Volkswagen ID.5 GTX EV charger: which one fits best?
The Volkswagen ID.5 GTX charges at home at a maximum AC power of 11 kW. That figure decides your choice. A charger with a higher rating will not charge the GTX any faster, so a solid 11 kW charger is exactly what this car needs. The GTX is the all-wheel-drive top version with a large 77 kWh usable battery, so you mostly top up overnight. See all Volkswagen EV chargers in our overview.
For the Volkswagen ID.5 GTX we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Volkswagen ID.5 GTX
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity (usable) | 77 kWh |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 11 kW |
| Range (WLTP) | up to 496 km |
| Charging time with an 11 kW charger | about 7 hours |
| Charging connector | Type 2 (Mennekes) |
| Drivetrain | 4MOTION (all-wheel drive) |
Which charger suits the Volkswagen ID.5 GTX?
The ID.5 GTX draws up to 11 kW at home over a three-phase connection. That means your meter box uses three power groups at once. An 11 kW charger uses that fully and refills the car overnight. It is worth choosing a charger with a built-in MID meter, a MID-certified kWh meter that measures your charging use accurately. At 11 kW the choice is still limited. Most chargers with a MID meter are 22 kW models, but one adjustable model covers 11 kW. A business driver needs such a meter to bill charging sessions, which adds up with the large GTX battery.
Browse all 11 kW EV chargers, compare the chargers with a MID meter, or start with our home chargers. The GTX has a Type 2 connector, like most modern chargers, so at home you charge through the fixed connection or a charger with a fixed cable.
How long does the Volkswagen ID.5 GTX take to charge?
The sum is simple: 77 kWh usable divided by 11 kW works out at about 7 hours from empty to full. On a single-phase connection the GTX reaches at most 3.7 kW, and a full charge then stretches to nearly a full day. For the large battery a three-phase 11 kW charger is therefore the practical choice. We advise having the connection carried out by a qualified installer, which is safer and matters for your insurance. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany; shipping runs worldwide, but installation stays within those three countries.
Other versions of the Volkswagen ID.5
Wallbox Discounter also has charging advice for the other versions of the Volkswagen ID.5:
Frequently asked questions
Does the Volkswagen ID.5 GTX need a three-phase connection?
To charge the full 11 kW you need a three-phase connection. With a single-phase connection the GTX charges at up to 3.7 kW, and a full charge takes far longer. Not sure about your meter box? Our installation partner maps that out in advance.
Why does a MID meter matter for the ID.5 GTX?
A MID-certified kWh meter records your charging use accurately. Business drivers need one to bill charging sessions, which soon adds up with the large GTX battery. At 11 kW the choice is still limited, so check the specification if billing matters to you.