What home charger does the Audi e-tron GT need?
| Model years | Trims | Charger | Breaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2027 | all trims | 48 A | 60 A |
The e-tron GT is closely related to the Porsche Taycan, and in the US it takes a 48 A charger on a 60 A circuit. Every model year from 2022 to 2027 accepts the same 11.0 kW.
Why 48 amps and not more
That 11.0 kW figure is the ceiling. Install an 80 A unit and the car still draws 48 A. The reverse costs real time. On a 40 A charger a 2027 adds 22 to 24 miles of range per hour, against 27 to 29 at 48 A.
Charging time by model year
| Year | EPA range | Level 2, miles per hour | Level 2, empty to full | 120 V, miles per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 278 to 300 mi | 27 to 29 | 10.2 to 10.3 h | 3.6 to 3.8 |
| 2026 | 278 to 300 mi | 27 to 29 | 10.2 to 10.3 h | 3.6 to 3.8 |
| 2025 | 278 to 300 mi | 27 to 29 | 10.2 to 10.3 h | 3.6 to 3.8 |
| 2024 | 249 mi | 28 | 9 h | 3.6 |
| 2023 | 232 to 238 mi | 26 to 27 | 8.8 to 8.9 h | 3.4 to 3.5 |
| 2022 | 232 to 238 mi | 26 to 27 | 8.8 to 8.9 h | 3.4 to 3.5 |
Level 2 figures assume a charger that supplies the car's full rate. Where a year shows a range, it spans that year's trims.
The charger never changed, but the battery did. The 2022 and 2023 cars fill from empty in 8.8 to 8.9 hours, the 2024 in 9 hours, and the 2025 to 2027 cars in 10.2 to 10.3 hours. Range rose with it, from 232 miles on the early cars to as much as 300.
What it costs to charge at home
At the U.S. average residential rate of 18.19¢ per kWh, the 2027 Audi e-tron GT costs 6.8 to 7.3¢ a mile to charge at home. A full charge from empty comes to about $20 to $21, and 37 miles a day to about $77 to $82 a month. EPA measures energy use at the wall, so the energy lost while charging is already counted. Rates run from 12.36¢ in North Dakota to 46.28¢ in Hawaii, and the cost guide has every state.
What the install involves
Expect to pull a permit. A new 240 V circuit usually needs one, plus an inspection once the charger is wired in, and a licensed electrician normally includes both in the quote. The charger itself is hardwired to a 60 A breaker because no plug-in receptacle is rated for 48 A.
- 48 A charger: 60 A breaker, hardwired, because no household receptacle is rated for a 48 A charger.
- Dryer outlet: a 4-prong NEMA 14-30 on a 30 A breaker can run a 24 A charger. That adds about 14 miles of range per hour to the 2027 Audi e-tron GT, or 140 in a 10-hour night. What to check first.
- Charge port, 2022-2024: J1772. Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses the J1772 connector for AC Level 2 charging.
- Charge port, 2025-2027: J1772. From 2025 the industry is moving to the NACS port, and makers switch at different times. Some of these cars have a J1772 port and some have NACS with an adapter, so look at the port on your own car before choosing a charger's plug.
Chargers that fit the Audi e-tron GT
Smallest adequate unit first. Every amp above what the car accepts is capacity it never uses.
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
- Does a 2022 Audi e-tron GT need a different charger from a 2027?
- No. Both accept 48 A, so one charger and one 60 A circuit suit any year.
- Is a 40 A charger good enough for the Audi e-tron GT?
- It works on a 50 A breaker with a NEMA 14-50 outlet. Expect 22 to 24 miles of range per hour on a 2027 instead of 27 to 29.
- What charge port does the Audi e-tron GT use?
- The 2022 to 2024 cars have a J1772 port for AC charging. From 2025 on, check the car itself, since makers are moving to NACS at different times.
- How much range does a 120 V outlet add to an Audi e-tron GT?
- About 3.4 to 3.8 miles per hour. Fine as a backup, too slow as the main plan.
Before you buy
Other models
Range and efficiency come from EPA data for the Audi e-tron GT, covering 12 EPA listings across 6 model years. Onboard charger ratings are from manufacturer specifications. Breakers follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a continuous load at 125%. Have a licensed electrician check your panel before buying.