Charging the Volkswagen e-Golf at home
2017–2021 · Type 2 / CCS2
- On-board charger
- 7.2 kW · 2 phases
- Max on single-phase
- 7.2 kW
- Max on three-phase
- 7.2 kW
- Battery (usable)
- 32 kWh
- Fast charging (DC)
- 40 kWCCS2
- Charge port
- Rear right
Which charger to choose
Single- or three-phase at home
7 kW charger (1×32 A) — the car charges at 7.2 kW
Charging time from 20 to 80 %
| Version | Socket 1×16 A | Station 1×32 A | Station 3×16 A | Station 3×32 A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.8 kWh (2017–21) | 5 h 45 min 3.7 kW | 3 h 7.2 kW | 3 h 7.2 kW | 3 h 7.2 kW |
Calculated at 90 % charging efficiency. The car never charges faster than its on-board charger, so a stronger station does not always help.
Versions
| Version | Battery | Type | 1 phase | 3 phases | DC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.8 kWh (2017–21) | 32 kWh | NMC | 7.2 kW | 7.2 kW | 40 kW |
Battery type: NMC — nickel manganese cobalt.

