Basic Information The VW ID.7 is an electric liftback in the E-segment (successor to the Passat), available in three versions (2025): Pro (rear-wheel drive): 77 kWh battery, 620 km WLTP range, from €57,000 Pro S (rear-wheel drive): 86 kWh battery, 709 km WLTP range, from €60,000 GTX (all-wheel drive): 86 kWh battery, 584 km WLTP range, from €65,000 Charging connector: CCS2 (Type 2 + DC) Before You Buy a Charger - Check Your Socket! Before buying a charger you need to decide which socket you will charge from. This is the most important decision, as it determines charging power and compatibility. Charging from a Household Socket (230V) Power: 3.7 kW (16A, single-phase) Charging time: ~21 hours (ID.7 Pro 0-100%), ~23 hours (Pro S) For whom: emergency charging, very low mileage (<30 km/day) Note: 20% of household sockets have faulty wiring (missing earth, reversed phases) - most reputable chargers will not operate with such faults Compatible chargers: insert Charging from an Industrial Socket (CEE) Power: 7.4 kW, 11 kW (1-3 phases, 16-32A) Socket types: CEE 32A (large industrial), CEE 16A (small industrial), camping socket Charging time: 7-8 hours (ID.7 at 11 kW) For whom: regular home charging, full use of the car's charging capability Not sure what you have at home? Contact us or choose the Q11 with adapters - it lets you charge from both a 230V socket (slower) and a CEE socket (faster). Compatible chargers: insert Photo of small and large industrial socket Charging Specifications AC Charging (Alternating Current) Maximum power: 11 kW (three-phase, 16A) Charging time 0-100%: At 7.4 kW: 10-11 hours (Pro), 11-12 hours (Pro S) At 11 kW: 7 hours (Pro), 8 hours (Pro S) DC Charging (Direct Current) Maximum power: 175-200 kW (all versions) Charging time 10-80%: 26-30 minutes Networks: Ionity, Shell Recharge, Fastned (VW has no proprietary charging network) Which Ampere Point Charger to Choose? The VW ID.7 has an 11 kW AC onboard charger - to make full use of the car's capability you need an 11 kW charger. Q11 (portable charger 11 kW) Features: Power: 11 kW (three-phase, 16A, CEE socket) Full charge: 7 hours (Pro), 8 hours (Pro S) Integrated cable Variant with adapters: also charges from 230V socket (3.7 kW) Mobile app Q11 - 11 kW portable charger P11 (portable charger 11 kW) Features: Power: 11 kW (three-phase, 16A, CEE socket) Full charge: 7 hours (Pro), 8 hours (Pro S) Simpler operation, LCD display P11 - 11 kW portable charger Difference Q11 vs P11: both are portable and offer 11 kW. Main difference: Q11 with adapters can also charge from a 230V socket (3.7 kW), P11 requires a CEE socket. Q11 has a mobile app. Check product descriptions for details. Summary The VW ID.7 is the most efficient EV in the E-segment (16 kWh/100 km) with the longest range in its class (709 km for the Pro S). A spacious, comfortable car with Volkswagen build quality. Charger recommendation: Q11 or P11 (11 kW) - for full use of the car's charging capability. Key to success: a three-phase 16A installation at home or in the garage. Check out our chargers: Q11 portable charger 11 kW P11 portable charger 11 kW