I got my first EV, the 2017 Bolt in sunburst orange, in May of 2017. I loved that little car - unique and fun to drive. I gave it up in June of 2020 when the lease was up (Chevy doesn't offer deals) and got the Tesla model Y.
Pain of the early adopter! I had so much trouble getting my town...
If the charger that Chevy sells meets those requirements (does anyone have specs on their charger stating this?), then Chevy should definitely know that the vehicle does not require ventilation - so they should have NO trouble giving me a couple sentences verifying this in ten minutes.
So why...
I just figured I'd post a status update.
I requested that Chevy provide me with a simple official statement saying that the vehicle can be charged without requiring venting. My dealer also requested the same thing.
I was told that even if this statement is true, it was a very difficult thing...
The building department in my town has now rejected my permit application for the charger. They won't approve it without a statement from Chevy. So I cannot install the charger I need to power this car.
How do I get a statement from Chevrolet saying I don't need to ventilate the garage to...
Thanks. I have sent the car manual file to the electrician, after I read him parts that do NOT mention the need for venting. The question is whether the inspector will accept proof with a negative (if is not there it is not needed). A simple statement from Chevy would be the best solution...
The building code person in my town (NJ) needs an official statement from Chevrolet saying that I do not need to vent my garage in order to charge my Chevy Bolt with a Level II charger. (This is regardless of the charger - they are worried about out-gassing from the car itself). Apparently...
He said venting and battery charging was something in the code that they were getting strict about. He had questioned a permit for a Tesla charger, and the electrician was able to show how Tesla said no ventilation was needed to charge the Tesla. He considers Tesla the experts and now is...
My electrician has applied for permits to install an outlet and a Level 2 Clipper Creek charger.
The township inspector (NJ) just called and asked me what type of car I am charging. Apparently there is some kind of new code requiring that there be special venting required in a garage unless...