Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer Pro S / GTX EV charger: which one fits best?
The Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer Pro S and the GTX both charge at home at a maximum of 11 kW. Both use a Type 2 connection. With 86 kWh of usable battery this estate is built for long distances. That large battery is exactly why a fixed wallbox at home makes sense. Plug the car in during the evening and it is full by morning, with nothing to plan. The charging figures differ per ID model. You can compare them all on our Volkswagen EV chargers page.
For the Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer Pro S and GTX we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer Pro S / GTX
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 86 kWh (91 kWh gross) |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 11 kW on three phases, 7.4 kW on a single 32 A phase. The same on the Pro S and the GTX |
| Range (WLTP) | up to 690 km (Pro S), up to 574 km (GTX) |
| Charging time with an 11 kW charger | about 8 hours calculated, roughly 9 hours in practice including charging losses |
| Charging plug | Type 2 (Mennekes) |
| DC fast charging | up to 200 kW |
Which EV charger suits the Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer Pro S / GTX?
This VW ID.7 Tourer accepts a maximum of 11 kW of alternating current at home. An 11 kW charger is therefore the logical choice. A heavier 22 kW unit will not fill the car faster, because the ceiling sits in the car itself. That holds for the Pro S and the GTX alike. For charging there is no difference between them: the same 86 kWh battery and the same onboard charger. The GTX is the dual-motor version, so its WLTP range is the lower of the two.
A built-in MID meter is worth checking first. MID stands for the European Measuring Instruments Directive, and a MID-certified kWh meter logs every session to the kilowatt-hour. An 86 kWh battery means large charging sessions. The meter shows what the car costs you, separately from your household use. Our chargers with a MID meter are three-phase throughout. Most of them are 22 kW models, so the choice at 11 kW is narrow. A 22 kW unit charges this ID.7 no faster, so pick one for the meter rather than for the power.
Dynamic load balancing earns its place on a car that draws 11 kW for eight hours at a stretch. The charger measures how much capacity your fuse box has left and lowers the rate by itself. An EV charger with an app lets you move the session to the quietest hours of the night. You then follow the session from your phone. Both features are available at 11 kW.
Our EV home chargers gather the models built for everyday charging at home. The ID.7 Tourer uses a Type 2 connection, the same standard as most modern chargers. At home you charge through the wallbox itself. You only need a separate Type 2 charging cable for public charging points. Whether your charger comes with a cable attached or with a socket differs per model.
How long does the Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer Pro S / GTX take to charge?
Divide 86 kWh by 11 kW and a full charge comes to roughly eight hours. In practice, allow about nine hours, because charging always loses some energy as heat. Plug the car in at 23:00 and it stands full in the morning.
On a single phase the ID.7 Tourer still takes 7.4 kW from a 32 A line. That works out at just under twelve hours on paper, or about fourteen in practice. On a 16 A line it drops to 3.7 kW and a full charge passes a day. For an estate with this range, a three-phase connection with an 11 kW charger is well worth it. On the road you fast-charge with direct current at up to 200 kW, which is not something you do at home.
Other versions of the Volkswagen ID.7
Wallbox Discounter also has charging information for the other versions of the Volkswagen ID.7.
- Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer Pro - the same estate with a smaller battery
- Volkswagen ID.7 Pro - the hatchback version
- Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S - hatchback with the large battery
- Volkswagen ID.7 GTX - the sporty dual-motor version
Frequently asked questions
Does the ID.7 Tourer Pro S / GTX need a three-phase connection?
To reach the full 11 kW, yes. On a three-phase connection of 3x16 amps the car charges at 11 kW and fills overnight. On a single phase you get 7.4 kW from a 32 A line, and 3.7 kW from a 16 A line. The rating of the charger itself makes no difference there.
Why does a MID meter matter on this ID.7?
A MID-certified kWh meter records your charging exactly, down to the kilowatt-hour. With the large battery of this Tourer you charge often and in big sessions. Without a dedicated meter that consumption simply disappears into your household bill.
Does the ID.7 Tourer charge faster on a 22 kW charger?
No. The car accepts a maximum of 11 kW of alternating current at home, so a 22 kW unit charges no faster. It only pays off if you want something the 11 kW range barely offers. A built-in MID meter is the clearest example, because at 11 kW the choice is narrow. We recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician, which is safer and matters for your insurance.