Volkswagen e-Golf EV charger: an overview per version
The Volkswagen e-Golf charges at home on one phase, at up to 7.2 kW. Your home connection has three phases, and this car uses only one of them. That is why an 11 kW charger, which gives three phases of 16 A, slows the car to 3.7 kW. The e-Golf came in two versions over the years. See our overview of Volkswagen EV chargers for the other models.
For the e-Golf we recommend a charger from our 22 kW range. A single-phase 7.4 kW charger reaches the same speed and costs less.
Charging specifications of the Volkswagen e-Golf
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 32 kWh |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 7.2 kW (single-phase) |
| Range (WLTP) | approx. 190 km |
| Charging time with a suitable EV charger | approx. 4.5 hours |
| Charging connector | Type 2 |
| DC fast charging | up to 40 kW (CCS) |
Which EV charger suits the Volkswagen e-Golf?
A 22 kW charger delivers three phases of 32 A. The e-Golf uses one of those phases and pulls its full 7.2 kW. An 11 kW charger gives three phases of 16 A instead. This car takes one phase, so it drops to 3.7 kW and needs roughly twice as long. That is the trap on this model.
A single-phase 7.4 kW home charger is the cheaper route to the same 7.2 kW. It suits you if the e-Golf stays your only electric car.
Look at the built-in meter as well. A MID meter is a calibrated kWh meter inside the charger itself. Because it sits in the charger, it counts only the power you charge. The calibration makes that reading legally valid. So you know exactly what charging your e-Golf costs, separate from your household use. We carry chargers with a MID meter at 11 kW and at 22 kW, not at 7.4 kW.
We arrange the installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. Outside those three countries we ship the charger, but the installation is not part of it. You can read the conditions on our installation page. Have the connection made by a qualified electrician wherever you live. That is the safe route.
How long does the Volkswagen e-Golf take to charge?
At its full 7.2 kW the e-Golf fills the 32 kWh battery in about 4.5 hours. That is fine for an overnight charge at home. The car takes 7.2 kW at most, so more power does not speed it up. Less current on one phase does slow it down, which is what happens on an 11 kW charger. On the road the e-Golf takes up to 40 kW from a direct-current fast charger. A short break gives you a useful top-up.
Other versions of the Volkswagen e-Golf
Wallbox Discounter also has EV charger information for the older version of the e-Golf:
- Volkswagen e-Golf (2014-2016), the first generation with a smaller battery
Frequently asked questions about the Volkswagen e-Golf
Does the Volkswagen e-Golf need an 11 kW charger?
No, and an 11 kW charger is the one to avoid here. It delivers three phases of 16 A, and the e-Golf uses a single phase. The car then charges at 3.7 kW, about half its normal home speed. A 22 kW charger or a single-phase 7.4 kW charger keeps the full 7.2 kW.
Why does a MID meter matter for the e-Golf?
Because your household meter cannot tell you what the car used. It counts everything in the house as one total. A calibrated meter in the charger keeps the two apart, and its reading holds up legally. That turns a rough estimate into a figure you can rely on.