Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S EV charger: which one fits best?
With 77 kWh usable, the Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S sits at the top of the ID.3 range. At home it charges at up to 11 kW on a 3-phase connection. A good home charger matters most with a battery this size. At 11 kW you top it up overnight, while a normal wall socket needs well over a day. Comparing the versions? Then also look at the overview of all Volkswagen EV chargers.
For the Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 77 kWh |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 11 kW (three-phase) |
| Charging time with an 11 kW charger | about 8 hours 15 minutes, including charging losses |
| Charging time on a single-phase connection | about 12 hours 15 minutes at 7.4 kW (32 A), about 24 hours 30 minutes at 3.7 kW (16 A) |
| Charging plug | Type 2 (Mennekes) |
| DC fast charging | yes, at a fast charger on the road |
Which EV charger suits the Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S?
The ID.3 Pro S charges at 11 kW at most. A heavier 22 kW charger will not make it any faster, because the limit sits in the car. An 11 kW charger is therefore exactly what you need. What does make a difference is what that charger can do beyond raw power.
A built-in MID meter is the first thing to look for. That is a certified kWh meter. It records your charging separately from the rest of your household use, so you see what a full battery actually costs. At 11 kW the choice of chargers with a built-in MID meter is narrow. Compare the EV chargers with a MID meter early on.
The second is load balancing. The charger reads how much capacity your fuse box has left and lowers the charging current when the rest of the house needs it. Over a session of eight hours that protection is worth having. Our EV chargers with dynamic load balancing do this on their own.
App control is the practical extra. You start, pause and follow a session from your phone, and you can move it to cheaper hours. See the EV chargers with an app for the models that offer it.
Starting from scratch? Then the home EV chargers are the easiest place to begin. The ID.3 Pro S uses a type 2 connection, like most chargers. Whether you need your own type 2 charging cable depends on your charger: models with a fixed cable need nothing extra, models with a socket use the same cable you take on the road.
How long does the Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S take to charge?
A rough charging time is the battery capacity divided by the charging power. In practice a full charge takes about an hour longer, because some energy is lost as heat. With an 11 kW charger the 77 kWh battery is full again in about 8 hours 15 minutes. A night is enough.
On a 1-phase connection it depends on your fuse. Reckon on about 12 hours 15 minutes at 32 A and about a day at 16 A. For a battery this size a 3-phase connection with an 11 kW charger is the practical choice. Plug in during the evening and you drive off with a full battery.
Other versions of the Volkswagen ID.3
Wallbox Discounter also has charging information for the other versions of the Volkswagen ID.3:
- Volkswagen ID.3 Pro
- Volkswagen ID.3 Pure
- Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance
- Volkswagen ID.3 1st
- Volkswagen ID.3 GTX / GTX Performance
Frequently asked questions
Can the Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S charge faster than 11 kW at home?
No, at home the maximum AC charging power of the ID.3 Pro S is 11 kW. A 22 kW charger will not charge this car any faster, because the limit sits in the car itself. On the road you can charge the Pro S at a DC rapid charger.
Do you need a 3-phase connection for the ID.3 Pro S?
For the full 11 kW, yes. On a 1-phase connection the car charges at up to 7.4 kW, and only if your connection carries 32 A. With a 16 A fuse it drops to 3.7 kW. Because of the large 77 kWh battery 3-phase charging pays off here. On 16 A a full charge runs into a second day.
Why does a MID meter matter on the ID.3 Pro S?
A MID certified kWh meter records your charging accurately and separately from the rest of your household use. That tells you exactly what a full battery costs you. We always recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician. That is the safest route, and in many countries it is what your insurer expects.