Audi Q5 55 plug-in hybrid EV charger: which one fits best?
The Audi Q5 55 TFSI e quattro charges at home at up to 7.4 kW. Its onboard charger is two-phase. That means it uses two of the three phases of a three-phase connection. On a three-phase 11 kW charger it reaches that full 7.4 kW. The 14.4 kWh battery is then full in about 2 hours. Want to compare more Audi models? Browse our overview of Audi EV chargers.
For the Audi Q5 55 plug-in hybrid we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Audi Q5 55 plug-in hybrid
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity (net) | 14.4 kWh |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 7.4 kW (two-phase) |
| Electric range (WLTP) | up to 61 km |
| Charging time with an 11 kW EV charger | approx. 2 hours |
| Charging connector | Type 2 |
| DC fast charging | Not available |
Which EV charger suits the Audi Q5 55 plug-in hybrid?
The Q5 55 plug-in hybrid charges on two phases at 16 A per phase. A three-phase 11 kW charger supplies 3 x 16 A. The car takes two of those phases and gets its full 7.4 kW. A single-phase 7.4 kW charger runs one phase at 32 A instead. Your Q5 cannot use that extra current, so it drops to roughly 3.7 kW and needs twice as long. That is why the 11 kW category is the better choice here. A 22 kW charger adds nothing on top of it, because the car never charges faster than 7.4 kW.
Two features are worth checking at this power level. A charger with a built-in MID meter measures your charging separately from the rest of your household use. A MID meter is a certified kWh meter, so you know exactly what charging at home costs you. Do you have solar panels? A charger that uses solar surplus fits the short charging sessions of this plug-in hybrid well.
Is your fuse box on the tight side? Then look at a charger with dynamic load balancing. Load balancing lowers the charging power automatically when the rest of your house needs the capacity. Our home EV chargers are the easiest place to start comparing models for use at home.
The Q5 55 plug-in hybrid has a Type 2 connection, just like most modern EV chargers. You only need a matching Type 2 charging cable to charge the car away from home. At home you charge through the fixed cable or the socket of the charger itself.
How long does the Audi Q5 55 plug-in hybrid take to charge?
The sum is simple. A 14.4 kWh battery divided by 7.4 kW comes to about 2 hours for a full charge. Plug the car in during the evening and the battery is full long before you leave. The electric range runs up to 61 km, so in practice you often charge for less. A half-empty battery is topped up again in about an hour. That covers a large part of your daily commute on electric power alone.
What charging power does the Audi Q5 55 plug-in hybrid need?
The onboard charger sets the limit, not the charger on your wall. With a two-phase onboard charger of 7.4 kW you never get more, not even from a 22 kW model. A three-phase connection is what lets the car use both of its phases. Does your home only have a single-phase supply? Then a 7.4 kW charger is the practical alternative, at roughly half the charging speed.
We always recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician. That is safer and it matters for your insurance. Wallbox Discounter can arrange the installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. Outside those three countries we ship the charger to you, but you arrange the installation locally.
Other Audi models at Wallbox Discounter
Do you drive a different Audi, or are you unsure which version you have? The Audi EV charger page carries separate charging advice for every model and version.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Audi Q5 55 plug-in hybrid need a three-phase EV charger?
Yes, a three-phase 11 kW charger is the best match. The onboard charger is two-phase and takes 16 A per phase. It therefore uses two of the three phases and reaches 7.4 kW. On a single-phase 7.4 kW charger the car is limited to about 3.7 kW. A 22 kW charger does not make it any faster.
Do I need an EV charger with a MID meter?
A MID meter is a certified kWh meter built into the charger. It records exactly how much power you charge at home, separately from the rest of your household use. That makes your charging costs easy to follow. In the 11 kW range you will find chargers with such a meter built in.
How long does a full charge take for the Q5 55 plug-in hybrid?
With an 11 kW charger the car charges at 7.4 kW and fills the 14.4 kWh battery in about 2 hours. A half-empty battery is full again in roughly an hour.