GM PowerUp
GM PowerUp is a Level 2 home EV charger from GM with up to 48 A (11.52 kW) output and a J1772 connector — 25 ft cable, networked smart charging.
Our take
GM’s own PowerUp lands squarely on the 48 A class template: 11.5 kW on a 60 A circuit, about 41 miles of range per hour, a 25 ft cable matching the median of the 91 certified models we index, networking like 88 percent of them, and a 3.51 W idle draw within a whisker of the 3.34 W class median. Nothing here argues for or against it on numbers alone — which means any aftermarket unit with a lower idle draw or longer cable matches it everywhere else. Just 3 of our 29 tracked EVs use the full rate.
- Best for: Staying in-brand with specs that match the class median.
- Trade-off: No spec advantage over lower-idle aftermarket rivals.
| Connector type | J1772 |
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| Max output current | 48 A |
| Max output power | 11.52 kW |
| Input voltage | 240 V |
| Wi-Fi / app connected | Yes |
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| Cable length | 25 ft |
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| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
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| Standby power draw | 3.51 W |
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How fast does the GM PowerUp charge?
Real charging speed is the lower of the charger's 11.52 kW output and each vehicle's onboard AC limit. Full-charge times and range added per hour on the GM PowerUp:
| Vehicle | Real rate | 0–100% | Range/hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 11.5 kW | 6.5 h | 50 mi |
| Tesla Model 3 | 11.5 kW | 6.5 h | 56 mi |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 10.5 kW | 8.7 h | 37 mi |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 11.5 kW | 7.4 h | 43 mi |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 10.9 kW | 7.7 h | 41 mi |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 11.52 kW | 11.4 h | 28 mi |
EV compatibility
The GM PowerUp's J1772 connector plugs directly into 23 of the 29 EVs tracked in this database. The other 6 (Hyundai Ioniq 5, Tesla Cybertruck, Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model S, Tesla Model X, Tesla Model Y) work with it too — requires a J1772-to-NACS adapter (Tesla includes one with its vehicles).
Unsure which port your car has? See J1772 vs NACS for home charging.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the GM PowerUp ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes, the GM PowerUp is ENERGY STAR certified for standby energy efficiency.
Does the GM PowerUp have Wi-Fi or app control?
Yes, the GM PowerUp is a networked charger with smart-charging connectivity.
What size breaker does the GM PowerUp need?
At its maximum 48 A output the GM PowerUp needs at least a 60 A circuit, per the NEC rule that continuous loads may use only 80% of breaker capacity.
Sources
- data.energystar.gov (retrieved 2026-08-17)