Chevrolet Bolt EV charging time on a 350 kW DC ultra-fast
Effective charging power: 55 kW (DC).
≈ 50 min
That is an estimate for a 10–80% charge of the Chevrolet Bolt EV’s 65 kWh usable battery on a 350 kW DC ultra-fast.
⚡ The Chevrolet Bolt EV peaks at 55 kW on DC, so it cannot use the full 350 kW of this charger — it charges at up to 55 kW.
Chevrolet Bolt EV on 350 kW DC — charge times
| Charge | Time |
|---|---|
| 0–100% (full) | 1 h 11 min |
| 20–80% (daily) | 43 min |
| 10–80% (road trip) | 50 min |
| Add 100 miles of range | 27 min |
DC rapid charging slows down significantly above 80% to protect the battery, so the 10–80% figure is the one that matters on a road trip — charging to 100% on DC is rarely worth the wait.
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Same car, other chargers
| Charger | Effective | 10–80% |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3 kW plug | 2.3 kW | 28 h 16 min |
| 7 kW wallbox | 7.4 kW | 8 h 47 min |
| 11 kW wallbox | 11 kW | 5 h 55 min |
| 22 kW AC | 11 kW | 5 h 55 min |
| 50 kW DC | 50 kW | 55 min |
| 150 kW DC | 55 kW | 50 min |
FAQ
- How long does it take to charge a Chevrolet Bolt EV on a 350 kW DC ultra-fast?
- Roughly 50 min for a 10–80% charge, at an effective 55 kW. A full 0–100% takes about 1 h 11 min.
- Can the Chevrolet Bolt EV use the full 350 kW?
- The Chevrolet Bolt EV peaks at 55 kW on DC, so it cannot use the full 350 kW of this charger — it charges at up to 55 kW.
- What is the fastest way to charge the Chevrolet Bolt EV?
- Its peak DC rate is 55 kW and its onboard AC charger is 11 kW. A 50 kW DC charger gives the quickest top-up; home AC is best done overnight.