What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S?
A full charge takes 8.0 hours on a proper Level 2 setup. That timeline finishes an empty battery well before morning. You need a 48 amp charger to hit that speed. Anything smaller leaves range on the table.
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 8.0 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 31 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 61 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 4.1 miles |
| EPA rated range | 250 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 87.5 kWh at the wall |
Why 48 amps and not more
Your battery holds 87.5 kWh. Feeding that pack requires a 48 amp EVSE to hit the maximum 11.0 kW onboard rate. If you plug into a smaller 32 amp circuit, charge times drag out because the car cannot draw power faster than its onboard charger allows. Buying a larger 50 amp unit like the ChargePoint Home Flex gives you the same speed since the car caps the draw at 48 amps. Match the equipment to the vehicle limit and save your money.
What the install involves
A 48 amp continuous load requires a dedicated 60 amp breaker. Code prohibits plugging this draw into a standard wall outlet. You must hardwire the unit directly to the electrical supply. Hire a licensed electrician to run the heavy gauge wiring from your breaker panel to the garage wall. Do not skip this step.
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 plug this into a regular wall outlet?
- No. Standard household receptacles max out at 15 or 20 amps and will melt under a continuous 48 amp load. You need hardwiring.
- What plug connector does this vehicle use?
- The car uses a J1772 connector for Level 2 AC charging. Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 relies on this standard.
- How many miles of range do I get per hour?
- You add 31 miles of range for every hour plugged into a Level 2 charger. Standard Level 1 charging crawls along at 4.1 miles per hour.
- How long does a standard Level 1 charge take?
- Plugging into a regular 120 volt household outlet takes 61 hours for a full refill. That speed works only for very low daily driving needs.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S (covering 2 EPA trim listings). Electrical requirements follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a circuit at 125% of a continuous load. Always have a licensed electrician verify your panel.