Volkswagen ID.4 charging port and charge rate
The 2021 to 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 uses a CCS1 charging port (a NACS adapter is offered by Volkswagen), and charges at up to 11 kW on Level 2 AC and up to 175 kW at a DC fast charger.
Key takeaways
- 2021 to 2026 Volkswagen ID.4: CCS1 port.
- Onboard AC Level 2: up to 11 kW.
- Peak DC fast charge: up to 175 kW.
- NACS adapter: NACS adapter available from OEM.
| Years | Port | AC (Level 2) | DC fast charge | Battery | NACS adapter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 to 2026 | CCS1 | 11 kW | 175 kW | 82 kWh (gross) | NACS adapter available from OEM |
Which Level 2 charger do you need?
A home Level 2 charger is sold by its amperage (32A, 40A, 48A...), but your car only ever charges at the lower of two numbers: the charger's rated output and your car's own onboard AC charger limit. Installing a 48A/11.5 kW charger on a car with a 7.7 kW onboard charger does not speed anything up - the car simply will not draw more than it can accept. On any DC fast charger, the same idea applies to the whole session: charging is fastest at a low state of charge and tapers hard above roughly 80%, which is why route-charging stops are usually planned to 80%, not 100% (per the U.S. Department of Transportation's EV charging speeds guide). Match a home charger's amperage to your car's onboard AC rating from the table above, with a little headroom for future EVs in the household, rather than buying the biggest unit available.
Charging gear for the Volkswagen ID.4
Match the plug to the CCS1 port above - a J1772/CCS1 Level 2 charger for home, plus an adapter only if the table says you need one.
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Other Volkswagen models
Source: Volkswagen Newsroom - Charging your VW EV. Charging hardware and NACS-adapter bundling change often; confirm the port and adapter status on your build sheet or with the dealer before you buy hardware.