What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2019 Audi e-tron?
Forty-eight amps is the exact target for this vehicle. Your Audi e-tron pulls up to 11.0 kW on Level 2 AC power. You need a 48 amp charger to reach that maximum speed.
The numbers
| Maximum AC charging rate | 11.0 kW (48 A) |
|---|---|
| Charger size to buy | 48 A |
| Circuit breaker required | 60 A |
| Outlet / connection | hardwired (a 48 A EVSE must be hardwired -- no household receptacle is rated for it) |
| Charge port | J1772 |
| Full charge on Level 2 | about 8.5 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 24 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 65 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 3.2 miles |
| EPA rated range | 204 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 93.0 kWh at the wall |
Why 48 amps and not more
The battery pack holds 93.0 kWh of energy. A 48 amp EVSE pushes enough current to refill that pack from zero in 8.5 hours. Pumping more than 48 amps into the car is pointless because the onboard charger caps out at 11.0 kW. Buying a larger unit gets you zero speed gains. Stick to the maximum accepted amperage and skip the wasted overhead.
What the install involves
You need a dedicated 60 amp breaker installed in your main panel. Run heavy gauge wire from the breaker to the garage wall. Hardwire the unit directly because no household receptacle is rated for a continuous 48 amp draw. Call an electrician to pull the new circuit and land it on the breaker.
Chargers that match this car
Energy monitoring built in. Hardwire it for the full 48 A.
Compact unit, good for tight garages.
Adjustable from 16 A to 50 A in the app, which helps if your panel is tight.
Worth having as well
Common questions
- Can I use a standard wall outlet?
- No. A standard wall outlet provides Level 1 power at 3.2 miles per hour, which takes 65 hours for a full charge.
- What plug type does the car use?
- The car uses a J1772 connector for all AC Level 2 charging sessions. Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses this same plug.
- Why does the EPA estimate a different charge time?
- The EPA test does not always run at the car's peak AC rate. That is why the agency lists 10.0 hours instead of the maximum speed of 8.5 hours.
- Can I charge at Tesla stations?
- Yes, if you buy an adapter. A Tesla to J1772 charging adapter lets your car use Tesla Destination Chargers and Wall Connectors.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2019 Audi e-tron. Electrical requirements follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a circuit at 125% of a continuous load. Always have a licensed electrician verify your panel.