Cadillac EV Features: Dual Level Charge Cord

Charging at home is easier and more convenient with a Dual Level Charge Cord, and it virtually eliminates the need to buy a separate charging cord for your EV. It looks like this, a control box with a cord and a connector that plugs into your electric vehicle, plus screw hooks on the back so you can mount it on a wall. This portable charging cord comes with two changeable plug attachments, giving you the flexibility of two different charging levels, level one and level two. The three pronged plug is the standard 120 volt plug used by most electrical devices. For the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq. This gives you a level one charge of about 3.5 miles per hour’s charge. The four prong plug is a 240 volt plug used by larger appliances such as electric ranges and may require professional installation. For the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq this gives you a level two charge of up to 21 miles of range per hour.

To charge your vehicle with a Dual Level Charge Cord, find a compatible wall outlet. In most cases, you’ll only have access to the common household three-pronged outlet. If you’re home and outlet can support level two charging, you can use the four-pronged plug provided for faster charging. Once you know which type of outlet you’re plugging into, snap the corresponding plug into the bottom of the control box, making sure the plug is fully in inserted. If the plug is not fully in place, you will see a yellow light when the charging cord is plugged in. If this happens, insert the plug again. It may take a little effort, but it will fit snugly once it’s correctly in place, and you will see a blue light When the charging cord is correctly plugged in.

Now you can plug the attachment into your outlet. The Dual Level Charge Cord will perform a short boot up routine and then be ready to charge. Just remember, not all home grids can support level two charging, so we recommend you consult professional electrician before attempting to charge at 240 volts.

For more information about level two charging, including how to find qualified level two charging installers, visit cadillac.com/electric-life.