Peugeot e-Traveller 50 kWh EV charger: which one fits best?
The Peugeot e-Traveller 50 kWh comes with either a 7.4 kW single-phase or an 11 kW three-phase onboard charger. That is the converter built into the van, and it sets how fast the van can charge on alternating current. Which of the two is standard depends on the country, so check your own vehicle first. The usable battery holds 46 kWh. On 7.4 kW the van is full again in about 6 hours, and with the three-phase onboard charger that drops to about 4 hours. A heavier 22 kW EV charger adds nothing, because the van never draws more than 11 kW. The e-Traveller also comes as a 75 kWh version, and our overview of all Peugeot EV chargers lists every Peugeot model side by side.
For the Peugeot e-Traveller 50 kWh we recommend a charger from our 7.4 kW EV chargers.
Does your van have the optional 11 kW three-phase onboard charger? Then look at our 11 kW EV chargers instead.
Charging specifications of the Peugeot e-Traveller 50 kWh
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 46 kWh |
| Max. AC charging power (single-phase version) | 7.4 kW |
| Max. AC charging power (three-phase version) | 11 kW |
| Standard version | Varies by country; check your specific vehicle |
| Charging connector | Type 2 (Mennekes) |
Which EV charger fits the Peugeot e-Traveller 50 kWh?
First check which onboard charger your van has, because that decides everything else. The single-phase onboard charger draws 32 A from one live wire. A 7.4 kW EV charger gives it that in full. An 11 kW EV charger splits 3 x 16 A over three phases. Your van would use only one of those phases. It would then charge at 3.7 kW instead of 7.4 kW, so half the speed for a heavier charger.
Does your e-Traveller have the three-phase onboard charger? Then an 11 kW EV charger is the right match and brings the charging time down to about four hours. Your home connection has to be three-phase for that, which means three live wires instead of one.
The onboard charger also decides whether a MID meter is within reach. A MID meter is a calibrated kWh meter, so its readings count as official. It shows you exactly what charging at home costs, separately from the rest of your household. In our range that meter currently starts at 11 kW and is always three-phase. At 7.4 kW no model carries one. So if you want a calibrated reading, you need the three-phase route and one of our charging stations with a MID meter.
We always recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician. That is safer and it matters for your insurance. Rules differ per country, so check what applies where you live before you install.
How long does the Peugeot e-Traveller 50 kWh take to charge?
Work out the charging time by dividing the battery capacity by the charging power. An empty 46 kWh battery on a 7.4 kW EV charger takes about 6 hours. With the three-phase onboard charger on 11 kW that drops to roughly four hours. Allow about an hour more in practice, because charging always involves some loss. Plug the van in during the evening and it is ready well before you leave.
Do you have the three-phase onboard charger but only a single-phase connection at home? Then the e-Traveller charges at 3.7 kW at most. The charging time runs up to more than twelve hours.
The van has a Type 2 connection, like most modern EV chargers. At home you charge through the fixed cable of the EV charger. For charging on the road you need a Type 2 charging cable.
Other versions of the Peugeot e-Traveller
Wallbox Discounter also has charging information for the other version of the Peugeot e-Traveller:
- Peugeot e-Traveller 75 kWh, a bigger battery and more range
Frequently asked questions
Can the Peugeot e-Traveller 50 kWh charge faster with a 22 kW charger?
No. At home the e-Traveller 50 kWh draws 11 kW at most, and only with the three-phase onboard charger. A 22 kW EV charger does no harm, but it does not charge the van any faster. The charging power of the van itself is the ceiling.
Do you need a three-phase connection for the e-Traveller 50 kWh?
Only if your van has the 11 kW three-phase onboard charger. With the single-phase onboard charger a normal single-phase connection gives you the full 7.4 kW. Do you have the three-phase version and only a single-phase connection at home? Then the e-Traveller charges at 3.7 kW at most.
Do I need an EV charger with a MID meter?
You need one as soon as you want an officially valid reading of what you charge at home. That reading stays separate from the rest of your household use, so you see what charging at home actually costs. Bear in mind that in our range the MID meter starts at 11 kW and is always three-phase.