Renault Scenic E-Tech EV87 220hp EV charger: which one fits best?
The Renault Scenic E-Tech EV87 220hp takes 22 kW of alternating current (AC) at home. Many electric cars stop at 11 kW, so this Scenic charges unusually fast. The car also has an 87 kWh usable battery. Its WLTP range of around 625 km is the longest in the Scenic family. Every Renault has its own ceiling, and our Renault EV charger overview gives each model its own page.
For the Renault Scenic E-Tech EV87 220hp we recommend a charger from our 22 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Renault Scenic E-Tech EV87 220hp
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 87 kWh |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 22 kW (three-phase) |
| Range (WLTP) | approx. 625 km |
| Charging time with a 22 kW EV charger | approx. 4 hours |
| Charging time with an 11 kW EV charger | approx. 9.5 hours (including charging losses) |
| Charging connector | Type 2 |
| DC fast charging | approx. 150 kW |
Which EV charger suits the Renault Scenic E-Tech EV87 220hp?
The full 22 kW only arrives if your home has a heavy three-phase supply of 3 x 32 amps (A). Three-phase means the charger uses all three phases of your mains supply at once instead of one. On a lighter 3 x 25 A supply an 11 kW EV charger is usually the sensible pick. It fills the battery overnight without upgrading your connection.
Whichever power you land on, look at the meter inside the unit. A MID meter is a certified kWh meter built into the charger. It counts your charging separately from the rest of the household. Because it is certified, the reading is accurate to a fixed tolerance instead of an estimate. So you can put a figure on what the Scenic cost you and what the house did. You will find this meter in our EV chargers with a MID meter, in both the 11 kW and 22 kW ranges.
A car that pulls 22 kW is also worth pairing with load balancing. The charger measures what the rest of your home is using. When demand rises, it lowers the charging power. That keeps you within what your supply can carry. Our EV chargers with dynamic load balancing do this automatically.
Would you rather start from the basics? Our home EV chargers bring together the units meant for a private driveway or garage.
How long does the Renault Scenic E-Tech EV87 220hp take to charge?
On a 22 kW charger the 87 kWh battery is full again in roughly 4 hours, which is 87 divided by 22. On an 11 kW charger a full charge takes about 9.5 hours. That is a little longer than the bare sum, because some energy is lost as heat.
Away from home the numbers change completely. At a fast charge point the unit sends direct current (DC) straight into the battery, past the car's own charger. That is why the Scenic reaches about 150 kW there while home charging stops at 22 kW.
On a single-phase supply the car does not reach 22 kW. It takes one phase of your mains supply, even if your home has three. A 32 A single-phase charger then gives it 7.4 kW, a 16 A one 3.7 kW. Our 7.4 kW EV chargers cover that case, but 87 kWh at 7.4 kW is a 14 hour charge. For a battery this size a three-phase supply is what you want.
The Scenic has a Type 2 charging port, so for charging away from home you bring your own Type 2 charging cable. At home you charge straight from the charger itself. That works through its fixed cable or through a Type 2 socket on the unit.
Other versions of the Renault Scenic E-Tech
Wallbox Discounter also has EV charger advice for the other version of the Scenic E-Tech:
- Renault Scenic E-Tech EV60 170hp - a smaller 60 kWh battery and less range, also with 22 kW AC
Frequently asked questions
Does the Renault Scenic E-Tech EV87 220hp really charge at 22 kW?
Yes. This version accepts up to 22 kW of alternating current at home through a three-phase connection. Many electric cars stop at 11 kW. You do need a heavy three-phase supply of 3 x 32 A to use it. On a standard 3 x 25 A supply you charge at up to 11 kW.
Do I need an EV charger with a MID meter?
The car charges fine without one, so this is a question about your electricity rather than your Scenic. Answer it yes if you want to see what a full battery costs you, or if someone else pays for part of your charging. Answer it no if your energy bill already tells you enough. The meter sits in the 11 kW and 22 kW ranges either way.
Not sure which charger fits your situation? Get in touch and we will look at your car, your fuse box and the spot where the charger has to go.
We recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician, which is safer and matters for your insurance. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany only. Outside those three countries you buy the charger from us and arrange the fitting locally.