What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S?
Many buyers purchase a 50 amp charger that wastes money because this vehicle maxes out at 48 amps. You need a 48 amp Level 2 setup to hit the peak charging speed. Plugged into a standard wall outlet, recovery crawls at 4.8 miles per hour.
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 7.9 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 37 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 60 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 4.8 miles |
| EPA rated range | 291 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 86.7 kWh at the wall |
Why 48 amps and not more
The car accepts 48 amps max, drawing 11.0 kW through the onboard hardware. Feeding it a larger unit changes nothing because the car limits the current. Pumping power through a 48 amp supply fills the 86.7 kWh battery in 7.9 hours, delivering 37 miles of range every hour. Buying anything bigger adds cost without speeding up the recharge. Match the supply to the onboard limit.
What the install involves
A 48 amp charger requires a 60 amp breaker on the main electrical panel. You must hardwire the unit directly to the circuit because no household receptacle handles 48 continuous amps safely. Hire a licensed electrician to run heavy gauge copper wire and mount the hardware on the wall. Do not attempt this DIY unless you hold an electrical license.
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
- What plug does the car use?
- The car connects via a J1772 plug for all Level 2 home charging. Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses this connector.
- How long does a full charge take?
- A full recharge takes 7.9 hours at maximum Level 2 speed. Level 1 charging on a standard wall outlet takes 60 hours.
- Can I use a regular wall outlet?
- Standard outlets provide Level 1 power only. They add 4.8 miles of range per hour and take 60 hours to fill the battery.
- What breaker size do I need?
- Installation demands a 60 amp breaker paired with hardwired installation. Local code requires professional electrician work for this load.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2024 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.