NIO EL7 75 kWh EV charger: which one fits best?

The NIO EL7 with the 75 kWh battery pack charges at home at a maximum of 11 kW on alternating current. That immediately settles which charger makes sense for you: a three-phase 11 kW unit gets everything out of this car, because the EL7 will not charge faster at home. Want to compare the versions first? Have a look at our overview of all NIO EV chargers.

For the NIO EL7 75 kWh we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.

Charging specifications of the NIO EL7 75 kWh

Which EV charger suits the NIO EL7 75 kWh?

The NIO EL7 75 kWh accepts a maximum of 11 kW AC at home. A three-phase 11 kW charger is therefore the smart choice: the car charges at its full home speed and you do not pay for power the EL7 cannot use anyway. Start with our 11 kW EV chargers.

Within that range, three features decide which model suits you:

• A MID meter - a certified kWh meter that logs your consumption officially. That certified reading is what lets you account for home-charged electricity with an employer or lease company. In the Netherlands it is also the condition for the ERE scheme, worth up to 500 euro a year to private drivers, but that scheme is available in the Netherlands only. See our EV chargers with a MID meter.
• Dynamic load balancing - because a full charge on the EL7 runs for around seven hours, you want the charger to scale back automatically when the rest of the house draws power. See our EV chargers with dynamic load balancing.
• App control - to schedule that long session during off-peak hours. See our EV chargers with an app.

The NIO EL7 has a Type 2 connection, supported by every charger in these categories. At home you charge through the unit's own connection, and you only need a separate Type 2 cable for public charging points on the road. For a straightforward setup, see our home EV chargers.

How long does the NIO EL7 75 kWh take to charge?

With an 11 kW charger you can work it out roughly as usable battery capacity divided by charging power: 70.5 kWh divided by 11 kW comes to about 7 hours for a full charge, charging losses included. Plug the car in around 23:00 and it is ready the next morning. In practice you rarely charge from 0 to 100 percent, so a daily top-up is usually done in a couple of hours. On the road it goes faster, since the EL7 75 kWh charges considerably quicker at a DC fast charger.

Other versions of the NIO EL7

Wallbox Discounter also has charging information for the other version of the NIO EL7:

• NIO EL7 100 kWh - a larger battery pack and more range, but the same 11 kW AC at home

Frequently asked questions

Does the NIO EL7 75 kWh need a three-phase connection?

To reach the full 11 kW at home you need a three-phase connection at 3x16 amps. With single-phase only, the EL7 charges at a maximum of 3.7 kW and a full session takes considerably longer. In the Netherlands and Belgium your grid operator can arrange a three-phase connection; elsewhere, ask your local network operator or an electrician what is possible at your address.

Why does a MID meter matter for the NIO EL7 75 kWh?

A MID meter is a certified kWh meter that records your charging consumption officially. That certified reading is what you need whenever home-charged electricity has to be accounted for, for instance towards an employer. In the Netherlands it is also required for ERE registration, which pays back up to 500 euro a year, though that scheme is available in the Netherlands only. For nearly everyone, a charger with a MID meter is the sensible choice.

Should I have the EV charger installed?

We always recommend having the connection fitted by a certified electrician. It is safer and it matters for your insurance. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany, so everything is connected correctly straight away.