Volkswagen e-Up! Gen 2 EV charger: which one fits best?
The Volkswagen e-Up! Gen 2, produced from 2020 to 2023, received a considerably larger 36.8 kWh battery and almost twice the driving range of the first e-Up!. This compact city car charges at home at a maximum of 7.2 kW through its Type 2 connection. An 11 kW EV charger can reliably provide the power required by the car, although the vehicle itself limits the actual charging speed to 7.2 kW. Would you like to learn more about other Volkswagen models? View our overview of all Volkswagen EV chargers.
For the Volkswagen e-Up! Gen 2, we recommend choosing a charger from our range of 11 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Volkswagen e-Up! Gen 2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 36.8 kWh gross, 32.3 kWh usable |
| Maximum AC charging power at home | 7.2 kW |
| Range (WLTP) | 258 km |
| Charging time with an EV charger | approx. 5 hours (empty to full) |
| Charging connector | Type 2 (AC), CCS (DC) |
| DC fast charging | 40 kW |
Which EV charger suits the Volkswagen e-Up! Gen 2?
The e-Up! Gen 2 charges at home at up to 7.2 kW. An 11 kW EV charger on a three-phase supply is the right choice, because it gives the car the full power it can take. On a single-phase supply the car charges more slowly. A 22 kW model adds nothing, since the car never charges faster than 7.2 kW at home.
It is worth choosing a charger with a built-in MID meter, a calibrated kWh meter that records exactly how much electricity goes into your car. That way you keep your home charging separate from your household use and you know precisely what charging costs you. Not every 11 kW charger has one, so compare our EV chargers with MID meter or the full range of 11 kW EV chargers.
How long does the Volkswagen e-Up! Gen 2 take to charge?
With a charger that delivers the full 7.2 kW, the usable 32.3 kWh goes from empty to full in about 5 to 5.5 hours. Plug the car in during the evening and it is ready by morning. The 7.2 kW on-board charger sets the speed, so the car does not charge faster at home, however powerful your charger is.
If your e-Up! has the CCS connection, it accepts DC fast charging at up to 40 kW on the road and goes from 10 to 80 percent in roughly 50 minutes. For AC charging the e-Up! uses a Type 2 connection, just like most modern EV chargers. At a public charge point or a charger with a socket, you need a separate Type 2 charging cable.
A proper installation of your EV charger
We always recommend having your EV charger connected by a qualified electrician, so the work is safe and done to the applicable standards. In the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany we can arrange the installation through our installation partner; in Germany this starts with a free quote. Not sure about your connection or which model fits? We are happy to help you choose, and our home EV chargers are a good place to start.
Other versions of the Volkswagen e-Up!
Wallbox Discounter also has charging information for the earlier version of the e-Up!:
- Volkswagen e-Up! 2014-2019, with a smaller battery and a 3.7 kW on-board charger
Frequently asked questions
Which EV charger is best for the e-Up! Gen 2?
An 11 kW EV charger on a three-phase supply is the best choice. The e-Up! Gen 2 charges at home at up to 7.2 kW using two phases, and an 11 kW charger delivers that power reliably. A 22 kW model is unnecessary, because the car does not charge faster than 7.2 kW at home.
Why is a MID meter useful for the e-Up! Gen 2?
A MID-certified kWh meter records the electricity your car uses at home accurately and separately from the rest of your household. You see exactly what each charging session costs, which also makes it easy to settle costs with someone else if you need to. That is why we recommend a charger with a built-in MID meter.