ID.5 GTX plugged in and charging

Charging: AKA, simply plugging your car in every few days

Battery technology has made huge progress.

Charging times are faster and ranges much longer. Plus, staying topped up couldn’t be simpler, just plug in overnight every few days. Charging, so easy you can do it in your sleep.

man plugging in his ID.7 to charge at home

How much does it cost to charge at home? 

Have a play with our Running Cost Calculator to discover the cost of charging a Volkswagen electric vehicle car.

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How long does it take to charge at home?

Charging times can vary depending on where, when and how you choose to charge. Our Charging Times Simulator will provide you with accurate estimations.

Where and how do I charge my car?

The public charging infrastructure is rapidly growing, there’s now 66,000 charging points in the UK. There’s also workplace charging and of course, home wall boxes. Let us take you through some of the most popular options.

Charging at home

The most efficient way to charge is through a home charger. Your car can also be plugged directly into a wall socket, although this takes considerably longer. With a home charger you can schedule your charge times for when energy tariffs are lower.

Charge across Europe with We Charge

Planning a holiday? We Charge, via Volkswagen’s We Connect app, connects you to a dense and reliable network of public charge points for worry-free driving across Europe. It will even help plan your route so there’s always a charge point when you need one, taking into consideration fast chargers. Bon voyage!

Find out more about We Charge & BP Pulse partnership
Find a charging station

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FAQs

Looking for more to charge your EV confidence? 

Why not read our helpful article which explores some of your questions about range, charging at home and running cost comparisons. You'll also find out why 9 out of 10* drivers who go electric never look back (there’s always one isn’t there?)  Read the full article hereOpens an external link

*Source: Article published on Fleetworld in 2023. More details: https://fleetworld.co.uk/more-than-9-in-10-ev-drivers-would-not-return-to-ice-vehicles/

Use We Charge, through your Volkswagen app, to quickly find the location of your nearest public charging station. You can then charge your Volkswagen electric car at a great price according to your We Charge Plan. 

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