 miles away.

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  7. I would be interested in a V2H for my 2023 Bolt. I wonder if GM or any other company can do it? I understand that there may be hardware and software modifications needed, but having my Bolt as a backup generator would be a lot better than keeping my gasoline gen-set around. Probably help the used car market as well.

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