Volkswagen EV charger: which model fits your car?
Almost every electric Volkswagen from the ID family charges at 11 kW at home. The older e-Up! and e-Golf stay at 7.2 kW, and the Passat and Golf GTE plug-in hybrids charge at around 3.7 kW. Which EV charger fits your Volkswagen therefore depends on the exact model and on your fuse box. At Wallbox Discounter every version has its own page with the right charging data, so you do not have to guess.
Charging specifications per Volkswagen model
| Model | Max. AC charging power | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen ID.3 | 11 kW | Volkswagen ID.3 Pro |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 11 kW | Volkswagen ID.4 Pro |
| Volkswagen ID.5 | 11 kW | Volkswagen ID.5 Pro |
| Volkswagen ID.7 | 11 kW | Volkswagen ID.7 Pro |
| Volkswagen ID. Buzz | 11 kW | Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro |
| Volkswagen e-Up! Gen 2 | 7.2 kW (two-phase, so a three-phase charger is required) | Volkswagen e-Up! Gen 2 |
| Volkswagen e-Golf | 7.2 kW (single-phase at 32 A, or across two phases) | Volkswagen e-Golf |
| Volkswagen Passat / Golf GTE | 3.7 kW | Volkswagen Passat / Golf GTE |
Which EV charger suits a Volkswagen?
Most fully electric Volkswagens from the ID family charge at up to 11 kW on a 3-phase connection. An 11 kW charger therefore gets everything out of these models.
On a 1-phase connection the ceiling depends on your fuse and on the car itself. Expect 3.7 kW at 16 A, and up to 7.4 kW at 32 A for a car that accepts it. The e-Golf reaches its full 7.2 kW on a single-phase 7.4 kW EV charger, and the same 7.2 kW from two phases of a 3-phase charger. The e-Up! Gen 2 only draws that 7.2 kW from two phases at once. It therefore needs a 3-phase charger, such as an 11 kW model. On a 1-phase connection it stays at 3.6 kW, whatever the charger can deliver. Every electric Volkswagen uses a Type 2 connection, the European standard.
Where possible, choose a charger with a built-in MID meter. That is a certified kWh meter. It records your charging separately from the rest of your household use, so you see what driving on electricity really costs. At 7.4 kW no model with a built-in MID meter is available at the moment. From 11 kW they are, although the choice is narrow there too. You have the widest pick among the EV chargers with a MID meter, which are mostly 22 kW models.
Browse all 11 kW EV chargers or 22 kW EV chargers in our range. We always recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician, which is safer and can matter for your home insurance. Have a look at our installation service, which we arrange in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. We ship almost everywhere; we only install in those three countries.
Every Volkswagen model at Wallbox Discounter
Each version of an electric Volkswagen has its own page with specific charger advice. Pick your model and see which charger fits your home best:
- Volkswagen ID.3 Pro
- Volkswagen ID.4 Pro
- Volkswagen ID.5 Pro
- Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro
- Volkswagen ID.2
- Volkswagen e-Up! Gen 2
- Volkswagen e-Golf
- Volkswagen e-Crafter
- Volkswagen Passat / Golf GTE
Frequently asked questions about Volkswagen EV chargers
What charging power do most Volkswagen cars have?
The fully electric ID models charge at up to 11 kW on a 3-phase connection. That covers the ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.7 and ID. Buzz. The older e-Up! and e-Golf charge at 7.2 kW, although the e-Up! needs two phases to get there. The Passat and Golf GTE are plug-in hybrids and charge at 3.7 kW. Always check the model page for the exact power of your version.
Do I need an 11 kW or a 22 kW EV charger for my Volkswagen?
No electric Volkswagen charges faster than 11 kW on alternating current. An 11 kW charger therefore always gets the maximum out of the car. A 22 kW charger will not charge your Volkswagen any faster. It can still be useful if you later drive a car that charges faster. A MID meter is worth looking for either way, so you can see exactly what home charging costs. At 22 kW the choice is wider than at 11 kW.