What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV?
You need a 48 amp Level 2 home charger to fill the 99.7 kWh battery in your Chevrolet Equinox EV overnight. The car has an 11.5 kW onboard charger that sets this hard limit. Buying a bigger charger wastes money because the vehicle cannot draw past 48 amps.
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 8.7 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 99.7 kWh at the wall |
Why 48 amps and not more
The 48 amp draw replenishes 37 miles of range every hour on Level 2 equipment. A full charge from empty takes 8.7 hours at this rate. The EPA test logs 34 miles of range per hour over 9.5 hours because that test cycle includes charging losses. Pushing past 48 amps changes nothing for the car. The onboard hardware rejects excess current. Match the charger to the car. Anything smaller slows you down.
What the install involves
Wiring this setup requires a 60 amp breaker paired with heavy gauge copper wire. No household receptacle handles 48 amps safely. You must hardwire the unit directly to the electrical circuit. Bring in a licensed electrician to pull the wire and land it on the breaker. Ask them to verify your main panel has spare capacity before starting.
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 use a regular wall outlet?
- Level 1 charging on a standard household outlet takes 69 hours for a full tank. It adds 4.6 miles of range per hour. You will want a Level 2 setup for daily driving.
- What plug does the car use?
- This vehicle uses a J1772 connector. Many models ship with a NACS port and include an adapter. Confirm your specific port layout before buying hardware.
- Will a 50 amp charger work?
- A 50 amp charger works fine if you dial it down or hardwire it. The car still caps intake at 48 amps. You get no extra speed.
- Why does the EPA time differ from the max rate?
- The EPA test tracks energy drawn from the wall rather than power delivered to the battery. Charging losses account for the extra time on the test cycle.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV (covering 3 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.