Land Rover Defender 110 PHEV EV charger: Which one is the best fit?
The Land Rover Defender 110 PHEV charges at home using alternating current at a maximum of 7.4 kW because its onboard charger operates on a single phase. This makes choosing the right EV charger straightforward: you do not need an expensive 22 kW charger to fully recharge this plug-in hybrid overnight. To compare all versions first, view our overview of all Land Rover EV chargers at Wallbox Discounter.
For the Land Rover Defender 110 PHEV, we recommend an EV charger from our range of 7.4 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Land Rover Defender 110 PHEV
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Gross battery capacity | 19.2 kWh |
| Usable battery capacity | approx. 16 kWh |
| Maximum AC charging power at home | approx. 7.4 kW, single-phase |
| Electric WLTP range | up to approx. 48 km, depending on the version |
| Charging time with a 7.4 kW EV charger | approx. 2.5 hours |
| Charging connector | Type 2 |
| DC fast charging | CCS, up to approx. 50 kW |
Which EV charger suits the Land Rover Defender 110 PHEV?
The on-board charger of the Defender 110 PHEV reaches a maximum of about 7 kW on a single phase. The limit sits in the car, not in the charger. A 7.4 kW charger is therefore the natural match: keenly priced and exactly fast enough.
Keep one thing in mind with three-phase chargers. An 11 kW charger supplies 16 A per phase, and this car draws on one phase only. On such a charger it charges at about 3.7 kW, so roughly twice as slowly.
A few features make daily charging easier. With an EV charger with app, you schedule charging for the night and track what you use. Dynamic load balancing lowers the charging power when your home uses a lot of power at the same time. That keeps your main fuse from tripping. Both features are available on 7.4 kW chargers.
A certified kWh meter (MID meter) measures your charged electricity separately from your household use. You then know exactly what charging costs you. Our 7.4 kW chargers come without a MID meter. On an 11 kW model with a meter, this car charges at only about 3.7 kW. A 22 kW model supplies 32 A per phase and keeps the full 7 kW. If a certified meter matters to you, see our chargers with MID meter.
The Defender charges through a Type 2 connection, like most modern chargers. A charger with a fixed cable needs nothing extra at home. With an untethered charger (one with a socket), you also need a Type 2 charging cable at home. Just want to start simply? Browse our home EV chargers.
How long does the Land Rover Defender 110 PHEV take to charge?
You fill the usable 15.4 kWh battery with a 7.4 kW charger in about 2.5 hours, including charging losses. In theory it takes about 2.2 hours, but some energy is always lost while charging. Plug in the car in the evening and it is ready long before morning.
The electric range is about 40 to 43 km under WLTP, the test procedure prescribed in the EU. For the current version, Land Rover quotes up to 48 km. That is enough to drive most of a daily commute electrically. Rapid DC charging via CCS is possible on the road. On a 50 kW charger it takes about 30 minutes to reach 80%. For a plug-in hybrid you rarely need it, and charging at home is more convenient and cheaper.
Other Land Rover and Range Rover versions
Wallbox Discounter also has EV charger advice for the other plug-in hybrid models of Land Rover and Range Rover:
- Land Rover Discovery Sport PHEV
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque P300e PHEV
- Range Rover Evoque, Sport and Velar PHEV
Frequently asked questions
Does the Land Rover Defender 110 PHEV need a 3-phase connection?
No. The on-board charger works on a single phase and reaches about 7 kW at most. A 7.4 kW charger on a single-phase connection is therefore enough. A three-phase charger of 11 or 22 kW does not charge this car any faster. On an 11 kW charger it even drops to about 3.7 kW.
Why is a MID meter useful for the Defender 110 PHEV?
A MID-certified kWh meter records exactly how much electricity you charge at home. That way you see your charging costs separately from your household bill. Our 7.4 kW chargers come without a MID meter. On an 11 kW model with a meter, this car charges at only about 3.7 kW. A 22 kW model supplies 32 A per phase and keeps the full 7 kW. We always recommend having the charger connected by a qualified electrician. That is safer.