Internal Header 36

Chevrolet, GMC & Cadillac EV Charger Installation

What a Chevrolet, GMC & Cadillac owner needs from a home charging installation: the right connector, the right circuit size, and an electrician who has wired it before.

Charging port and connector

GM's Ultium vehicles (Equinox EV, Blazer EV, Silverado EV, Sierra EV, Lyriq, Escalade IQ) and the Bolt use J1772 on earlier model years and NACS on newer ones, with adapters available.

How fast it charges at home

Most GM EVs charge at up to 48 amps (11.5 kW) on Level 2; the Silverado EV and some trims accept up to 80 amps (19.2 kW) with a compatible charger.

Manufacturer and universal chargers

GM Energy's PowerShift Charger is an 80-amp hardwired unit and, with the vehicle-to-home bundle, can power the house from a Silverado EV or other supported truck. Any standard Level 2 charger also works.

Installation notes

Vehicle-to-home needs a transfer switch and the home hub, which is generator-style work; Progressive handles the whole system under one permit.

What Progressive does

  • Load calculation, permit and county inspection.
  • Dedicated 240 V circuit sized for your Chevrolet, GMC & Cadillac, hardwired or NEMA 14-50, indoor or outdoor.
  • Panel replacement or load management when the panel is full.
  • Repair and maintenance of the charger, cable and connector.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need the Chevrolet, GMC & Cadillac-branded charger?

No. The manufacturer unit works well and is a good choice if you already have it; a universal hardwired charger performs the same and often costs less.

Will my panel handle it?

Usually a 200-amp panel will; many 100-amp panels will not without load management or an upgrade. The load calculation in our assessment answers it, and we quote both options.

Call (877) 325-0180 or schedule online. Licensed, background-checked electricians with flat-rate pricing across Raleigh, Durham and the Triangle.

Need an expert today?

Same-day service. Flat-rate pricing. Licensed, background-checked technicians.

Call (877) 325-0180 Request a Callback

Facility down? We answer 24/7.

Commercial plumbing, HVAC and electrical crews under one roof. Emergency response any hour; maintenance agreements that prevent the next call.

Call (877) 325-0180 Request a Proposal

Special offer

New systems from $85/mo with approved credit

See details

Maintenance agreements

Scheduled service keeps your building off the emergency list

Planned HVAC, plumbing and electrical maintenance for facilities, property managers and businesses.

Ask about an agreement

Reviews

Trusted by your neighbors

  • Review from Ashley S., Durham

    Ashley S., Durham

    I called Progressive because of storm/tree damage, which took out both my power and caused my water main to burst. Progressive could do both. From my initial call to the arrival of the electrician and plumber, I couldn’t have been more pleased. … I would use them again and highly recommend them for your ‘mechanical’ needs.

  • Review from Wendy L.

    Wendy L.

    Everything was taken care of today. They were just amazing. They got everything done real quick, no mess, real polite. They were just awesome. … The best news we’ve had since we’ve moved into this house.

  • Review from Lee & George H., Wake Forest

    Lee & George H., Wake Forest

    We really appreciate the extra time, phone calls to the supplier, and careful reading of the instructions to do the job right. Gilbert expressed his philosophy as ‘doing the job the way he would want it done in his own home.’ Once again, we are most pleased with the professional and courteous service your company provides.

Day or night, call Progressive.

(877) 325-0180