MAN eTGE EV charger: which one suits you best?
The MAN eTGE charges at home on two phases, 3.6 kW each, so 7.2 kW in total. The figures on this page are based on the eTGE with a 35.8 kWh usable battery. The charging advice below applies to every version. Our MAN EV charger overview lists every model we cover, so you can compare across the brand.
For the MAN eTGE we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the MAN eTGE
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 35.8 kWh |
| Max. AC charging power (at home) | 7.2 kW (2 x 3.6 kW) |
| Phases used | 2 of the 3 available |
| Charging time on an 11 kW EV charger | approx. 5.5 hours (including charging losses) |
| Charging connector | type 2 (Mennekes) |
| DC rapid charging | approx. 40 kW |
Choosing an EV charger for the MAN eTGE
An 11 kW charger carries three phases at 16 A each. The eTGE uses two of them and takes its full 7.2 kW, so nothing goes to waste. A single-phase 7.4 kW charger has only one live phase and cannot serve both phases the van needs. That makes 11 kW the smallest charger that lets the eTGE charge at full speed.
A charger with a MID meter has a certified kWh meter built in. It tells you exactly how much electricity went into the van at home. That helps when you settle those kilowatt hours with an employer or a leasing company. It is just as useful if you only want to know what charging at home costs you. At 11 kW our range of EV chargers with a MID meter comes down to a single model. The wider choice sits in the 22 kW category. That does ask for a heavier connection, and it gives the eTGE no extra speed.
Most eTGE drivers charge overnight on their own driveway. Our home EV chargers collect every model built for that, which makes it an easy place to start comparing.
Charging times for the MAN eTGE
The sum is straightforward: 35.8 kWh of usable battery divided by 7.2 kW comes to just under five hours. Charging is never quite that efficient, so count on about 5.5 hours for a full charge. Plug the van in during the evening and it is ready before the first job of the day.
The eTGE has a type 2 port, like most modern EV chargers. You only need a matching type 2 charging cable when you charge the van at a public charge point.
Smart charging with load balancing
On an 11 kW charger the eTGE draws around 16 A on each of the two phases it uses. If a heat pump, an oven or an air conditioner runs at the same time, the circuit can overload. A charger with load balancing keeps measuring what the rest of the building uses. It then adjusts the charging power itself, so your main fuse does not trip. You will find that feature across our EV chargers with dynamic load balancing.
We always recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician. That is the safe way to do it, whatever the rules are where you live. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany, through a fixed certified partner. Shipping runs worldwide, but installation stops at those three countries.
Frequently asked questions about the MAN eTGE EV charger
Why do we recommend an 11 kW EV charger for the MAN eTGE?
The eTGE uses two phases at 3.6 kW each. An 11 kW charger feeds all three phases, so the van gets both of the ones it needs and reaches its full 7.2 kW. A single-phase charger has only one live phase, so it can never serve both.
Does the MAN eTGE need an EV charger with a MID meter?
You do not need one to charge the eTGE, and the van works fine without it. A MID meter is worth it when you want proof of what you charged at home. That reading holds up when you pass the cost on to an employer or a leasing company. It also shows plainly what your own charging habits cost. Chargers without a certified meter are cheaper, but you give up that record.