What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron?
Plugging your 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron into a Level 2 setup takes 10.7 hours to reach a full battery from empty. That timeline easily finishes overnight while you sleep. You need a 48 amp EVSE to hit this 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 10.7 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 27 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 82 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 3.5 miles |
| EPA rated range | 285 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 117.9 kWh at the wall |
Why 48 amps and not more
Your car accepts a maximum of 48 amps on AC power. Buying a larger charging unit provides zero benefit because the onboard charger limits intake. Feeding the vehicle anything less than 48 amps slows down the replenishment rate. The EPA test cycle clocks a slower 16.0 hours for a full charge because standard compliance testing uses lower power inputs than your car can accept. Stick to the 48 amp hardware limit to get 27 miles of range for every hour plugged in.
What the install involves
A 48 amp charger requires a 60 amp breaker to handle the continuous electrical load safely. You must hardwire the unit directly to the electrical supply because no household receptacle is rated for 48 amps. Have a licensed electrician pull the correct wire gauge, land the leads on the breaker, and verify your main panel has spare capacity. Doing this right avoids melted terminals and nuisance trips.
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?
- Level 1 charging on a standard household outlet takes 82 hours for a full battery and delivers 3.5 miles per hour. That speed will not keep up with daily driving needs. You need a dedicated Level 2 circuit.
- What connector does this car use?
- Your vehicle uses a J1772 connector for all AC Level 2 charging. Every non Tesla electric vehicle sold in North America through 2024 uses this standard. Adapters exist if you need to plug into Tesla Destination Chargers.
- What products work with my car?
- The Emporia Level 2 EV Charger 48A and the Wallbox Pulsar Plus 48A both supply the maximum 48 amps your car accepts. The ChargePoint Home Flex also works if configured correctly.
- Why does the EPA charge time differ from the max rate?
- The official EPA rating of 16.0 hours reflects standardized testing parameters that do not match the peak 11.0 kW AC limit of your onboard charger. Real world charging at the maximum 48 amp rate finishes the job in 10.7 hours.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2024 Audi Q8 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.