Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid EV charger: which one fits best?
Drive a Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid and your charger choice follows the model year. This plug-in hybrid has had three generations since 2017, each with its own battery. The two older generations charge at home at 3.6 kW as standard, with 7.2 kW as a paid option. The 2024 generation takes 11 kW. This page sets out what each generation actually needs. Want to compare every version? Browse our overview of every Porsche EV charger.
For the Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid, we recommend a 7.4 kW EV charger for the 2017 to 2023 model years. The 2024 generation takes 11 kW, so pick from our 11 kW EV chargers.
Three generations of the Panamera E-Hybrid compared
Every Panamera E-Hybrid is a plug-in hybrid. You charge it from a home charger or a socket, never from a fast charging station. What changed across the three generations is the battery, the charging power and the electric range.
| Generation | Model years | Battery | Max. AC charging power | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation (971.1) | 2017–2020 | 14.1 kWh gross | 7.2 kW optional (3.6 kW as standard) | up to 50 km (NEDC, older test cycle) |
| Facelift (971.2) | October 2020–2023 | 17.9 kWh gross | 7.2 kW optional (3.6 kW as standard) | up to 56 km (WLTP) |
| Current generation (972) | 2024 and later | 25.9 kWh gross / 21.8 kWh usable | 11 kW | 80–89 km (WLTP) |
Which EV charger suits the Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid?
The answer splits by model year. The 2024 car reaches its full 11 kW on a three-phase supply. Three-phase means three live wires into your fuse box instead of one. A car with the optional 7.2 kW charger reaches its full speed on a 7.4 kW charge point. A 22 kW charge point does the same.
There is one nuance worth knowing before you buy. The standard on-board charger in the 2017 to 2023 cars is 3.6 kW. That car never goes above 3.6 kW, whichever charge point you use. For that owner a bigger charge point buys headroom for a future car, not a faster charge today. Check your option list if you are not sure which charger your car has.
A MID meter is a certified kWh meter built into the charger. It measures the electricity you charge at home separately from your household use. You then know what home charging costs you, down to the kWh. In our range such a meter starts at 11 kW, so no 7.4 kW model offers one. At 22 kW the choice of EV chargers with a MID meter is the widest.
That wider choice gives the 2024 car nothing extra. A 22 kW EV charger will not charge it any faster, because it never draws more than 11 kW. It also asks for a heavier supply at home. At every power level you can pick an EV charger with an app. You then start, stop and follow a session from your phone.
Browse all 11 kW EV chargers for the 2024 car. The Panamera E-Hybrid charges through a Type 2 socket and takes AC only, so it has no DC fast charging. We recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. We ship worldwide, but installation stays inside those three countries.
How long does the Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid take to charge?
Porsche Panamera charging times follow the battery and the on-board charger. The 2024 car charges from empty to full in about 2 hours and 39 minutes at 11 kW, including charging losses. The 2017 to 2020 car with the optional 7.2 kW charger needs roughly 2 hours. The 2021 to 2023 car has a bigger battery, so reckon on roughly 2.5 hours.
With the standard 3.6 kW charger those times roughly double. Plug in after dinner and you still drive off with a full battery in the morning, whichever generation you have. That is what makes home charging so practical for this car.
Other Porsche Panamera models
Wallbox Discounter has charging advice for the other Panamera plug-in hybrids too:
- Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid
- Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
- Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Turbo S E-Hybrid
Frequently asked questions
Which generation of Panamera E-Hybrid do I have?
The model year decides. Cars from 2017 to 2020 have a 14.1 kWh battery. The October 2020 facelift lifted that to 17.9 kWh, which covers the 2021 to 2023 model years. From 2024 the battery is 25.9 kWh gross and the on-board charger is 11 kW as standard. Not sure which one you drive? Our advisers help you choose by phone or WhatsApp.
Why not a 22 kW EV charger for the Panamera E-Hybrid?
Because a plug-in hybrid never charges faster than its own on-board charger. For the 2024 car that means 11 kW. You never need more than 11 kW for a 2024 Panamera E-Hybrid. A 22 kW model costs more and asks for a heavier supply, without saving you a minute. The 2017 to 2023 cars already reach their full speed on a 7.4 kW charge point. We recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician, which is safer.