Opel Vivaro-e 75 kWh EV charger: Which one is the best fit?
The Opel Vivaro-e 75 kWh charges at home at a maximum of 11 kW via a Type 2 connection. This is the vehicle’s maximum AC charging capacity, so a more powerful EV charger will not charge the van any faster. For a commercial van that is driven during the day and charged overnight, a fixed 11 kW EV charger with a MID meter is therefore a logical choice. Driving another version or model? View our overview of all Opel EV chargers.
For the Opel Vivaro-e 75 kWh, we recommend an EV charger from our range of 11 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Opel Vivaro-e 75 kWh
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 75 kWh gross, approx. 68 kWh usable |
| Maximum AC charging power at home | 11 kW, three-phase |
| WLTP range | up to approx. 330 km |
| Charging time with an 11 kW EV charger | approx. 7 to 7.5 hours |
| Charging connector | Type 2 (Mennekes) |
| DC fast charging | CCS, up to approx. 100 kW |
Which EV charger suits the Opel Vivaro-e 75 kWh?
With the standard on-board charger, the Vivaro-e charges single-phase at up to 7.4 kW. It draws 32 A on that one phase. A 7.4 kW single-phase charger therefore gives it full speed.
Be careful with an 11 kW charger if your van has the standard on-board charger. An 11 kW charger delivers 16 A on each of three phases. Your Vivaro-e then uses only one phase, so it charges at just 3.7 kW. A 22 kW charger delivers 32 A per phase, so it keeps the full 7.4 kW. It also charges a van with the 11 kW option at 11 kW. The charger itself needs a three-phase supply of 32 A per phase, which many homes do not have.
A built-in MID meter can also be useful. This is a certified kWh meter that records your home charging separately from your household use. That way you know exactly what charging the van costs. Our 7.4 kW chargers have no MID meter. In our range, MID meters start at 11 kW, and most are 22 kW EV chargers. You find them among our EV chargers with a MID meter.
Long charging sessions make smart features worthwhile. An EV charger with load balancing adjusts its power to the rest of your home use. That way your main fuse does not trip. An EV charger with an app lets you schedule charging, for example overnight. Charging the van at home every night? That is what our home EV chargers are built for.
Which charger type does the Vivaro-e need? It uses a Type 2 connection, like almost every modern charger in Europe. You only need a separate Type 2 charging cable in two cases. The first is a charger with a socket instead of a fixed cable. The second is a public charging point without its own cable.
How long does the Opel Vivaro-e 75 kWh take to charge?
The basic sum is the net battery capacity divided by the charging power. At 7.4 kW, 68 kWh gives a theoretical minimum of 9.2 hours from empty to full. Some energy is lost while charging, so Vauxhall gives about 11 hours 20 minutes. Plug the van in after work and it is full by the next morning.
With the optional 11 kW on-board charger and a three-phase supply, it takes about 7 hours. The theoretical minimum is 6.2 hours. On a 16 A single-phase supply, charging drops to 3.7 kW. That takes about 18 hours in theory, and around 22 hours in practice according to EV Database. For a van that covers many kilometres every day, that is usually too slow. On the road, the van fast charges on DC at up to 100 kW. That takes the battery to 80 percent in about 48 minutes.
Other versions and models of Opel
Wallbox Discounter also has EV charger advice for other electric Opel vans and passenger models:
- Opel Vivaro-e 50 kWh, smaller battery and shorter charging time
- Opel Zafira-e Life 75 kWh, the passenger van on the same platform
Frequently asked questions
Does the Opel Vivaro-e 75 kWh need a three-phase connection?
Only to charge at 11 kW, which needs the optional on-board charger. With the standard on-board charger, the Vivaro-e charges single-phase at up to 7.4 kW. That needs a 32 A single-phase supply. On 16 A single-phase, it charges at 3.7 kW.
Why is a MID meter important for the Vivaro-e?
A MID meter records your charging with a certified kWh meter. You see exactly how much energy the van uses, separately from your household. That makes the cost of charging at home fully transparent. In our range, MID meters start at 11 kW. Want a MID meter with the standard on-board charger? A 22 kW model keeps the full 7.4 kW. That does need a three-phase supply of 32 A per phase.
Does the charger have to be connected by an electrician?
We always recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician. That is the safest choice, certainly for a 32 A or three-phase connection. Want your charger including installation? We arrange that through our installation partner in the Netherlands, Flanders (Belgium) and Germany. In the Netherlands and Flanders you can order it with your charger. In Germany it runs via a free quote. Outside those three countries, you arrange the electrician yourself.