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Lyriq portable charger amp question

BIGbrotherMD

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Does anyone know the Amp rating for the 110 (level 1)/220 (level 2) portable charger that came with our 2024 Lyriq Sport?
We've decided to garage the car given the intense summer heat. But before I buy and install a SECOND level 2 charger inside
the garage (we have a 75 amp JuiceBox outside for our 2017 Chevy Bolt), I'm wondering if the Level 2 part of
the Lyriq's portable charger will give us an efficient overnight charge like our JuiceBox does. Would surely save the cost of a second
hardwired Level 2 since all I'd need is to have a 220 V outlet installed to accept the Level 2 portable charger's plug.
 
It usually runs around 32 amps, which is good for overnight charging but not as fast as your 75 amp JuiceBox. It'll get the job done if you're not in a hurry, but if you want quicker charges or more flexibility, a dedicated hardwired Level 2 might still be worth it.
 
The portable charger that comes with the 2024 Lyriq Sport typically supports up to 32 amps on a 240V outlet, which gives you around 7.7 kW charging speed and that's definitely enough for a good overnight charge. If your garage outlet can handle it, you probably don't need a second hardwired unit unless you're after faster top ups or dual vehicle charging at the same time.
 
Thank you both for your replies. Very helpful!

We brought the portable charger with us on vacation last month and tried charging at Level 2 at a few of the 220volt/ 50 amp electric service boxes available on individual camp sites within one of the New York States parks. We got several minutes' charging in as we relaxed and had lunch. But it seems the Level 2 charger was over-drawing the 50 amp service we connected to as the circuit breaker in the service boxes tripped at more than one of the locations we tried. The disappointment for me is that I probably won't be able to charge at level 2 within camp grounds when we set off to go camping in the Lyriq this time next year. :(
 
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